Grangur

Isn't doing a set-up a bit like wiring a plug? Those of us who grew up taking stuff apart, and fixing things don't have a problem with taking on a new little fixing job. Actually we enjoy it. Those who never had such a time growing up don't have a clue where to start and daren't tackle it. Some even say they "can't" even wire a plug.

[quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1381185581' post='2235674'] Me too.. which is a shame as your band looks a lot prettier than mine [/quote] They sound good too. I saw then at a gig in Harlow. I can see the pics but get the sign in request if I click on them. Are they meant to take you to other pics?

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1381090901' post='2234334'] I know nothing of blues rock, but for blues listen to: Anything by Robben Ford and the Blue Line, with Roscoe Beck on bass. Lucky Peterson, several gigs on Youtube. Tommy Castro, Nasty Habits Anything by Albert Collins Anything by Etta James. [/quote] Thanks for that one Chris. From your post I found this vid which is pretty useful: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uF-K0TW20xQ[/media] I also like the "Almost Blue" album by Elvis Costello - [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Almost-Blue/dp/B003VI6B74/ref=sr_1_1?s=dmusic&ie=UTF8&sr=1-1&keywords=Elvis+Costello+BLues"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Almost-Blue/dp/B003VI6B74/ref=sr_1_1?s=dmusic&ie=UTF8&sr=1-1&keywords=Elvis+Costello+BLues[/url]

[size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Way down in the deep south: [/font][/size] [center][size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Chichester, West Sussex. PO19 7BB[/font][/size][/center]

[quote name='BigAlonBass' timestamp='1380790130' post='2230482'] DO what I did. Use the B-string as a thumb rest until you get used to the extra string! [/quote] With a floating thumb technique, is there any other way? [quote name='roceci' timestamp='1380790948' post='2230500'] Cheers guys, going to see this tomorrow morning. Bargain! [/quote] Cool! let is know... as if we didn't already. Damn! Why don't these bargains come up in the Southeast!?!?!

The only thing that would stop me is the 5 strings. Otherwise I'd buy it straight off.

Please can someone tell me where I'm wrong here? I would have thought the problem causing the pop is a spike in the circuit caused by the switching. So surely what we need is a smoothing capacitor going from the live of the battery to the earth, or maybe across the terminals of the battery. Just another thought, would the pop disappear if you only used switching of one cable - the live, maybe?

Gary Mac and I collected a bass for Dave that he bought on Ebay. Packed it and shipped it to him. He's a great guy to deal with. Friendly and appreciates the help given.

For a top draw pro guy: Peter Woodcock & Sons in Hoddesdon Adam is the guy to speak to. 01992 444449 [email protected] If you want a cheaper, semi-pro/good one, I can do it. I'm in Bishops Stortford. PM me. I worked in furniture and I did a good bit of re-finishing, but the guys in Hoddesdon did all our major spraying of solid oak furniture. They do some great work in everything from fixing scratches to full spraying in both polishes and painted finishes. New body or old? - The quality of the finish is in the preparation. and what you want doing. If you want a painted finish there's not much difference. between the 2. There is, of course the cost of stripping, but that's not too much. If you want a clear/natural wood look, then the cost is depending on what you have to start with and what you want to achieve. Richard

Nitro-mores may do the job. As you say yourself it's slow. Yet with a heat gun it's done down to the wood, with no hazardous chemicals, in about 45 mins top. Accepted heat isn't without risk too. I've not used NM to do the job, but I'd use a blow-lamp again no worries.

Isn't it "horses for courses"? John Entwhistle didn't do simple either, and Pete Townshend wasn't complaining much. (Ref: DVD "An Ox's Tale) That said, if the band is playing classic blues, then your job as a bass player is to drive the groove; the OP's point.

[quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1380533867' post='2226555'] Got to be honest, I personally don't think that riding the GAS roundabout and trying yet another style of bass is going to help much (if at all). Sometimes the only solution with these kind of problems is a break. My mate had surgery on his knee and couldn't do any exercise for 18 months---he hated every minute of it but it was the only way to get himself sorted out. Another friend is a professional (double) bassist and had to take a break of 6 months to deal with RSI. Sometimes these things happen. See a good physio and take their advice, and if you do continue to play make absolutely certain that you are using good technique. I used to get horrible pain in my hands and literally two lessons with a good teacher made it go away as I changed my hand and wrist position completely. [/quote] +1 Go to a good physio and take the bass with you. (S)He can then see the problem and help you get better. We amateurs online won't be able to do so much. Do let us know how you get on.

LOL, at the time I thought, "wow, she's one hell of a girlie!" I know I couldn't play a 135 tuned to E

[quote name='Evil Undead' timestamp='1380487749' post='2226143'] I usually use 45-105 (elixirs). Are they considered heavy gauge? [/quote] I was thinking of this thread - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/215212-i-need-to-mod-my-nut-help-required/page__fromsearch__1"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/215212-i-need-to-mod-my-nut-help-required/page__fromsearch__1[/url] ...where you said; "[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]So, my new bass needs to have the nut modded, as I need to use fatter strings (135 90 56 50). "[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]At the time I thought it would need some tough handling.[/font][/color]

I seem to remember from another thread, you use amazingly fat strings. The fatter the strings; the harder you need to press down on the frets to bend the strings. Sorry to say this Mel, but this too could cause you problems. You'd do well to try to use thinner strings. Good luck Richard

I bought some CDs from Iain. They came fast and were in great condition; "as new" as promised. Iain's a good guy. Thanks mate Richard

Folk rock

[quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1380373537' post='2224419'] Good grief..Him..! God awful noise in there... Elvis in one ear, and dozens of one tit hanging out tanked up hen parties in the other. Great times...... [/quote] Lowdow, what you YOU doing at a hen party with one tit hanging out? Perhaps it's best not to ask

Baking soda, or Bi-Carbonate of soda is a deodorant. (Try to find it in the washing isle in Tesco or similar) Mix a small cupful into a paste in a small dish by adding small drops of water, then when you've a soft, wet paste add it to a larger amount of water. Doing it this way avoids getting a lumpy mess like lumpy gravy. Then use that to wash the cab over. Sadly the things that are most likely to have absorbed it are the soft things - like any fabric front, the leatherette outside and the speakers "cardboard". I know, you didn't want to hear that. Useful link - [url="http://www.thesoapkitchen.co.uk/bicarb_of_soda.htm"]http://www.thesoapkitchen.co.uk/bicarb_of_soda.htm[/url]

[quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1380369385' post='2224362'] Not the Chinese Elvish who used to have the restaurant the Old Kent Road ? ;-) [/quote] At last! A man who recognises REAL talent!

Just wondered. It's strange how The Sun suddenly have become amazingly sensitive about "product placement" advertising

[quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1380353004' post='2224073'] ah yes the imposter elvis who is this new pretender 'costello' of whom you speak? [/quote] Elvis Costello has released more albums, more singles and more films. He probably plays more instruments (hard to be certain). Costello's music also incorporates more genres of music and his musical skills are undoubtedly higher. As for singing, beauty is in the ear of the beholder. Presley probably has it there for clarity and old fashioned crooning. The alum "Almost Blue" is a great album for classic blues. Costello's music is also good for displaying the talents of the whole band, not just that of the named artist.