Norris

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

Sounds tempting. You can't beat a proper analogue buzz - so much better than these new fangled digital buzzes

Sensible decision

It doesn't matter how nice the bass is, there is a "right" thing to be done...

That's scrubbed up well

I get what you mean. I get a similar feeling when my fingers are still tingling the day after a cracking gig

It's been a cruel winter this year. Such a sad loss. Another great gone

That looks better I'm looking forward to this - I do enjoy your builds

Having actually looked at the picture those tuners are completely different to my SB. They look more like a Kluson style