pete.young

[quote name='basskit_case' post='956748' date='Sep 14 2010, 11:36 PM']This was an eBay purchase, and the guitar had not been packaged well at all, wonder if this could have caused the problem? My only dilemma is wether to return the bass or keep it and begin my guitar electrics education.[/quote] It might be the reason why the seller wanted to move it on! Soldering that wire back on isn't a big deal - you're in Ipswich? I'm happy to pop round with my soldering iron if you want some help. I ended up replacing the electronics on my 465 with one of the Artec pre-amps. That made a big difference.

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='952858' date='Sep 11 2010, 04:22 PM']Thread duly moved. Take it easy on him though guys, his intentions in posting were benevolent and we all know some people out there have difficulties with writing. It would have taken a little bit of bravery to contribute knowing there was a risk people might criticise. Mike - welcome and thanks for posting. Nice to have a collection of people here with an interest in these amazing amps! [/quote] Absolutely. Welcome to Basschat, Mike. Please ignore the peanut gallery. I'd like to hear your thoughts on the JJ KT77 . I have them in my Pro 4000 and Pro 2000 and they seem to do a pretty good job.

[quote name='tayste_2000' post='950681' date='Sep 9 2010, 02:51 PM']The Digitech BSW does an amazingly fast tracking octaver if you're after a more digital synthetic sound.[/quote] +1 to that, I had one which tracked at least as well as my EBS, though it sounded ... different.

Like buses these things - nothing for ages and then two come along at once! [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Yamaha-Bass-Guitar-BB1000-/110582876909?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item19bf40caed"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Yamaha-Bass-Guitar-B...=item19bf40caed[/url]

Hurricane. Never seen one of these before. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PRECISION-BASS-HURRICAIN-JAPAN-/110577869895?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item19bef46447"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PRECISION-BASS-HURRI...=item19bef46447[/url] Anybody know anything about them?

I think £275 is a little optimistic in the current climate. I'd say £250, and knock off another 25 quid if it doesn't have the original Yamaha fitted hard case.

I have a BB800 from the same period (79 - 82) which is essentially the same bass with round position markers and a solid finish. I bought mine second hand in 1981 and it'll be the bass I keep when all the others have gone. The neck is slimmer than a P-neck and much less chunky, but not as slim as a Jazz. Let me know where you would like it measured and I'll get the vernier caliper out! These tend to go for about 10 - 20 % of the price of a Fender Precision of the same year, which is ridiculous given the quality of Japanese made Yamaha instruments. I'd say go for it, you won't regret it.

Should be possible, you just need to find someone who will supply you with a non-latching switch.

[quote name='lojo' post='950746' date='Sep 9 2010, 03:51 PM']Prompted by another thread, Im wondering who uses what A/B selector pedal I might get one, to save me pulling leads, but I just want a simple switch, that wont degrade the passive signal, but does not have to reply on a PP9, which the leading brands seem to require[/quote] I have a Banzai, which does take a PP9 or a pedal board power feed, but only uses it to light the LEDs and functions perfectly well without any power. Doesn't take up much space either, top quality bit of kit.

[quote name='munkonthehill' post='948501' date='Sep 7 2010, 05:03 PM']hahahaha ok no problem, i dont think you are trying to help. So dont let the door hit you where the good lord split you when you leave this thread matey. Unless you can contribute helpfully of course![/quote] This kind of personal abuse is totally unjustified IMHO.

So what would be a good synth for playing bass parts live? Someone mentioned a Microkorg XL . For those of us who probably couldn't justify a minimoog, what other choices are there? GAK seem to have a good deal on the Akai Miniak at the moment, any comments from the synth-playing fraternity?

What's wrong with the tab on bassmasta? It seems reasonably accurate to me.

Gladys is a goddess.

[quote name='Annoying Twit' post='943660' date='Sep 2 2010, 05:01 PM']It's black. Maybe Paul S will buy it.[/quote] I would have bought it back, but 'er indoors said that it was verboten. Considering what I've got away with buying over the years I'll take that on the chin.

[quote name='Stuart Clayton' post='941815' date='Sep 1 2010, 10:39 AM']I live in North Devon and am an experienced teacher.[/quote] This is probably the understatement of the year. Snap him up!

[quote name='ahpook' post='938889' date='Aug 28 2010, 04:55 PM']"Elecric Twin-Arm Bass Guitar" ?? better than a one-armed banjo i suppose... [/quote] Weirdly enough, it's not unusual for banjo players, particularly of the bluegrass/old time sort, to describe a banjo neck as an 'arm'.

Yes, me too. I've thought about running one in Ipswich : my son's school has a great setup very similar to the one that silverfoxnik used for the last SE Bass Bash but I don't know what it would cost. I can find out if you like: one advantage is that the head of music is a bass player and thoroughly nice chap too. Failing that, I have a slight preference for Cambridge over Narrdge - it takes about the same length of time to get there from here, but Naarrdge seems to take a lot longer!

[quote name='Annoying Twit' post='934290' date='Aug 23 2010, 11:01 PM']Aria Pro II Fretless. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Aria-Pro-II-RSB-Special-Fretless-Bass-1980s-MIJ-/280552867447?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Aria-Pro-II-RSB-Spec...ents_Guitars_CV[/url][/quote] That used to belong to me. I've just sent the seller this: "I'm almost certain that this was my bass - I sold it to silverfoxnik on basschat. The instrument dates from 1984, I bought it in 1986. The shop it came from was Northern Sounds in Workington. Whatever that mark is, it isn't a burn from a soldering iron. I don't recall how it got there, it happened some time in the 20 years or so that I owned it but I don't remember how."

This is terrible news. My condolences to friends and family. Thanks to Rich for posting, hope you're OK.

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='917767' date='Aug 7 2010, 10:12 AM']A 40Kg combo, pickup only from North Yorkshire ... hardly surprising it went for so little.[/quote] 40Kg my arse. I have one identical to this, except that it's in immaculate condition, and it weighs 53 Kg. Despite the fact that it's a guitar combo, it does sound extremely good with bass.

Vox Wyman. It weighed a ton because of the thick chrome scratch plate, sounded like crap and was horrible to play. Wish I'd kept it - a couple of years ago, clean versions were selling around the grand mark. I think I got 15 quid for mine.

Dunno, but an alternative is to attach it to yourself instead, using a harmonica holder.