gary mac

[quote name='BurritoBass' timestamp='1396082054' post='2409686'] Well done Gary. What make is it? They are tiny compared to bass though & you knew that really, right? Have fun with it. [/quote] Tim, after mucho research and checking out mandolin forums (which tend towards more geekiness than even us lot) I went with this one, it's a Kentucky.

[quote name='rk7' timestamp='1396079738' post='2409654'] Wow, an 8 stringer! Awesome. I bought Angie one of these for her birthday. Looking forward to some new posts in 'Today I have been learning...' Great Danes Are Enormous RK [/quote] Today, yesterday, the day before that and the day before that, I've been learning how to tune it I guess I ought to edit the title as well, to my new 8 stringer, bit of a senior moment there.

[quote name='SpaceChick' timestamp='1396057909' post='2409612'] I'm just chilling too with a shot of Drambuie having just got in from my gig too. Function room in a gastro pub. Good turnout, not a spare seat and lots standing. The odd wobble during the set but nothing major. Landlord delighted though and upped our fee and wants us back later in the year, so a result I reckon!! He'd already thrown in free food and drink!! I'm liking this landlord We'd tried out some new lighting effects and they worked a treat! Had a load of fun [/quote] Glad it went well Debs. There are some decent landlords about, looks like he was one of them.

[quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1396027238' post='2409240'] Was it a bed warmer until someone put strings on? [/quote] That might explain why it has been such a swine to get set up John. I had to restrain myself from throwing open the patio doors and launching it in to the Koi pond.

I actually got this last Saturday. It's quite a lovely thing but feels so tiny compared to a bass. Think I've finally got it set up about right and in tune now, it's taken me almost a week

I've actually made a purchase now but thanks for the input

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[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1396011804' post='2408988'] They're a waste of time, really. I just use a very sharp knife - a lot easier to wash up, too. [/quote]

This decrepit old sod wouldn't dream of disagreeing with a man of your expertise.

Love it Mark.Great work by all involved.

Welcome. Plenty of P bass love around here.

[quote name='lowlandtrees' timestamp='1395870396' post='2407544'] Tried a guitar and got myself a really expensive bucket of firewood. [/quote]

Welcome Mr Bramble, glad you've got yourself registered.

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1395863630' post='2407412'] Yes, bit sneaky, they`ll take your money, but then refuse payout stating the responsibility was yours to read the small-print. [/quote] Which is exactly why I won't use them. They are sneaky, robbing gits I mostly use Paisley Freight these days.

Hi chaps. This area of the forum is not heavily frequented, so although you are in the right spot for tutors, I would suggest that if you don't get a response, head over to General Discussion and put the question in there. Most likely that someone from your neck of the woods will spot it and be able to recommend a tutor.

I'm chief in charge of poster delivering for the band. Depending on the distance involved, some get posted, some hand delivered. Some venues put them up, some don't bother. Typically, the ones that don't bother will be the ones that like to have a moan about the lack of punters.

just as i hit the post button you put the black option on

I've always thought the L2000 would look even better with a p/g. Will look forward to seeing the finished article. oh and the p/g would be black if it were mine.

[quote name='Zenitram' timestamp='1395771628' post='2406111'] Well, I solved the problem. This is what I did to solve it, in case it helps others who read this: I took the bass to bits, looked at the wiring, saw that it all seemed good, wondered about de-soldering it all and rewiring it up again and replacing the pot at the same time, decided against doing any of that, put everything back together again having basically done nothing, and the problem has now gone and it sounds great and works perfectly. Thanks for all your help everyone. [/quote] Wouldn't it be splendid if all repairs could be carried out using this method?