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If it were mine is think I'd disconnect everything and start again. I'm confused by you saying you've replaced a selector switch with a volume pot. Do you mean you've used a 2-pot blend control? I'm guessing it isn't so without seeing it is would hesitate to guess what you've done. Maybe the best way forward here is tell us what pups you have. Also, how many potential positions have you got? From this we can make a suggestion for a circuit layout/diagram and go from there.

I'm with Hubrad on this. What you have in there all looks in bad condition. The pickup is probably OK. I would replace everything else. You can Google to find a wiring diagram and Northwestguitars are a good supplier for the pots and socket. You can get some new wire for the connections from Maplin, if you don't have some already. Here's a link to some suitable pots. I use the linear ones. http://www.northwestguitars.co.uk/250k-split-shaft-alpha-potentiometer-audio-taper-or-linear-volume-tone-for-electric-guitar/ Here's a jack socket http://www.northwestguitars.co.uk/switchcraft-1-4-mono-output-jack-socket-for-strat-tele-gibson-epiphone-guitars/

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1486321539' post='3230897'] I just read in todays paper that one of the writers has tickets for a show, no idea which, and he has to turn up in person with ID and the card used to purchase the ticket in order to get in. Seems reasonable to me. [/quote] Ah, so that's it chaps. All the touts are out of business. Job done. Man, that petition was effective!

[quote name='3below' timestamp='1486317892' post='3230849'] Consumer 'strike' is an underused weapon. I do wonder if the 'touts' physically buy tickets or are there other 'special arrangements' in place. John Mayer tour had uk tickets released at 9.00 a.m and by 9:02 these were sold out. Pretty amazing all round purchasing and processing rate. Needless to say the tickets have appeared at vastly higher prices. [/quote] Fleetwood Mac too, just to name 1. I'd bet anything that there's a lot of deals done before the launch.

[quote name='Callumjord' timestamp='1486320716' post='3230885'] Suprisingly a lot of my "distraction" videos are his! Instead of just watching his videos I should actually do what he says in them! A practice diary does seem like a good idea! Maybe breaking my practise down into a weekly schedule and focus on 3-4 areas a practice. [/quote] My Dad used to watch keep-fit videos. He didn't lose much weight though. Watching Scott is all good. But after each one go and try to incorporate the message into your playing. Also, allow yourself to watch the videos as a Pomodoro technique break. See above

Keep a diary. I know this because Scott Divine bangs on about it. It's my New year resolution to actually do it. The other important thing is to plan what you are going to do in advance. Then, in the plan include time for all the aspects that you want to cover. This will include transcription, fretboard agility, sight reading etc As others have said, you can only concentrate an activity for a limited period. Something I try to use is the Pomodoro technique. This involves working for 25 minutes, then take a break. https://www.focusboosterapp.com/the-pomodoro-technique

After a long time of not adding anything to this thread. I've just shared 3 more: [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3][url="https://1drv.ms/b/s!AoebdFx2FIAIhgBIyHPElrQfpDqY"]Autumn Leaves[/url] - G Major - The bass line to the well known jazz standard. To play the "tune" see the score in the "Advanced" section - it's not too advanced really[/size][/font][/color] [url="https://1drv.ms/b/s!AoebdFx2FIAIhX8ER74YJKtI7xst"]Beauty and the Beast[/url][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] - G Major [/font][/color] [url="https://1drv.ms/b/s!AoebdFx2FIAIhgG7fh3TiGMpLATH"]I Could Have Danced All Night[/url][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] - C Maj - From the hit Musical "My Fair Lady" - [/font][/color] - (This calls for a low C. If you don't play a 5, play it on the A string) [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Yes, I know; it's not really "bass playing", but it does mean we have more scores to learn to read with. I hope someone enjoys them.[/font][/color]

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1486298205' post='3230628'] I think the best petition would be for, when a biggie gig comes along, like the Ed Sheeran one, the touts etc buy the tickets, put them up for sale and NO-ONE buys them. Leave them having bought all of that for nothing. Problem is, that`s very unlikely to happen. [/quote] This. After all the only thing that's going to stop it is market forces. And this Government won't be doing anything to stop something that shows market forces work.

Sounds good. Really pleased it worked out well for you. Thanks for the update.

I've not studied bass at any college, but I read music. Yet I don't think I quite get what you're looking for. Hopefully some of the symbols have a logic to their design. What would you like on this sheet? Just going through what I can think of: Note time-values? - Hopefully these will quickly become second nature to you. Time Signatures - most pop, rock etc is 4/4, but the top number is the quantity and the bottom is the value. So 2/4 would be 2x Quarter-notes. Once you get this stuck into your memory it's there. Do you need it on a sheet? Time signatures - now here we have one I struggle to remember all of them. But the sheet you need to try to get your head round is the Circle of Fifths You can print that image. What else would you like to add?

[quote name='GreeneKing' timestamp='1486302034' post='3230662'] Caution? I got a warning on trying to view that. [/quote] Thank you - I've corrected it.

[quote name='GarethFlatlands' timestamp='1486295862' post='3230606'] [url="http://www.kitbuiltguitars.co.uk/guitarkits/jazz-j-bass-build-your-own-bass-guitar-kit.html"]http://www.kitbuiltg...guitar-kit.html[/url] These look interesting but seem a bit too cheap to be good. Has anyone tried them? I got some paypal money and wanted a jazz and also a project to work on, but I lack the woodwork skills to do much more than assemble a kit. And even that might be beyond me! [/quote] Here's the first of a series of videos that you might find interesting http://youtu.be/EJzvQFWwO9w?list=PLp6z5fUMeeAZngXaTKxTKgHvM_pUxeH2z

Try our very own Obbm. Many people here won't use anything else.

[quote name='ped' timestamp='1485808878' post='3226927'] Two rules to live by Never use PayPal Gift Always ship insured to full value You can't go wrong with the above but people still ignore them. [/quote] So you've never sold using PayPal and have a buyer claim it never arrived? PayPal simply refund back to the buyer out of your PayPal account. So you're down a bass and no cash. If you've already withdrawn the funds it gets billed to your bank account details or credit card.

If you want light weight, it's worth looking at Barefaced gear. A Two10 could be as little as 13Kg. The output sound is amazing for the size too. http://barefacedbass.com/product-range/retro-two10.htm

Am I missing something here? As I see it, ice you're buying you should only ever use PayPal using the facility of telling them that you're buying goods. That way, as a buyer you are protected. If you're a seller, as our OP is, the risk with the PayPal service is when the buyer gets the bass, then tells PayPal it never arrived. PayPal then refund the money and our man looses. So, this is why we tell him to insist on the Gift method. Then the buyer doesn't have the opportunity to fleece him. Please can someone be so kind as to tell me what I'm missing?

It's their last ever gig tonight, so I hear. Is anyone here going? Can't say I'very ever been a massive fan, but surprised there's no thread here.

That's looking nice. The nitro is giving the grain a good look. Don't rush it though. Wait for the nitro to dry fully. If there are any "nibby" bits in the nitro finish, don't rush to rub it down. When it's dry, rub it using the back of the glasspaper - the paper side. On rubbing down generally 400 grit is medium grit. That will still leave a woolly feel to the surface. 600 is easy enough to get and that's still quite coarse. When working as a pro-sprayer we used to go down to 3500 grit. You'll struggle to find that, but 1000 or 2500 is available. Good luck though, it's all looking good.

Truly stunning work, Jez. Thanks for sharing.

[quote name='Japhet' timestamp='1486199886' post='3229957'] Website is crucial in my opinion. If it isn't good enough get it sorted quickly. Live recordings, video clips, Youtube links, testimonials, still photos, bits about band members, equipment you use etc, can all make the thing interesting. Sort out your own publicity stuff as well with posters and business cards so that you leave something there when you visit a potential venue. [/quote] You're right, it's right to have all the Web page stuff in place. Get the cards printed, 3-fold leaflets, or something like that; something the "sales rep" can hand out anduring leave with the management. Set a target date to "launch" the band. Get it all ready by that date. Then get out there and knock on doors. Get a face in front of the people who can book you. Always come away from a meeting with an agreed time for you to go back. And keep a selling diary; if they say "were not look good to book more until April", then agree to go back in April, bur actually go back in 3rd week of March.

[quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1486195429' post='3229923'] Thanks. You seem to be in support of a human presence rather than a sole reliance on Internet material. [/quote] "People buy people first". It's a phrase we use in selling. You need to get the guy to like "you" as people. He won't buy into a Web page. When applying for jobs ever wondered how many CVs attachments in emails never get opened, simply because the covering letter message didn't excited them? Now, you were actually THERE... You can lead him through it and you might get the job. As a band you can have a fantastic Web presence. You can have loads of 'likes' and testimonials. But if the customer is too busy loading in the beer and cleaning tables to go online then how good is that? Now if your drummer's pretty girlfriend was standing in front of him with a tablet of pictures and a smile on her face, would he notice? Can he completely ignore her?

[quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1486187458' post='3229901'] A single point of contact makes sense. In this case the singer. It makes little sense to me to be looking at the Internet for promotion on your local patch. Maybe see what financial implication there is to engaging someone outside of the band. [/quote] Selling the band can be done by any one person who's switched on and has the band's interests at heart. It makes sense to have someone who is "equipped". Set someone up with a folder or tablet that has some images of the band. Some "studio" posed ones would be ok, but you need some that look like the band is playing a gig. After all, you're wanting the guy to take a risk. Their fear is that you look at mess and sound cr@p. So why not hand out CDs as well. The person selling you needs to come across as professional and dependable too. Remember that people don't like to take a risk so you need to make him feel comfortable. A switched-on non-employed wife of the band would be great. But they need to come across as confident and passionate about your performance.