Noisyjon

[quote name='obbm' timestamp='1446297977' post='2898430'] I've just been asked to make a cable for a Takstar WGV-601 wireless system ( [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/TAKSTAR-WGV-601-GUITAR-WIRELESS-SYSTEM/dp/B006AZDN3A"]http://www.amazon.co...M/dp/B006AZDN3A[/url]) which seems to be sold by Amazon for about £50, and on Ebay from the Far East. The spec says that it operates in the 220MHz-270MHz band. Surely this is not legal in the UK? [/quote] Hi Dave, Sorry to be late to the party but you're right - That kit isn't [u]freely[/u] usable legally but there seems to be a window of [font="Arial"][size="2"]224.00625 - 224.49375 MHz [/size][/font]that could be licensed from OFCOM on a non-interference basis. The frequency range of that kit clashes with the stuff below (quoted from OFCOM's website): [font="Arial"][size="2"][b]217.5-230.0 MHz[/b] BROADCASTING[/size][/font] [font="Arial"][size="2"]Band allocated to T-DAB. The band 225-230 MHz agreed for civil use in the NATO band of 225-400 MHz. PMSE occupies 224.00625-224.49375 MHz on an NIB (non-interference basis) basis.[/size][/font] [font="Arial"][size="2"][b]230.0-328.6 MHz[/b] FIXED MOBILE Radiolocation Radio Astronomy Mobile Satellite S5.111, S5.199, S5.254, S5.255, S5.256[/size][/font] [font="Arial"][size="2"]Government Radio Astronomy uses the band 232.0-236.0 MHz at Darnhall, Defford, Jodrell Bank, Knockin, Pickmere, and Wardle. The band 326.5-328.5 MHz is used at Jodrell Bank. EPIRBs operate on 243.0 MHz. Mobile Satellite Services operate in the band 312.0-315.0 MHz on a secondary basis.[/size][/font]

I traded some gear with Graham today and it was a very smooth deal. As mentioned above he's a top bloke and a recommended BC'er to deal with.

[quote name='miles'tone' timestamp='1439141620' post='2840362'] I ordered one from Warmoth. Their's are great as it comes down a little bit more south (towards the bridge), so you can get the P pup in the same place as on a Precision. I had a regular jazz with P rout guard before that but the P pup was too far north and sounded too wooly. The Warmoth pickguard was the only one that I could find that actually has the P rout in the sweetspot, basically. [/quote] +1 for Warmoth or give Martin a call/email at Sims Custom Shop in Kent

I still have the eternal Wal Mk.1 fretted 4 GAS but the most recent do-able GAS is for: Tech21 VT Bass 500 amp with a Barefaced Retro Two10 cab

Up Around The Bend - Creedence Clearwater Revival

Anyone got hold of one yet? Thomann have the ETA at 7/8/15 and a price of €542 ~£376 at the moment... Having a bit of GAS for one of these through a Barefaced Retro Two 10

Their greatest hits compilation but in particular this: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XcN12uVHeQ"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XcN12uVHeQ[/url]

Lovely basses you have there Chiliwailer. Cheers, Jon

I would go for either a Fender Masterbuilt bass or a Wal but would have to flip a coin to decide!

Just want to add a positive review here for Sims Custom Shop in Ashford, Kent. I received my custom pickguard from Sims today and it was a perfect fit, so a big thumbs up from me for them and their service. My Lakland US Glaub was the patient and it was proving tricky to find/buy a replacement 'guard for it so after a few emails with Martin the original was sent off to be used as a template and Robert is your Father's Brother! From the looks of it there's no custom work they can't do so give them a go if you need anything [url="http://www.simscustom.com/html/home.htm"]http://www.simscustom.com/html/home.htm[/url]

I concur with what Jack said - Defo keep the gear down to a minimum. Also try and play through/warm up as much as possible at home before you head off so you're not starting off completely cold. On that note if you're a pick player try not to grip too hard as your hand may cramp up during songs and that ain't nice to deal with! Just remember to breathe and try to enjoy it as much as possible in between all the other stuff going on

I saw them at Download (or Brownload due to all the mud!) on Sunday on the main stage and they were excellent. I didn't know a lot about them but they certainly done the business live.

[quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1434036528' post='2796176'] could it be the truss rod rattling around? I had a very similar problem, couldn't figure it out, the guy in the music shop gave the rod the tiniest twist and the rattle went away [/quote] [quote name='rhythmbug' timestamp='1434040664' post='2796220'] I did consider that, but I've been making truss rod adjustments to straighten the neck lately and each time it hasn't made any difference to the noise. [/quote] I had a similar truss rod issue once and it diagnosed thus - Hold and completely mute all the strings with your right hand around the neck then with your left hand tap the back of the neck with your finger behind the nut area. If it rattles then there's something loose inside the neck. Hope that helps? Cheers, Jon

So, as these things go I ended up buying back the bass I sold to Guy! As before it was a faultless deal, everything went as planned and with great communications too. Cheers, Jon

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1433240346' post='2789173'] From the description "I think this is my sound" it has to be keep one Retro 210 and the Compact... [/quote] +1

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1432211437' post='2779212'] I don't know the AC/DC version, I just love what these guys do with the song. [/quote] Chris, You must have a look at this AC/DC live version! [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_GFN3a0yj0[/media]

That's great news and well done.

R.I.P. from me too. He was one of the few old Blues Guys that caught and held my attention with his talent and songs. I only recently found out how supportive and encouraging he was with young up and coming guitarists over the years and that's a rare quality in itself in the topsy turvy music world. A true legend.

Slightly OT but Bill, thanks for telling us this stuff!