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Rang up Dawsons to find out that Marshall are going to potentially charge me £30 an hour to fix my amp. Anybody fancy fixing it for free? ...Anybody?

[quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1348576334' post='1815377'] Just found a good one on 'The Captain' by Biffy Clyro. Who knew? [/quote] A jazz bass through a Boss OD-B 3 overdrive pedal I think

This site and the way people treat each other on it never ceases to impress me, good on you Clarky!

[quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1348268630' post='1811847'] I know right I still have it on the high side on the 6 string, there's no way you can look cool with one of those anyway right? And with regards to the wrist strain thing, yeah, thats why i've always played with it fairly high but I'm finding I can incrementally lower it without it sacrificing my playing or my health... PLUS it makes things easier on my right hand! Might still have trouble if I go stupid though.... My dad idolises this guy, which is probably why he's a ridiculously sh*t bass player Gotta admit that's f***ing cool though [/quote] He shouldn't pick his nose...

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1348246604' post='1811426'] Even outside the guarantee, it should be covered for repair (or replacement) if it's a known issue or faulty part & you've not been abusing it. Should be no cost to you other than maybe postage back to Dawsons. Phone them. [/quote] Definitely haven't abused it, it's got a few scuffs from narrow doorways and gig wear and tear, but as far as actually using it, the master volume never goes past 12 o'clock, even less with the extension cabinet. I rang Dawsons before, they're ringing Marshall and will get back to me on Monday. Or so they say...

[quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1348239062' post='1811288'] Possibly the mains switch gone, maybe a fuse but they tend to just "go" rather than be intermittent for a while. [/quote] The cutting out stopped when I turned the gain down, then today, a few weeks later it just wpuldn't turn on at all so it could still be the mains switch I suppose Thanks!

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1348235867' post='1811237'] This happened to me a couple of weeks ago when using one of the 4410s. The Modern Channel was fine, nothing on Classic. Usually means the pre-amp valve has become dislodged in its holder - apparently quite a common fault. In fact, same thing happened on my own 450H. Ordering a spare valve from Marshall would be a good idea anyway. They`re meant to be quite easy to replace. [/quote] The amp won't turn on at all though on either channel? Is this because of a loose valve?

This should probably be in Amps and Cabinets, so sorry if it's in the wrong section! Anyway, my one year old Marshall started cutting out a couple of weeks ago while I was using the classic channel (a common problem with this model I believe?) but that stopped after a few minutes of leaving the amp unplugged. So I (stupidly) thought no more of it and carried on using it as normal. Until today when I tried to turn it on, and nothing happened. I've tried different power leads but still no luck, so I was wondering if anyone on here has had the same problem with their MB series Marshall, and what they did to fix it? I've already contacted Dawsons and Marshall and I'm waiting for a reply. Cheers!

[quote name='Fat Rich' timestamp='1348159890' post='1810229'] Age and use shouldn't affect it. Some basses have problems, some don't. Changing guage of strings sometimes makes it more noticeable, truss rod tweaks occasionally too. Also if you've lowered the action maybe you're playing a bit more gently which has made you aware of the problem? If you were giving it more welly you may have been compensating without realising.... and when you get used to the new setup and dead spots you might find you subconsciously fix it again with your playing. [/quote] I've just changed to a heavier gauge and moved the truss rod too, that'll be it then! Thanks

[quote name='thisnameistaken' timestamp='1348152674' post='1810090'] The graphite neck might not fix it either. A dead spot is present at that position on most (all?) basses. Some are worse than others but it's usually present, it's most obvious if you try to use pitch-tracking effects like a Boss OC-2 - you'll notice you can't get any useable sound from that note. The second most common dead spot - mostly found on Fenders and Stingrays IME - is Ab at the fourth fret on the E. Not as obvious as the 6th fret G area one, but quite common and still irritating. [/quote] I didn't know that, is it a problem brought on by age/use? Because I've had mine for a year and a half and only noticed it recently

I have the exact same problem on my Squier Vintage Modified Precision, same note, same string. The weird thing is, when I detune to D#, the dead note is still there but at the 7th fret and changing the strings didn't fix it.

[quote name='lowdowner' timestamp='1348088091' post='1809237'] sounds like a typical gig - i find the audience doesn't notice either way [/quote] Haha, that happens to me and I forget where I am and what song I'm playing when I snap out of it. Like waking a bass playing sleepwalker

[quote name='lowdowner' timestamp='1348085175' post='1809166'] For me, this is a sign of going into a zen-like trance, just repeating them over and over and over and over I like it [/quote] Yeah but when you're repeating the last 20 seconds of 'Rain' by the Beatles over and over while thinking about what to have for dinner, it's probably time to stop

Everyday for at least half an hour, playing on my own for more than about two hours bores me. When I start repeating little patterns then I know it's time to stop.

A Spiderman costume.

Well we use two rooms, one costs us £1 an hour with all gear and a PA included, and another that costs £2 an hour but they add another £3 an hour on if you want to use their vocal PA, and another £4 if you want to use their drum kit. Amps aren't included in the price there either.

[quote name='The Admiral' timestamp='1347209605' post='1798056'] Simple news item - of interest to those who play a bit of guitar perhaps. FYI - Popped into my local Dawsons on Saturday to pick up some new strings for my Tele, and they have D'Addario's on 'buy one' get one free' - so, 2 sets of XL's for six and a half quid. That'll do. I also noticed a very spartan bass section - a lot of the Redwood brand, couple of Squiers - including a Bronco, an Ibanez and a Jaguar - but thats it. Have they stopped with the 'own brand' Farida's now, as they had none out? A [/quote] Which is your local shop?

[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1347127387' post='1797273'] ? [/quote] Ryan Adams' cover maybe?

I know quite a few people who think "Don't Worry Be Happy" is by Bob Marley

[quote name='stef030' timestamp='1347091344' post='1796808'] ha now you may ask, bought my 69 jazz in 1974 for £275, what it worth today,dont know,dont really care,I am the second owner I have the original strap,case,sales receipt,everything, the strap buckle has started to rust,the case has a wonky clip ,the body has a few dings,but plays fantastically well,sounds awesome and will stay with me to the grave,been offered silly money for it before but I think after all this time it would be like losing a limb, cheers stef [/quote] I'll swap you my Squier for it, and a packet of beef flavoured Monster Munch to sweeten the deal

Good programme, but doesn't Feargal Sharkey sound like he's singing into a fan?

[quote name='Shonks' timestamp='1347015236' post='1795983'] don't put yourself down like that. The odds for you are pretty good if you consider some of the sig basses out there - dont want to name names but some of those sig Precision basses are a joke [/quote] Pete Wentz, Mikey Way?

Octaves are the only thing that give me trouble when using a pick too, can't do it with any speed at all

Thanks for the heads up, I love stuff like that

His Billie Jean and Come Together covers are brilliant too.