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[quote name='ARGH' post='319962' date='Nov 2 2008, 09:02 AM']The 'Best' basses are made by Jim Fleeting in Ripon,thats not subjective opinion,its pure fact..the others are just amateurs trying.[/quote] +1, obviously.

Rob, have you noticed your user title has been changed? :0)

[quote name='johnnylager' post='336972' date='Nov 26 2008, 08:22 AM']Ped, do these little fellas fit on the Schaller do-dahs you screw onto the bass itself? Cheers, John.[/quote] Hi John, You need to replace the Schaller 'lugs' with the ones supplied with the locks. They are very similar and take the same sized screws etc so not a problem to switch over at all (unless one of your strap buttons points at the neck, like mine!) Still very impressed with them, certainly a step up from the schallers. Cheers pedro

Argh - since I have had my account deleted at my request, how about no! Why can't you answer my questions here? PM me if you prefer! Why would you ask me to discuss it there? ped

'You basically called me a liar' No more than you called me one! You asked me to prove it by naming people! Come on ARGH! I am inclined to agree with jakesbass' point earlier - 'Aargh I know it may look like it doesn't work for you, maybe you have an attitude that makes you a less desirable proposition than musicians that do make money..' Other than that, again, as I said, you make some good points. All wrapped up in a very angry kind of attitude! ped

[quote name='ARGH' post='337965' date='Nov 27 2008, 01:30 AM']We have,via msn..you were rude,ignorant,and creepy....and after reading what you have,and others have said about 'us' the greater mass,on Basschat, said in 'other' places,I dont care. You basically called me a liar,your opinon is as valid as mine....except my point is Ive never met a Pure player..at the very least not a happy one,seeing as theres a few teacher/players on here,I can keep to that side.....Jake is incredibly lucky,I couldnt make enough cash to live in Surrey,I can or rather could in Yorkshire..and have done..Im now playing originals because I need to blow out the stress of my life,see if I can have one last shot at the title (ARGHspeak for record deal) if it dont work,Back to the covers/functions. I dont think a kid at 21, fresh out of Uni can leave and be a pure player,unless they either cruiseship it,do the corporate when/wherever,and do it purely by playing alone...except in a hit band or in the Cities Ive cited (inc M25)....there are exceptions,there always are...but Ive not met one,nor met anyone that would take them on,a few kids I know are suffering coz of that,theres less and less to go round here,pubs venues etc,and everyones holding on tight,at least round here....ask Adreno. I dont know anyone that is rich from it,and I compound that with the fact that one lecturer from Brighton,(Damien) stated that there was not enough work available and its getting smaller,and another from Bradford said the same with extra. Now I have to sleep.....[/quote] Well apart from not answering my questions I found that pretty harsh. 'rude,ignorant,and creepy'? How so? What does 'after reading what you have,and others have said about 'us' the greater mass,on Basschat, said in 'other' places,I dont care' mean? ped

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='337805' date='Nov 26 2008, 10:27 PM']Ped, I was getting the impression you're writing "library" music for radio/tv, etc. Is this correct? If so, keep at it. A friend of mine has been writing it for some years now & has a contract with Chappel music & Sony BMG. He's getting about £20k every quarter in royalties now! Rich.[/quote] Yo Rich, Sort of - my staple band is a studio group and we record music for fun, we all prefer it to gigging actually. It is normally instrumental fusion groove stuff. With my dad being a cameraman for various production companies and now I work with the BBC myself, our music has been requested from a few places such as Sky Sports, just out of the blue. It's great because they like what we do and we don't have to take any orders. As I said we do it for fun so any financial gain is a bonus really. Hook me up with your friend please!!! Cheers ped

[quote name='ARGH' post='337827' date='Nov 26 2008, 10:42 PM'][url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=V1tXhJniSEc"]http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=V1tXhJniSEc[/url] You make a Judgement about me,without,meeting me,talking to me,or seeing how I play......Thanks.[/quote] Careful ARGH - you did the same to me a few posts ago!! To address a couple of points: - No idea why you are dragging the prices of basses into this, and my bass was £500, if that matters? - I wasn't name dropping, quite the opposite. I simply said I knew some people who are pro who love it, to counter your rather one sided opinion. - How can you say I know 'sh*t all' about this subject when we have never met or spoken to each other? Otherwise, you make one or two good points. ped

[quote name='ARGH' post='337747' date='Nov 26 2008, 09:48 PM']Bullshit,you cant substantiate your point so you call me a liar..f*** you...[/quote] ..Ok then Name a time and place... Just to clarify, who is the big spoon? Judging by your course language and tone I am expecting a sore weekend!

They certainly are not 'Name' players but people who make a living from playing. Nobody you will recognise. Why, don't you believe me? I am not saying you are wrong - maybe all the ones you have met WERE lying. Hence my remark. Don't tarnish everyone with the same brush though eh? ped

'In 17 years of playing Ive never met one happy pro EVER' ..That struck me as rather odd, that's all. I have met several! ped

Oh and I have NEVER played 'Mustang Sally' - to be honest I don't even know it!

WELL! Personally I do what I enjoy and if people want to buy the music I make for use on TV/DVDs then I certainly won't stop them. By no means enough to make a living, but I think there are lots of HAPPY players out there - perhaps you are hanging with the wrong people ARGH??? ped

[quote name='steve-norris' post='335295' date='Nov 24 2008, 09:24 AM']Ped as for the toilet seat have you ever had the lid fall down midstream? Well for those blessed with a longer scale length it prevents nasty chips to the tip of the 'headstock' [/quote] Hahaha classic. Good stuff Steve!

[quote name='SisterAbdullahX' post='109348' date='Dec 25 2007, 11:34 PM']You like your Vigiers, and I'm glad to see it! There doesn't seem to be many of us about. I own a see through red 1983 or 84 Passion (full carbon graphite neck), serial number 213, which was my main bass for 15 years. The neck is just the best I've had my hands on. It was bought on a friends recommendation after my then #1, an ESP Jazz, was stolen. I absolutely love it and would never consider selling it. The only reason it ain't my #1 now is because the finish has pretty much peeled off and the bridge pickup has packed up. Was told by engineers on many an occasion that it was the best recording bass they'd heard. They really are a much underrated bass. I really have to spend some money on it and return it to former glories. So good on yer for having such good taste![/quote] Thanks mate! I really love the look of your bass. The series 2 graphite necks are just perfect for me, too. I haven't tried anything that feels nicer, and I think they are the best graphite basses out there. Interesting to hear how engineers like the sound - my experience is the same. I guess the sound is individual whilst being absolutely even, crisp and clear. Now I have fitted a V-bass to my twig I can access a number of 'standard' sounds like a P and J plus millions of fantastic stereo synths etc. making it just streets ahead of the competition! I also have a fretless which I love but play a bit less than the fretted at the moment, but sometimes it is all I play for weeks. Very nice to have a pair! Cheers - and get some big pics of yours up. I know I am always asking, but I love em' Take it eazy ped

[quote name='BOD2' post='335160' date='Nov 23 2008, 09:24 PM']The jumper wire would make sense, otherwise the switch isn't actually connecting anything together in one of the positions..[/quote] My thoughts exactly. Will report back tomorrow!! Thanks again... And Trev - we have all been there at one point, infuriating isn't it? ped

Wait a second! STOP PRESS! There WAS a jumper wire on the old switch! Didn't notice it at all, it is very small and tidy. I will stick that on and see if it sorts it out! Cheers ped

No jumper wire there, no - there wasn't on the one that was replaced either. There were only four wires going to the switch - I see what you mean about the switch contacting the left and right to the centre but don't know how that would work with four wires... Cheers ped

Hi folks, Just switched my active passive switch for a black one after intending to do so for many years. The passive option however isn't working (active is fine). I am pretty sure the wires are all as they were on the original switch. Here is a piccie - can anyone spot the problem? Cheers ped Bit of a mess in here I'm afraid!

[quote name='steve-soar' post='334333' date='Nov 22 2008, 11:56 AM']That rig isn't pissing me off, in fact I have just felt a small release of baby gravy in my lounge pants.[/quote] Hahahaha!! Well said that man. Bit moist here, too.

Looks 'wrong' to me but it may sound good... I thought the axis body shape was a prototype only and wasn't going to be final. I will read the thread and catch up!

Yeah the H&H looks brilliant! Is it heavy?