StraightSix

[quote name='S9_S12_Bass' timestamp='1333486535' post='1602523'] Lol and what is a 'proper' bass then [/quote] Hehe It's probably creating a short when the string is resting on the pickup pole as the string is in contact with the bridge which is (normally) earthed. I should add that I'm no electrical engineer so i may be wrong.

[quote name='S9_S12_Bass' timestamp='1333471457' post='1602247'] Hello, I randomly came across this earlier with my Highway One with the Delano pups that there is absolutely zero buzz from the pups! Excellent then I touched the pole piece and it buzzed a little but nothing excessive. Then as I had the strings loose the string was magnetised to the pup and if the string was in contact with the pole piece there would be no sound...... [/quote] I'm assuming you mean that when you touch the pole pieces with your finger you get a slight buzz but if you let the loose string rest on the pole piece, you get no buzz...? If my explanation of your situation (across the nation) is correct, I would say it's correct...! Hope that makes sense...oh. and by the way, you won't get these anomolies if you get yourself a proper bass

[quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1333465827' post='1602095'] Also just for the record I have sent gear to former Eastern Bloc countries a couple of times now without any slip ups. [/quote] I have also had many dealings with Eastern Europeans with no problems - lovely folk...! [quote name='the boy' timestamp='1333467078' post='1602123'] I would send the money back ASAP. To be fair if the guy Latvian or otherwise waited longer than expected for whatever reason then for the bass to end up back at the sender, it's perfectly reasonable for him to say enough is enough. I know it's not your fault but life sucks sometimes. Take it on the chin pal. Fork up for a quiet life. stick the bass on here you never know. [/quote] I think you are misunderstanding things - Paypal has already taken the money back and reimbursed the buyer.

I think the Italian customs hold up problem can delay packages for many weeks (I've read about situations where 8 weeks is not uncommon) which ultimately leads to dissatisfaction for the Italian buyer but no knowledge that the problem is homegrown. I assume that eventually many of these 'missing' packages do arrive at their intended destinations but it's such a minefield that many Ebayers choose to refuse to deal with Italy.

[quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1333455764' post='1601889'] I heard Italy can be especially dodgy but I've never found out why. [/quote] My understanding is there are two main problems with sending to Italy: One is their customs checks which can take weeks to complete and, obviously, the buyer doesn't realise it is being held at Italian customs and registers a non-delivery and probably negative feedback. The second problem is corruption (ie. probably a high level of theft) within the Italian postal system. I have noticed more and more Ebayers refusing to send to Italy.

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1333436376' post='1601524'] Also..am confused how 3 on a dial is perceived as less. My dials always start from about 7 0'clock so 3 is VERY loud. 9 0'clock would be a tickle. [/quote] There may be confusion here as some are describing the O'clock setting and some are describing a setting of 3 as 3 on a scale from 1-10 so their 'dial on 3' statement is actually around 9-10 O'clock.

Had a great deal with Lee for a lovely cable. A pro seller. Cheers

[quote name='krispn' timestamp='1329785983' post='1547501'] Fender custom shop '59 split coil. It's in the Mike Dirnt model and CS models. Find it, fit it, love it It'll take you places man! [/quote] I agree - my amp came alive when I plugged in the MD Fender...

Ordered a speaker cable from Dave in a bit of a hurry - he got it to me the following day...! Excellent service and communication and a fantastic cable. Cheers

That's my plan too

Why oh why...? What a dog's dinner...

His sig says two...

[url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140426888303?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140426888303?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649[/url] My mistake - they are Alpha pots not CTS. Still an excellent deal I reckon.

Are you any good with a soldering iron...? You can get a re-wiring kit for a Precision-style bass which replaces all the wiring and includes a pair of CTS pots (volume and tone) and a nice orange-drop capacitor - for around £15. Then put a new set of strings on - try some Nickel strings if you want to keep the cost down - should be around £10-15. I would do this first - it may be all you need. Good luck

Or try a little mixer - they can be had cheap nowadays and it opens up all sorts of other avenues like recording with low impedance mics etc.

Hotrox are my favourite - I had a bad experience with Watford and if you search you will find others who also have: [url="http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=watford+valves+problem&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-gb:IE-SearchBox&ie=&oe=&redir_esc=&ei=0uBoT7-MD9OX8gPGr82aCQ"]http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=watford+valves+problem&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-gb:IE-SearchBox&ie=&oe=&redir_esc=&ei=0uBoT7-MD9OX8gPGr82aCQ[/url]

...and the 4ohm cab gives you no room for additional cabs if your amps minimum impedance load is 4ohms.