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I am about quarter of the way through it, so won't be long. Great read! Bassassin I will PM you when I am done! Cheers ped P.s Cheers angelboy for sending :0)

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='308213' date='Oct 16 2008, 10:18 PM']You know Steve, I think you may be right... What's that jazz-alike at the front right, second row? Is it a Sadowsky?[/quote] That's a Sei I think

My comment was aimed at Ferret matey!

Up fer it

[quote name='7string' post='307457' date='Oct 15 2008, 10:54 PM']Looks very Warrior-ish.[/quote] +1 - cool looking bass, I like the headstock. The pickups look like Lane Poors! ped

Welcome to Basschat. I love those Line 6 combos. Tempted with the new 2x10 version... Get stuck in! ped

Welcome!!

Hehe well one day! Sounds like your method for the aforementioned sound is a winner, too. It's all about the dynamics if you ask me! Let me know when you make it big and I can think of a way to invoice you for something! Cheers ped

I have had two identical basses, one alder and one ash, and there was a marked difference. You are correct though, it is a small factor with all things considered but I think people who say it makes NO difference are as incorrect as those who think it makes ALL the difference. Nuts? pah... Gimme a zero fret any day ;0) Cheers ped

...But then ped gets no royalties!! Sort it out son!

Every time you record with this patch I get some money

People intonate for a reason, don't they? like I said, weather it makes an audible difference is not my argument - but you might as well get off to a good start, eh? Oh and whilst we are in disagreement I DO hold SOME stock in the 'x wood sounds like this' argument, though it is just a part of a larger picture which depends on the sum of the parts.

I had some bartolini BC soapbars in a bass that were very warm and crisp. Highly recommended! Barts just have to be in the right bass! ped

Because I have low self esteem and I have no life, obviously! GOD!

With Sibob again. I don't think my post could have been less confrontational if I tried, so I don't know why you are getting so pent up! With regards to the intonation on my fretless if I capo the 12th fret the strings are all intonated properly, and I suspect with a wooden bridge this would be more difficult. Weather this is noticeable to a player/listener was not my argument. On the point about the action, all I can say is things change - string choice, setup preference and so on. A fully adjustable bridge is simply more easily adjusted and doesn't require a luthier to use, However like tBBC I haven't touched my action for many years, but then again the neck is stable and doesn't even have a truss rod! Like I said - just some thoughts. I like the look of them too and I am sure they sound great and play very well if setup to your tastes. ped

[quote name='Sibob' post='306077' date='Oct 14 2008, 11:04 AM']Why is it a lined fretless then? Whats the point in having visual markers for intonation when that intonation cannot be set properly!?[/quote] My point exactly. Sure you can adjust and play by ear and compensate for wrong intonation but I have an unlined fretless which I have intonated(?) properly, making it more precise. Lord knows it doesn't need complicating further if I have to cope with varying intonation on each string relative to the next - OK I am talking minuscule amounts but still... This and the fact that this is a lined fretless means I would have an adjustable bridge. Cheers ped P.s not having a go either - these bridges seem popular with lots of small volume luthiers I have noticed of late. I am sure they have their reasons for them as I have mine against, so it's all good...

I will hopefully be bringing a bevvy of BC T shirts to sell, plus some stickers/business cards etc. If you see me come and say hello, I will be wearing a LED scrolling name badge courtesy of miss ped Roll on Nov ped P.s it's my Bday on the 5th but I will be accepting late gifts at the event

No worries! I loved my pod. The Vbass I now use took a lot longer to programme mainly because the EQ is a semi parametric jobbie but I have managed to transfer the sounds from the pod over at last, after much fun playing about. Cheers ped

For the same reason you do on a fretted - it still has to be in tune. AFAIK anyway...

[quote name='WalMan' post='305214' date='Oct 13 2008, 09:08 AM']That SVT patch on the BOD [/quote] Aye that's the one! Just adjust the DRIVE to taste, really... Glad it works for other basses too.

With Steve on the bridge thing - they look nice but don't offer much else! The bass itself is a bit too 'much' for me, but the craftsmanship certainly looks top notch, got ant bigger piccies?

Hi mate, We are there on behalf of Mark @ Bass Direct. he is at the NEC the day before and can't make it to both, so just helping him out. Cheers ped

[quote name='bass_ferret' post='304632' date='Oct 11 2008, 11:49 PM']Not being funny but you are talking sh*t. If you are saying you need to adjust something like [url="https://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/products/381-levys_mss1_signature_series_carving_deluxe_leather_strap_"]this[/url] every two hours?[/quote] I see your point, but is there any need to get so aggressive? Bad week? Crikey.

I would say feel first too, but ultimately the bass won't last long if the sound isn't on par with the feel. After realising this after lots of bass buying I realised that it is worth finding one that does both and sticking with it!

This is shaping up to be a very interesting poll!