Kiwi

I used to use them a fair bit but then had two duff sets in a row so now so I prefer to use other brands chosen to suit the sound of my basses.

Residual jetlag and a short notice band meeting is going to make it difficult for me to get up there this time and enjoy it I'm afraid.

[quote name='Bill Fitzmaurice' post='82036' date='Nov 1 2007, 01:26 AM']That depends on what your definition of a good bottom end is.[/quote] Something pert and heart shaped?

Woooo! Hi Zoe, good to see you back

I spotted these guys last week while I was looking into the prices of Ibanez 670S guitars. They seem unbeatable as far as price alone goes, let alone the price including VAT and shipping.

Gibson/Epi Thunderbirds have necks that are so skinny, the headstocks snap off if knocked carelessly. I remember playing an 80's Aria SB Elite which had a seriously skinny neck also.

How about using a 1x15 cabinet with no tweeter? It worked well for Bob Babbit and he was using a GK head with it right up until he started endorsing Phil Jones.

[quote name='OldGit' post='81654' date='Oct 31 2007, 11:13 AM']Sounds like something Mark at Status should invest in ...[/quote] You mean Rob at Status? I reckon Jon Shuker should get into it if he can get his supplier signed up.

[quote name='skelf' post='81056' date='Oct 29 2007, 11:00 PM']Hi I have just found out that ABM makers of headless hardware have shut there doors. The owner has died and they are trying to find a buyer for the company without much luck from what I can gather.[/quote] Lets have a whipround. There's bound to be a decent market for this stuff. [quote name='skelf' post='81056' date='Oct 29 2007, 11:00 PM']p.s. Really like that bass. Love the whole headless idea I have never known why more people don't like them.[/quote] Me too, it makes sense in so many ways.

I'm catching a plane in 6 hours but if you drop me a PM with what you want it changed to before then, I'll sort it out. Otherwise you'll have to ask Phatmonkey nicely or wait until I get back on Tuesday.

[quote name='poptart' post='79977' date='Oct 26 2007, 10:59 PM']All TBers welcome [/quote] *splutter*

In which case I'll try to make it up there on the Sunday then

I think a lot of the gear 'trends' are based on what retailers are pushing at the time. That depends, in turn, on distribution agreements and a touch of the old boys network I suspect.

[quote name='Lfalex v1.1' post='79698' date='Oct 26 2007, 10:24 AM']That'd be [i]Medite[/i]! (which is similar to MDF) Luthite is a plastic not a million miles removed from the resin from which bowling balls are manufactured.[/quote] Bowling balls are manufactured from polycarbonate, so I understand. Really tough plastic that is also used on vandal resistant exterior light fittings. I've seen tests where someone's fired a shotgun at one of those lights and it took some pellets but never shattered or cracked.

[quote name='mindpop' post='79623' date='Oct 26 2007, 01:35 AM']My spalt is on layaway..It is all stainleless steel and wood made for Ed Roman years ago..I convinced him to sell it.[/quote] Ed Roman or Michael Spalt?

There's a remote possibility that I might be able to make it on the Saturday also. The way my jetlag usually goes, I'll be up and at 'em at about 4am and getting there for an enthusiastic 6:30am before being dead to the world by about 3pm. Is there parking at the NEC?

They seem to have the best range of used basses of all the retail stores in London, at the moment. One collector was dispersing his collection of 70's fenders earlier this year.

Blimey - what a fascinating collection! I'd love to hear some clips of the Modulus Genesis and Spalt if you have any?

We've set Dave Hall (DHA) up with his own forum to provide a focus for any questions or queries you have specifically in relation to electronics. If you have been having problems with installing a preamp circuit, making a PCB, understanding resistances or impedances, valves or whatever then Dave might be able to help you out directly. Occasionally he'll also be using the forum to ask you questions about his products. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showforum=42"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showforum=42[/url] This is going to be a test forum for the three months so we can see what sort of demand there is for Dave's advice. Enjoy!