Norris

P/J - they are both single coils (albeit split P). Is it worth trying a series/parallel switch? Anybody else tried it? The J volume pot needs replacing and the jack socket is a cheap Squier one, so I'll be sorting the whole loom out anyway.

It's a basic lack of honour

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1504637677' post='3366304'] Did any guitars meet an untimely death? [/quote] None were killed. He did throw a couple around though.

Quite a heavy set but very well executed ... except ... (and I am a fan) ... he's no Angus Young. Master of the guitar, excellent control of effects and feedback, can play flawlessly while leaping or rolling around the floor, brilliant showman - but I thought the BIB solo was a bit lame. There - I said it Chris was immense on the bass, although Mrs Norris said he looked like he had severe constipation belting out some of the harmonies Edit: Great to see Brian though!

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1504631955' post='3366232'] Twerking, we had some young ladies twerking at a recent gig. I'm 64, I remember commenting to our drummer; "This is something I'm suppose to like, right?" Blue [/quote] Apparently so. I don't find it particularly attractive myself - even when a young lady is doing it, rather than the chunky middle aged woman we were subjected to

Who wouldn't try to strangle the trombonist?

Give Andy Holland a call on 07919 651209. He refinished my Aria (linked in my sig? Can't see it on mobile site) and has recently done a lovely Firebird in Pelham Blue Edit; He's based in Blaby

My copy (of the first book) arrived today. Mrs Norris has probably already started on it before I get home from work

Lovely work. I'm liking the new headstock shape too

[quote name='KevB' timestamp='1504473596' post='3365154'] No probs Norris, had been meaning to catch your band for a while but my last band was very busy with not many weekends off. Trying to get to see a few bc'ers now during a quiet period before next major project kicks in. Sorry didnt make it to end but sounded very solid what I heard, all good musos but gtr/vox guy from MT's band must be great to have around. [/quote] Yes he is quite handy I've been playing in bands with him for over 32 years now

It's not so bad when a young woman is doing it, but best avoided when you hit middle age or beyond :s Edit: And I should also thank KevB for taking the time to come and see us - and for not twerking

Good gig last night except for the twerkaholic dancer. Yep, she twerked along to a good slice of 70s rock The strangest part of the evening was when the dance floor was packed for Frankenstein by the Edgar Winter Band. Progtastic!

If you didn't have a case for each bass, how would you stack them all under the bed?! Yes I do. Some may be on wall hangers or stands but they each have a case to call their own

[quote name='honza992' timestamp='1504215712' post='3363518'] I once cut out a body only to realise I had the template on upside down so the nice wood was at the back and the knots and worm holes were at the front. Would have been fine for a lefty, but, well I'm not......Numpty [/quote] A lad did that at my guitar building class the other week. The instructor didn't notice either! Luckily it was the neck template so he's now making a reverse headstock telecaster! They had just finished cutting the truss rod channel when I pointed out the error. Doh!

The key thing is the scale lengths of both necks (compare nut to 12th fret distance) and which fret is the point where the neck joins the body. Possible solutions are to either move the bridge or to extend the neck pocket so that the neck sits further into the body. The final distance from the 12th fret to your bridge needs to be the same (actually slightly longer) than the 12th fret to nut distance

That does look pretty messy and the soldering isn't the cleanest I've ever seen. I assume that the green wire is the signal from the volume pot? The solder on the tag that the cap is on looks mighty close to the centre tag of the tone pot - are you sure you haven't got a short there?

Don't forget to wire in three times as many mains sockets as you think you'll ever need. There still won't be enough

Gorgeous!

I had a very random dream last night in which I bought a white Bedford van previously owned by Bill Wyman. I'm not even a particular Wyman/Stones fan

[quote name='scrumpymike' timestamp='1504018311' post='3362145'] The problem is more likely to be a slot that's over-tight than one that's over-sized. [/quote] He's moved his E down to the low B position

As a temporary measure, try wrapping a strip of paper around the E string where it sits in the nut so it is nice and snug. if that improves it you know to get a new nut

[quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1503987607' post='3361906'] I imagine you are walking the line between politely keeping her at a distance and upsetting her. Diplomacy test or what? [/quote] Very much so. We like having keen fans - but of the music and banter You're more than welcome to come to any of our gigs. I've just posted a load this morning on our page, in the Leicester and Nuneaton area. Do say hello if you make it along.

The Harrow in Thurmaston on Saturday Actually I think she might be getting the message slowly. Taking some time to respond to the messages to the page helps to slow the momentum

[quote name='Bassjon' timestamp='1503863654' post='3361239'] Are Rumble amps any good ? I need to replace my Ashdown 250w 4 x 10 combo (not sure of the model) and am thinking one of these as they are lightweight and sound like they might be good for a metal band [/quote] I certainly love mine and the overdrive is pretty good too. There again, ask any opinion on BC and you'll get polar opposite replies a-plenty I'm sure one will be along in a few minutes...

[quote name='AntLockyer' timestamp='1503815116' post='3360969'] Norris, sounds like you need a dep for the after party. [/quote] Well that's the thing. We are all married or with long term partners, kids, grandkids, etc. Yes it might be a bit of fun when you're young and uncommitted. When you're knocking on a bit and have families to consider it can get very complicated. In our youth we'd have probably steamed in. However these days the Internet makes it so much easier for the true nutters out there to really screw up you and your family. I have taken over all online communications with this particular person and will respond after a suitable time period in dull and boring bass player mode . I've also warned the others to cut the banter down with her at gigs and keep her at arms length. Hopefully that will work. Otherwise I'll have to fetch out fictitious "Aunty Sarah" our long term friend and fellow Facebook page administrator to have a bit of a girly chat about how it's never going to happen