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I really don't know. Haven't really played much recently as it's all seemed a bit pointless. Oddly, the time I'd have spent doing that hasn't been reinvested, and I've completely stopped watching TV, using the PlayStation, reading, listening to music. Nothing is doing it for me right now, so I seem to be sleeping quite a lot instead.

Maybe he just hasn't the TIM anymore?

[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1367325063' post='2064159'] LOL yes, except when you do it the other way round and buy an EUB first and then a fretless (5 strings in my case), followed inevitably by a 5-string EUB. No space for the DB at present, thank God! [/quote] I didn't exactly go that way myself... 4, fretless 4, 5, fretless 5, discover fretless isn't for me, sell it and buy another fretted 5, figure EUB will sound how I'd want, buy EUB 5 straight from the off...

[quote name='Fat Rich' timestamp='1367323022' post='2064118'] Dunno what they sound like on a wooden neck, but phenolic on a graphite neck is too bright and clacky for me. I've got rosewood on mine. [/quote] And the converse is also true... They sound great on my Yamaha and Vigier, both of which have mainly Maple necks. Not so good on the Status. My only fretless is a NS CR5, and that's Macassar Ebony. That's really nice...

I'm wondering about the merits of a B3... The blurb says the tap function can control all of the modulation fx and tie them to the same tempo....

[quote name='chilievans' timestamp='1367263685' post='2063437'] Being new to this sort of thing I'm looking for some advice regarding intonation, setup, strings, study pieces etc etc. basically anything that can help me on my merry way. [/quote] Start saving for an EUB. Then a DB. That's the normal progression, isn't it?

[quote name='Junkyard Rocket' timestamp='1367278618' post='2063719'] he should make it up to her by taking her up the oxo tower. [/quote] Brilliance.

I'm guessing (and hoping) the Alembic is a Photoshop.. One good downstroke on that guitar, and your Eq just got kinda "scooped"!

[quote name='- Matt -' timestamp='1365601699' post='2041643'] Intonation is 7/64 [/quote] So, what's wrong with good ol' screwdrivers?

Having recently acquired a fine EUB, I was just wondering, are there are other non-purists who use effects/multi effects with an upright? If so, which ones? I'd love some sort of modulation box with a tap tempo for chorus/ flanger and a delay/reverb with a tap tempo on that,too. I don't suppose anyone manufactures an all-in-one unit that allows adjustment for rate/depth/tone filtering.. Or am I just asking too much?

It doesn't say what the necks are made of. Bet they're wooden bolt-on in spite of the fact that they slated wooden bodies... It'd be nice if they were graphite or summat.

[quote name='lonestar' timestamp='1366824666' post='2057770'] Affected and pretty awful all round imho I lasted about 30 seconds [/quote] Charlie says.. « meow meow grrr meow grrr » Or in English... "Me too. But it was the snare sound that did for me, not the gurning queen..."

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1366880733' post='2058374'] The best harmonics I've heard are on Musicman Bongo basses....ridiculously clear harmonics. [/quote] Might the compensated nut be a contributory factor, I wonder? Otherwise, what's the definition of "good" harmonics? My Vigier produces nice harmonics. In keeping with the sound the instrument otherwise produces. They're all where they should be, and sound reliably. Nice decay and sustain. Some basses produce almost artificially loud harmonics. Is that good? I don't know... I reckon strings/string condition and good set-up (intonation-wise) are likely to have a big effect.

I have; '02 Infinity SN4 '97 Streamer LX6 '97 Fortress Masterman 5 None are perceived as the pinnacle of Warwick instruments, but the Streamer is nice, the Infinity pretty and capable. The fortress is great. Good core tone and lots of nice eq variations, most of which sit really well in a mix. My favourites? Streamer Jazzman. Dolphin. Thumbs are OK, but the balance is off. The version with the pickups closer to the bridge suits me better. Taranis and Dark Lord are a bit niche. Some 'vettes are nice Not sure about the $$. On paper, they should be great for me. In reality, they don't seem to cut it. Perhaps my expectations are too high. Buzzards should have stayed at Status. That upside-down-Stryker Adam Clayton monstrosity should simply be burned.

And you didn't have to buzz to get in. That front "door" was well weird. Were they expecting a flood or something?

[quote name='arthurhenry' timestamp='1366826110' post='2057803'] It's clearly nothing to do with [u]The[/u] Bass centre. [/quote] If you're referring to the Brune Street one, that was only a pale shadow of the mighty Wapping Bass Centre. Words cannot describe how great that place was. Or the stock they had. Fender, Gibson, Warwick, Dingwall, Alembic, Smith, Status, Parker, Musicman, Vigier, Ovation, Washburn, Steinberger, Kubicki, Yamaha, Ibanez.... And that's just the basses. Never mind the amps, strings, accessories.....

[quote name='Bob G' timestamp='1361400561' post='1985564'] I've just been reading through this thread - I have a real hankering for an upright, I've been playing saxes for about 8 years but following recent dental work it's quite uncomfortable, and as a bass-player of some 30 years the old low notes are calling to me once again. I don't really have room for a 'real' DB unfortunately, so I reckon EUB might be the way to go. Having read all this, I am definitely going to count the pennies a bit. If not a Stagg (which seems to have nice features) is there something a little better/more expensive, say around the 7-800 quid mark? Cheers, Bob [/quote] Ns design NXT4 fits your budget. That said, I just bought an Ns design CR5 for £850... S/H on here.

[quote name='krysh' timestamp='1366618330' post='2054800'] but somehow summers style is not my cup of tea + I never heard him do a solo that I liked. [/quote] The short lead break in "Driven to tears" is probably a case in point. I'm not sure if it's genius or someone falling over whilst wearing a plugged in guitar....

[quote name='The Bass Doc' timestamp='1366722257' post='2056393'] (anyone wanting a five pickup bass with all bells and whistles can F...R....O.. ). [/quote] Uh-oh. Another name joins the list of recalcitrant bass builders / CEOs.... John Hall Sterling Ball Ken Smith The Doc...

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1366274507' post='2050299'] Just go and buy one of those 20-piece allen key sets that every DIY store has. 10 imperial and 10 metric sizes that will fit any bass you will ever own. [/quote] Yup. Just bought a huge set in B&Q. £3.99 for 20-odd keys in metric and imperial...

Couple of Brubeck numbers? Take 5 Unsquare dance is even better. Definite winners on EUB/DB. I've mentioned these in particular because 1) they're instrumental and 2) they're both in odd metres, 5/4 and 7/8 respectively. One band I was in ( arguably the best ) made sure that we had no songs in the same time sig OR key next to each other in the set. Damn good idea. Makes your set feel more wide-ranging. Even if it isn't. Given that they're instrumental, they may give your frontman a much-needed rest.... Edited for evil spell-check. "Metres", my arse... Meters was what I typed!

[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1366540598' post='2053645'] It was removed [/quote] Another one gone missing?

Nor mine, but if she did, she'd have some fine kit to use! And that's probably true of most of us. Double-jointed or not Can you imagine the arguments? "No! I want the Alembic tonight!"...

[quote name='mentalextra' timestamp='1366535890' post='2053547'] But, the thing that I feel uncomfortable about is the [i]"white guys playing music with a reggae feel"[/i] thing I'm afraid. Especially in the early days..... Just my opinion [/quote] Might be why the second album (? Vague memory) is called "Regatta de Blanc" (White Reggae!) Maybe a little bit of tongue-in-cheek self-awareness going on there?

And try an Ibanez ATK if you can find one. Very 'Ray-esque for a lot less money..