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Not much happening at the moment - drumming my fingers waiting for exciting, project advancing items to arrive in the post. Don't suppose the bank holiday helped much. Stuff incoming: Pickguard/screws 1 pickup Machine heads and ferrules (from different sources, stars aligned with mere hours to spare) Pots Chicken head knob TRC Laser waterslide paper Got some household expenses to take care of this month, so I think that's all the acquisitions I can handle for now. Will hopefully get lacquer sorted out next month. Are you listening, eBay? NO RIPPER PICKUPS FOR THE REST OF THE MONTH, PLEASE.

Someone in Aberdeen is selling a T40 for what seems like a reasonable price. I am not affiliated in any way with the seller (although could go run the rule over it if needs be) and have no idea if the seller will ship it (again I could assist with this), but if you don't ask you don't get... [url="http://www.aberdeen-music.com/topic/52966-peavey-t40-bass-for-sale/"]http://www.aberdeen-music.com/topic/52966-peavey-t40-bass-for-sale/[/url]

I owned an Ashdown ABM 4x10 cab for a few years, used it with a Hartke 3500 head, that combination sounded really good to me, weight got to me in the end and I went neodymium and micro head.

Basswood is a relative of pine? How?

I have one: I don't give much care to a pan pot - I use them like a switch anyway. What does it sound like? A more modern L-2000 would be the glib response. Lots of mids available on the EQ if you want it - and more pertinently it's controllable - that's the crucial difference for me over the L-2000, not the pan pot. Speaking of the EQ, the frequencies at which it operates complement the MFD pickups beautifully and there's virtually no hiss even if you turn the treble right up and it sounds way better to my ears than the treble boost option on the L-2000, less scratchy and finger squeaky. It's nice and simple to use. The pickups are perma-wired in series, but a little less hot than the L-2000. And the neck is lovely - slightly thinner than the Tribute L-2000 all round (but still not too thin - 41.2mm at the nut and a nice profile). Don't get me wrong, I've got no issues with the Tribute L-2000 neck, but this one I can fairly zip around on. Sometimes I like the tone of the L-2000 with it being basically a passive bass (the "active" thing being a simple signal boost), but sometimes this more hi-fi sounding one hits the spot. Found another vid: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PWtOM84V9c"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PWtOM84V9c[/url]

I use the edge of an old t-shirt - slip the edge under the knob then wrap it round, grip the two sides together and pull up. Knob comes off and doesn't fly across the room because it's contained within the t-shirt.

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1367717764' post='2068744'] I very much doubt I'll get the gig, and I think in the future I'm just going to assemble bands and be the one auditioning other members! [/quote] You're kidding right? This week we're auditioning a couple of singers and I'm right keyed up about it, because I picked them out, I arranged it all, I've wasted everyone's time if they turn out to be no good and it'll be me who's got to tell one (or both) of 'em that they didn't get the gig. Doesn't sound like fun to me

[quote name='captainhaddock' timestamp='1367704247' post='2068674'] I would try fretsonthenet.com for the trussrod cover he does one off pieces at a reasonable price! [/quote] Interesting, have made contact to see if he could work from a scan of an original TRC. Cheers for the info

[quote name='umcoo' timestamp='1367685161' post='2068418'] Tasty. Where did you get the bridge cover from? [/quote] [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290910503061"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290910503061[/url]

If I'm going to have to use a three point bridge for now then I sure as hell am going to cover it up!

[quote name='Damonjames' timestamp='1367619704' post='2067767'] I forgot to post back on this, I ordered some acs er20's for the whole band off the overwhelming positive feedback. The other two guy in the band are happy, but for me they fit like any other earplug I've tried, if I move my mouth/face they work their way loose, not good as I do backing vox. Wish I'd tried the noizezz ones now but oh we'll, they cut the noise down really well though and can hear the mix just fine so +1 for effectiveness but -1 on the fit [/quote] There are two sizes, do you have the ER-20 or the ER-20S? S=small. I needed the small as I found the larger ones to be uncomfortable during extended use. Maybe you have the small ones and need the regular.

It is probably just poorly worded in that it implies a direct control where none exists. It is fair to say that if the Colour control is turned on and all the way anti-clockwise, I don't think the tweeter would be doing anything, pretty old school thump by that stage

I always thought the reversed P sounded a bit more "balanced" than the regular P - a little less bassy on the low strings and a little more bassy on the high strings. But that's probably what the "science" is telling my ears to hear. It's probably all complete tosh.

I'll say something positive about it - at no time has the seller claimed it is an ancient Fender that was found in a loft/under a bed.

Perhaps it's time to pare back the number of bands you're in rather than jacking it in altogether? I read this out to my wife and she said "Stay in the one that challenges you the most?"

[quote name='hamfist' timestamp='1367506530' post='2066125'] Great basses, but the L series tributes have really wide (1.75") necks. That may be an issue for some. [/quote] Pah, stretch those fingers!

These are fantastic basses. If you want to hear one being slapped A LOT then check this vid: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WT4AP58jC5o"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WT4AP58jC5o[/url]

[quote name='Mudpup' timestamp='1367333408' post='2064342'] The word GOPPING was invented for this sort of thing Ooh, hang on, check his other items - he's got some nicer ones [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Flame-Guitar-squire-neck-/230973051950?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item35c711142e#ht_42wt_1193"]http://www.ebay.co.u...2e#ht_42wt_1193[/url] [/quote] At least that one has a bridge...

Although one might pop up tomorrow, I'm not banking on an actual "THE RIPPER" truss rod cover to become available any time soon so I'm going to roll my own as a stopgap. Someone kindly scanned their TRC and I worked from that. From this: Through this: To this: I had an old broken TRC lying around so I printed it off, cut it out and stuck it down with sticky tape for a test: Not bad! (Sorry Jules for once again nicking one of your photos). I think the writing may be a mite too big (getting measurements from the guy who produced the scan) but that's a good thing. In the short term I will make a waterslide transfer and apply that to a blank TRC, but I guess if I wanted a permanent solution I should get it etched. No idea if there's anyone out there who will work on a one-off piece this small though.

I think my playing would improve greatly if I practised to the point that my wife was complaining about it.

[quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1367308252' post='2063857'] Yep - always prefer meet / collect for this reason Ever since parcel force completely f£&ked my prose bass and wouldn't pay up [/quote] Parcelforce exclude instruments from insurance, but will happily sell you it. NEVER USE PARCELFORCE TO SEND INSTRUMENTS. Also, keep at them, harass them until they give in. Insurance wouldn't be necessary if they did their job right. They probably mis-sold you the insurance - did they ask you what was in the parcel? Small claims court? It isn't over unless you give up.

[quote name='Perry' timestamp='1367307473' post='2063845'] It showed just how badly our parcels are treated. Definitely made me think twice about sending/receiving a guitar/bass in the post. [/quote] Recorded, will watch soon. Not surprised by anything I saw in the ad. That's why I make my parcels as bombproof as I can. The trick as far as I'm concerned is to make sure nothing moves inside the box, all padded out to hell with as much soft stuff as I can pack in without risking bursting the box. Don't skimp on insurance either, and check all the small print for exclusions. But don't be scared of sending stuff. I live in the sticks and need people not to be scared of sending basses otherwise my GAS will cause an explosion I've sent and received probably approaching 25 basses without incident. I'd like to have seen them try to kick my Victory Artist about the depot - they'd break a toe