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Hi, I fancy doing some experimenting so are there any sites out there that compare different makes and models of pickup and pre-amp.

[quote name='Steve Lawson' timestamp='1346929097' post='1794876'] Clatter are well worth a listen - bass/drums duo, [/quote] Interesting sound from Clatter in particular. Big contrasts in sound.

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' timestamp='1346878571' post='1794510'] Now I was about to pull the trigger on one of them but I decided at the time to stay traditional and get the Fender American Standard Precision instead, purely because I don't really need the musicman vibe sound and it was a lot more expensive to justify the purchase, the Fender Am / St was £950 while the Sandberg was £1450 [/quote] Interesting as I played a couple of California's a few weeks back and was well impressed. I can't recall the models but one had active humbuckers and the other passive Jazz. Both impressed and were mighty fine. Then last week I played new MIA Fender P and J basses and found them mighty fine as well. In terms of sound they were different. I liked them all but felt the fender J was maybe more of an all rounder, while the Sandburg seemed more specialised. It depends what style of music you play really.

Yep sure, I'll look forward to it. We can share a lift if you like and compare notes!

[quote name='Lfalex v1.1' timestamp='1346612350' post='1791233'] I wouldn't get too hung-up on pick-up configurations. Don't get me wrong, P/J is plenty versatile enough, but it's more important that the bass you choose is comfortable to play, plays well and sounds good. How it meets these criteria is less important than the the fact that it [i]does[/i] meet these criteria. [/quote] +1

Thanks Conan I'm trying out Status half rounds as I don't want something that is too bright. I'll probably give Carvin's own brand a shot sometime as Bass Gear will have them.

I see some of the exhibitors are listed and a direct link here: http://bristolguitarshow.co.uk/

Hi, also subscribed. Self taught and new to bass so I seriously need tuition! Never too old to learn stuff. Cheers

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1346683365' post='1791884'] Why not take that bass and make it INTO a cheap blonde bass that would be far more impressive [/quote] Aaah I thought about that but too much work. The sale price has to justify the amount of work I would put in.. If I just spray it all I need to do in terms of preparation is remove the strap.

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I have heard of guitarists who use them. Whatever you choose I would look for something that you can connect a microphone too as well as guitars. You never know you may want to record acoustically or to add words.

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Mornats approach is good. I would just add that if you get e newish Mac the latest editions of Garage band comes free and is excellent. It also takes most plug ins like EZ drummer and works with Logic if you want to upgrade. I took the simple approach and bought a Roland Tri-capture interface unit, that is great as it does what I want simply. You would need a more complex unit it recording a band rather than individual instruments. I was also on a budget and taking this approach allowed me the financial freedom to buy a decent mike and other equipment. I have a £30 cheap and cheerful Akai midi keybourd from Maplins that is worth a look. Hope that helps

[quote name='Ashwood1985' timestamp='1346526908' post='1790309'] Interesteing to hear of stickiness. Do you guys mean a feeling similar to the natural friction you get with flats? I tend t whack fast fret on my LaBellas if I need to play some quickish lines. [/quote] I did a quick search on the D's as I was about to buy some. There are some cool promo vids but on the flip side there were some forum comments that suggested they were disappointing in terms of sound and rough after the grinding process, rougher than rough steel rounds in fact. That's why I posted here before buying and the comments above suggest that others have similar experiences.

The guitar currently sounds good and has really old strings on. They look like some sort of half round and have been cleaned up and turned over already. In theory they should sound dead but they sound OK so hopefully it will sound lively enough with the status strings. If not I'll just put rounds on. So many variables there is only one way to find out I guess. Thanks

OK thanks, very useful. I have ordered up the Status as advised.

I find this guy an inspiration. I'm off to buy a cheap blonde bass and a tin of black spray paint to make one of these. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/185120-fodera-emperor-deluxe-5/page__fromsearch__1

Hi I have been using Earnie Balls or rotosounds on my basses but want to put something a little less bright on my new acquisition. Has anyone had tried the D'addario half rounds? If so will they do what I want? Note: I'm on a budget and if suggesting alternatives its a long scale, 5 string bass so string choice is limited. Any advice is much appreciated.