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I would also refute the allegation that the Jack Casady is "limited". OK, so it only has one pickup, but it has a three position varitone which switches in a choke coil at various points. The numbers on the switch are 50, 250, 500 - I have no idea what that means electronically but soundwise it comes out as "polite", "irritated" and "angry" Three different "voices" in addition to a tone control - I wouldn't call that "limited". It's also super light, so great for people with bad backs, bad shoulders, or stupid fools who bruise their ribs days before back to back gigs the same night... I recently sold mine to free up some funds, but when I'm flush again I will definitely get another (I had a gold top but it looks well tasty in white...) I had a Cabronita, played it for a while, then sold it on. I liked the look of it, it was nice, but not nice enough or interesting enough to keep. Can't comment on the Ibanez, but they seem to attract little in the way of derision or mockery on here, so I'm guessing they make good, solid gear in a quiet, Yamaha-y kind of way.

[quote name='Dave Vader' timestamp='1427983789' post='2736687'] I bought ER-20s, but they didn't stay in my ears, so I don't use them, I just point my deaf ear at the noisy stuff, which may not be a scientific method for preventing hearing damage. [/quote] There are two sizes of ER-20, did you get the small one (sometimes sold as ER-20s - an actual thing, not ER-20 plural)? If so, try the other one? I know it's bigger because I got them first and they felt physically uncomfortable after about an hour in my dainty little ear canals.

[quote name='Evil Undead' timestamp='1427980272' post='2736635'] No. Just curious and trying to learn [/quote] Curiosity killed the truss rod...

I get a bit nervous when people talk about full turns [i]plural[/i] in relation to truss rods. Are you changing string gauges or brands? If not, why do you need to reset the relief every time? Same strings back on == same relief for the same truss rod setting. Change them one at a time if you're worried about upsetting the equilibrium?

I had a 1981 B402-A. Lovely bass, I think it would make a great recording bass - a bit too "smooth" for live work. I wasn't happy with how I was sounding in amongst the rest of the band. Traded it in the end, as despite it being a pretty rare bass (only 335 made) I have no patience for the long game

[quote name='Adrenochrome' timestamp='1427880778' post='2735290'] The strong impression I get from Landlords is that the bands encourage passing punters to stay for the evening instead of having one and moving to the next pub [/quote] This made me recall a gig last November. It was looking pretty grim, place was dead. The poor guys in the first band on - half their entire audience was us. Thankfully a half dozen of my friends came down not long before we went on to make things look not so desperate. As we played, I saw that people had come in, and that they were staying. Place was looking a whole lot better by the time we finished. I guess we weren't awful then, and it backs up what you're saying.

[quote name='lou24d53' timestamp='1427815107' post='2734572'] Will do neepheid...when I politely but firmly turned it down, the promoter replied back to me asking which parts I found to be unacceptable?! [/quote] Where to start? Mostly the doing of the promoter's job for them, I guess.

[quote name='lou24d53' timestamp='1427813259' post='2734539'] 'Promoters' ( ) have a lot to answer for as well...I've just tried to get my band booked onto a well known Glasgow venue this afternoon and this is the response I got back......... [i]On behalf of ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I would like to offer Bone Island a slot on the over 18‘s bill of Friday 8th May 2015. The show will be a local act showcase with running order being decided on the night by advance ticket sales. Face value of tickets will be £6.50 we must receive £4.50 from each ticket sold from your allocation and all unsold tickets must be returned. *Low ticket sales might result in the band not being asked back* If accepted please answer all questions below… How many tickets would you like printed? What is your contact number? What is the link to your Facebook page? What your username on twitter? What is your set up? What backline are you bringing? What backline are you willing to share? Have you read and understood all of this email? If accepted you please make sure:- You do NOT play any show in Glasgow at least 4 weeks either side of date above. You do NOT have any members under the age of 18 years old. (Unless show is over 14s) You pick your tickets up within 5 days of being notified that they are ready for collection. You arrange backline share with the other bands on the bill as backline including drum kit will not be provided. The show will not be confirmed until these stipulations are agreed and all above questions have been answered.[/i] So basically there is a ticket sale split of 30% to the band and 70% to the venue, we are not allowed to play any gigs in Glasgow for two months - a month either side of the date - and we are expected to provide full backline agreed between all bands on the bill...erm, where do I sign??! [/quote] What a load of crap. If you don't want to say which venue it is publicly, would you be so kind as to PM me the details? I'm trying to get gigs for my band and it's just as useful to know where to avoid as it is to know where to go. Cheers

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1427799822' post='2734316'] Much is said on here about making a big outlay for top-quality ear protection and it's good advice - what cost your hearing - but I've always used earplugs costing about a tenner and while obviously not as good, they have made all the difference. Any ear protection is better than none - in my experience. *Hides in wardrobe to avoid many posts to the contrary* [/quote] Aye aye, hiding in the wardrobe after starting this one up for the Nth time and leave all us other earplug cheapskates to be viewed down the nose and preached at. Thanks!

I take it it's new, so still under warranty. Judgement call required - if you try and fix it yourself you can (probably) kiss goodbye to assistance from Thomann or Hagstrom (although companies have been known to turn a blind eye with a little "don't do that again" - thanks Gibson for getting me out of jail). Toothpicks/cocktail sticks might work, after that you're looking at drilling the holes out, filling with hardwood (not pine/softwood) dowel and re-drilling new (small-ish) pilot holes. After that, it's same again, but longer/bigger screws. After that, it's probably time to give up

Surely no-one will object to you playing seated, given the circumstances?

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1427546012' post='2731598'] I don't really get people who mourn a sale of a bass.. If it was that good then why sell it in the first place..? [/quote] Grass is always greener... Also, sometimes people have to eat or maintain the roof over their heads more pressingly than they need to keep possession of a bass.

Interparcel/UPS for me all the way. Had no issues over the between 10 and 20 bass deliveries I've sent using them. Had beef with Yodel in the past, so would prefer to avoid them. ParcelForce is an absolute no-no for me as they don't (sufficiently) insure musical instruments.

I'm not familiar enough with upright sound to give a definitive answer, but I played a fretless Spector Spectorcore once and it had what I would describe as an "uprighty" sound. It's got a piezo and a magnetic pickup.

The handrail along my stairs is fixed to plasterboard only with 12 of these because the posts just weren't in any handy place for the brackets: http://www.screwfix.com/p/rawlplug-intersets-m6-x-52mm-pack-of-20/68410 It's not going anywhere.

[quote name='jonnythenotes' timestamp='1427191302' post='2726835'] Why am I thinking ' Kangaroo Courts....' I have no other reason for this, other than this current thread is making me think there are unmarked police cars patrolling Basschat, ready to pull over folks who have overstepped whatever marks should not be overstepped, and very quicky dispense the justice or punishment the offender deserves...in there opinion..... or is there a vote of some sort....Is this the way it works ? I genuinely don't know, but would like to. Can I be pounced on for thinking like this. I was wonderfully oblivious to it all until this thread appeared, and now I am wondering, probably like many others, about how much control is being exerted behind the scenes,( if any.) Its the ole can of worms big style eh.... [/quote] You can be combative and robust in the debate without being a dick about it. I have moderated fora before - it's a thankless task because you can't please everyone. But it's basically the application of rules through a lens of common sense rather than the 1984-esque scenario depicted above. Moderating is not usually the moderator's day job so there's unlikely to be enough time to be as ruthlessly efficient as you describe

I'd eat that. Oh, isn't it made of chocolate? Looks delish anyway - always liked the shape of these basses and the carves suit it very well indeed.

It's all about ratios. The 12th fret will always be half way along the scale length (nut to bridge saddle), regardless of what that scale length is. Assuming tuning and intonation are set correctly you get the same note at the same fret position regardless of the scale length if the frets are installed at the correct places for the particular scale length. The spacing between the frets is identical for two fretboards of the same scale length, regardless of number of frets, it's just that the 20 fret fingerboard stops sooner. Probably TMI here: http://www.liutaiomottola.com/formulae/fret.htm

Aside from the compliance factor - on some basses it's mandatory (like the original P bass), and on some it's strongly advised (like the G&L L-2500 - where the bridge is only attached with two screws and the through body stringing helps keep the bridge down. It's possible to top load these, but you're asking an awful lot of those two screws. Doesn't affect the 4 string - screwed down with 6 screws and no through body stringing available). On any Gibson with through body stringing and a three point bridge (RD, Ripper spring to mind) it helps keep string silks/ratty end bits away from the bridge saddles, because the top load anchor is so close to the saddles.

[quote name='Bronner' timestamp='1426935867' post='2723608'] What I really believe is happening is that the Rickenbacker brand is in trouble and they have a negative history with this site, and either someone with the company, the dealers that depend Rick sales in the UK, or perhaps just some overzealous fans of the brand are trying to shut down criticism of the product. If you really felt strongly about someone giving their opinion about a brand, you would feel equally strongly about people saying good things about the brand. Why isn't that offensive to you? Everyone knows it's common to share experiences about a product on a forum. Look at some independent bass makers on this site; they handle themselves professionally, and don't engage in dubious arguments to try and shut down criticism. [/quote] You've missed my point. It's got the square root of naff all to do with Rickenbackers and I don't care about that. It's to do with me being mildly irritated by your unsolicited advice about what I should spend my money on. I'm pretty laid back too, so I suspect that if it annoyed me enough into posting something, it probably annoyed others too, hence the aggro. But plough on if it makes you happy, I've said my piece, starting to wish I hadn't bothered my arse, and I wish you a good day in spite of it all.

Of the six component parts of The Inevitable Teaspoons sound, four of them are connected directly to the PA anyway (vox, keys, sax, trombone) and they are using the instruments they gig with. Drummer uses one of his own kits but it generally stays in the rehearsal room. Sometimes he uses crappy cymbals which are on their way out rather than waste the good stuff on rehearsal/jamming time. I use my wee RedSub combo, but at the gig I'll plug into whatever is provided unless I'm bringing the rig. I don't care either way as long as I can hear myself.

Dear OP, I have no axe to grind on the matter (I barely have an opinion - I've played a Rickenbacker once in my life for about 2 mins) but if you're wondering why you're getting aggro it might be because you crossed over from simply giving your opinion (which you're more than entitled to have and express) into unsolicited advice on what people should/should not spend their money on. I can only speak for myself, but I don't really enjoy that coming from someone I don't know at all, never mind well enough to respect advice from.

I do alright. The rest of my current band haven't tried to replace me that I know of, and the last band I left got me a card and a bottle of bubbly after the last gig so I must be doing something right.