Jimryan

Awesome, cheers guys, just what I wanted

Mornin all, Two questions, What's the difference between capacitors? Eg oil in paper, orange drops, etc And what's the difference between 500k and 250k pots? Cheers, James

How much was it?

strong possibility of another magazine feature.

Ok, a quick tidy up. They are signing the book...but not in the log section. They're signing the back. Completely separate. Are they playing it? When advertising an up coming meet, we don't know. All depends on the player. I just tell people that so and so is getting involved. Most of these players have a tech and their gear is already sorted, but if they're genuine enough to want to use it then that's awesome. Yes, it being battered was half the story, but the upgrades will not only increase the value of it at the end, but it makes it more useable and people prefer to use something they can actually use. To quote rhino from a phonecall between me and him "nobody is gonna be happy using a sh*tty bass that barely works". Guinness records, from my recollection, there's nothing like this yet. They also never got back to me regarding this as a record. I'll chase them up. Once again, we see the point you are all making about it slowing down and getting celebs involved, but people are forgetting that the plan is to auction the bass at the end, the celebrity endorsements will help pull in a larger figure. I think the best plan is to see what Lars comes up with in regards to Guy Pratt and John Taylor and then it's back on the road. If someone in London wants it for a night, they use it and then it's back to Silvia. Silvia, I know what you said in regards to this plan yesterday, but lets face it, Lars isn't going to call at 2000 one evening and say our only opportunity is 0917 the following morning. We'll be ok in that respect as there's enough members and transport links in London to make sure the bass is collected again either the following morning or after a gig.

Yep, all received, so I'll adjust as required and send out either tonight or tomorrow night. Got a cracking idea that just might work.

I know you wasn't pointing the finger Silvia, but it was my fault, I realise that, I should've kept my cool and delivered as promised. Not to worry, it won't happen again.

And out of curiosity, did either of the pots fill up at the bash? There was about £30 in one when it left me, just wondered how they got on. James

First thing, I pulled the frets out. You've got to remember that initially, this was just a mad idea. I didn't expect anyone to take part and for it to be laughed out the forum. The bass was effectively decommissioned. However, I do see what you're getting at. Personally, I'd suggest either re-fret the end, or fill the gaps and have the end a "prope" defret. In regards to the other points, I understand what you lot are saying in regards to not gigging, losing momentum, celebs not contributing. All valid, but as also stated, it's raising the profile, I think it's safe to say that we wouldn't have made the Sunday mirror, the Portsmouth news (the second time) or the Falkirk Herald if it wasn't for the celebrity involvement. It's also the big names behind it, that has helped gain the sponsorships. The big names helps prove that this is working. Alas, I can also sympathise with those wanting to gig with it. It is us lot raising the money, making the donations and being the fundraisers. It's us working the cause and not the celebs. Silvia, you know we all appreciate what you and Lars are doing, and yes, I f*cked up big time the other week, for which I've apologised. Though, how about this as an alternative? You keep it until Lars gets back to us with dates (assuming it's not too far away, Halloween, guy Fawkes and Christmas and New Years gigs could raise a LOT of money for this). Keep hold of it for now, but, if a London member wants it for the night (there's enough of them), then let them use it. Lets use this time, to get it around the capital before it hits the road again, this way it doesn't keep darting to and fro. It does London, it does some members gigs there, the celebs get in touch, we meet them, we ship it out. This way, all camps are pleased. The BCers of London can use it, as can the celeb players, everybody wins. Also, Silvia, what's your most up to date PR? I've a fiendish plan that could increase donations (or exposure at the very least) ten fold. Once again, cheers all of you for being involved and making this crazy idea work. When I'm out I chat to people in the pubs and this almost always comes up and every time, it's the same old "so how did you all come up with this?". I never thought it could grow to be this popular and I thank you all. Last Friday I was quietly having a pint and some come over and asked if it was me for "the bass relay thing" in the paper. Cheers, James

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1379955395' post='2218709'] pickups and the other thing, the Bass VI. I don't think that a suqier will take as much to get it playing nice as you might think. [/quote] I know, it's more the parts I want and the work that'll need doing to it. The re-finish I'll do myself, it's the routing I'm not sure on...that and soldering, I'm awful at soldering and wouldn't know what to do with an active pre.

It may seem odd, but makes sense to me. My other options would be to attempt to save a few Thousand and have one built to how I want and have to wait during both the save and the build. Or I could buy a blank body, do it up but only be able to play it when it's finished, or, I can buy a cheap squier jazz (like I have done) and make it to my desired spec, at a fraction of the cost, with minimal waiting time, and parts to barter with and all the while having a playable instrument. All in all that seems perfectly logical to me. Though, the bass vi wouldn't be modified, that's just there because I want one. It's the jazz bass I have that the parts are for. I would get vintage squier parts, got a shopping list of parts already.

Mainly the fun of it. Buy a squier and make it to how I want. It's either that or shell out a few thousand on a custom. It's a process I quite enjoy. Plus, by buying a complete squier, I've a bass I can play, throughout the upgrade process, whilst also have parts to offload afterwards.

So, as most of you know, I got my new squier jazz, and I intend on modifying it. I've looked at my accounts, and have £400 for the time being for parts. Do I: A) buy the status neck and a few pints B ) buy all of the hardware and pickups C) buy a squier reissue Bass vi after trying one on Friday and having G.A.S all weekend and some of the hardware I just don't know what to do.

Because I want the one in my head more, it just means I'll have to get another one of these.

New Bass! Hurray! Today my new Squier Deluxe Jazz Bass IV arrived. I bought it with the intention of modding it. I know a body would be cheaper, but this way, I've a bass to play whilst I collect the parts and I've then parts to sell to make up for things. Got to say though, it's amazing. It arrived in tune, I needed to lower the action, but still, the set up is amazing and it looks fantastic. A bit heavier than I thought it'd be, but I can deal with that. I think it's fantastic and would go as far to say, that it's better than my old American deluxe jazz. [URL=http://s1258.photobucket.com/user/jimryan88/media/image_zps28dcbb27.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii527/jimryan88/image_zps28dcbb27.jpg[/IMG][/URL] I'd get a good look now, the only original part that will be on this at the end, will be the body and cavity cover.

[quote name='Matt P' timestamp='1379676721' post='2215564'] the best way to get a scratchplate is to ask the Bass Doc, he's got templates for pretty much every shape you could ever want and he'll make new ones to fit if there isn't one in his collection. best of all he can do almost any variation of colours and the price will be less than the Fender ones (but the quality is actually better!) Send him a PM and he'll sort you out with whatever you need. Matt [/quote] Cheers Matt, just PM'd him.

I'm after a scratchplate for my squier J, I've just emailed fender asking them. Hopefully the answer I get will help out.

It's looking more and more like I don't have work tomorrow, which means I'll probably head up to this. Along with my white P/MM for anyone that's interested.

So, today the bass was picked up and returned to me. Barry (of Street Level, Southsea) has kindly donated his work fee to fit us with the new pickups kindly donated by Bjorn over at Rosetti Distribution. The bass is now fitted with both Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounder J & P pickups and she sounds fantastic. I personally use a Quarter Pounder P in my bass and love it. When the bass was returned, the original donated pickups were sent back to me, and I had a thought. Who wants them? Who fancies owning a small piece of history in the making? All proceeds will go to Cancer Research UK of course. The bass is being collected tomorrow (shipping arranged by Donnyboy) where it'll travel to London, to the arms of Bluejay. From there, she'll be taking it (and her camera no doubt :-P) to the SE Bash this weekend. For now, here's a little pic to get y'all excited... [URL=http://s1258.photobucket.com/user/jimryan88/media/image_zpsfc15bd9c.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii527/jimryan88/image_zpsfc15bd9c.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[quote name='lurksalot' timestamp='1378560227' post='2201830'] Just a thought , can you get them to sign the book aswell , just in case ? [/quote] They all have so far. Also, to combat the low output. Bjorn over at Rosetti has sorted us out with a set out Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounders for the bass.

With stage lights I've found sweating inevitable