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[quote name='7string' post='584381' date='Aug 29 2009, 11:34 AM']That's what I was thinking... That 50's P bass was cool though (apart from the colour).[/quote] which one was that..??

[quote name='bassura' post='586008' date='Aug 31 2009, 08:03 PM']Hi there, I’m not very comfortable with the truss rod thing, so I need some wise advise My bass is a Fender PB ’57 reissue (Japan) and the neck is far too curved. I already made a try, and turned the screw clockwise with a phillips screwdriver, at the end of the neck where the screw of the truss rod is. And it didn’t seem to work. Maybe it got the thing even worse, I’m not sure (did I already say I’m not feeling comfortable with truss rods?). So, does someone know if the truss rod on that specific bass has to be adjusted a different way than the majority, I mean, in this case, do I have to turn the screw counterclockwise in order to straighten the neck? Thx for your help![/quote] seems you are turning it the right way...clockwise looking on the end of the screw..any end of the neck should flatten didnt know a phillips screwdriver did the trick are you sure its turning ok...thought it would be an allen key

[quote name='V4lve' post='582566' date='Aug 27 2009, 03:59 PM']Arrived today but wrong size.... [/quote] i am really sorry...they were for something potty...i thought hope you get some soon apologies again steve

[quote name='Rich44' post='585045' date='Aug 30 2009, 12:00 PM']I'm certainly no expert but I'd assume a dark wood filler would be your best bet. I'm not sure how you'd get the black finish even though without sanding around the filled in hole and repsraying. [url="http://terrydownsmusic.com/technotes/pickguard/pickguard_hole_drilling.htm"]http://terrydownsmusic.com/technotes/pickg...le_drilling.htm[/url] That shows some holes being filled in. Unibond and pollyfiller would probably leave a chalky/plasterlike finish which would be pretty noticable.[/quote] i filled some hols where my ashtray was...with those little plugs you get with kitchen diy flatpack kits may be not quite suitable..they looked ok but werent flush with the body

[quote name='Beedster' post='585129' date='Aug 30 2009, 02:26 PM']Mate, either@ Leave the tone pot there and just wire in the volume pot (bear in mind there will be a difference in tone with the tone pot out of the loop), or Take out the tone pot and aply a bit of tape the same colour as the pickguard to cover the hole. Waste of money buying a new one Chris[/quote] exactly...i thought this with one of those plastic plugs you get in kitchen cabinet kits to plug the hole where the tone pot was regarding sound...the scratchplate with or without hole wont affect it be cool

i play music which doesnt have fixed basslines...just chords so all my basslines are different even in the same song next verse etc

on amazon at £99 i havent had an electro/acoustic but from what i have been told...playing acoustically is really not a good option against other amplified instruments so what might be the real consideration is the sound via the electro part...this could be the let down from what i have learnt the better acoustics are more highly priced to get good sound from them and i suspect the electrics equally are of a better quality good luck and WELCOME!!..musnt forget our manners cheers

they are lookalike gimmicks which retro freaks like to have they add weight and get in the way

[quote name='edstraker123' post='582970' date='Aug 27 2009, 10:19 PM']Thought I'd have a look at Jon Shuker's site this afternoon and came across the 4 string Uberhorn. I don't think I've ever seen a bass as beautiful as this. [url="http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/stock.htm"]http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/stock.htm[/url] What do you think ?[/quote] yes i just looked at it a few moments ago to see if he had put this one back in stock as second hand [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/34963887@N02/sets/72157621683978205/show/"]Shuker T bass #001[/url]

[url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/34963887@N02/sets/72157621683978205/show/"]its in my wardrobe awaiting sale...spammmmm[/url]

[quote name='JPAC' post='582920' date='Aug 27 2009, 09:11 PM']They don't use solder now it's IDC Insulation displacement connector. Basically you push the wire into a V shaped groove, that cuts through the insulation to make the connection. I moved onto fibre optics, not much soldering there either. To answer the OP, not much cost at all, probably just someones time.[/quote] yes i have those little v connectors in my hallway box...you need a tool to force the wire in hell..what does the current know about solder anyway i have seen conducting glue online and have been mentioning it here...so i wondered if it really was used a lot just to connect to pots etc...no mechanical fixings cheers

[quote name='Rayman' post='582181' date='Aug 27 2009, 09:24 AM']Out of the box, my OLP Tony Levin was a nice bass straight away. It played well, had loads of bottom end, but just lacked a little top end sparkle. Compared to my Musicman Stingray the build quality wasn't brilliant in some places, but for the price I was very happy. Then I gigged it. Again, nice playability although the strings are a bit close together at the nut for comfortable slapping, but I adapted to that no problem. The big issues were 1: a horrendously cut nut, 2: an awful hissy treble pot, and 3: the lack of top end. So I decided to pimp it, because the EQ was pretty poor, and I couldn't live with that pathetic nut, I did the following; Nordstrand 5.2 pickup, John East 3 band EQ, Brass nut, Musicman battery box (the OLP one was terrible), 3 way switch fitted. It cost a bomb to do, but as I've said in other threads, the bass was a gift from the Mrs, so I don't mind. The Nordstrand was a luxury rather than a necessity, but the other upgrades were vital IMO. Having said that, the Nordstrand has transformed the tone immeasurably.[/quote] thats nice...and good work done well..

[quote name='JPAC' post='582862' date='Aug 27 2009, 08:15 PM']It's when you catch your skin on the hot iron and it smells of roast pork! 20 years with BT here, I've done a bit of soldering. (Not recently).[/quote] ever use glue..?

[quote name='neepheid' post='582835' date='Aug 27 2009, 08:03 PM']I'd solder one wire for a beer.[/quote] on second thoughts i will have a chocolate milkshake

[quote name='Hot Tub' post='582128' date='Aug 27 2009, 08:03 AM']Outstanding business to deal with! Another order at an excellent price, delivered in 24hrs! Fantastic outfit, you won't be disappointed! [/quote] buster is your man i choose between him and the other crowd which dont charge postage TI flats 34.95 no charge buster is on the ball..he quotes 33.50 delivered its a question of whats in stock and i lived in hampton as well but do shop around

[quote name='ironside1966' post='582807' date='Aug 27 2009, 07:37 PM']Is this a joke or is there somthing I don't understand? [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220471385563&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...e=STRK:MEWAX:IT[/url][/quote] a pos really..in a darkened room or recording studio what does this do for tone and technique wannabe heros are pretzels

free from me if you live in manchester dont know about other BC'ers but if you have a local music shop and frequent it...some coffee money would probably do them imagine charging a lot just to solder a wire for a bass guy

[quote name='Beedster' post='580788' date='Aug 25 2009, 11:10 PM']And what difference did these mods make over the stock parts?[/quote] i wired them in ignorance series...so the sound was softer and fuller my friend who introduced me to rickenbacker said they sounded cool but his sound was so clanky i think he meant...wimpy i replaced them with the standard pups and was so amazed with the more focussed and tight sound of the ric but i prefer 'cool' softish attack and the s-d's were humbuckers so were very quiet hope that help big B.. ps i saw lemmy had them or an array of them on his rick at one time in 1991..thats when i put them on cheers

i know they are cheaper...and can guess why are there any here use them...un improved and if some modding was needed...what was done i like the stingray but cant really make myself buy another as i dont play so much and am 'downgrading' from my [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/34963887@N02/sets/72157621683978205/show/"]SHUKER[/url] cheers

[quote name='Low End Bee' post='580774' date='Aug 25 2009, 10:58 PM']Names are important. As Peter Eustinov said. Sophia Loren wouldn't have married Carlo Ponti if he was english. Charlie Bridges doesn't sound half as sophisticated.[/quote] good one... what about dick van dyke...changed his name from penis van lesbian

dion and the belmonts...they missed the buddy holly flight..

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='576415' date='Aug 21 2009, 10:04 AM']As a fairly new BC member, forgive me if this has been discussed before, but how many of you read music? Do the one's that don't feel it's hindered you? I can't read a note. [/quote] not all intuitive musicians can read many many musicians can however because its a way of communications...language i would advise learning some bassic theory and perhaps in the process how to read...probably bass clef it will take some time so do it as a side thing not to bust up your playing enjoyment i learnt to read and did some theory when i started clarinet at 25...i would say after about 2-3 years i could get along ok reading music has to be done in conjunction with an instrument and the type of music you will play i was orchestral and big band so i had to learn loads of technical things as well you wont regret it if you do learn..it can be of great reward

[quote name='V4lve' post='580698' date='Aug 25 2009, 09:00 PM']Ta![/quote] found them i think!!! in the post

i fitted s-d replacement pups for ric...both humbuckers and then fitted a badass II i kept the ric stuff for resale...and sold it eventually