Clarky

As an alternative, you could always do a Keef and imbibe a load of drugs and booze and it would probably sound great Edit: I know the bass player was Bill Wyman but if I suggested doing a Wyman it might bring up other connotations

[quote name='Clarky' post='1042331' date='Nov 30 2010, 01:31 PM']it may just be that the issue here is I have a very stiff truss rod that is making me tread too carefully with adjustments for fearing of over-doing it[/quote] Looks like a stiff truss rod was the issue. I was a bit braver with it yesterday (couldn't find the WD-40 unfortunately; it literally is bicep-busting to turn the truss rod) and I have the neck nice and straight now.

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='1043021' date='Nov 30 2010, 09:45 PM']When will this thread be renamed Clarky's Wall of Shame? Anyway, congrats on all the new basses Clarky.[/quote] Sorted, Dave!

[quote name='The Bass Doc' post='1042358' date='Nov 30 2010, 01:46 PM']OK, ok, It's correct to say I've handled lots of bass players nuts over the years but Clarky would have to live a bit closer for me to have a 'feel' for what the problem might be. Thanks for this oportunity WH. [/quote] Thankfully there's 300 miles and 248,000 tonnes of snow between us

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='1042330' date='Nov 30 2010, 01:30 PM']A wee (and I mean wee) squirt of wd40 won't do any harm... try not to get it on the wood though.[/quote] Thanks again mate, I will go seek the WD40 tonight.

[quote name='lettsguitars' post='1042325' date='Nov 30 2010, 01:27 PM']as for max'ing out a rod, i can't imagine that ever happening. if somethings 'rattling' and the rod is in tension, you've got problems.[/quote] There's no rattling. I have heard of people snapping truss rods by over-tightening, thats what left me a bit fearful. In fact it turns out that the previous owner of the bass (he just PM'd me) found the truss rod pretty stiff to adjust, even with lower tension strings. So it may just be that the issue here is I have a very stiff truss rod that is making me tread too carefully with adjustments for fearing of over-doing it. Thus Warwickhunt's WD40/grease suggestion (for which thanks WH!) may be the solution to my problem here. Well its worth a try anyway

[quote name='bassotaiteilija' post='1042301' date='Nov 30 2010, 01:11 PM']Nice Clarky! I've heard so many great things about the Pino, that I gotta try one of those (n/a in Helsinki stores). Might be a bad luck charm for my wallet. I'll let my fingers decide. They usually reject the P neck. How are the TI strings? Like rubber bands? Cheers! Joona[/quote] Hey Joona! In answer to your question about TIs, I used to love these strings but now prefer something a little less thin/flexible and with a bit more tension so I have swapped over for Pyramid Gold Flats

[quote name='lettsguitars' post='1042266' date='Nov 30 2010, 12:51 PM']sounds like a single action rod to me, though i could be wrong. basically single action rods will only pull the neck to its original straightness and the only fix once a neck is bowed at full truss rod tension, is to level the board and refret.[/quote] Thanks. I guess its possible that teh truss rod is not "nearly max'd out" but just incredibly stiff? If so, is it possible to oil truss rods. Never thought to ask? Mind you, if it is slipping then that wouldn't help ...

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='1042255' date='Nov 30 2010, 12:45 PM']The obvious thing to try would be to put on some less tension strings for a day or two and see if the same thing happens. Depending on the type of t/r, you can eek a few extra turns out of them buy slipping a washer under the nut.[/quote] Thanks Ou7shined. Silly question but what/where is the nut (is it the cross-hatched truss rod screw head you are referring to?) If so, how would I get a washer underneath it - ie, would I need to completely unscrew and remove this first?

[quote name='BobTheBassist' post='1041647' date='Nov 29 2010, 09:10 PM']You think 5's are ugly. Take a look at this. [url="http://www.alembic.com/info/fc_trip.html"]http://www.alembic.com/info/fc_trip.html[/url][/quote] 5s and Alembic 5s at that can be things of beauty (doesn't change fact I am better on 4 strings, mind) [attachment=65382:Copy_of_...paFive_1.jpg]

On one of my basses, I have some medium tension Pyramid flats which tend to pull quite hard on the neck, resulting in very slight bowing. For those who like medium/high action this would not be the slightest problem, but I like a pretty low action and so this results in buzzing at the dusty end. I keep tweaking the truss rod clockwise and - for a short time - the problem is fixed. But then the next day, its almost as if I never touched the truss rod and the buzzing returns. Is it possible it is "unwinding" or slipping, so that the adjustments I make are not registering, or is it just natural settle? Any thoughts peeps? FYI, I am getting slightly nervous as the truss rod is near maxed out, judging by how hard it is to turn at this point (it really requires brute force), and I have to unscrew the neck each time I adjust so I worry also about stripping the screw holes in the heel.

[quote name='farmer61' post='1042077' date='Nov 30 2010, 10:42 AM']What about the DB etc??[/quote] Separate porn thread! There's a link in my sig below PS, bassmanady, the Pino is definitely not going anywhere although I am sorry you had the misfortune of hearing me play it - there's only so many times anyone can listen to the riff of 'The Magnificent Seven'!

Having come up with the usual "I am so happy" blah blah on my last porn thread I am not even going to suggest these are all 'keepers' (well the Pino definitely is), here is my latest bunch. 2005 Fender CS Pino Palladino, 1994/5 Fender American Vintage '62 Precision Reissue (with added J pickup), and Bacchus Jazz (see a few posts below for pic) [attachment=65372:DSCF2204.JPG][attachment=65370:DSC00133.JPG]

[quote name='obbm' post='1041723' date='Nov 29 2010, 10:21 PM']Interestingly the latest BGM that came throught the letterbox this morning has a feature and review on compressors.[/quote] Rubbish review actually, as it the word b*ll*x does not appear anywhere. Obviously not done by a technician, eh 51m0n?

Just bought an American Vintage P/J off Gareth. Lovely bass in tip top condition, kindly delivered to my office at work. After nearly doing business a couple of times, we finally do. Thanks Gareth!

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='1041384' date='Nov 29 2010, 05:01 PM']Just get the right gloves ... [attachment=65331:Hepburn.jpg] [/quote] silddx has several pairs of these, maybe he can lend you some?

I did hear the other day that a well known DB player (won't say his name) who seems to have used several different EUBs in turn in the past few years only does so in order to extract the maximum from the tax off-sets of his profession - not because he is perennially dissatisfied with his gear. It put a slightly different complexion on my view of "endorsement whoring"

[quote name='ShergoldSnickers' post='1041284' date='Nov 29 2010, 03:41 PM']If you ever play up in this neck of the woods there's me and a now a couple of mates who would turn up. Very, very taken with your stuff Clarky. [/quote] Cheers matey, remind me where your neck of the woods is (its not shown below your avatar pic)?