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Clean magnetic pickup thru Vbass: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/85432/jam%20clips/Half%20moon%20short.mp3

For anyone who hasn't heard it, here's the Vbass in Jazz bass mode: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/85432/jam%20clips/Holiday%20fun%20short.mp3 Sort of a synth fretless mode: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/85432/jam%20clips/Seismic%20mellow%20short1.mp3

That's right - I was trying to remember who bought the bass!! The first time I sold it I bought it back as soon as I could afford it, but you caught me at a time I was rationalising my stuff and trying to narrow everything down to 'one' item. Same went for watches and camera gear. Glad to hear you're still enjoying the bass. There's really nothing like it.

And some fretted: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/85432/USB%203/Canti%27s%20Wrap.mp3 http://dl.dropbox.com/u/85432/USB%203/Sticky%20Situation.mp3

[quote name='retroman' timestamp='1322550056' post='1452339'] Well Ped, if you're ever travelling near Chesterfield, Derbyshire, kettle's always on mate :-) [/quote] Thanks mate. I'll bear it in mind. Here's a passion fretless, the first Vigier I owned and sold about two years ago, I think: Lovely instrument. Here's a track so you can hear it's unique sound: [media]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/85432/Torrential.mp3[/media] Cheers ped

Welcome to Basschat. I used to live in Witney, then Oxford. The first version of Basschat was actually started during my free periods (and some biology classes) when I was doing my A levels at school in Witney. You might call it the 'spiritual home' if BC! Cheers and get stuck in ped

Mine is a graphite neck and I clean it with soapy water and then a decent rub with a clean cloth. Does the trick. I used WD40 once and it seemed to work quite well, too. It makes it very deep black and shiny. In fact I might do it again when I get home, it's been a while. Cheers

Maybe... I haven't used it much yet so when I know my way around it better I'll have a look.

Hi guys Those of you 'following' us on Facebook have no doubt been enjoying the interesting and thought provoking questions I have been posing over the last few weeks. If you haven't already tapped into this rich seam of info and jibery please follow us via the button on the home page and spread the work to any other bassists you know. Over the next few months I'll be selecting interesting threads and For Sale items to promote on the page. It would also be great if users wanted to add their own pics to the wall, along with playing videos, music etc. Interestingly, the Facebook feed is being followed by some 600 people, but the Twitter feed is a bit slower. Now I must confess I don't fully understand Twitter and it mirrors the posts I make in FB, but I know a lot of you use it and prefer it. It seems like a good business tool but you could help us out by telling other twittlers to tweet the stuff I'm twittering to their tweet recipients. Basically I watched a programme about Facebook last night and I'm angling for a similar programme about BC to be made with a star studded cast - who knows, if you get us the most followers maybe you could be in the film and played by Tom Berenger of the moderately successful 'Sniper' movie franchise. Or someone else if you want. Cheers ped @basschatuk

OK I have spoken to Ben and it looks like we'll have to go for an updated database engine which will be more futureproof. Hopefully we can afford the ~10hrs work it'll take and then that's that problem solved (plus a few other glitches in the process) Thanks and stay tuned ped

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Thanks chaps. I'm talking to Ben about these little glitches and we'll get there. Steve is busy looking for a new staff member who can offer dedicated 24/7 support. It's all getting rather demanding, which is a good thing and very exciting. Its Important that we work out the small problems. Cheers

Job done!

Aha! Perfect! http://www.amazon.co.uk/Custom-SLR-C-Loop-Camera-Silver/dp/B004V71BJM/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1322955397&sr=8-1-fkmr0

Oh yeah, whoops! Bought one of these in the end but think I'll still want a long strap... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/180747125456?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

I've found a few wrist straps that are built into a tripod screw bush which would be ok.

On my old camera I have no strap lugs so I use a little rig I made up using a strap and a washer (pics below). It screws into the tripod hole. [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/pedullaman/91009c91.jpg[/IMG] It's quite secure but I thought of something which would work better. Anyone know where I can get hold of a bracket a bit like this: [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/pedullaman/untitled-14.jpg[/IMG] I could then bend the arms a little to allow a strap to be attached to the 'slots'. I'm sure I've seen something like this somewhere but can't think where! Cheers ped

No probs... I'll ask Ben if there's something we can do - are you looking for anything in particular?

Hi Andy The emails (by which I assume you mean PMs?) Are arranged like conversations, so I don't think you can filter them as 'inbox' or 'outbox' ped

Removed!

The BC shop is now open http://basschat.co.uk/cp/2-shop/ Please help support the site and spread the word - or buy a bassist a nice present for Xmas Cheers ped

[quote name='noelk27' timestamp='1322587795' post='1453214'] Leaving aside that it's always nice to get someone's name right, when you're addressing them directly; my question to you would be, Why? Just what, exactly, did I say in my first post that was so offensive, so critical, or so insulting? Simply stated, I just said that a particular "Precision" bass design seemed pointless. In your opinion, that constitutes unfair comment? I don’t know which I find more laughable, that bass, or your statement. [/quote] Oh I'm sorry I did a typo. My bad. Forgive me. I'm just pointing out that you could have put your opinion across with a little more thought. At least I thought you could. I was actually referring to your second post, anyway. Zero original thought is probably stretching it a bit (I didn't see the pic but I think the fanned fret thing is pretty original) Laugh away.

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' timestamp='1322576856' post='1452941'] That's why I have removed it. Some of you guys just don't know how to criticize, and always ready to take things too far. In response I would say that is an ignorant reply unless you've tried one you shouldn't diss them like that. [/quote] Don't take it down because some people have a brain to mouth problem. Variety is the spice of like and if you like it, show it. noel27k, think before you post? Seriously, just think about what you say.

Lovely bass. I need to try a series 4 at some point. The pre-amp is meant to be pretty sweet.