Jean-Luc Pickguard

I couldn't read the music live emails they kept sending me - Dark grey text on a black background.

I can't get over the sounds I get with my new combination of Little Mark II & Schroeder 1212L. It sounds particularly good with my Ned Steinberger CR5M, but also works wonders with basses that were difficult to get a really good sound from with other amps such as a '97 Squier musicmaster and an Ashbory.

[quote name='cheddatom' post='71090' date='Oct 8 2007, 03:50 PM']Sometimes, if I see a band play, and I think they have potential, or I liked them, but saw problems, I will go and try to offer them a bit of advice in a nice way (I hope). Just tips about tone really. I wonder if these bands just think i'm an idiot :-/[/quote] Possibly - from what I've seen people seldom take much notice of unsolicited advice no matter how constructive it is. I've seen it before where good advice is rejected out of hand as its seen as criticism or oneupmanship. If someone hasn't asked "what do you think?" its usually best to keep quiet.

I made a trip to Camden to swap out my LittleMark II and bought the carry case for it, which is very cool but expensive. Then I had a fairly uninpiring trek around Denmark Street. Wasn't tempted to spend any more dosh though.

[quote name='Waldo' post='70109' date='Oct 5 2007, 06:55 PM']Did you ever ask on the EBMM forums about your bass?[/quote] Light the blue touch paper and stand back... [quote name='Waldo' post='70109' date='Oct 5 2007, 06:55 PM']Replacing the preamp is sacrilege if you ask me though![/quote] If it needs to be replaced with anything, certainly can't beat one of John East's wonderful preamps.

[quote name='NickThomas' post='70419' date='Oct 6 2007, 08:19 PM']Bass forums develop the forgotten art of GAS [/quote] That is true. I probably wouldn't have upgraded from my Ashdown MAG stack to my new rig of Little Mark II & Schroeder 1212L if it wasn't for lots of info right here that people have shared. After doing my own research I decided this was probably the best solution for me, but I probably wouldn't have even known about this gear if it wasn't for Bass Chat.

Well I suppose sharing experiences, giving and getting advice/opinions and having a laugh with other like minded individuals is a bit pointless isn't it? Unfortunately we can't all be po-faced know it all guitarists. .

I wonder what the deal is with this [url="http://www.gumtree.com/london/80/14335980.html"]http://www.gumtree.com/london/80/14335980.html[/url]

Yep and its made of plywood judging by the burst pattern

It looks like it was designed in the 80s when everything had to be "modern". Shame Ned Steinberger wasn't given the design brief.

Sir Paul - Why the hell did you marry that woman?

[quote name='Beedster' post='69608' date='Oct 4 2007, 06:08 PM']Gentlemen, I am going to do this for the team. I am going to see the bass in person. I am taking with me 1. A Fender serial number ID chart (of no use whatsoever in this case I imagine) 2. £4.50 cash in case I decide to buy it 3. Several bodyguards in case the seller likes the look of me I'll report back. If I get back.... Chris[/quote] Might be worth taking a set of strings, although it'll probably play & sound better without. The neck is from a 70's japanese copy like my old yamato - judging by how close the tuners are to the edge - the 70s tuners have been replaced by more modern cheapies, in the "wonky" style. The pattern in the torty pg looks like the blood & vomit pattern of cheap 70s japanese copies . The body might be solid wood, but most likely plywood. Good luck Beedster, try to keep a straight face...

I'm stuck on: "But when needed to be regarded, no expense has been taken into concept." Anyone have even the foggiest idea what that means?

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='69489' date='Oct 4 2007, 01:13 PM']Good spot Jean-Luc ... now take a guess at how old I am! [/quote] mmmm its got to be either too young to know any better or too old to care. (in the nicest way possible of course)

This thread got me wondering about the now-seemingly extict species of bassplayers that I used to see a lot in the 70s & 80s: the ones that instead of foot-tapping do a sort of chicken dance with their necks in time with the beat while standing bolt upright and otherwise motionless. I haven't seen anyone do that for ages. edit: oops - just seen Jack's post above

[quote name='neepheid' post='69244' date='Oct 3 2007, 08:29 PM']expect poor cosmetics, iffy electrics and bad intonation.[/quote] Apart from that its probably OK

Those tuners look a bit weird and it doesn't look like there's a D-tuner. The bridge looks like a badass I to me, which is a strange choice. I would think it safe to assume everything else is likely to be squier or similar if it hasn't been specified.

In the past I have used cheap & cheerful "no name" sockets from Maplin or my local electronics trade counter. They often need replacing as the metal it too thin. I now only use Switchcraft jacks, which can be bought from here: [url="http://www.guitarpartsresource.com/electrical_jacksstereo.htm"]http://www.guitarpartsresource.com/electri...jacksstereo.htm[/url] if you don't mind ordering from the states. THe switchcrafts are much better quality than the flimsy generic ones and I've never had to replace one.

I don't think anyone's mentioned it, but I'm sure I recall that it was played it in E and the track was varispeeded to F (or maybe the bass was tuned up a semitone). Its certainly seems a lot easier to play in E.

I have made a few from white pearloid blanks from brandoni. - I think a blank sheet big enough for a precison or maybe a couple of smaller pgs was around a tenner. The ones I did were for a '71 fender musicmaster bass (which I had sprayed lilac as it was bought stripped) and a squier mini strat. I drew around the original pg onto the protective film on top of the sheet using a fine permanent marker, then drilled lots of holes closely around the line and for pickups & pots. I used a mini hacksaw to get as close to the line as possible cutting between the holes and then smoothed off the edge and put in a slight bevel where needed with files and abrasive paper. It took ages so what I saved in cash I spent in time, but it was good fun and satifying and my kids know that I made the pgs just for them. If I had the correct tools they would have come out looking less "homemade" I'm sure, but they look OK and suit the instruments.