paul_5

Another vote for Tim 'Herb' Alexander here. Danny Carey from Tool Actually, could I play with Herb twice?

[quote name='UglyDog' timestamp='1387675229' post='2314522'] 1. Always, always use IC sockets -- don't solder 8-pin op-amps etc. direct to the board. I'd also recommend using transistor sockets. 2. Use a heat sink when working with certain components, e.g. 1N34 diodes, as they don't like getting too hot. 3. Don't attempt to solder your fingers into the circuit. It hurts. [/quote] all of the above. Transistor sockets are useful, as you can often swap transistors to change how much gain/raspiness etc a fuzz pedals have, same with diodes (depending on the circuit).

Oh yeah, and "heat seeker" by AC/DC.

Great for tunes like "Rocket" by Def Leppard, "Seek and Destroy" by Metallica, "Love Missile F1-11" by Sigue Sigue Sputnik (or PWEI if you prefer) etc…

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1387650007' post='2314243'] getting hooked and spending all your free time hunched over with a soldering iron... [/quote] this. Also check that you put your transistors in the right way round…

[quote name='barkin' timestamp='1375114706' post='2156861'] I built my own signature P-ish bitsa. It's 100% identical to the one I play... [/quote] Nice. I did the same with my HH fretless Jazz (and my bits P). Interesting to note that even the Gibson Les Paul that we all know and love hasn't always had an easy ride. In 1961 sales of the signature instrument were so low that Les had his name removed from it and the SG became the Gibson 'Les Paul' model for that year.

Called "power chords" because, well, guitarists have to compensate somehow....

[quote name='col.decker' timestamp='1387465486' post='2312307'] Do you have a Forum Charter and a 20 page thread on the evils of swearing in posts? [/quote] f*** that! Welcome aboard skipper.

He needs to sort his drawers out too...

That better not be the BC relay bass, it might be catching!

In the UK I'd give Watford Valves a call. I've had nothing but great advice and customer service from them, particularly Derek, who knows practically everything about valve amps - it's a long conversation but fascinating. [url="http://www.watfordvalves.com/index.asp"]http://www.watfordvalves.com/index.asp[/url] Most preamp valves of this type (12AX7, 5751, ECC83 etc…) tend to be a uniform size and have a standard 9 pin array at the bottom, and are all skinny valves .

I'd like to play a fretless (4 or 5, I'm not fussy) just to see if it's as GAS inducing as it's supposed to be.

The voting page is still taking votes, so I'd say Carry on Clicking… https://www.loveourlocalbusiness.com/base/lolb2desktop?region_id=gb-en&content_id=94315&noflash

Lucky bugger, that's a GREAT bassline!

Boss ODB3s can be had fairly cheap on the used market, but there are loads of others that would fit this bill. Why not put up a wanted ad in the Market forum?

Yup, made a couple of Wooly Mammoth clones. I used 2N2088s, but you can get away with 2N3904s if you can't find them.

Just curious, how good is 'plastic wood' for strength after it's dry? I've always wondered whether this or epoxy based filler is better strength-wise. Sorry for the slight thread derailment.

How 'bout that "Ace of Spades" by Motörhead?

Ooh, High Voltage by AC/DC would be in my top 3, but it's hard to pick a winner. Are Iron Maiden heavy rock or NWOBHM? I'm confused...

IBTL

Good luck Paul, hope you've got enough votes.

I saw him in 1995 (March ish) at UMIST in Manchester. Got to meet him afterwards and he came across as a genuinely lovely bloke. Brilliant sense of humour too.

Muff style fuzz for 'Hysteria', ZVEX Wooly mammoth (or similar gated fuzz) for 'Time is Running Out', and you can get pretty close to the 'Plug In Baby' sound with an EHX Bass balls. Hope this helps.