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Guys, I need to say something here. I've added this comment to my original post: IMPORTANT EDIT: Obviously, this is a public forum and I'm already regretting posting my original comments. It's entirely possible that some basschatters will be able to work out who I'm referring to and I certainly do not want to cause any personal embarrassment. I think I've allowed my frustrations to get the better of my judgement. So, I do not intend to make any more comments about the individual because he's a friendly guy who really enjoys his guitar-playing. Somewhat red-faced, I'll go and get me coat.

In one of the bands I play in, the lead guitarist is gadget-mad. He turns up with 16 floor pedals, an ebow and 3 guitars. Consequently there is always some sort of signal-path problem with his rig; feedback, dodgy connections, kilometres of cabling. When he's not spending time trying to work out why he's getting all manner of weird noises, he's forever fiddling with switches and buttons, in his own gadget world. Now, the singers are also turning up with floor effects pedals... Last rehearsal, it took almost two hours to set up. We did 2 songs because, as usual, the guitarist was plugging and unplugging this and that, chasing random screeches and weird echoes. I said that if he couldn't sort it all out for the 3rd song, I was going home. That's what happened. Afterwards, when I asked if all his STUFF was absolutely necessary, he said "Yes - I'm not going to change". I'm getting very frustrated with all the gadget-driven problems, hanging around and distractions. After 4 months of lots of hard work, we're on the verge of gigging, so I don't want to walk away now - too much time and effort invested. But, I can see this happening again and again. Not sure what I should do... IMPORTANT EDIT: Obviously, this is a public forum and I'm already regretting posting my original comments. It's entirely possible that some basschatters will be able to work out who I'm referring to and I certainly do not want to cause any personal embarrassment. I think I've allowed my frustrations to get the better of my judgement. So, I do not intend to make any more comments about the individual because he's a friendly guy who really enjoys his guitar-playing. Somewhat red-faced, I'll go and get me coat.

I have no connection with this person, and I'm at least 35 years too old for this - but somebody else may fit the bill. I've looked at the singer's YouTube videos and I was really impressed with her voice. See: [url="http://www.joinmyband.co.uk/classifieds/looking-for-pop-punk-bassist-t335415.html"]http://www.joinmyband.co.uk/classifieds/looking-for-pop-punk-bassist-t335415.html[/url] Steve

This? [url="http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~VOX-AC1-RhythmVOX-Bass~ID~15359.asp"]http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~VOX-AC1-RhythmVOX-Bass~ID~15359.asp[/url]

Here: [url="http://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/show/105430516/fender-precision-bass-lyte-active-1989-japanese.html"]http://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/show/105430516/fender-precision-bass-lyte-active-1989-japanese.html[/url]

[quote name='Rowley Birkin QC' timestamp='1333318482' post='1600114'] Do you have some pictures of your American P as I may be interested. Cheers Rowley [/quote] Here you go: [attachment=104013:001.JPG] Plenty more photos available Steve

[quote name='Rowley Birkin QC' timestamp='1333318482' post='1600114'] Do you have some pictures of your American P as I may be interested. Cheers Rowley [/quote] PM'd

Here it is: [attachment=103779:Cleaned up.JPG]

Looks pregnant to me.

[quote name='tallmanmax' timestamp='1332538732' post='1589908'] May well be interested in the badass for my MIJ 62 Precision. It's got Hipshot HB3 tuners fitted and a decent bridge seems to be a logical step as far as up-grading goes. [/quote] Pm'd you. Badass 2 now for sale if you want it.

Folks, I got the bass this morning. It was in a bit of a state, but a few hours of scrubbing, cleaning and fumigating have made it much more presentable. Doesn't smell like a rugby changing room now. I've removed the badass and replaced it with the original bridge. New set of strings and then the fun started with a setup. Out came the neck shim that was there to compensate for the the thicker baseplate of the Badass. Adjusting the truss-rod's a real pain because you have to take the neck off each time. You can't even get to the adjuster by taking off the pickguard. Neck off, tweak truss-rod, neck on, tune up, neck off... Anyway, it's sounding good. I'm surprised at the trebly tone, even with half-wounds on. Through the practice amp it sounds appreciably more jazz-like (compared to the Ibanez) than I was expecting. Band practice tonight - we'll see how we get on. Thanks to everybody for your help and advice with this, Steve

[quote name='tallmanmax' timestamp='1332538732' post='1589908'] May well be interested in the badass for my MIJ 62 Precision. It's got Hipshot HB3 tuners fitted and a decent bridge seems to be a logical step as far as up-grading goes. [/quote] I get the bass on Tuesday. if I decide to sell the Badass, I'll certainly let you know.

[quote name='mckendrick' timestamp='1332560128' post='1590126'] That'll change. Mark my words. [/quote] Well - we'll see! The Blazer has already taken over from my USA P and my USA G&L L2000. If the Fotoflame is as good or better than the Blazer - especially in the mids tone - I'll be very happy indeed.