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Some users have reported problems that seem to relate to the Class D power section. I suggest a bit of Googling, but it seems to suffer similar issues to the PF500.

Capo at first fret. Sorted.

[quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1396646232' post='2416143'] What's that old saying about knowing the price of everything but the value of nothing? Is charity really dead these days? [/quote] The scenario in the OP's clip is a commercial enterprise inviting musos to play for free as a 'promotional opportunity' - not a charity. That's a whole other thread, which I think has been done!

The same bass is for sale under the same user name, [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/233459-three-basses-for-sale-2-fender-jazz-1-ibanez/"]right here[/url] on Basschat, so we are talking about a fellow member here. Just sayin'.

[quote name='bassman7755' timestamp='1396639986' post='2416037'] Tension is a function of pitch, length and mass. Those are the only variables so given that pitch and length are fixed, in order to get a lower tension you need a string with less mass. The most obvious way to do that is to use a lighter gauge .. [/quote] Possibly a bit more to it than that. Tension is mainly carried by the core, so a narrower core with chunkier windings can have the same mass as, but less tension than, a string of the same external gauge.

bass > lead > amp When I used to play a bit of keys as well,Ii just put that through the PA as my rig was two 1x15s, no tweeters. If you have a 'full range' bass rig you may well get acceptable results putting other stuff through it.

Or employ a keyboard player. *gets coat*

[quote name='Diablo' timestamp='1396630556' post='2415911'] Is it not the same as an open mic? Musicians play for free and the bar/food makes the money for the venue? I've booked to do an hour tonight with me band, we use it as a free rehearsal room as much as anything else. A large hall for free to practice in is much better than £8/hr for a stinky cupboard at the local music place in Darlo. I'm sure we'll also end up at the bar at some point too! Suppose I'd better get on an rehearse! Cheers, Rich [/quote] I have used open mic nights to road test songs for my band, but that's not the same as giving a professional performance at a venue and then not getting paid for it. Sure if it suits you to play for free, do it, but don't forget you have just set a market price for your services.

I can heartily recommend Bare Knuckle Mississippi Queen P90s, which come in a humbucker-size metal housing. I have found it great for all the styles you mention. Here's a pic of my guitar from a previous owner: Alternatively fit one of those P90s at the neck, and your choice of humbucker at the bridge.

Brilliant!

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1396609553' post='2415616'] Just remembered this - a little basic demo from Vic & Jim: [media]http://youtu.be/aP8iLSRzeTU[/media] [/quote] Aha! Different strings? It currently has D'Addario flatwounds on (no need to change them!), but I guess those were rounds?

I haven't sold on eBay since they did that. I have joined [url="http://uk.ebid.net/"]eBid[/url] instead, but I haven't got round to buying or selling on there yet!

I once spent a couple of evenings playing bass in the 'pit band' for a multi-school kids' choir, doing simple arrangements of Abba numbers. It was strangely uplifting.

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1396559490' post='2415199'] This is such a great bass. It's been the P bass of first choice for testing new equipment in the showroom for quite a while and I know at least two very senior pro players who've also picked this ahead of anything else to demo stuff [/quote] Good job you've still got some Precisions left in stock Barrie! [quote name='Bassman Sam' timestamp='1396559829' post='2415208'] Beauty, I love the headstock colour too. Great score. [/quote] I think it's stained like the body, but in that pic it almost looks like a solid colour.

Yes but that doesn't mean I [i]play[/i] scales when I'm gigging - they just help you know where to find the notes that you can hear in your head.

That scratchplate is staying white - there's nothing I need to change!

[quote name='theyellowcar' timestamp='1396509016' post='2414351'] This. Looks in pretty good condition given it's age! [/quote] There are some dark marks and dingson the neck, but nothing that affects playability. In fact the playability is nigh on perfect!

@jjscreeds - where are you based? Might be a BC-er local to you that could help (including me possibly).

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1396473051' post='2414197'] Great looking bass. There just something about the ash/maple combination, sounds really nice. [/quote] Yes it is plenty bright enough with flats, authoritative in the mids and lows, and even in volume both across the strings and up and down the fretboard. Btw this is the second time I have gone out shopping for a Jazz and come back with a Precision or version thereof. I may as well just leave Jazzes to them as loves 'em!

[quote name='skej21' timestamp='1396472309' post='2414181'] Lovely! Time to update the signature? :-) [/quote] Just done it! Inevitably a sale will follow (1 in = 1 out), but can't be more specific for fear of infringing forum rules!