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I've downloaded IE8 (Release Candidate 1) to my office computer to check that our sites work as they should with what will likely be the first full release of the new browser. Just an FYi for you guys here, unless basschat.co.uk is added to the IE8 RC1 compatability mode, adding new posts (and presumably replying etc., I will check) doesn't work. Once you click on the "Post New Topic" link, the page starts to load but then as IE8 tries to correct the code, it all goes a bit wrong and you get a blank page. As I understand it, the idea is that IE8 will take code from older web pages and interpret it in such a way that it displays in accordance with current standards. Clearly this isn't working with basschat.co.uk There is a compatability view that allows the code to be interpreted the normal way. It can be activated from the "Tools" menu. Either click the unchecked "Compatability View" option, which will add basschat.co.uk to the list of sites using the feature, or select, "Compatability View Settings" to open a window which gives the option of displaying all sites using the compatability feature. Not sure whether the root cause is the code on these pages or the new IE8 features, but just thought you should be aware as it's expected that the IE8 RC1 I am using is expected to be the first formal release of the new browser so you may get a few people encountering this problem depending on how they set-up these options during install.
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Bought my DOD phaser pedal. Tidy daarts (as they say in Caardiff)
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Stu's a top man, bought my pedal board and all was exactly as you'd wat it to be.
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[quote name='wal4string' post='387300' date='Jan 21 2009, 11:12 AM'][b]Corvette $$ for Sale[/b] (5 string). Open to offers. Less than 2 years old barely played. Great bass awesome sound. Selling to help pay for my next purchase an [b][i]NS EUB[/i][/b].[/quote] Any pics or additional info (bolt on/neck through, colour etc.)? A guide price? Cheers -
Not me!
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Thanks chaps, could I be a bit cheeky and ask you to add it here [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=147"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=147[/url] or maybe a mod could be so kind as to do the honours?
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Top man. Bought my Sandberg and very civilised it all was!
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bump Any last minute interest. Going to do a deal this afternoon if not. -
Bump, open o offers on all of this stuff.
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A little bump. Had some interesting offers but none quite on the mark yet. Anyone else? Price is negotiable, especially for cash deals.
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[quote name='ieuanmacey' post='381419' date='Jan 15 2009, 03:52 PM']Swap for an MM stingray 5'er? Have got a couple of pics ok my facebook site and could get some more if required Drop me a pm if it's of interest, I'm pretty local too! Cheers[/quote] PM'd [quote name='cockbongo' post='381490' date='Jan 15 2009, 04:54 PM']PM sent [/quote] replied
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I've uhmmmed and ahhhed for a couple of weeks about this but eventually decided to see what the interest level is. This is a Sandberg California JM5 which was a NAMM 07 showcase piece (as detailed in the neck pocket) which I picked up a few months back. At the time it had been converted to a passive bass with a BadAss bridge on it, through body stringing added and a dunlop straplock button placed at the back of the body near the neck joint. I've since had the Glockenlaing pre-amp restored with the appropriate control knobs and replaced the BadAss with the correct Sandberg bridge which basically puts this bass back as close to original as it can be. The through body strining ferrules are still in place but probably won't work with the Sandberg bridge (I've not tried) and the dunlop straplock button is still installed as it doesn't get in the way and may be of use to someone down the line. The one possible spoiling factor with the ferrules is that they aren't in a perfect line, though they're not visible really when playing so not a big deal hopefully. That's the story over with, here's the bass. As, you can see the body is a stunningly grained natural ash job which is nicely complemented by the black guard, neck inlays and nut. The bass is 34" scale but the Low B sits really well and is nice and tight sounding, possibly down to the zero fret. The action is low and the neck, intonation etc. has been well set up. Tonally, when I first got the bass back in restored condition I described it as "Epic" to a fellow basschatter. And it I'll stand by that, with the proviso that it's not quite as epic as my DJ5 (a familiar tale for me). There's oodles of tone here, probably more MMan than jazz, though with the coil tap engaged, it does a damned good jazz impression, better than some Fender jazzes I've played. Pick-ups are a Delano Jazz and Delano Power Humbucker and they deliver a very beefy punch with loads of mid-range presence for you to play around with using the controls, giving stacks of variety. Controls are Vol - Bal - Treble Cut/Boost - Bass Cut/Boost with the Volume control being push/pull active/passive and the treble control working as a passive tone control when passive is selected using the volume knob. There's also a two way mini-toggle switch which allows the rear coil of the humbucker to be tapped. Bass comes with a Sandberg gig bag that's in decent nick. For a sale, I'd like to get £750 delivered in the UK (or £730 collected) or offers in that region (the same bass would cost in the region of £1150-£1200 new, and probably won't have such nice figuring). Ideally though I'd like to trade for something of lesser value with a some cash also coming my way... e.g. Fender US jazz or P, Lakland 55-01, Warwicks maybe, Geddy jazz, Yamaha or Ibanez 6 perhaps. Jazz and P wise I like maple necks in an ideal world. All things considered but please don't be offended if what you have to offer in the bass department isn't my thing. Would consider straight swaps for Lakland DJ5 or Fender Jazz 4 FMT/QMT. Maybe a few other similar things. Drop me a PM or give me a call on 07515 929935.
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I have played this bass and it haunts me! I wish I could afford it. If you can, don't hesitate.
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BadAss V Bass Bridge - SOLD
P-T-P replied to P-T-P's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
[quote name='WHUFC BASS' post='366867' date='Dec 31 2008, 09:38 AM']Is this still for sale?[/quote] Sorry, it's sold already, forgot to change the original post. -
If bought online and you have all the original packaging in tact, you can return them under the Consumer Protection Act (Distance Selling Regulations) 2000 within 7 working days for a full refund (less delivery costs). You don't need a reason to do this, simply contact the seller and explain that you wish to return them, you can tell them why if you wish and they will probably replace them if they have any sense.
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I'm in the "quite like it" brigade.
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[quote name='silverfoxnik' post='357332' date='Dec 17 2008, 09:05 PM']Any luck Pete??[/quote] Not yet, though one of the contacts Si supplied has got back to me so hopeful still. Had to pull this Friday's gig though. [quote name='anti-barbie' post='357506' date='Dec 18 2008, 01:54 AM']Just out of interest why male? As far as i can see your songlist could just as easily be sung by a woman[/quote] Mainly because we have been booked as a four piece, male vocal band so while it may be possible for a woman to sing many of those songs, it wouldn't be what the clients have booked.
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Me too PM'd a couple of days ago.
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[quote name='OldGit' post='356370' date='Dec 16 2008, 08:51 PM']emailed some phone numbers ..........[/quote] Awesome skills.
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[quote name='silverfoxnik' post='356165' date='Dec 16 2008, 04:55 PM']He's gigging with us on the 19th and the 31st - sorry![/quote] D'oh [quote name='OldGit' post='356220' date='Dec 16 2008, 05:40 PM']I'm passing your note around the people I know in Bristol and S Wales... How about depping in a bass player and you doing the singing? Would that work? May be easier to find a dep bassist than a front man who can learn your style etc..[/quote] Thanks Si. I'd love to think I could do it but I can't sing enough of the tunes in the current keys, if I could, wouldn't be so much of a problem as I'm generally okay with singing and playing once I've got my head around it. If anyone surfaces that'd be fab but agents have given us until the morning to find someone or they'll give gigs to another act (which may be for the best anyway. Cheers, Pete
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[quote name='Shaggy' post='355927' date='Dec 16 2008, 01:34 PM']Forwarded your message to a guy I know, Swansea based Best of luck whatever - been there![/quote] That might work, thanks man.
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[quote name='silverfoxnik' post='355916' date='Dec 16 2008, 01:26 PM']That's bad news Pete! Our singer's busy with us on 2 of those nights otherwise I'd suggest it to him.. Will have a think to see if there's anyone I know of that could fit the bill. Just sorry I can't be of more help... P.S. that's some set list by the way....[/quote] There's about another dozen or so to add to that too, though some of those on there need to come off really as we don't do them any more. What night's your singer free, if it's Friday coming or NYE (doubtful) could probably make it worth his while. Pete
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I'll cut to the chase, our singer's wife is about to have a baby and that has forced his hand into pulling out of the following gigs... 19th December - Abergavenny 29th December - Ebbw Vale 31st December - Blackwood At a stretch, we can maybe do them as a three piece but we tried that on Saturday just gone and our guitarist didn't cope overly well with things and I can't sing enough of the songs to be able to do most of the singing. There's £400 for any male singer who can step in at short notice, ideally with one rehearsal before this Friday and if you're coming from a distance then there's a bed for you too. Song list is here [url="http://www.thick-as-thieves.co.uk/thick_as_thieves_wedding_function_band_song_list.html"]http://www.thick-as-thieves.co.uk/thick_as..._song_list.html[/url] and most of them are in copy key. Whoever it is would need to be experienced as a singer and be able to stay the pace for a total of up to 2.5 hours (with a break) and they'll need to get in touch with me, ideally today. This is not a gig for someone who's just fancies trying their hand at singing. My number is 07515 929935 my e-mail pete at peteward dot co dot uk If you are up for it, please get in touch or if you know someone who might, please put them in touch with me. Thanks.
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Top man, pleasure to deal with when he bought my OptoStomp.
