paul_5

To be honest I've done this before. Currently my 'Bitsa' Jazz has a MM Humbucker next to the neck PUP that's switchable (currently on/off) that works in parallel with my normal J pickups. It'll do standard Jazz, P bass and MM tones really rather well, but I'm wondering about a mud-bucker next to the neck that's also switchable (on/off) with a preset trimpot inside the cavity, so I keep the look of a Jazz control plate. I've just done a mock-up using images from GAK's website and I reckon it might be a step too far. [url="http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/paul_510/media/JazzBassMonster_zpsbcbdeebd.png.html"][/url] Tonally I foresee it being unbeatable - rather like having an active 'bass boost' knob without the electronics. I could combine the Jazz bridge PUP and neck bucker for a really biting snap with a dubby low end, or any other combination. Might need a LPF on the output of the neck-bucker though... Aesthetically it might look better with a white pickup cover on the neck-bucker, a bit like Billy Sheehan's old Attitude basses, but without the dual output. Or am I just going a bit mental?

I'll have a look at what we've got in the shop tomorrow.

I seem to remember reading somewhere that Bernie went direct into the board in the studio.

[quote name='skej21' timestamp='1402590882' post='2475125'] Steinberger... [/quote]

Poly box caps and them fancy orange Electrolytics - Nice work Sibob.

Paul bought my TGI gig bag and from start to finish the whole thing was easy and pleasant. Not as nice as gigging at Hugh Hefner's pool parties, but still a positive experience.

[quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1402320623' post='2472060'] Without volume the low frequencies won't vibrate your balls, and surely that's what everyone wants? I mean, it's why we all play bass, right? [/quote] THIS

Nice project. Subscribed!

I'm [i]really[/i] fussy about noise and playing loud. My current band are LOOOUUUDDDD - 2x100W valve amps and a drummer to match. All good players, and I (and the drummer and guitarist) rehearse with plugs, but it's ever so loud. Hella fun too.

Oh, and excellent bladder control is de rigueur...

+1 for the pencil and rubber, a muting tuner (like the pitch-black) are highly recommended.

If they plug their lead into the amp before their guitar, sack 'em If they spend more time tweaking their sound than playing, sack 'em If they try to tell you how to play bass, sack 'em etc... have you thought about keyboards...?

[quote name='Protium' timestamp='1402148094' post='2470448'] A screw terminal block removes the need to solder and insulate any wires, and it can be screwed down to stop it moving around [/quote] This. Makes it easy to reattach should you ever decide to sell the cab on too.

I use my finger nails on the downstroke, sort of raking it along the strings. Only when I'm doing big, distorted power chords, but it saves me trying to grab a pick and means I can enjoy making massive amounts of filthy noise. Which is nice. Closer inspection reveals noticeable wear on the nail, but I've been doing it for years, and it's never been a problem. I catch all kinds of hell when I go for a manicure though...

I might just replace the knobs on my mod core for those little rubbery ones, they just feel better and don't look too shabby either.

[quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1401725496' post='2466206'] Enjoy the space. And learn to walk. And rip off Jack Bruce for a start [/quote] This. I've always gravitated towards 3 piece bands (Rush, Primus, Police, Motörhead etc...) and I think it's because I love the space that happens during lead breaks. It's kind of exciting to strip the music back to almost nakedness and let it build itself back up. Or you could play keyboards with your feet...

[quote name='madshadows' timestamp='1401906903' post='2468215'] Mr Big - What If... [/quote] Good album that!

Chap needs to clean his lens. All the dirt on his camera makes it look terrible...

Chap needs to clean his lens. All the dirt on his camera makes it look terrible...

I keep trying P basses off and on, but always come back to a Jazz.

[quote name='Raspatue' timestamp='1401882320' post='2467766'] Well.. a year ago i thought so too, but now i have two.. anything can happen. [/quote] Well done Raspatue!

I'd desperately love a Thompson, having been a lifelong fan of Primus. It's unlikely ever to happen though.