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Dunno, what's his beef like? Maybe it's there's a little too much dusty end noodly bits, but I wouldn't cut them back too far - I like the way that you move up in pitch during that repetitive bit. If the guitar is doing a similar sounding thing, it's time to go for a walk, no?

[quote name='BigRedX' post='432167' date='Mar 12 2009, 09:32 AM']If you're in a band with a female singer as far as the majority of the audience are concerned you are her backing band. If you don't get that and live with the fact your probably in the wrong business. At least the blokes aren't a bunch of fat ugly baldies, so they might just have a chance at being treated as equals... ;-)[/quote] Suits me - a lady singer takes a lot of attention away from this inexperienced bass player. Only other bass players will notice the fluffed bits

[quote name='Pookus' post='432093' date='Mar 12 2009, 06:14 AM']Got a picture? Is it a straight forward swap? How much do you want for it? Thanks. [/quote] All the skinny is here (including pics of it installed on my Epi EB-3 which I returned to stock and sold): [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=17555"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=17555[/url] I'd be looking for £50 for it - I've spied them for £75 (+VAT if you get caught) on eBay from the States and Hipshot direct want $120 + postage (£87). It'll come with all the accessories (mounting bolts, allen keys). PM me if you're up for it.

They're nae too bad. I had one for a while, but in the end it had to go because it just wasn't putting me up or down. BTW: if you're pimping your one, I have a Hipshot Supertone bridge for sale. Meaty bridge which is so much better than the stock 3 point effort. Shameless plug over

[quote name='2pods' post='431491' date='Mar 11 2009, 01:56 PM']I've had this Ibanez SR1000FM Prestige since I gave up playing live, so it's hardly been used. However, it's recently started to become noisy when altering the eq controls (they're two dual concentric controls - Bass and Treble on one, Mid band and Boost/Cut on the other.). I've changed the battery, but no go. Everything looks OK inside, but the seems to be nowhere in the eq pots (which are way smaller than the volume and pan) to squirt switch cleaner. I can see something moving through a cutout in the pot when I'm moving the inner control, so should I treat it there ? It's a mystery to me. It was fine when I bought it, and it's hardly been used. Its kept in it's case in a cupboard which is not damp etc. Any ideas ?[/quote] I'd go ahead and spray in there, if you can see a turning piece can you turn it so you can't see it any more? Spray might penetrate better if its moved out of the way.

Quick update - got some fretwire Next - grind a pair of nippers flat for fret removal

Oli bought a DiMarzio Model One from me, it was a smooth, easy transaction.

Howard bought a set of Schallers from me, paid promptly and let me know when they arrived. A smooth, easy transaction.

[quote name='deaver' post='429395' date='Mar 9 2009, 02:18 PM']Thanks for that. I'd pour yourself a strong drink before checking out the next instalment.[/quote] I don't need encouragement, only help with choosing which malt to quaff

What about the Seymour Duncan Antiquity? [url="http://www.seymourduncan.com/products/antiquity/bass/"]http://www.seymourduncan.com/products/antiquity/bass/[/url] They look ratty and old too! Maybe the Wizard Trad might be worth a look also?

Yup, overpriced. It varies with the model (and varies pretty wildly on evilBay too) but I'd concur with the assessment of £150-£200 depending on condition, whether it comes with a gigbag or not etc.

Well done on embarking on this, you'll have a lot of fun, maybe a little frustration but ultimately you'll learn a lot. I'll be keeping an eye on how you're getting on.

The only basschatter I've seen play while I've been sober is Ou7shined. And he's pretty damn good in my book.

I picked this up for a fiver: Any idea what it is/was? Captain Japcrap? Anyone? Someone made a right arse of putting in block inlays to it so I thought I'd dig that out and make it maple where a marker ought to be.

Welcome to the forum

[quote name='elom' post='410557' date='Feb 15 2009, 10:35 PM']I know that les paul shaped basses often suffer from a bit of neck dive. However the spec is for a particularly thin neck and the scale is 33" specifically to try and get a better balance. With a decent strap too I think I'll be fine but now that you've got me thinking about it I'll mention it to Ben![/quote] If it's any help, my Epi Les Paul Standard has NO neck dive. I couldn't believe it either!