Kiwi

Hated my first bass, a precision with a ply body. Just sounded unrefined compared to the statuses and jaydees I was hearing at the time in the mid 80's. I've sort of come around to Fenders as sources of classic tone and have dabbled with the idea of a late 70's jazz bass. But they're still not my preferred instruments.

Images were posted on Basschats Facebook page a couple of months back too.

I missed out - can't see the BBC iPlayer from NZ. I could figure out a proxy maybe but I really don't have enough time today.

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I love the look of these instruments. I'd probably make myself something similar if I had the tools. I imagine the use of so much wenge would make it heavy though.

A coat of polyeurathane is used by Pedulla - literally just spraying on load and loads of coats. Can't be used on necks that flex a lot though or the fingerboard will crack.

Drop Cetera a line - he has the largest collection of spectors I know about. He's in Surrey though. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/user/106-cetera/"]http://basschat.co.uk/user/106-cetera/[/url]

Its not just you unfortunately. The site has been slow for some people but not everyone. Ben did look into it yesterday but its not clear yet on whether what he did has worked.

I was surprised about Stuart Copeland. That boy has done well considering he's not really had much of a profile since the Police.

Wow, that Zoom B3 looks interesting. I've got two Lexicon MPXG2's; one for guitar, the other for bass. They're so cheap now, its ridiculous...something like a couple of hundred quid now, including the footswitch...and they're swiss army knives. I've also got a Native Instruments Guitar Kontrol set up too via my laptop. But the thing that has kind of bugged me is the size. Its not exactly a two handed, single load out solution. Much better to have something like the B3 which can be chucked into a gig bag for most covers/function band gigs.

He's a fantastic chap to talk to over a pint.

My 98 NS5CR has a fairly thick neck and is slightly brighter (and growlier) and its incredibly comfortable - no hand cramps. The 2000 NS5CR has a thinner neck, the bass is warmer sounding (because the neck is slightly less stiff, I think) and I'm stuck between the two.

I've owned both GK and GB. The GK is warmer but also pretty aggressive in the treble. Good for rock bassists who use a pick. The Shuttle is more neutral sounding to my ears. It doesn't colour the sound so I can use different basses with it.

I think it was mentioned on Top Gear...just part of the cooling off once the global recession kicked in. An ex-celeb car isn't as valued by the market as some sellers believe, unless there's some motoring history attached to it.

I'd suggest it has less to do with the name and more to do with the place of that piece of kit in musical history. The price of the sold items at Entwhistles auction are an example of that in practice. Incidentally, there's a similar thing with cars owned by celebs too. One ex-Elton John Rolls Royce lost its subsequent owner money despite there being clear provenance.

I don't have two NS5CR's are awesome basses for the price. More than a match for instruments twice their value. I've removed all the EMG stuff though as I don't like the character. No regrets after three years.

Who cares. Carol Kaye wrote them both (I think).

Was that the one on Ebay last week? They seem to be popping up a little more regularly these days.

HSS Strat for me. Best of both worlds...

[quote name='billyapple' timestamp='1344599955' post='1766898'] Installing so many new Mods will have an impact on the dynamic of the site. It's a shame you didnt open your short-lists up for vote by the BC commutity as a whole. It's the members who make BC what it is, and this member feels this has been elitist and undemocratic. I also have no care for drummers and guitarists. I think it will dilute the brand, and de-value members. But, I suppose it's a business like anything else, although I belive you run the risk of loosing the community, and I think this has been evidenced elsewhere. [/quote] Hi Billy, I take your points on board but offer this in reply. Admins are responsible for appointing the mods on internet forums everywhere, its part of their role. In using terms like "elitist" and "undemocratic", it sounds like you feel like this is a political process, Billy. I suggest politicising the appointment of moderators will make things unnecessarily complicated and won't guarantee a better outcome. But I understand that you may value the democratic process very highly. If you have a problem with any mods, I hope you'll make one of the admin responsible for finding a solution. In regard to diluting the brand, etc...I'm struggling to follow your logic. Each forum will be wholly separate from the other, that includes branding. I'm not sure how members would be devalued in new communities and who would be doing the valuing one way or another...but I'm happy to discuss offline if you have any questions...?

[quote name='jonsebass' timestamp='1344550925' post='1766447'] If you guys are looking for someone to help with design/development, ive had some experience in designing and maintaining websites from every stage, so id be willing to help if needed. [/quote] Thanks jonsebass! [quote name='billyapple' timestamp='1344536088' post='1766207'] How does Basschat go about appointing new moderators? Do members put themselves forward, or do you approach members privately? Has there been a vote that I've missed? [/quote] Hi Billy, the initial selection is done on the basis of recommendations by the moderators and admin, although in the past we've sometimes advertised as well. A short list drawn up on the basis of discussion and consensus and final appointment made by the admins depending on whether those approached are willing or have the time. Criteria for being approached can include:[list] [*]Good standing in the community (i.e. are respected) [*]Good standing with the other moderators (i.e. no warnings) [*]Have been an active part of the community over an extended period of time (because modding needs a little committment) [/list]

[quote name='silddx' timestamp='1344419442' post='1764078'] I also hope that some of these new mods retain the right to a personality [/quote] Of course not. We brain wash all of them.