TRBboy

Matched wining by a few votes now. Although it's probably not my favourite, I'm kinda surprised there aren't more votes for Black. I believe Dingwall charge a premium for a black headstock!? Still not sure how feel about paying for a different colour headstock..... is it just a frivolous waste of money for something pretty inconsequential?

[quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1379683241' post='2215686'] Which one sounds the best? [/quote] Well obviously the black one's better for metal. ....

Hmmm.... So natural and matched are level pegging at this point...... I think they're better than the black, with natural still just edging it I think (which was my original choice before the doubts (and price) crept in!) Although the more I look at the black, it ain't too bad. Currently awaiting news from Sandberg on how exactly it costs them more to produce a natural headstocked version........

[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1379671594' post='2215463'] Black headstocks are for black basses and Gibsons. [/quote] Plus Warwick, Spector, Dingwall, Ibanez, Yamaha, Sandberg(!), and various others.......

[quote name='Matt P' timestamp='1379666151' post='2215355'] i'm usually a fan of matching headstocks but the one in the picture doesn't really match (too dark round the edges) so it's natural for me. [/quote] I think that it would match just fine, the colours on the configurator aren't all that accurate. This Basic Ken Taylor is supposed to be the same colour: [attachment=144182:Basic KT Cherry.jpg]

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1379665058' post='2215340'] I like the black as it ties the look of the hardware and pickups together? [/quote] Yeah I was kinda thinking that (+ it's free!), the only trouble is that on a dark stage, will it look like I've got a headless?!

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1379665565' post='2215348'] I'm NOT a fan of coloured headstocks, matching or otherwise. I think they're taking the p*** to charge you for NOT painting the headstock! Have you seen the Sandbergs in the For Sale section? [/quote] I concur! Yeah, seen the ones on the FS section (one of them is mine!), but I want something very specific.

[quote name='6v6' timestamp='1379663245' post='2215295'] So they charge you more to *not* apply a finish (other than lacquer, which presumably the neck is already sprayed with)? Natural would be my choice anyway, fwiw! [/quote] Yeah, go figure...... I was sure when I enquired earlier in the year, they told me it was no charge because it was obviously less work. Now, apparently, it costs the same as a matched headstock because it's a "non-standard" option..... although I've managed to negotiate the charge down a little.

Hey guys, need some help here because I'm an indecisive b%$&@*d and it's driving me mad! I'm just about to order my new Sandberg, but I can't decide which headstock to go for; Standard Black (no charge), colour matched (chargeable), or natural maple (chargeable, but not quite as much as matched). So which do you think? (no pic of natural headstock sorry, it's not an option on the configurator!) [attachment=144178:my_custom_sandberg.jpg] [attachment=144195:my_custom_sandbergMHS.jpg] Thanks for your help!

[quote name='ikay' timestamp='1379488393' post='2213153'] This bass cover on youtube may help if you haven't seen it already. Or I'd use something like 'transcribe' to slow the track down ([url="http://www.seventhstring.com/"]http://www.seventhstring.com/[/url]). - [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jRk1Xd56Q0[/media] [/quote] Thanks very much man, I'll look into that "transcribe". I tried playing along with that traack but just couldn't see where his fingers were going easily enough! I've seen some Incognito transcriptions, but it only seems to be the older stuff.....

[quote name='shizznit' timestamp='1379454216' post='2212995'] Francis Hylton is the man! My favourite Incognito bassist. Some of his best work is on Surreal. [/quote] Awesome isn't he! Surreal is such a good album. I definitely seem to prefer their newer stuff, Tales From The Beach is great too.

Hey guys, I LOVE the bassline on this track and I really want to learn it, but it's a bit quick and intricate for me to pick out playing along.just wondered if anyone's come across any transcriptions or tabs for it? Thanks! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqoGkIbw35E

Dougie just purchased my MXR M80, great communications, very swift payment and seems like a nice chap! Thanks again Dougie!

I had one which i modded, great basses. I used a Wilkinson bridge with the big brass saddles (only about £15) and it was great! Also installed a CTS wiring kit and Dimarzio Model P/J set. Enjoy!

[quote name='kyboo' timestamp='1379175390' post='2209521'] I have had 604 and I find the stock pickups noisy as such. They are single coils. Try to set the balance knob in the middle and check the hum again. [/quote] Yeah already thought of that, but it's a slightly different hum and is still there with the blend centered.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1379170425' post='2209448'] This is all going on next door... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/216857-bass-hum-whos-responsibility/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/216857-bass-hum-whos-responsibility/[/url] [/quote] Ah yes, thanks Discreet, I seem to have completely missed somehow!

Hey guys, I seem to be getting some sort of ground hum on my backup bass, a Yamaha BB605. If I touch the strings, knobs, bridge or any other metal parts it stops, but as soon as I let go there it is. I've checked in the control cavity and everything seems to be connected just fine. Has anyone got any suggestions? Thanks.

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1379159163' post='2209249'] just when i thought i had seen some great music.! [/quote]