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I used some on my strings when I used to use steels (use Elixirs now and they stay fresh sounding for ages in my experience). At the time I thought it was magic - after a gig I'd use it and wipe the strings down with the cloth and I'm sure it helped keep them fresh sounding. I used it on a really old set and felt it brightened them up, too. I didn't mind the feel of it - used sparingly and wiped away afterwards it wasn't really noticeable. Also it smelled quite nice

Hi Craig welcome to BC If you have any specific questions, try the 'theory and technique' forum. Good luck ped

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1420905754' post='2654838'] I won too, but I should imagine it's a 4 string set that I've won ? I don't own a 4 string bass, and use flats anyway, so look for mine in the 'other items for sale' section when they arrive. But it's nice to win something. [/quote] Hi, I've just checked and you've won a set of 5 string nickel plated 0.045's Cheers

I'll probably sound like I'm being paid to say this but Elixir strings are amazing, I've had my set on for a year now and they sound fantastic. Well worth a try if you havent already!!

Hi guys Yes the winners have been informed - I have the final list but only have real, not user, names. Look out for more competitions coming soon - let me know if you have any you'd like to see! Cheers ped

[quote name='bartelby' timestamp='1406450645' post='2511481'] My battered Aria Pro II SB Elite. Modifications started in the late 80s with the addition of a Hipshot D-tuner. Then came the Dimarzio Model One. Then the end of the fretboard was scalloped. Recently the original pickup died so I borrowed one from my Dean. Then I borrowed the Dean's preamp too... [/quote] Love this, it just looks like it's going to sound and feel awesome.

Great thread. There's something about modding a bass which makes it feel like 'yours' isn't there... Here's mine [url=https://flic.kr/p/dsvdxb][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/dsvdxb]Vigier Passion GK[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/people/25012267@N03/]chiscocks[/url], on Flickr Mods are: New pickups (bass was bought as an empty shell) and pickup surround, Marleaux pre-amp, GK Vbass pickup and 13 pin output.

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Yeah I've been using Elixirs for about 5 years now and they always last incredibly long for me. Also love the feel of them. Good luck everyone ped

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Hi guys I've had to clear up the thread a bit as there was some direct selling and advertising going on. Please contact Karl directly by PM if you're interested in his straps Cheers

In 2007 I had a warning for using the word 'tits' on TB. This wasn't the main reason for opening BC but it was one of them! Funnily enough, BC's forbear 'Bassworld' was created off the back of a thread on Talkbass called 'British Bassists' or something. We thought "We should have our own forum". I rarely visit any more but I've always found it a friendly and informative forum. ped

[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1415385470' post='2599875'] Great stuff, Nik and Colin While I'm sifting through the pics from the bash, I feel I really have to post one of Chimike with his awesome, still unfinished amp/cab jobby. It's the one at the centre of the group photo above, and we had stuck on the amp a piece of paper with "Ped" written on it! [/quote] Awe, thanks I was indeed with you all in spirit, up in sunny Yorkshire with my flatcap and so forth.

I just think it's fun to do, and when I watch a band who are enjoying themselves, it's infectious.

I thought it was interesting.

Now on iPlayer http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04n62k3