BassBus

Status offer a number of different onboard pre amps so there will be something that fits your bill. Speak to Dawn on the phone, she's a font of knowledge.

[quote name='BassBus' timestamp='1473000179' post='3125891'] You can also play three different [b]root and fifths[/b] in one position on a fiver. [/quote] What I meant to say was root and octave. Doh! I would go along with alyctes. I use fivers tuned E-C. I don't like a low B, bit to floppy in tone and feel for me. With a high C you can play chords much more easily without them sounding muddy as they would tuned B-G. Some might disagree. Equally not everyone will need this option.

You can also play three different root and fifths in one position on a fiver. You can't do that on a four. Bet you play it for the whole set and never know the difference by the end of it.

The five string Status neck is a lot rounder than the four string. Still just as good though. Don't know if you have seen the headed fiver on sale on Statii.com http://www.statii.com/forum/forum/viewthread.php?thread_id=6267&pid=54607#post_54607

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1472808644' post='3124384'] Not now... [/quote] Oh I don't know. Lawrence Cottle, Janek Gwizdala, Gary Willis, Mark Egan, Kevin Glasgow, Damien Erskine, Dominique di Piaza, Steve Lawson. They are just the ones I know about. There are many other top quality players who are developing the instrument who don't get public adulation.

Thanks. Fripp does use the Sustainer in his guitars so it might sound similar. I lean more towards Steve Hackett who always uses it to good effect.

Fresh from its part in the August composition challenge here is a video version of my entry. Managed to get a nice sunny day to film in the garden. Better than being stuck indoors. PARENTAL GUIDANCE! There is absolutely no bass content in this whatsoever, none, nothing, ziltch, zero. You have been warned. http://youtu.be/55lbDIC8-cc

Second time I've taken part in this and good fun again. I'm always amazed at the quality of music that comes out each time. Thanks to all who voted for my piece and thanks for the great comments on Soundcloud. Much appreciated.

[quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1472496313' post='3121602'] I will be listening tomorrow, so another three votes from me. After all, I don't fancy leaving my head in a wicker basket. I have been legless a few times in the distant past, but headless ? That's a whole new ball game. [/quote] Doubt you'll be headless. You'll be too high. The rate your track is going you will be heads, hands and feet above all of us.

11 members taking part 9 members voted From a possible 27 votes 23 cast 35055 members

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1472123313' post='3118679'] Don't think about it so much, just play it. Sometimes we think about things too much, creating barriers between us and the playing. [/quote] Wise words.

I'd steer clear of it. It doesn't have a warranty. And no strings either.

Right, I have an effort this month. I have gone with the Death Star image. A bit of ambient you can actually hear. https://soundcloud.com/bassbus/salute-the-death-star-5-minute-edit

Well gorillas do have fleas sometimes.

CH Guitars http://www.chguitars.co.uk/ guitarsandwoods are in Portugal but sell through Ebay UK http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/guitarsandwoods/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from= I've used them both and had a great service.

Luverlee.

Sorry I'm at it again. The orientation of the top is just right this time Andy. It's one of the little characters from the film 'batteries not included' and she's much happier than the horned Devil was.

Now, about the amp you should buy...

In order to play along I always remember this recorded phone call to a computer help line. Maybe wishface could try this [i][color=#1A1A1A]Word Perfect Technical support; may I help you?" [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]"Yes, well, I'm having trouble with WordPerfect." [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]"What sort of trouble?" [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]"Well, I was just typing along, and all of a sudden the words went away." [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]"Went away?" [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]"They disappeared." [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]"Hmm. So what does your screen look like now?" [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]"Nothing." [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]"Nothing?" [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]"It's blank; it won't accept anything when I type." [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]"Are you still in WordPerfect, or did you get out?" [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]"How do I tell?" [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]"Can you see the C:\ prompt on the screen?" [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]"What's a sea-prompt?" [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]"Never mind. Can you move the cursor around on the screen?" [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]"There isn't any cursor: I told you, it won't accept anything I type." [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]"Does your monitor have a power indicator?" [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]"What's a monitor?" [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]"It's the thing with the screen on it that looks like a TV. Does it have a little light that tells you when it's on?" [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]"I don't know." [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]"Well, then look on the back of the monitor and find where the power cord goes into it. Can you see that?" [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]....."Yes, I think so." [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]"Great! Follow the cord to the plug, and tell me if it's plugged into the wall." [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]....."Yes, it is." [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]"When you were behind the monitor, did you notice that there were two cables plugged into the back of it, not just one?" [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]"No." [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]"Well, there are. I need you to look back there again and find the other cable." [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]....."Okay, here it is." [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]"Follow it for me, and tell me if it's plugged securely into the back of your computer." [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]"I can't reach it." [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]"Uh huh. Well, can you see if it is?" [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]"No." [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]"Even if you maybe put your knee on something and lean way over?" [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]"Oh, it's not because I don't have the right angle-it's because it's dark." [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]"Dark?" [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]"Yes-the office light is off, and the only light I have is coming in from the window." [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]"Well, turn on the office light then." [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]"I can't." [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]"No? Why not?" [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]"Because there's a power outage." [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]"A power... A power outage? Aha! Okay, we've got it licked now. Do you still have the boxes and manuals and packing stuff your computer came in?" [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]"Well, yes. I keep them in the closet." [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]"Good! Go get them and unplug your system and pack it up just like it was when you got it. Then take it back to the store you bought it from." [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]"Really! Is it that bad?" [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]"Yes, I'm afraid it is." [/color] [color=#1A1A1A]"Well, all right then, I suppose. What do I tell them?" [/color][/i] [color=#1A1A1A][i]"Tell them you're too stupid to own a computer."[/i][/color]

Actually the red makes it even more devilish.

[quote name='JPJ' timestamp='1470310067' post='3104957'] Go anywhere near that beautiful piece of timber with red stain and I will be forced to hunt you down and kill you! [/quote] You won't need to. The horned devil in the wood will do it for you. Or am I getting too Freudian.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8WOHN3IqM8

I can't put it any more clearly than I did above. Have you watched the video? Fodera sell bass that cost $12000. They know what they are talking about.

Have a look at the EHX Pitch Fork. Up and down octaves and so much more. Tracking is impeccable. With bass http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1lWRWJ7fSw With guitar http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2O2xaRfje0

Pickups are usually the same distance from the string whether back or front. Too close and the magnetic field can actually pull the string so much it can ruin your intonation. there is a specific video in the Fodera set on pickup height. You might need a bigger screw driver to move the screws. I've had that problem too and it took a bigger driver to do the job. You might have to move the strings to set the neck relief. There are always suppliers of allen keys of all sorts on ebay or diy stores or motor stores. Lefty loosey and righty tighty are when you look at the opening to the trus rod. On your Cort stand at the head end and look down the neck. Left turn loosens the neck, right turn tightens it.