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Another vote for obbm!

Heh, I just sold one of those Ibanez AEB10E basses, the dark violin burst is very nice looking, they're medium scale (32") which had surprisingly little effect on my muscle memory, nice acoustic sound (but like any other acoustic bass, too quiet for anything more than jamming along to a (quietly played) song), plugged in it had a robust sound, not too harsh like some piezos I've heard - if anything it was a touch bass heavy with the EQ flat and I had to rein it in a little. Has some nice features like built in tuner (which made it ideal for why I had it - practising songs for an upcoming gig in my lunch hours at work), XLR and jack output, and most curiously runs on AA batteries instead of 9V PP3. I also had a Takamine acoustic a while back, also a fine instrument. Ultimately I got shot of mine because it's an expensive luxury to have lying around the office doing nothing when you don't have 24 songs to learn in a short time and the pressure's on!

[quote name='Deep Thought' post='759785' date='Feb 28 2010, 03:29 PM']In purely practical terms, I have found it far easier to see the position dots on a darkened stage on a maple board than a rosewood one.[/quote] That depends on the colour of the dots Thanks for that, Gibson - now where's my black marker pen?

As long as I'm nowhere near Off Topic Wynd then I'll be happy.

Perhaps I should clarify my meaning - If it is solid [i]acer saccharum[/i], your shoulder will know about it very quickly.

Not as often as I should, and not as often if I want to progress. It probably averages out to be < 10mins per day - shocking. I will really have to get into the habit of having a bass in the living room to pick up and try to play along to whatever is on the tellybox, that should help train my ear more. When it comes to jamming out song ideas it takes me longer than I'd like to get into what is being played. I think a wall hanger of some sort is in order, as we've no room to have a bass on a stand.

Gibson RD Artist (post 1979 with the 2 switches for the Moog board instead of the single 3 way) Any other weird non EB/SG Gibson basses which take my fancy. On the amp front - seriously considering downsizing (and getting louder at the same time) with an Ibanez Promethean + extra 10" cab. Why break your back for 230W into a hulking 4x10 when you can get 250/500W into a lightweight, modular 2x10 setup?

I have to like how it looks, I won't deny that. I have bought basses purely on looks before. However, if it is to stay in the collection then I have to like the neck. If I don't like the sound, I can usually fix it.

Don't worry mannie, perfection is worth an extra week You're right about the hardware, I'm so lucky to have acquired 29 year old chrome parts in such good nick.

Tease

[quote name='Delberthot' post='998533' date='Oct 23 2010, 11:14 PM']cos you're selling to me? [/quote] Dream on

I'm all excited. Why? Tell you tomorrow

[quote name='skelf' post='997391' date='Oct 22 2010, 06:36 PM']There will be another Moffat bash in the not to distant future we are just sorting out the details. From my own experience trying to get fellow Scots to attend the bash has been difficult very few ever show any interest so that may be the problem and why so few are in Scotland we don't bother turning up.[/quote] It annoys the teats off me - Rich and I venture down all the way from the grey fortress of melancholy so I can't see how more people in Edinburgh or Glasgow could attend, even if it is just for the day.

[quote name='Delberthot' post='997337' date='Oct 22 2010, 05:39 PM']Oooh, that would be good. There's a lot more of us in this part of the world on the Forum than there used to be - except it'll still not exactly be handy for the Aberdeen guys but still closer than Moffat[/quote] As long as we've got somewhere to park and somewhere to crash we'll manage

[quote name='Delberthot' post='996775' date='Oct 22 2010, 10:16 AM']Exactly - I'm waiting for a victory reissue If you know of anyone selling one in the future then let me know [/quote] Opinion: If the Grabber and Ripper reissues are anything to go by then they'll cack up the Victory too. I'd trawl eBay and find an original one in the states being sold by someone who isn't an obstinate, obstructive fool when it comes to posting internationally. When the day comes I can't play mine without sitting down, I'll think about it

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='996756' date='Oct 22 2010, 10:04 AM']I really haven't been waiting for that. Why can't Gibson make nice basses?[/quote] You mean like they used to?

I know what you mean - my band broke up a few months ago and I did wonder what the heck I was doing for a while. However, I'm glad I stuck it out. Had a wee ska covers gig with some good friends (and great players) which we basically busked due to similar practice issues to the ones above (1 practice had no singer and the other had no drummer - nasty cold doing the rounds at the time). I held my end up by practising like an idiot for a few weeks (including lunchtimes at work). Now something new is forming around the remains of the old band (me, singer, drummer). Not sure what's going to happen with the song ideas we have, but had a good get-together a couple of nights ago and the singer had something to sing which helped make the songs seem more concrete. I haven't come up with any killer bass lines yet (have I ever?) as the songs are fairly slow, delicate affairs and need some tasteful playing, but I'm hoping that there will be more upbeat numbers in time where I can cut loose a bit. I'm glad I didn't go into a full on huff about it and sell stuff

Dunno what to make of that. Don't like the finish. 3 pickups VVVT + kill switch is an interesting setup. Only 20 frets, boo (although I understand that room has to be made for 3 pickups). No front markers, don't like that. Agreed that the knobs look out of place, especially given that shiny kill switch. Overall no, not for me.

Mmm, shiny! This is going to look great.

[quote name='XPAULUSX' post='995692' date='Oct 21 2010, 11:00 AM']Now then! I've been offered this bass in a trade for my epiphone eb3. Its a Squier mb-4 and doesnt have all the sh*tty skull rubbish that the one in the picture does. [url="http://www.dv247.com/guitars/squier-mb4-skull-and-crossbones-bass--40774"]http://www.dv247.com/guitars/squier-mb4-sk...nes-bass--40774[/url] I'll be looking to replace the neck, pickups and bridge. I know replacement pickups will fit but do you reckon i'd have a hard time replacing the neck? Also, can anyone recommend me some PJ pickup sets that may be of use to me. CHEERS Paul[/quote] I reckon it won't be a simple swap job like a regular P or J neck is. It's a 22 fret neck, there's no saying what shape the heel is, nor where it is with regard to the bridge. The 22 frets might be on a fingerboard overhang, but I can't tell from any of the pics I've seen. Is there anything particularly wrong with the neck? You should be fine customising the other two things (standard 5 screw Fender bridge, directly replaceable by Badass II, Gotoh 203, Schaller 3D, Hipshot Type-A (Fender mount) and a plethora of others) and whatever PJ pickups you like!

It's not doing anything for me. It's the sort of bass you would nod at whatever gibberish it was saying while trying not to appear condescending and then make your excuses and leave the scene as rapidly as you can without seeming like you're in a hurry.

[quote name='Rich' post='993394' date='Oct 19 2010, 12:20 PM']Awww man, the sounds of ma yoof. Any chance you could get a gig nearer to Bristol? I'd love to see you playing that lot. Fantastic [/quote] Heh, would love to oblige but Bristol's a fair trek

If it is solid maple, your shoulder will know about it very quickly.

This is the set list from our last gig: The Specials, "Nite Klub" Bad Manners, "Lip Up Fatty" The Specials, "Do the Dog" Madness, "Embarrassment" Bad Manners, "Lorraine" The Body Snatchers, "Let's Do Rock Steady" The Specials, "A Message to You Rudy" The Beat, "Mirror in the Bathroom" The Selecter, "Three Minute Hero" Rancid, "Time Bomb" The Specials, "Gangsters" The Specials, "Little Bitch" The Selecter, "On My Radio" The Specials, "(Dawning of a) New Era" Madness, "Night Boat to Cairo" The Specials, "Rat Race" The Beat, "Ranking Full Stop" Bad Manners, "Special Brew" The Specials, "Too Much Too Young" Madness, "The Prince" The Specials, "Monkey Man" The Selecter, "Too Much Pressure" Madness, "One Step Beyond" The Specials, "Enjoy Yourself (It's Later Than You Think)"