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[quote name='ped' timestamp='1344950572' post='1771526'] I can' be the only one who didn't understand a word of this [/quote] My take: only people with a perfect understanding of English can't understand a word of it. So it surely isn't my responsibility. I think I better not even try to explain. I'll just dig an even bigger hole for myself. best, bert

[quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1344932965' post='1771144'] This thread is useless without sound! [/quote] Don't be lazy! This thread correctly assumes that at least some pro-activeness on the part of readers can be expected. Buy that bass. Buy those strings. Play. best, bert

[quote name='ped' timestamp='1344885574' post='1770695'] I can sign them... value will rocket [/quote] Fine, but technically those machines are not called "rockets" but "moles". Before anyone asks, they're very inefficient in rock. best, bert

[quote name='ken_white' timestamp='1344898892' post='1770963'] Swiss Army Bass! :-) With built in bottle opener please!! [/quote] Ah! Thanks! Finally somebody deciphered the Music Man bridge for me. Handy! best, bert

Hello Cazzag, Welcome to BC! Yes, chat to us. We're ready. Please post a picture if you have some exciting gear that we don't see all day. Enjoy the fora! best, bert

[quote name='Darkstrike' timestamp='1344813559' post='1769678'] Ridiculous name too, imagine limiting an instrument to one genre... [/quote] Huh? So "Fender American Standard Jazz Bass mate" is a genre? And here's me thinking I knew everything about music. I guess it's music from the island of Tanna then. Correct? best, bert

Hi Jim Welcome to BC! OK, a belated welcome then. Thanks for the story. Nice read, that. Now continue to enjoy. best, bert

[quote name='Count Bassy' timestamp='1344810914' post='1769599'] Wires connected at one end only are often called aerials![/quote] Ah! Good point, I gather. Thanks! best, bert

Hi Sam (?), Welcome to BC! Enjoy the banter and share some wisdom if you feel like it. best, bert

[quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1344727063' post='1768596'] the 6 pole is the 'preferred method', as it's neater and you haven't got components floating around[/quote] Thanks! Yes, I can see the 'neater' bit - it's much like in math and programming. Space provided, I'll go for it - when the time comes. best, bert

Hi Subcurrent, Welcome! Good luck with the sale, and who knows, you might wanna stick around and enjoy the flowing to and fro of info and idiocy. best, bert

[quote name='noelk27' timestamp='1344785468' post='1769083'] My old Ferguson Garrard LS Mk I plays 78, 45, 33.33 and 16.67. You slowed your LPs down? I sped mine up! [/quote] Of course you did, but you write notes a lot faster than I do. I'm so slow that even 16.67 does not always free me from having to play the track once more before I've written down all the parts, especially in orchestral music. best, bert

Hello Bud, Welcome to BC. You must be the only one here with a passion for bass! I hope you enjoy the fora. best, bert

Hahaha! I said you'd fit right in, and you do. Thanks for the character reference, Mark. I'll start using that text right after I've found a wife. best, bert

Why not just use a 3-pole? Can't see any electronical drawback, and in these narrow cavities, component volume normally is a huge issue. Am I missing something about what a loose cap will do? best, bert

Though I love guitars and own 1.5 of them, I can't be bothered to use time on them right now that I could use on the bass instead. But later, when I grow up, I'll learn to play. Yes. No doubt. Is gonna happen. Sure of it. Yup! best, bert

[quote name='noelk27' timestamp='1344705978' post='1768226'] Seems no one plays 33.33 at 45 any more. Must be getting old. [/quote] I hate my sister. Really hate her with a vengeance. She threw away my vinyl player that did 16.67. Imagine! Never ever seen another one that did that. Now of course we got computers, but still. 16.67! Oh, headphones by a huge margin. That or some heavy duty electrostatic speakers. best, bert

[quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1344707216' post='1768247'] they seem to put out less low end than any other strings I've tried... This is actually a good thing for me! [/quote] Oh, man! Now you've done it. I for one will miss you! best, bert

Nice one! Thanks! So that would also mean one could have both of them, and a tiny switch between the pots, yes? Looks like there's space enough for one. Correct? best, bert

[quote name='lettsguitars' timestamp='1344717562' post='1768425'] HEY! First in! Woo. [/quote] Only coz I type slowly! (and too much) Great pic! best, bert

Hey Paul (can I call you Paul?) Welcome to BC. Yup, you'll fit right in. Sliding pup? Yes, love it. Roughly 4,628 sweet spots between bridge and neck. Enjoy the site! best, bert

Hi Carl, Welcome to BC! As you may know, the Laneys are wonders with Eminences and new cases. Likewise I have a fantastic axe (the wood chopping device in this case) after my granddad... Enjoy the forum! best, bert (Yes, my father only ever put in a new handle, and I just shifted the blade. FANTASTIC axe!)

Hi Permafunk, Welcome to the surface then! Let's call it even. I completely missed your randomly posted ads. best, bert

Love that sound. Could survive on it. Some damn fine tonemachineheads! best, bert

[quote name='The Dark Lord' timestamp='1344428526' post='1764274'] What's good about them that I should know? [/quote] Have no idea. What I do know though is they're available everywhere and seem consistent. Also, I keep getting them recommended by all kinds of sources, and this has lasted for almost 40 years. Might there be an element of D'Addario doing well for both nylon and metals and for different styles of axes? I have no idea, mind. It's just a thought. best, bert