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    [quote name='AntLockyer' timestamp='1379774400' post='2216660'] How about capacitance? [/quote] Changing the value of the capacitor will change the frequency range of the sound that's allowed to go to earth. So it will change the qualities of the treble-cut. Getting a good quality capacitor will also reduce any leakage current flow and could get you a crisper tone maybe. I've found the sound of a good number of basses I've looked at can be improved by: 1 - Checking the circuit for mistakes. (It's surprising how many have the cap wrongly connected.) 2 - Check for poor soldering - bad connections. 3 - Get the pups in easy reach of the strings by replacing the foam under the pups. 4 - Change the strings.
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    [quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1379759925' post='2216475'] Can you explain how a resistor could vary with frequency, unless it was also behaving as an inductor? I am not convinced that a simple carbon track pot has enough inductance to make a difference here. I brought up the issue because I do not believe that fitting higher quality pots of the same value will alter the sound of an instrument in any way (although it can be a worthy upgrade for other reasons), and the cases where people think it did can be explained by conformation bias or because they have corrected other issues (such as bad solder joints) in the process. [/quote] It doesn't make it sound better. It's all in the joints and the benefit is the reliability and, I guess, the quality of the connection of the sweep-arm connection to the carbon track. (Gold contacts would be better than aluminium for example - not that I expect anyone makes them with gold).
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    [quote name='DarkHeart' timestamp='1379702825' post='2216009'] Ok this is probably a pointless thread but as the title says im a fretless virgin, what are the best tips to success for someone who has always had frets to rely on? I will eventually get pics of the gorgeous fretless jazz ive just built when the person (not from here i hope) that ive bought the control panel off, gets his finger out of his arse! [/quote] Thanks DarkHeart, for starting this really useful thread. I'm *cough* an err... virgin too. I've not succeed in securing a fretless yet, but having restless nights in anticipation What I'd really love is a Warwick fretless, but funds wont go that far yet. Does anyone here have any suggestions on what to look for in a first fretless? I read/heard somewhere to go for one with lines. Is this critical or will marks do? I've seen this - it may be useful to others: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKOUdzIYqT4[/media] Cheers Richard
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    How come you post a thread offering help; "Help anyone", then you go and ask about pedals? The offer's nice, but what sort of help are you offering?
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    I had an EDB600. It's got a good fast neck abd a comfortable body. The electronics are passive, but it uses a battery for the EQ. I sold mine about a year ago on Ebay. I started it at 99p and it sold dor 200 including an Ivabez hard case. I was in almost perfect condition. The tone was a bit nasal but irs a good starter bass.
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    I'm 54 yet I have been playing bass properly for only 3 years. I'm guilty of saying that evil phrase when I've seen videos of a 14 year old kid who's only been playing a year and knocks the socks off me with his apparent skills on a cover version. I guess I should be more cynical about those 'talents'. After all, he can slap and hit the strings, but does he know the names of the notes he's playing or is it only playing to a tab listing? Give that kid a drum beat: can he feel the groove and lay down a bass line using his knowledge of scales and modes? Oh, he can? Damn it! I give up .
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    I just sold a bass body to Pete. Fast payment, good comms. Would be happy to deal with him again. Thanks Pete Richard
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    [quote name='blamelouis' timestamp='1379617450' post='2214976'] But are you happy with it ? [/quote] Happy-ish. I play it most of the time, but the Warwick still has the edge. So I may sell it and get something better. It's still a mystery to me how I can do all I can to improve a Squier: Hipshot bridge New strings New tuners Fender pots Sparague capacitor Bartolini pups It still doesn't have the feel of the Warwick... IMHO To me the Warwick still feels like "home"
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    [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1379614466' post='2214912'] Can`t see anything wrong with that, only possible downside is more depreciation in value due to it not being stock if you decide to sell it on. [/quote] Interesting point. Apart from the body conversion, if the build is simply adding branded pups, bridge etc, to an average bass. Would this increase the value? Or when it comes to sell is it better to strip the bass back to standard and sell the parts separately?
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    HMmmm... yes I was thinking it was a bargain. But I bought it here as a freltless bass for £30. So I'm doing the descent thing too. Cheers guys err by the way. I'm wondering "do I really want to sell it???
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    Hey Zak, Welcome to civilisation I guess you play bass too? Cheers Richard
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    I think all sellers are getting more careful not to credit stuff and then find the suppliers don't credit them. Only yesterday I took back some new strings to my store and tbey wont exchange or credit me until tbey get a response from Rotosound. In my case I was fitting the G string and it snapped. (I know I should wear a bigger size. LOL) Richard
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    When are you too old to learn? IMHO if you're to old to learn, you're probably too old to hold a bass... sad times. You could take a look here for some stuff to read without tabs. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/215336-learning-to-read-the-dots-sheet-music-to-learn-with/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/215336-learning-to-read-the-dots-sheet-music-to-learn-with/[/url] Stuff I've loaded up is mostly stuff with a tune to it without having to have a backing track. Ok it's not a real bass line, but it's music. Good luck mate Rich
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    Hi there, I bought this as low cost fretless, some may have seen the bass for sale. I polished up the body, strung it and rewired the electrics and set up the pups with new foam and it sounds good and loud with a crisp sound, but the neck has no truss rod so it's not what I'm looking for, but it's a good body for a project. The body is made of 3 pieces of, what I believe to be Ash, There are a few small scratches on the back, but not what I'd call buckle rash. It's more "lightly road worn". The electrics include unknown pups - maybe Fender or Squier, I don't know. The pots and cap I believe are Fender. The tort scratch plate is in good condition. I'll also send you the tuning heads if you want them. They're a bit wobbly, but it will get you started. All this needs is a new neck and you've got a good bass. Feel free to PM with any questions . Shipping - could be FOC in the south of the UK as I travel about a lot. Thanks for looking Richard
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    I was on the Seymour Duncan site last night and see they do pups designed for Fretless. Has anyone here tried them? In response to the OP; I agree with Dingus, I've done a re-build project on a scratched Squier. I changed everything; bridge, heads, pots, Bartolini pups etc. All fitted to a re-sprayed body and great neck. I now have a bass with a cost to me of about £300. Will anyone pay me £300? Probably not. If I sell I'l probably convert all the bits back and sell the good quality parts.
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    Many thanks Gary for your additions.
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    Yes. The entry with the link is in the first post in the forum. I edited it so they're all together.
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    It was a good to meet up with Richard in London and buyhis ffretless from him. Many thanks Richard
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    For some reason I can't Pm you. But id like to buy them. Cheers Richard
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    I don't own a Rick. Never played one. Yet I do own a Warwick. I love it. It's versatile, rich in sound etc., but folk slag them off too. Just going on the spec I know they're versatile. I recon you should ignore follk who make these accusations and remind them it's better to keep silent and thought an idiot than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. Besides, I've also heard folk talking about P basses saying they're versatile! You don't get much more fixed and inflexible than 1 pup, 1 treble-cut pot and 1 volume pot.
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    Wow, really sorry to hear that. It sounds like you're really making a sacrifice there. Good luck mate. Rich
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    [quote name='bagsieblue' timestamp='1379346217' post='2211526'] Yes, it is a good thread. Can I nudge you to put some more links up please. It's good to be surprised by a piece of music and to try and sight read it first off without knowing what's coming. [/quote] OK. Bagsie. I want you playing ALL of Sunshine of your Love straight off. Enjoy yourself. Others added today: Good King Wencaslas She'll Be Coming Round the Mountain Wedding March - Wagner Cheers Rich
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    [quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1379341009' post='2211438'] Don't think I've ever tried to continue eating, while fending anyone off lol Some good points here folks And I really didn't mean to get you wound-up lefty bassman Was actually thinking about this thread last nite I tried to play my bass the other way around It just felt so uncomfortable & un-natural Bit like dancing to me.... Marc [/quote] You need to be tough to live here in Hertfordshire. It gets pretty lively down the Dog and Duck on a Tuesday night. Yes, it's amazing how simply spreading your fingers on the frets with one hand is easy. With the other - impossible.
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    Another lefty here, but look at my avatar. I started off by picking up and playing a bass from a mate and never gave the left/right thing a thought. Only yesterday I mucked about and tried turned my bass on it's head and tried fretting with my right - no way. I can't do it. I only wish I had 2 left hands cos I can slap faster with my left. It's not good, but then neither is my right. [quote name='pietruszka' timestamp='1378987513' post='2207361'] I don't get this knife and fork thing. I thought it was left handed to have the fork in your left hand, but it seems not! When I visit my girlfriend's parents with her, they set the table with the wine glass/glass/cup on the left side for me. I admit it looks very odd against everything being on the right hand side! .... Dan [/quote] The origin of the fork being in the left hand is because you fend off the enemy with the knife in your right hand. Well... some folk do/did. Whatever. Richard
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