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  1. andyonbass
    I used [url="http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=33239"]These[/url] on my BFM cabs.
  2. andyonbass
    [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=47948&hl="]Check this out[/url]
  3. andyonbass
    I wouldn't discount a Status Shark 5 string, either, I have one with a Seymour Duncan STC-3M3 active preamp fitted, which can make it sound very stingray-esque, and the neck is typically Status. This one's not going anywhere, I'm afraid, but they do crop up on ebay from time to time
  4. andyonbass
    Have a look at [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=39532&hl="]This thread[/url] If you use the search function, you should find quite a few threads along those lines
  5. andyonbass
    Its a common problem, you screw the strap button in and the thread has stripped. There have been a few threads on here about it. Happened to me yesterday on an old P bass beater I picked up recently, so I thought I'd show y'all how I deal with it. [attachment=24268:DSCF0001.JPG] First of all I blow all the remaining sawdust ot of the hole, then take a hardwood dowel and fix it into the chuck of my drill, and with the drill clamped in my workmate, switch it on a fast speed and file it down to size. (You can use match sticks, but I find them to be made from very soft wood) [attachment=24261:DSCF0003.JPG] [attachment=24262:DSCF0005.JPG] Here's a before and after [attachment=24263:DSCF0007.JPG] Then I add some wood glue to the dowel, tap it into the hole [attachment=24264:DSCF0008.JPG] [attachment=24265:DSCF0009.JPG] When the glue has dried, cut it off flush (note masking tape to protect finish) and re drill [attachment=24266:DSCF0011.JPG] Job done! [attachment=24267:DSCF0013.JPG] If I bother fitting straplocks, I sometimes find that the supplied screws are smaller than the original screws, but the head on the originals is too large to fit into the button, so I use the same method with the drill to file the head of the screw down to fit Hope this helps someone! Cheers Andy
  6. andyonbass
    I'd suggest you send an email to the seller of [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-FRANK-N-STEIN-DECAL-FUN-LOGO-FOR-YOUR-PROJECT_W0QQitemZ120409640397QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Guitar_Accessories?hash=item120409640397&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318"]This Item[/url]. There are restrictions on what can be listed, but I've seen his "Fecker Jizz Bass" decals and theyre pretty damn good. He should be able to sort you out Andy
  7. andyonbass
    Check out this clip with BK doing the solo, its about 3.45, and again at about 4.37 and the cameraman actually catches some of it!
  8. andyonbass
    Yep - me too!! Great Bass!
  9. andyonbass
    I expect you know about [url="http://www.zyworld.com/Riff/"]Riffs Bar[/url] near Swindon, they do "Half hour sessions" pretty frequently, to showcase unsigned bands, could be right up your street. You could also try the [url="http://www.the12barswindon.com/get/home"]12 Bar[/url], also in Swindon
  10. andyonbass
    [quote name='Sharkfinger' post='462812' date='Apr 15 2009, 10:58 AM']Going to have a think about how to deal with the issue of the amp sliding off the top. through it.[/quote] What you need is something like this [url="http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?moduleno=217606"]Non slip mat[/url]. I got a similar one from Asda for a quid. Completely stopped the LM2 from sliding off an angled back cab
  11. andyonbass
    How about a [url="http://www.korg.co.uk/products/effects/pandora_px4d/fx_px4d.asp"]Korg PX4D[/url] I had a PX3B that I regret selling, really usefull bit of kit
  12. andyonbass
    My advice would be to listen to loads and loads of blues stuff, practice your major, minor, and pentatonic scales and you will eventually get a feel for it. Dont try and get too clever and over complicate it! Its very difficult to do a couple of sets without repeating yourself, I saw a blues band last night where the bass player played pretty much the same patterns all night, but hey, it all fitted!! (dunno why he had to look at his fingers all night though!) Dave Marks has some useful walking bass stuff on you tube.
  13. andyonbass
    Interesting one this, I always used to play way too hard, caused by years of practising without being plugged in. Consequently I needed a higher action to stop the strings "clacking" against the frets. I now have a Tascam thingy to practice with, which has really helped, but I think the main reason I can play lightly now, is that since building my BFM O10.5 cabs, I can hear myself perfectly on stage and I dont need to "dig in" to hear myself. Unless I want to!
  14. andyonbass
    Try Alan at [url="http://www.acguitars.co.uk/pa_index.php"]ACG[/url]
  15. andyonbass
    You could try inserting a paper clip, or pin into the small hole in the back panel to reset the unit.
  16. andyonbass
    £10.57 - Bargain!
  17. andyonbass
    Couple of hours to go and its going for a song (well, 17 songs actually!!)
  18. andyonbass
    Building Cabs? Due to an impending lack of space issue, my cab building exploits are gonna have to be wound up, leaving the few power tools and bits and bobs I've accumulated surplus to my requirements. I was looking forward to having a crack at a O15 but events have scuppered that plan, so I want to offer the below items as a job lot, at a decent price to potential cab builders on the forum. Only been used to build 2 omni 10.5s! First off. SIP 18v Cordless circular saw, with 2 batteries, 1 hour charger and spare blade. 136mm blade. Comes in a nice blow moulded case, with instructions. Goes through 12mm ply with ease! Next, Direct Power 1/4” Router, with bits, and side fence, + operating instructions. Next 810w Belt sander, from B&Q, 76x457mm belt, with operating instructions. I've also got 4 piezos, suitable for O10 or 10.5s, a tube of PU adhesive, some of the egg crate acoustic foam and polyester wadding. I'm looking for £75 collected, (from Swindon) for the lot, and i'll throw in some screws and T nuts, speaker gasket and anything else I can find that'll be of use! [attachment=20669:DSCF0006.JPG] [attachment=20668:DSCF0002.JPG] [attachment=20667:DSCF0001.JPG] [attachment=20670:25may2.JPG] You can see the type of piezo in this picture [attachment=20671:25sept2.JPG] [attachment=20672:DSCF0002.JPG]
  19. andyonbass
    Yeah, some good tracks on there! I no longer play CDs, all my music is on mp3s now so I dont need it
  20. andyonbass
    Someone on here was looking for one of these, a while ago, well, as part of a clear out, I've stuck my copy on ebay with a 99p start. Listing [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180330402347"]Here[/url] if anyone is interested. See the Artists/Track listing below [attachment=20585:trace_ellio1t.jpg] [attachment=20590:trace_elliot3.jpg]
  21. andyonbass
    [quote name='BigRedX' post='405468' date='Feb 10 2009, 04:09 PM']If you watch the video on their site about how Hiscox cases are made you'll know why that isn't at all feasible.[/quote] YesI see, good job I didn't start hacking mine around!! That bloke on the video can certainly talk, though :blink:
  22. andyonbass
    [url="http://www.hardcase.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1"]Hardcase[/url] do interesting guitar cases, but I'm not sure of the prices, or availability. I did wonder about taking the innards out of a Hiscox case and seeing if a flightcase manufacturer could supply a custom high density foam insert, tailored the shape of my bass, but convinced myself it'd be too expensive and never followed it up I resorted to this, in the end, a couple of seat belt comforter thingies (£2.99 at Tesco!) and hot glued them into the case to stop the bass moving about [attachment=20029:DSCF0001.JPG] [attachment=20030:DSCF0002.JPG] Not pretty, but does the job
  23. andyonbass
    I had a bass once with brass side dots, they showed up pretty well, but just looked like a bit of welding rod stuck in there. Being an exponent of the "improvised repair technique" (or Bodge for short), that'd do for me
  24. andyonbass
    Here's an interview with him, he briefly mentions the clash stuff at about 5 mins in
  25. andyonbass
    Quite simple for me, really - I have never had an off the shelf instrument that I haven't needed to modify in order to improve some aspect of it. As rightly pointed out, there are some extremely talented luthiers out there, making the choice very difficult, but what clinched it for me was that Alan at ACG responded to my emails within minutes every time, regardless of how dumb my questions probably were!!
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