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I've had 3 4 strings and they all went quite quickly and 1 5 string and I stayed for ages, much thicker sound because of the bigger neck, still loads of umph but it had everything I felt the 4 stringers were missing. Go somewhere that has a 2 and 3 band preamp 4 string and a 5 string, all with one pickup...try all 3 preferably through an amp like yours, with a trusted friend there for an impartial opinion and let your fingers and ears decide!

[quote name='Fat Rich' timestamp='1343402553' post='1750278'] Find one bass that works fairly well and stick with it. Learn it's idiosyncrasies, work round it limitations and focus on the music. Although of course you'll need a backup bass. And a decent five string. And maybe you'll treat yourself to something a bit special when you hit 30, 40, 50 or 60 years old. But apart from that, you're on the right track. [/quote] Don't forget the fretless too!

A quick google brings up the following explanation (quoted in full below): [url="http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110514002533AAlhrrX"]http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110514002533AAlhrrX[/url] There are very limited instances where lifting that ground could potentially be dangerous, but they are few and far between. Being "Grounded" refers to providing a path into the earth - literally "the ground" - where stray electrical voltage could go if something shorted out or something else bad happened. You want that power to go to the ground through that wire... NOT through your body. If the amp is not properly "grounded" and there is a short-circuit... that voltage could wind up coming down your guitar cable into the metal parts of the bass/guitar... stirings... hands.... and down through your body into the ground through your feet. You feel that potential as a "shock" or a "tingle" when you touch something else that is sitting on the ground. Your mic stand... mic.... light poles.... other equipment.... those could all be paths to ground. Problem is your heart is between your hands and your feet... and If enough current goes through your heart - it could cause it to stop beating. That's how people die from electrical shock. But don't freak out. First - Remember that every piece of equipment sold in the USA has to be "UL - Underwriters' Labs Certified" and it has to meet all electrical codes. If that switch was going to kill you it would NOT be on the piece of gear. Canada, the UK, and most other developed nations have similar regulations. 50 years ago the grounding issue was a much bigger danger than it is today, for a bunch of reasons- today the laws and regs are much tighter and building wiring is usually much safer and better grounded. Second - there are plenty of older electrical systems in buildings where you may be playing that are not properly grounded at all... even if they have 3-prong outlets the ground wire might not be doing anything. In that case it won't matter whether you lift the ground or not - either way your amp is not grounded and there is some risk of you getting a shock. . Sometimes, your amp might have more or less "ground potential" than another amp, or the PA system, or something else on that circuit... in which case you'll hear it as "hum" "buzzing" "crackling" etc. Low-pitched 60-cycle hum is the most common annoyance. Lifting the ground on your amp MIGHT help reduce the noise. That's why the switch is there. 60-cycle hum can ruin a live show or a recording. If you do lift the ground on your amp and then hear buzzing when you touch your strings, or the buzzing stops when you touch your strings ... that's a sign of potential trouble. That means your body is in the ground loop. In that case you should probably go looking for a larger grounding problem. Again remember - that switch would not be allowed to be on the amp if it was considered dangerous, so don't be afraid to try it if it will solve a problem with a gig or recording. That said - use common sense and keep in mind that electrical current CAN kill you - if you're playing somewhere and the wires are hanging out of the wall, or if you're playing outside and it looks like rain is on the way.. those are not the times to lift the grounding from your amp. Get professional help - make the club fix their wiring instead.

Not a clue matey, I can say that I found my Stingray5 to be very 'organic' sounding compared to the clinical sounding Warwick Thumb TN 5 I had before it, maybe try a Ray5 to compare with your Bongo, they're very different animals...

[quote name='bluesparky' timestamp='1343255505' post='1748043'] I just bought this on the strength of this thread, and I'm glad I did. - it good to be able to support anyone on here who's got something to show for their hard work. I always thought that the Chapman was a bit of a voodoo dark art which I'm utterly intimidated by, so it's great to hear one being used to play some incredible music and so well played to boot too. Great album, nice one - two thumbs up! [/quote] +1

[quote name='Stickman' timestamp='1343115898' post='1745291'] Cheers Andy, it's always interesting to learn what other people hear in you music as I wouldn't say any of those bands are an influence (except Vai I guess) - Charlie, our old guitarist who now plays in the excellent Haken was a big DT fan though. I'm sure none of the other guys even know who Iona are! Is the Maiden reference in regard to the vocals? Thanks to everyone for the compliments, I think I should do a bass video next! To those guys with the album, any track or part you'd like to see? [/quote] Maiden - vocals yes, very reminiscent at times! Cracking singer you've got! Cracking band!! I'm introducing my guitarist to your band at the mo to see what he thinks, he's into DT etc so I suspect he'll be liking it too!!

[quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1343122126' post='1745446'] Gorgeous looking bass. My first ever encounter with Lakland was a 55-01, although mine was just boring black. Loved it though, i will own another one day (maybe a 55-02 though). Enjoy it, its one of the best budget 5 strings out there IMO. [/quote] +1 I love my 55-02 (natural/maple), love my 55-01, it was such a lovely blueburst colour!

[quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1343120266' post='1745384'] Thats what the Off Topic forum should be re named to [/quote] and the 'wanted forum' should be 'GASchat'?

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1343118640' post='1745342'] What about Basschat underpants? Be good for a laugh, I reckon. [/quote] wouldn't 'asschat' underpants be better?

I've seen it now, really liking the noises he's making with his guitar at the end! He's taking the guitar into a whole bunch of new crazy places!

[quote name='aldude' timestamp='1343051177' post='1744306'] +1 Can make to any spec too, as far as I can tell [/quote] [quote name='jackers' timestamp='1343050060' post='1744280'] Allow me to be the first of many to recommend Obbm's cables to you He is a member on here and his cables are fantastic and great value too! Edit for link to his site: [url="http://bassic-bits.co.uk/"]http://bassic-bits.co.uk/[/url] [/quote] [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1343051795' post='1744319'] [b][size=5]OBBM! [/size][/b] [/quote] Precisely this! His prices are excellent and his cables are superb! Service is top notch and speed of delivery is outstanding!!

[quote name='Musky' timestamp='1342984219' post='1743473'] Electric instruments have [url="http://tariff.businesslink.gov.uk/tariff-bl/export/heading.html?export=false&simulationDate=22/07/12&id=9207000000&additionalCode1=&additionalCode2=&additionalCode3=&countryCode="]their own category [/url]at a more reasonable 3.7%/ There's a handy site at www.dutycalculator.com which takes all the hard work out of calculating the costs. You just have to remember to add £8 - £15 admin charges as well. [/quote] That was it! I didn't remember correctly, right idea wrong number...it was a few years ago when I did it...

You'll pay import duty on the 'electrical goods' rate iirc (might be 9%, can't remember) and vat, all based on the total price inc shipping in £s... Pretty though!!

Congratulations matey! I loved my 55-01 while I had it

Eyup, is there a way to make the shop visible in mobile mode? Al av a lanyard though when they're sorted!

I'm quite excited and I haven't watched the trailer yet...damn 'disabled on mobiles' type videos!

[quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1342792845' post='1741051'] Here's a handy tip for those of you with infants at home... Never - I repeat, NEVER - store your bass in the same room you use to change your baby's nappies. This morning, my wife informed me that Skol Jnr had managed to wriggle off the changing mat (placed on the floor) and reverse his yet to be cleaned rear end into my bass, which was parked nearby. The result? Not pretty nor pleasant, or so I'm told. I'm convinced this is is some kind of 'dirty protest' and that he's destined to become a guitarist. Live and learn people, live and learn. [/quote] I can only apologies for chuckling about the 'poo on bass' thing, we've got 3 under 5's and thus far I've never had any bodily substance on any of my guitars, I have been thoroughly hosed while nappy changing on a couple of occasions though! There have also been a few nervious moments while I trumped at during nappy changes too! Guitars live in their cases in our attic room so well out of the way of jammy little fingers. I do have a very cheap and fairly nasty nylon strung guitar that I use for playing kids songs for them to sing to (dingle dangle scarecrow, sleepy bunnies, wheels on the bus, etc) that they can 'help' me play sometimes...it was nearly dead when I was given it (top and back parting from sides and a distinct fold in the top) so it doesn't matter if it gets bust

Having met an ACG in the flesh and really liking the filter preamp concept along with the craftsmanship and feel of the thing I'm going to set off into further exploring an ACG Recurve 5 [i]and[/i] a Letts singlecut fretless 5! I think it's superb how many quality small builders we have in the UK and amazing to see the quality of their work!! Well done guys!!

...met Stuart and his Recurve last sunday evening before his gig...great chat and some good quality time with his Recurve! Loved it, flawless workmanship! asymmetric neck profile is a superb idea! I'm sketching out a shopping list of 'things I'd like to consider in [i]my[/i] future Recurve 5 spec' before I sell a kidney and start talking to Skelf in earnest...and hopefully make the pilgrimage to Moffat at some point too! I'm sold!!

Welcome! Once you get the bug you'll be getting G.A.S. and then you'll have your nose stuck in the marketplace, perhaps lost forever! Enjoy!

...am gonna chip in here, not that I've bought anything (or sold anything) to Stuart, he did however give me some of his pre-gig time so I could meet his beautiful ACG Recurve, we had a great chat about ACG and his bass, he gave me loads of helpful info and I left still wanting one! ...we had to stop talking when the bingo started though Thanks for your time mate, it was much appreciated!

Devin Townsend too...

[quote name='giblett123' timestamp='1342545335' post='1736931'] Arrived this aft, looks amazing (check out that board) and sounds seriously good too! A proper road test and some clips to follow asap. [/quote] That Is Gorgeous!