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[quote name='The Hat' timestamp='1455042138' post='2975365'] I actually have a small Kustom amp, nothing special but like I say I know feck all about em. [/quote] I have one of these but tbh it's pretty crap for bass. The cheapo electric drum kit sounds great through it but for bass practice I use a knackered old 1x12 powered monitor wedge in preference

I recommend getting a Roq-Solid cover for it. I ordered one with an optional front pocket and cut some hardboard to fit, to give the front cloth a bit of added protection. They are not cheap but a good investment as it has kept my combo looking pristine

I love mine. I did have to send it back under warranty for a bit of fettling, but even that was pretty painless thanks to GAK's excellent customer service. It has been very reliable ever since and has continued to heft the good tonez every gig

I've got next week off and am hoping to make a bit of progress on my telecaster guitar scratch build. It's been going so slow recently

Another Rumble 500 owner. Fantastic for the money. Packs a punch with great tone, and a one-handed lift

A small cheap hard case for my bass leads and mic Two large cheap sports bags for the lights A padded case for my multi effects pedal The lighting stands in a bag My combo in a cover All of them light enough to lift one-handed. Lots of trips but doesn't kill my back!

I don't think I'd be too chuffed if someone started hassling me to sell a bass that I'd only just bought. I think the correct etiquette here, as others have mentioned, is to contact the seller to ask the buyer if they mind having their details passed on. And the success of that would depend on the tone of voice used. Polite enquiries are more likely to be successful than demands.

As others have mentioned, they take a couple of weeks to lose the zinginess. Until then noise is kind of inevitable

I assume you're playing solo. You won't notice when you're with the band. Damping with both hands, lifting instead of sliding up/down the board can help

Right at the bottom of the page there is a small button to switch between the full version and the mobile version. The mobile version has a few limitations but is a lot easier on the eyes on a small format screen

My Rumble 500 combo is loud enough... and quiet enough. The only times I've used less than about 400W the amp has struggled for head room. However that's with older amps/cabs in the dim and distant past. New stuff is far more efficient and fewer watts could well be enough these days, but I am happy that my combo is plenty loud enough for any situation I'm likely to face, or indeed can go quiet enough while still holding a good tone.

You're on basschat talking about having FEWER basses?!

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1454168015' post='2967174'] 17 years I've been playing and Im 40 years old and still I'm not that lazy. [/quote] I'm with you on that one. I've never used a winder in 31 years of playing

Can you post some photos of the broken neck? As Plunger says, it might be repairable and could be an affordable option depending on the damage. Or maybe is it a potential insurance claim?

It depends on the song, what solo is being played, and working out on the fly the best way to synchronise at the end. My guitarist will usually realise when he's made a mistake, I'll usually do a very obvious run into the next chord change (add/remove a bar - whichever way is the most musical), and things will then generally fall into place Edit: Damn auto correct - I wouldn't want to remove a BAT - although I might appreciate being handed one!

When do you start on the custom case for it?

Just... wow!

I played through an LH1000 a couple of times into a Hartke 4x10 + 1x15. I wasn't impressed tbh. On the following gigs I used my little Fender Rumble 500 v3 combo instead, which did a much better job imho

[quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1453850250' post='2963534'] To be fair, if I was arranging to buy a bass cash on collection and the seller sent me messages asking me specifically where I lived a lot of alarm bells would be ringing at my end if I'm being honest. Glad it all worked out mind you. [/quote] Good point - he may well have felt nervous about giving personal information away, especially when he's buying an expensive bass. My guitarist doesn't like to disclose the extent of his guitar collection outside a small trusted circle as he is scared of making himself a target for burglary

I tend to be a little more choosy about which threads I post in these days but usually find something of interest to read

Too many to choose from but I'll throw these up there: Talk Talk - The Colour of Spring Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms Tears For Fears - Seeds of Love (mainly 'cos I was playing it yesterday)

I'm an Enderby resident. PM me if you need any help

I'd be tempted to either get a fretless neck for your roadworn or get a cheap fretless bass to try out. If you really want to de-fret your bass it's not that difficult, but re-fretting afterwards isn't quite so simple.

A lot of pubs are struggling. The stricter drink driving enforcement, cigarette ban and tax have led to a decline. Like the way that a lot of WMCs have gone out of business a lot of pubs have closed too. The ones that survive are the ones offering something extra, like food, entertainment, etc. However most pubs that have bands on have punters of a certain age - those that went to see bands in their youth. The music pubs that attract a younger audience are very much in the minority. I've been playing in pubs for 30 odd years. Things are not as good as they used to be, but then it did get a lot worse in between. It's not dead yet, but I'm not sure for how much longer with an aging bunch of lovers of live music (and I'm not counting mega-corporate festivals)

I usually get one of those longer matches, shave it down to fit snugly in the hole, dip it in PVA wood glue, then gently tap it down into the hole, wipe off the excess glue then trim it flush with a sharp knife. Give it 24 hours to dry then stick your screw back in. Pretty much essential if you're fitting Schaller strap locks as the screws are quite narrow. I've never had one fail yet