Roland Rock

Very excited, going to see Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings on Wednesday with Mrs RR for our anniversary [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0iGhFwZx6c"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0iGhFwZx6c[/url]

[size=2]*Post-disaster update post*[/size] Bridge pickups are for pussies anyway What a disappointment! Well, at least it's being replaced without argument. It would have been worse if it had turned up damaged and no-one wanted to take responsibility. Soon, you will have your fully-functioning beauty.

Janelle Monáe is a real talent. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwnefUaKCbc&ob=av2e"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwnefUaKCbc&ob=av2e[/url]

Anyone mentioned Ron Carter yet?

Got mine today - pretty good quality

[quote name='SidVicious1978' timestamp='1330616552' post='1560466'] [attachment=101426:photo (14).JPG] [attachment=101427:photo (15).JPG] Sidv [/quote] I especially like the lighting around the scratchplate - very 'Tron'

I've asked this question before on this thread, but made a hash of it, so I'll try again: I have query directed towards those who believe that the type of wood makes a difference to tone: They say that the denser the wood, the brighter the tone - makes sense to me. People tend to say that a maple board is brighter sounding than a rosewood one, even though I'm quite certain that maple is softer/less dense than rosewood. Why is this?

I reckon a Ray Brown book would be a great read; his career spanned different jazz eras from Duke Ellington to the bebop greats, so musically there's an interesting variety. Also the fact he was married to Ella F is bound to attract people's attention.

When I was using EA kit, Chris and Lawrence couldn't have been more helpful. When the handle split on the combo and they sent a couple of spares down immediately, free of charge.

The Lion's Roar, by First Aid Kit This is not my usual thing at all; americana/folk led by a couple of Swedish sisters. Fantastic voice and harmonies. Great album. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl5FdvRR4pQ[/media] edit: reading that back, I'd be surprised if anyone's usual thing was as niche as americana/folk led by a couple of Swedish sisters

Fixed New P cover from Thomanns and the J cover is on it's way to a BCer's Jazz

[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1330510942' post='1558452'] There are lots of ATMs in the West End, which one do you mean? [/quote]

Like that a lot

My last band required sequined flares.

[quote name='bartelby' timestamp='1330160097' post='1553425'] Is that not the one that was made from an old school desk? So it hasn't [i]really[/i] been deliberately damaged... [/quote] The finish is called 'damaged desk', but I assumed that this was a finish that Ritter do in-house to simulate the effect. They offer it as an option on custom basses (at a hefty EUR700 odd) I've seen ones where naughts and crosses have been scored into the wood, or the impression from a screw being hammered/pressed in sideways.

This is the only deliberately damaged bass I like:

Hah. I bought it with the bridge cover on and saw no reason to take it off. Then when I refinished it last year, I thought I'd go the whole hog as I love the retro look. I'm exclusively playing reggae now, so I only pick near the neck. I also find it's good to rest the palm and pluck with the fleshy part of the thumb for super fat tones. After further research, I'm 100% sure mine is a J cover, so It's sold and a P one is on its way. Thanks for your help all.

Those are good pics for the purposes of camparison, thanks. You can see the one in my sig, definitely a J cover. If anyone's interested, the width is 50mm across the widest (middle) point.

Thanks - that makes sense. Mine definitely has the convex shape. I'll go to the marketplace and see if anyone fancies a swap.

I've been informed by a BCer that the pup cover on my Precision is actually a Jazz one. I bought it as a Precision one (from EBay), but maybe that's a lesson in itself. A quick look online brings up various images, but to be honest, I'm struggling to see the difference between P ones online and my one. Are the P ones wider to cover the wider pickup? If so, how wide is a proper P cover? Anyway, I was perfectly happy with it until this was pointed out, and now it will bug me, so I'd like a P one if mine is not the correct one. That's how shallow I am. Any help gratefully recieved.

JB cover? Arse - i had no idea. Last time I take an E Bay description at face value! I'll rectify asap Yes, TruBass 88's (65-115) Cheers immo

I refinished my 78 P last year in Capri Orange. Now with the proper black screws. Also, as I'm on a reggae tip, I've gone for RS black nylon tapewounds.

[quote name='henry norton' timestamp='1313828223' post='1346094'] I'm very interested in the Tulipwood board. There are 2-3 different types of tulipwood but the ones I've seen are either too soft or too dark to be a real alternative to a maple board. Maybe he's discovered a new species! [/quote] I'm interested in this too. There seem to be a few different timbers known as tulipwood. In the furniture industry, when people say tulipwood, they tend to mean the soft whitish/greenish stuff also known as Canary Whitewood or even poplar. In terms of hardwoods, there's the Brazilian stuff, which I believe is quite dark. I know Jon know's his stuff, so I'm very interested to see how this turns out.

I've just sold a pedal (EHX Bass Microsynth) to totototo. He's very new to BC, but don't let that put you off! The transaction was spot on, with fast payment. Thanks!