LukeFRC

if he wasn't switching to 5 string.... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fretless-Bass-Guitar-Unusual-Design-Variable-EMG-pickup-/160878760543?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item25751f125f&_uhb=1#ht_500wt_1219

whatever the first wee tune was in your clips, I found myself playing that the other day- only just worked out where I heard it!

[quote name='lowdowner' timestamp='1346791050' post='1793403'] too late.. too late... I'm doomed to drag my weak and starving body through the streets of england begging for pennies to pay for my GAS caused debts I'm too weak to resist [/quote] you weren't tempted by the one in the forsale section?

[quote name='wishface' timestamp='1346930789' post='1794901'] It's not about giving up. The instrument is intoned pretty well to be honest. What remains is the weird nature of the E string compared to the rest of the strings. IT has always felt a bit odd; flappy too, in a way the other strings aren't. I'd like the pickup to sit a couple of mm lower but I don't know how you'd do that or whether you can. [/quote] The way I see it you have a number of options.... 1) pay someone to set this up properly... 2) learn to do it yourself properly... this will entail doing things in the right order, reading a lot to understand what you're doing and why and taking your time. For example an instrument is either intonated correctly or it's not, "Pretty well" suggests it's not. Truss rod, possible shim, action, intonation is the order I do things in normally. The way the strings are wound on to the tuners can sometimes affect why they may feel "flappy"- you should read enough to learn what "break angle" is and means. 3) sell the bass as is and get something else. trade it on here even.

[quote name='guzzibass' timestamp='1346876400' post='1794461'] Nice axe Luke - I like it..!! [/quote] shortly before it found it's way to my hands it had a fret dress or something- it plays lovely, silly low action, Yummy sounds good even through the piece of poo £15 amp I have- I took it to my old church and plugged it into the very nice orange valve 2*12 and wooooo. I think that a valve amp and that tone is a good reason to be a guitarist

I'm kinda doing the opposite. I have two guitars that hardly get played- so one, and maybe both of them are going to go. Maybe in the future I may regret it but we shall see - I can't see the point in holding onto gear that's flipping awesome- but not played. If I do sell though and in the future come back to it I'll be kicking myself, I think I would have to spend a lot to find something as nice. oh well

[IMG]http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee497/LukeFRC/Acoustic%20fretless%20and%20others/DSC00591.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee497/LukeFRC/Acoustic%20fretless%20and%20others/DSC00589.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee497/LukeFRC/Acoustic%20fretless%20and%20others/DSC00587.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee497/LukeFRC/Acoustic%20fretless%20and%20others/DSC00595.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee497/LukeFRC/Acoustic%20fretless%20and%20others/DSC00592.jpg[/IMG] and of course you can see the control cavity cover I made.... with coil taps!

this of any interest to anyone? http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/1978-gibson-g3-bass-for-sale/1000795531

[quote name='wishface' timestamp='1346795047' post='1793483'] I did all that recently. I didn't have much choice over what strings to buy since the price of bass strings rockets each time I replace them. I think the intonation went (only a little) years ago when I first replaced the strings. I don't know why since that's all I did. I have never monkeyed around with majkor adjustments, just replacing strings and lowering the action. I use a medium guage set. It's just the E string feels 'out'. I don't know if it's normal for it to feel hard to play at the 12th fret, but that string in particular feels high and heavy at that point so there's a lot of noise when I try to play. Of course I practice to try and compensate for that, but I would like to know if that's something that shouldn't be there.I don't know any luthiers, and I can't be paying people I haven't got any money. I live in the west country. [/quote] The intonation is out because it will need to be re set up when you change the strings- I can set up a £50 bass to intonate properly, your one is far higher quality than that. The Height of the E string also possibly needs altering. To a lesser extent the way you wind the strings onto the headstock can change the tension slightly. The relief of the neck is also important. As for the balance... how do you hold the bass? is your left hand thumb resting on the centre of the neck and when playing are both wrists relaxed and more or less straight? I think, if I were to guess, that you have a badly set up bass played with bad technique. a lesson with someone who can set your bass up and give some tips on playing may help

[quote name='Lenny B' timestamp='1346454714' post='1789591'] If you've written or co-written any original songs then they'll need your permission to do anything with them AND you should get your appropriate share of income from them. Same for any recordings if they're exploited. And if you really want to annoy them, you can say (or write) that the band was operating as a partnership under partnership law, and as such you have rights in the name and goodwill (excuse me being vague, but it's a long time since I did Partnership law) of the band. You should definitely assert your rights in any songs though... [/quote] Agreed. I was in a band a while back... it was fun while at uni and we did pretty well really. Eventually got kicked out, problem being that most the rest of them wanted to be this really tight unit, and having other things in my life and other friends I didn't want to give my life to it. I also missed out on the fag break bonding times. I was however good at talking and communicating in a band where we were bad at it... got caught in a power struggle between the keys player and the guitarists (also a couple oddly) as to who led the band (when before it had been me and the keys player). Kicked out, well walked out- it wasn't messy but didn't want to hang out with them much after. and i got to hear the new girl murder the songs as she did her own thing and gradually going back to my lines. Anyway years later they get in touch to ask me what I had input into, I said I didn't care really, they insisted and then were a bit surpried how much I had written lyrics or vocal melodies for. They are on iTunes now, so no doubt someones making money from them but, meh who cares was my attitude. I think for the OP writing a letter claiming credit to the management of the band, and the label wouldn't be a bad idea. [quote name='gafbass02' timestamp='1346494158' post='1789836'] Can't believe they dumped a mate for a label like that!! Twonks. Utter twonks. Hope it works out for you bud [/quote] yeah... it's odd how some people get transfixed by "making it" and the moment any idiot with a label turns up will jump at it. The amount of messages we used to get via email from lables we'ld never heard of asking about us was mad.

I'm sure I used to know someone who had like a normal 4x10 but the back and sides were molded out of one piece o brown fiberglass. Weighed nothing. but was very very unbalanced as all the weight was at the front where the speakers were. Never seen anything like it since

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1346670050' post='1791648'] The only great swingers on electric are Steve Swallow and Anthony Jackson and maybe Jaco on a good day but a lot of the electric guys don't swing because their tones are unsympathetic to the idea. [/quote] see this is why I like Bilbo's posts, half the time I don't understand half of what he is saying, but armed with google you end up finding things like this by people you've never heard of.... and really enjoyed if you excuse him his shirt the trumpet part at around 5:00 is good http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtZ_pKQad9w

sounds good john! The 5th ani one has got a nice fat tone, surprisingly liked it a lot! The 1990 one sounded more familiar- if slightly brighter sounding- probably the strings (nickels?) the amp cab setup works really well with it. Which works in the mix better? I found the dolphin too... I think you need new strings!

your own brand headphones? or is it a B not a J?

[quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1346609408' post='1791176'] I've owned x2 Pro I - 4 strings and I have to say that my '89 4 string fretted bass had a nut width as wide as some 5 string basses. However, it was a flattened profile so not a handful, I'm not sure how wide the nut on a 5er is but I'd certainly have a try of one before you commit to buying. I presently have a Pro I CS fretless and the nut width is NOT as wide as the older one but the profile is also different (more squared off shoulders). The Dolphin looks like it will be large and unwieldy but they aren't, they are very comfy to play and have a very distinct tone. [/quote] talking of distinctive tones, wheres that video of a streamer stage one you meantioned doing? I'm thinking it will be back at work on monday and we'll all have to wait till half term!

[quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1346608893' post='1791169'] there are plenty of graphic designers on here do feel free to PM if you wish [/quote] do you think a 'graphic design chat' thread would fit in the 'other instruments' section?

[quote name='funkyspuke' timestamp='1345965407' post='1783526'] I've played this bass at my last band rehearsal (usually use my Valenti Jazz) and I have to say I was mega impressed! it felt, played and sounded amazing. to give it a brief review; build & design - the workmanship that has gone into this 'prototype' is just top class, I was really impressed! the body shape & design is very unique and I think it really works. the headstock, which I've been informed is smaller than planned (accidentally) also adds to a unique and modern feel. the wood is just gorgeous and has a lot to do with the way this bass sounds! it's also a very light bass .. or so it seemed. sound & playability - you can't go wrong (IMO) with Sadowsky electronics, however this Alpher bass does something to add to that sound (the wood used and way it's built). it has an aggressive and slightly modern jazz sound, with great balance between the bottom and top end (even more so than my Valenti) but at no point does the sound become too much or over bearing! there were no dead points on the fret board, the action was low and fast, the neck was smooth and the fretboard just looks amazing and sounds awesome! all in all, I was taken back by how good this was .. especially considering it's a prototype! I'm certainly looking forward to putting in an order [/quote] wow if it compares to that valenti that's high praise indeed! very nice looking thing!

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