Norris

The guitarist needs to shape up or ship out

I've always used my GT6B pedal for muting. I'll try it next time I fire up my Rumble

Changing worn out pots on a vintage guitar is a bit like replacing worn out brake pads on a vintage car. It's a necessary evil to make it roadworthy. However old brake pads are a lot easier to re-line! Try to find some NOS parts if you can to keep it period correct, and keep the originals.

That looks a very professional job. That piping sets them off really well. I hope they sound as good as they look - have fun at your gig!

If anybody from the East Midlands is interested in trying one, I'll be taking mine to the next bash

That's looking lovely

As Andy says, I'd probably do it by hand. However it might be worth considering a Dremel router if you're determined to use power tools. You can get some very small flush trim bits

Although I've never seen one in the flesh, they are also available as a standalone head. My only criticisms are: The extension cab socket is 1/4" jack, not Speakon You have to buy the overdrive foot switch separately (although not too expensive)

[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!