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[quote name='RandomBass' timestamp='1388845186' post='2326756'] Should I 'Report' this thread for the objectionable mis-use of the word 'weather' in the opening post? Or is it a seasonal thing? Coat got, once again.... Cheers Geoff [/quote] Do'oh, yes I've corrected myself and given myself a warning.

[font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=4]Hi guys[/size][/font] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=4]I hope you all had a nice festive season and are sufficiently rested.[/size][/font] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=4]I come to you with some news about the way things are here on BC. First of all there is a lot of work going on behind the scenes to find a developer who can work with us and deliver some improvements to the current software so I'll keep y'all updated with that.[/size][/font] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=4]Secondly, I want to remind people about the 'report' button. I guess it's natural that this time of year is quite stressful for people and it usually comes across on the forum where people have shorter fuses and think about what they've written less than usual.[/size][/font] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=4]We're really lucky on BC to have a massively relaxed approach to moderation. Half the threads here (mainly in Off Topic) wouldn't stand elsewhere, but we're happy to leave them as long as things remain civil. I have recently had a few PMs from people saying that they've been unhappy with comments here and there, and without the 'report' button being pushed on those comments it makes the moderators job very difficult.[/size][/font] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=4]You cannot imagine how lucky me and Steve feel to have a team of moderators who look after the forum as well as they do. I don't thank them enough and want to make their lives easier by asking everyone to be [/size][/font]extra vigilant over the next few weeks. We're all adults here, so if you see any posts which contravene the rules (paying particular attention to section 6(a) - posts that are unlawful, illegal, threatening, harmful, abusive, harassing, stalking, tortuous, defamatory, libellous, vulgar, obscene, offensive, objectionable, pornographic) then please, report immediately. The report button can be found next to the 'quote' buttons in the bottom right. You'll need to click it on the offending post. More often than not if we PM someone about a post, and the language or nature of their comments, we find they have simply got a bit carried away and regret the post themselves. We're all lucky to have this site to use, so let's help each other out by posting CONSTRUCTIVELY, being FRIENDLY and CONSIDERATE. I'm taking over the admin role for a while and will be dishing out warnings to anyone who feels they want to challenge this. I'd rather not have to close 'political' threads, for example, but if needs be, I can fall back on the T&Cs and do so. I'm the first to admit that some members have been getting away with behaviour for too long - the feeling is that once it's established we're shooting ourselves in the foot by tackling it as we're seen as then picking on a particular person, post or thread. Well, that's how it is when we have so many members and posts. If you post something nasty, whether you've been getting away with it for years or whether it's a first time, either it'll go unspotted (in which case you can think of yourself as lucky, if it's not reported) or it'll be removed and you'll get a PM. Remember - I'm talking about a small minority here. In general, the community here is excellent, and one I'm hugely proud of. There are so many excellent stories to tell and support given to one another everywhere I look. In some ways, this makes the odd 'nasty' post seem all the more detrimental. The membership does a good job of talking down most potentially volatile discussions, however I don't think that's the community's responsibility in general - people come here to enjoy themselves. Anyway, enough from me. I hope this reaches you as intended, and please remember to report anything you feel might get you punched in real life. I can send Nellie round to do the 'wet work' so be warned. Thanks everyone for the support and have a nice weekend ped

[quote name='BetaFunk' timestamp='1388842291' post='2326687'] I understand that but still don't understand the 'narrow minded' bit. [/quote] Narrow FRETBOARD minded, perhaps?! I like mine very narrow, personally.

[quote name='thisnameistaken' timestamp='1388795503' post='2326299'] I can't tell if the really awful-sounding bits are him. I think they're probably Wooten because he's got the worst bass sound in history. Still, I didn't dig what he was playing. You could call me narrow-minded or you could forgive me for having some sense of taste. If it sounds good I'll give it a go, but solo bass guitar, certainly in its current form, always sounds f***ing awful. [/quote] ''[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Don't bother watching if you don't like solo bass''[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color]

OK guys I guess this thread is done. I'm pretty tired of the negativity in this thread and think some of you could do with cheering up, or using your remote control. I'm locking this one down to let some people cool off. We have had a number of complaints from people about the thread and with limited resources to deal with specific issues I'm going to let this one die. Please feel free to PM if you would like to discuss further... and happy 2014...

I've just transferred the original story from the temporarily unavailable blog to the first post - and I've added some pics. ped

Another article updated - enjoy ped

I've just put the blog post up in the first post (as the external blog is currently unavailable). I'll also do the TC Electronic and Rotosound ones now. Cheers ped

Another Jazz Bass clone? What’s the point? As someone who has tried many different basses over the years I have settled on something completely out of the ordinary rather than an off the shelf model – and I love it. Does a Jazz clone do anything for me now? Will it ever? Well, continue reading and you might just find out! An old dog with new tricks First let me run through some basic specs. The bass is a prototype which Jeff and his brother Randy put together over a period of about 3 months. The bass was made to evaluate an interesting electronics package and it’s aimed at the gigging bassist looking for a lightweight, usable and reliable instrument. -Maple neck and fretboard -Mahogany body with metallic blue paint -Chrome hardware (PING tuners) -EMG JV pickups (Alnico rods, dual coil. data sheet here) -Modified EMG electronics incorporating an EXB expander. So the bass is a little different in the electronics department. The controls on the bass, nearest the pickups first, are neck volume, bridge volume, standard tone control and then the EMG EXB bass expander control. There’s also a switch for flipping between the standard Tone and the EXB circuit. WTF is an EMG EXP The EXB Bass Expander is a clever little device that increases the low and high frequency regions while reducing the midrange simultaneously to provide extra gain and punch. It works a bit like an unconventional equalisation control that instantly serves up a more percussive sound. Quite useful if you’re a slapper. But it’s a Jazz Bass! I have heard the same comment from countless people on BC over the years. No matter how often a user posts a picture of a custom built one-off hand made bass, if it’s the shape of a Jazz Bass, someone will say it’s ‘just another clone’. I haven’t had a Jazz Bass shaped instrument for a long time, and I must admit to feeling more interested in basses that don’t fit the mould. When this bass arrived, though, I found it was nice to have a ‘classic’ in the stable. A bit like a motor enthusiast might like to have a Cadillac just to tick a box. Though I have a Jazz Bass model set up on myVigier with the Roland GK system there’s something about the feel of a Jazz Bass that’s hard to ignore. I always had the chrome covers on my Jazzes and so installed one on the Buscanti too, because it adds to the feel, the sense of occasion of playing a Jazz Bass. Adjustment I like the truss rod adjustment being nice and accessible at the base of the neck. It moved nice and smoothly as I turned it to try and straighten the neck a little. There was plenty of adjustment available and I was quickly able to get the relief just right. The fretwork is very good, but I did find that there was some choking in the upper registers on the G string, probably caused mainly by my penchant for super low action more than anything. However, the bridge was limiting the action by keeping the strings quite high up even with the grub screws in their lowest positions. I guess this isn’t really a judgement of the quality of the bass, because I have always found this with Jazz Basses so I suppose it’s inherit of the design of a bolt on neck where the fretboard sits quite proud of the body. I’m just used to everything being quite a flat surface. It made me realise how lazy I am as a player with my action and relief. In that respect I really enjoyed playing this bass near the bridge with the back pickup cranked for some tight honky growl. The high(er) action meant I had to work a bit harder and mixed with the feel of the bass I found I was playing quite differently. Still badly, but differently. Final thoughts This isn’t meant to be a review, really, because I can’t write them. But it hopefully has shown you the bass, a little information about what I like about it and my reaction to it. The bass would cost about $890 (around £560) plus a little extra for a hard case. Being based in the US this won’t make much sense against some European brands where we won’t pay import duty, but I can’t see any reason why Jeff wouldn’t be able to find a UK importer for these superb quality instruments. I like the little letter Jeff wrote to go along with the bass, and I really get the feeling that him and Randy are putting a lot of passion into what they do. And the ‘Jazz Bass’? it’s a classic. The Newport by Buscanti is a superb copy of a classic with a few subtle mods. Park one in your garage today!

[quote name='ZenBasses' timestamp='1386523534' post='2301018'] I saw Mr Bungle when they were touring the California album http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4rqXqpLCZ0 Perfect example of their music Ps is the bass player playing a Alembic or a reversed headstock pedulla? Or neither..lol . [/quote] Alembic Europa 5

This is my fave Bungle track! http://youtu.be/4L-RGT11mqg?t=21m30s

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Apologies if you've seen this already! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtdIbnEhJAI

Just to mention that Guitarchat and drumchat will only work when we have upgraded and updated Basschat. Don't worry about funds being ring fenced - in actual fact opening the other two sites will be relatively simple compared to getting us in a position to clone the work we've already done on BC.

[quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1384877739' post='2281767'] i found this one already in BC colours (sort of) [/quote] LOLZ Here's Nellie wearing a Snood!! [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/chiscocks/10921929585/][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/chiscocks/10921929585/]Nellie loves Tina's snood![/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/chiscocks/]chiscocks[/url], on Flickr Yes hats would be nice... I'll look into it. Reckon we can add a few things to the shop actually, including stickers.

Fixed? Should be fixed!

Nope you're right - I have emailed our chap! Sorry about that

[quote name='barkin' timestamp='1383571710' post='2265948'] That ties in with when, having switched to the full site on my iPhone, I no longer have the option to switch back to the mobile site... [/quote] Yup same here. Awaiting a fix, thanks for flagging it.

Strange - presume you have tried logging out and back in again? How about a different browser, same issue?

[quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1383141257' post='2260671'] All that power - - - [/quote] It wasn't me, it was Nellie!! She's eyeing up my username now as you can see!

Also edited thread title, sorry about that

OK - seems Amazon weren't processing our payment properly, so I've made some changes and been in touch with them as their website is just totally awful and impossible to actually use. We'll reconfigure everything once it's processed and be back again ASAP.

Yeah, not you I'm probably just having a crap morning! We really do plan to add lots of functionality to the mobile app, however we're upgrading the forum software very soon, and that will have some changes included with it. We'll wait and see, and then adjust as necessary at that point. I agree with all the comments here, although it's important to remember that the mobile version isn't something we have a huge amount of control over, as it's built and designed by our software provider. We know from experience that modifying this can be difficult, and expensive. Cheers ped

Logical debate is one thing - flat out demands are another!

[quote name='ped' timestamp='1383003337' post='2259129'] I know what you mean. There's a lot of work going on over the next couple of months. An enhanced app is on out wish list but we'll be talking about that after we've sorted and upgraded some other areas. Cheers [/quote] As I said...