BigBeatNut

While I like my BSX allegro, the sound from the pickup is arguably a little too toppy, emphasizing the initial attack, and it's sustain is too long by comparison with a true upright. Enter 1 grommet from a hardware store, cost 25p. Seems to work on the G string at least ... I'll try it on the others later. And

[quote name='BassBod' post='737025' date='Feb 6 2010, 11:25 AM']The BP100 isn't that bad really, its just a bit trebly and can exaggerate finger noise when you play on your own. The "secret" is to use some form of preamp/buffer to make the iput impedance a better match than your typical bass guitar amp. Superglue can also work wonders..but its a bit high risk.[/quote] Err, I think I lost the plot here. I can't imagine superglue being effective for impedance matching, but then I can't see how it's applicable to finger noise either ? This has just reminded me of an idea I had to try and cure overly trebly response, finger noise and too long sustain all in one (thinking of my EUB here) Will drop into the hardware shop later and let you know if the idea works. oh ... lovely looking DB by the way. Andy

[quote name='TheRev' post='737007' date='Feb 6 2010, 11:06 AM']If I were in your position, I'd buy the Palatino/Harley Benton EUB.[/quote] It's worth noting that the Palatinos are not lightweights. Given that they're 'hollow' the weight will come as a bit of a surprise. Surprised it's not mentioned more, which might perhaps mean I'm the only one who had that issue. Andy

[quote name='BassBod' post='734976' date='Feb 4 2010, 01:00 PM']Some might not consider this a bass, but its got 5 strings (BEADG up the octave, baby) and no frets and the bottom five or six notes sound pretty low when its amplified. And its a hollow body.[/quote] Interesting. Looks like it might be on the small side ... what's the scale length ? And who made it ? Tell us more.

[quote name='retroman' post='734532' date='Feb 3 2010, 09:34 PM']here are some shots of my Cherry Red 1967 EB2C [/quote] Go off and start your own thread would you ? Hah ! Andy

"blockless wonder" ? Andy

No more pics ? Here's another one of mine ... Lakland Hollow body fretless Andy

Interesting. I'm guessing the set-up/break-down time is such that you wouldn't do it for every gig, more for every flight ? Andy

There must be more than 4 of us with this obsession surely ?

There was a conversation here not that long ago too -- [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&showtopic=62467&view=findpost&p=618871"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&sho...st&p=618871[/url] Andy

[quote name='hen barn' post='730769' date='Jan 31 2010, 04:56 PM'][...] I'm looking for a 5 string with at least graphite neck. [...][/quote] That's my eclipse ... graphite neck-through

Wow. I feel for you. Andy

[quote name='hen barn' post='729987' date='Jan 30 2010, 06:44 PM']Some one sell me their 5 string!!!!![/quote] What kind of thing are you interested in ? I might be persuaded to part with my [url="http://www.noodlebug.demon.co.uk/bigbeatnut/pipeline.htm"]eclipse 5 ltd[/url] for the right offer. Andy

Okay, I might give that a shot myself. Hope my wimpy (half a milliwatt ? I can't remember, it's meant for PCBs) and ancient soldering iron is up to the job. Thanks for the advice.

[quote name='GreeneKing' post='699416' date='Jan 3 2010, 12:50 PM']Could you not see the smile on Hodgies face as he was playing? {SNIP} No it not bass as we know it Jim but it's superb playing and a great rendition of the song played unusually and brilliantly on a bass. Very talented and very enjoyable. Not to be taken uber seriously and perhaps a more open attitude would help? All imo. Peter[/quote] 100 % agree ... brought a smile to my face

[quote name='Bloodaxe' post='729754' date='Jan 30 2010, 03:16 PM']Sounds like a duff pot - does it make any crackly/whooshy noises if you sweep it back & forth? A quick blast of switch cleaner might cure it, otherwise it's out with the soldering iron. I'm assuming it's a Passive circuit.[/quote] Not the slightest hint of a pot crackle. Does that make a pot problem less likely (sounds like it) ? It is passive, yes, a VVT setup in a Squire. Andy

I need an electrics repair done on a bass. The tone control sometimes goes open circuit ... that is, the bass is still working but the tone control is effectively at max. A bit of tapping around the tone control normally brings it back to working order. I've tried to find the loose connection myself, unsuccessfully, so I need someone to take a look at it and maybe replace the pot, if that's what the problem is. Bass Gallery is an obvious option (as is digging through the luthiers 'sticky thread'), but since this is purely an electrics problem, I wondered if there are any other possibilities ? Andy

Thanks guys. You've pretty much confirmed what I thought. Not really thinking of selling mine, but if I knew it was worth £1800-odd I might change my mind

Is this really worth the BIN price of £1600+ ? [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150407812473"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=150407812473[/url] If so I'm sitting on a gold mine because mines identical except for being in much better condition. It's a sort of trans-red, which I gather is quite rare for the time period. Can't be seen well in his pics but I'll post mine if there's any interest. Andy

[quote name='philw' post='716287' date='Jan 18 2010, 07:02 AM']... all made to look a bit mysterious and moody by a transparent smoke tint ...[/quote] Smokeburst ?

[quote name='stevie' post='716500' date='Jan 18 2010, 12:40 PM']Don't know what it is, but it reminds me why nobody but musicians and audiophools can get excited about 1930s technology. [/quote] {Nit picking mode on} There wasn't a commercially viable alternative to valves till the early sixties ... so I guess you could call valves a 1900's - 1950's technology --- Wikipedia [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vacuum_tube"]Vacuum Tube[/url] {Nit picking mode off}

[quote name='philw' post='709722' date='Jan 12 2010, 09:07 AM']I'll bring the Veillette acoustic bass.[/quote] Phil, you mean you have one of these ? [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bassplayermag/4274748435/in/photostream/"]http://www.flickr.com/photos/bassplayermag...in/photostream/[/url]

[quote name='velvetkevorkian' post='714760' date='Jan 16 2010, 12:49 PM']Ain't music great? [/quote] Whatever floats your boat. We're all friends in the fraternity of bass, are we not ? Andy