mcnach

[quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1394544351' post='2392452'] Most of that sort of tape can be softened gently with a hairdryer then prised away. You don't need to go mad with the heat. [/quote] the tapes I have come across they generally lift without any heat, just gently pulling at them. A final gentle rub with something like lighter fluid seems to remove all traces, if there are any left. I only had rubbing alcohol at hand once, and it removed it also.

[quote name='arthurhenry' timestamp='1394222313' post='2389384'] As I've mentioned previously on this topic; when using Schallers as intended, you have metal against metal. Although I know some have used them for many years with no problem, I have had a strap button sheer off as a result of this friction. I now keep the strap locks loose, attach the strap to the bass, then clip the strap locks on. Thus, the weight of the bass is on the leather of the strap and the strap locks still keep it on. [/quote] did the actual strap button break? or the screw that holds it?

[quote name='tauzero' timestamp='1394492474' post='2392009'] My G50 transmitter got pulled off my strap at a recent gig and hit the floor, and the battery door broke into its component parts. I'm waiting for Line6 UK to come back to me on the availability of a replacement (I know you can get them but the only websites with them are in the US and don't ship internationally). Although the door is metal, the latch and slidey bit is plastic, and two tiny screws hold the inner bit to the outer bit and break the plastic bosses that they screw into. [/quote] moments like that I think "I really want a 3D printer"...

It's really easy to fit. The newer models don't even require soldering, just a very small flat head screwdriver (you can get one at Maplin for about £1), 5 cables to attach, that's all. So if you are able to cut the original cables and peel off a few mm of plastic from the end of each, you'll be able to do it yourself. It comes with instructions. The difference between the J and DJ retro is the plate. The Lakland one (DJ) is slighly curved compared to a standard Jazz... so a standard J Retro with the standard plate will not fit. You need the DJ Retro. Or a J Retro and a separate DJ plate. Or drill a couple of holes on your existing plate to fit the switches... Simplest is to get the DJ-Retro to start with.

[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1394444466' post='2391276'] Fair enough. I thought the issue was that you were unable to remove the feet [/quote] Oh, yes, that was one issue, but I figured it out this weekend. Sorry I wasn't clear

[quote name='iconic' timestamp='1394415962' post='2391192'] yes but i didn't want to faff about with neck on a new bass....given the high end boutique pricing structure of the JD75 range [/quote]

[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1394441421' post='2391245'] How about getting a mat, cutting four feet-sized circles in it, then glueing the circles to the feet? [/quote] that's an idea, although they already sell stick-on rubber feet It turns out the feet on the 9.2 are of the type where the central stud can be pulled, and then the feet come off easily. So I have ordered a set of rubber feet of the same type that I hope they fit (was not sure of the dimensions, but they were cheap anyway). As a plan B, I ordered two different sets of stick on rubber feet (again at about £2 or less for the set, why not). So I expect I'll have a working solution within a few days. I will report back.

IN fact, maybe I should send it to the bass doc myself and get a white one made for me too, hmmm.

[quote name='Japow' timestamp='1394380917' post='2390839'] Please if you could; I'd really appreciate it. [/quote] I will scan it tomorrow at work, no problem.

[quote name='iconic' timestamp='1394384468' post='2390865'] I couldn't put up with the slightly rough fret ends, I thought I would live with them, but couldn't in the end....that was the only reason, everything else was good for the money, as I find with most cheapies. [/quote] but... that's fixable

[quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1394394577' post='2390999'] Well, I tried practicing to a few songs on the PC. I loaded up recordings of our songs into Reaper, took the DI out from the MarkBass using an XLR to jack lead into the instrument level input on my Guitar Rig Session interface and I get a mass of hiss coming through, even when Reaper is the only software running. When I plug a bass directly into the interface there is no noise whatsoever (unless I hit a note of course). So in this sense, the MarkBass is totally unusable for recording direct to PC. I can hear the distinct hiss when I turn the amp on (even with all volumes turned down) in a quiet room. It's not a problem when rehearsing, even at low volumes. As I bought it for rehearsing and gigging this shouldn't be a problem for me (so long as a DI out to the PA is hiss-free). Just a shame this "added-extra" use didn't work out. [/quote] I use the DI in mine all the time, to PA, it sounds great. Hmmm, strange.

If you want a template of mine, I can get you a PDF of it.

[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1394293428' post='2389978'] Funnily enough, I bought the Grolsch ones, but found them a bit plasticky, so bought some home-brew ones which are nice and rubbery. Mmmmmmmm....rubbery [/quote] the ones I bought were a bit too soft, and smelled of rubber... bad.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1394192579' post='2388928'] The rubber washer method makes it very hard to get the strap off the bass when you want to use it on a different one though... [/quote] Which shows it secures the strap! I do have a few straps kicking about always. My main basses always have one on.

[quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1394189217' post='2388867'] For the umpteenth time last weekend while singing and playing, the strap came off leaving me clutching the bass while trying to finish the song. I am now considering the straplock route. There are quite a few different ones on the market and I,m a bit overwhelmed by the choice. There are some cheap plastic ones by Dunlop and more expenisive Fender ones which I assume I have to fit to the guitar myself? What does the Basschat world recommend?? [/quote] Grolsch beer bottle rubber rings. Schaller straplocks work, and I used them for years, but I prefer now the simpler yet effective Grolsch rubber ring approach. I've bought other rubber washers but they were never as good... so I buy the beer even if I don't like it much.

blaaaaaaaack!

[quote name='andyonbass' timestamp='1394285189' post='2389875'] [url="http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/multi-purpose-non-slip-mat-n21cx"]This[/url] will solve your problem. Probably get something similar down your local [size=5]£[/size] shop..... [/quote] Thanks for that. Someone had already pointed me in the direction of similar mats, and I'm going to buy one later today or tomorrow, in fact. I was just hoping for a more "solid" solution, one where I don't depend on an extra bit that I will invariable leave behind and lose some day

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1388707513' post='2325271'] I love the 55-02!!! Except for the sound. Oh, nothing, it's great... just... not a Stingray. Pity, as it is absolutely lovely to play... If only this were a 55-76. But where are they? I could convert this one... remove neck pickup... route for the MM closer to the neck, get a pickguard made Stingray style... and a John East MMSR preamp... ha, I can hear the shudders of a few people from here [/quote] well, it turned out that with new strings it finally made me smile It's not a Stingray, but that's no longer an issue because it has a great sound of its own. All the politeness has gone with the old strings.

... still loving this

UNfortunately mine is shaped differently, like this:

I would go with the Seymour Duncan SMB4A. I tried the Nordstrand MM4.2 on one of my old OLPs and I did not like it that much. I have used the SMB4A in several basses and it's always good.

I have recently bought one of these heads, and I love it but the feet just have no grip at all. They're hard plastic, and the head slides all too easily on any surface I placed it onto, especially as it's so light. I thought of changing the feet to something made of rubber (like my previous RH450, or my LMIII...), but the feet on the GB don't look like the usual ones that are simply screwed on. These ones don't have a screw visible at all. Are they just pressed on? In which case, replacing them would be pretty complicated... Does anybody know? [b]edit: pictures with the answer a few posts below[/b]