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[quote name='Kex' timestamp='1461764208' post='3037402'] Currently leaning towards Anaglypta Wallpaper [/quote] Kex, have you asked whether Dave Dearnaley in Cardiff will do a refinish? Dave is an absolute top luthier. He's worked on several instruments of mine, and of pals over the years, and is brilliant He also makes custom built acoustic instruments of the very highest quality Might be worth giving him a call - 02920462953 Best of luck

[quote name='DarkHeart' timestamp='1461317037' post='3033578'] Its just a coincidence but I agree they do have plenty of bite and growl! [/quote] Definitely, I've had 2 precisions converted to P/J recently (one Squier CV, and one Fender RW) The Squier CV has a PBXN and JBXN, and it sounds huge. The RW has a JBXN and the stock Fender P pickup The CV definitely has that bit more bite, and I'll be changing the P pickup on the RW soon I really like Entwistle pickups - they're fab for the money. They sound great, and still retain a classic "vintage" type sound too If they were twice the price, they'd still be amazing value IMO PS. Don't tell them I said that Also, as someone else already said, the delivery service on ebay was brilliant I ordered 3 pickups, on separate occasions, and they all turned up 2 days later

Hi there chrisd783, Another South Walian here. I'm in Cardiff. I've met Mr FuNkShUi, top bloke, and Lewis seems a great guy too. Gelfin, one of the Mods on this forum puts on a local basschat meet from time to time If you see one soon, please come along & meet some more good folks of the low end around these parts Welcome to BC mate Da Bo Chi

PS. I've also had 2 Precisions converted to P/J in the last few months. It's a pickup configuration I really like

Squier do a nice lined fretless, in their Vintage Modified series. It's available as a P/J, and lined I've recently started to take fretless a little more seriously and have one. It's definitely a good starter fretless IMO The VM series are made in Indonesia, and are really good quality for the money Squier also do a PJ which is made in China - I tried 2 of these (fretted) and they're OK, but not as good as the Vintage Modified series..... I also liked the look of Retrovive's P bass fretless too, but that's unlined. Have fun searching EDIT: Here's a link to one at GAK in Brighton But I'm sure I've seen them nearer me, in GM (Gwent) Music for under £260 new http://www.gak.co.uk/en/squier-vintage-modified-precision-bass-pj-3-colour-sunburst/85160

[quote name='4stringslow' timestamp='1461673371' post='3036608'] I can't find a manual for a 1715 combo. Closest are 1215 or 715 combos. Are you certain of the model number? Does the combo have a socket for an extension cab? ..... [/quote] I was just going to ask if you had a manual, or if there was one available online.... Might be a good idea to search for one, or ask a friendly BC member might have one? Worth a try - so many BC members are helpful, maybe they can scan or photocopy a manual, or know of a link....

Yes, check the minimum specified load for the amp If it's 8 ohms you should not lower that, or you risk damaging the amplifier Connecting 2x 8ohm speakers in parallel with give you combined impedance of 4 ohms It should tell you on the plate at the back of the amp Does it have an extension speaker socket? If so, it should tell you the recommended impedance of extension cabs Good luck

DB mutes are available quite cheaply on ebay. A search for "DB / Upright Mute" should find you some [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROUND-2-HOLE-BASS-MUTE-UPRIGHT-STRING-DOUBLE-BASS-/271594845838?hash=item3f3c50768e:g:4SMAAOSw2GlXDxId"]http://www.ebay.co.u...SMAAOSw2GlXDxId[/url] My first DB was a Stagg EUB. Although I'd definitely recommend these as a starter instrument, especially at the price they go for used. I wouldn't recommend you go down that route. I've tried several EUB's and the best IMHO is the Emminence - I have one, and I really like it. It still feels like a "proper" DB to me, and the unplugged sound is very quiet - if a bit "weak" until you get used to it. Amplified, and with a bit of EQ'ing they really sound a lot like an acoustic DB - perhaps because they still have an acoustic body which behaves much like their larger cousins? There is also plenty of footage of famous and great players using them live, and I challenge you to close your eyes and not think it's a full bodied Double Bass. There were one or two Eminence's hanging around on the marketplace here a while back. So keep your eye out, or ask if anyone still has one (it may have been withdrawn). Also, I'm not sure where you're based, but if you're anywhere near South Wales you'd be welcome to come & try mine - or maybe there's another Basschat member near you who is willing to let you have a try of their Eminence? Worth asking.... I've heard some good reports & sound files of the Yamaha Silent bass in use - also sounds good to me, although like the Stagg, they're more of a stick bass with no acoustic body / chamber. Good luck with your search But most of all, don't worry - parenthood IS frightening, but you get by somehow - my lad is soon to be 24 and in fact, it was him who got me playing again after an absence of over 20 years

I've got a BH550 and I really like it However, after hearing an Orange Terror 500, one came up for sale, so I tried it out.... and bought it It all depends on what bass you're using, and what sort of sound you're after, of course I'm in several quite different bands, and also play a bit of DB. For most of the stuff I do, I can now see me using the Orange. I'm using it with a PJ Precision or Jazz, and it delivers nice warm tones Good luck with your search, and let us know what you find

Although I was never particularly a big fan of his music, the guy was an unquestionably huge talent. Wrote a lot of songs for other artists too, and a wide range of artists at that.... He liked to not give record companies or the music industry much control, and I admire that, and the way he did everything himself and kept control over his work The past 4 or 5 months have seen the demise of so much talent, it's unbelievable RIP Prince EDIT: I've this morning heard a radio report saying he had around a hundred albums worth of unreleased material - Staggering!

Yup. I had tennis elbow several years back. I was playing tennis & Squash at the time I ended up giving up tennis, and not playing squash for quite some time. It did clear up, but it took a while, and no sport for ages. The trouble with the condition, is that it is inflammation of the tendons, and /or the joint. And such inflammation can take forever to heal, as you can't help continuing to "use" that limb or joint. Have as much rest as possible. Get other band members to carry heavy speaker cabs. Try a support bandage, like tennis players wear - these can help, honestly Also, try an anti-inflammatory agent, like Ibuprophen. I especially found Voltarol Gel worked wonders when I pulled my calf muscle while playing squash. - Not the supposedly "better" more powerful 12 hour stuff - the ordinary gel - magic in a tube I thought. Be careful not to take Ibuprophen or other anti-inflammatories when you have used the gel though. And most importantly, ask your doctor! Such inflammations are a bu&&er - they can take ages to get better. All I can say is, good luck, and rest the joint as much as possible Also, try using a wrist support for your PC workstation - using a mouse and keyboard can cause the problem, if you're not using correct support and seating.... perhaps your employers have someone to advise this? It's a painful condition, I know

[quote name='Jebo1' timestamp='1461235579' post='3032679'] It's London + vintage + big name bass player = stupidly expensive.... [/quote] Yep. Pino is of course an excellent player, but this is stupidly expensive. What I can't get over, is that not so long ago, Norman Watt-Roy flogged his '62 Jazz - And I think he only got just over £3K for it. Astounding that a rather notable bass, from such a great player sold for, comparatively so little..... Mind you, I can't spend £3K on a bass

The new badge does look better But I'm afraid you have invalidated the warranty!

Update re my Squier Classic Vibe P bass in fiesta Red; I've gigged it a few times now - it's ideal for those venues I'd rather not take a more expensive bass I'm a really big fan of the PJ pickup arrangement. I can still make it sound just like a proper P. But the ability to dial in a bit of Jazz "burble" or make is sound more like a Jazz by rolling off a bit of the P pickup is fantastic. A blend of both pickups is superb, and it's emminently tweakable, to suit the song or the sound in the venue - I can always get it to cut through the mix Those Entwistle pickups might be cheap, but they're brilliant for the money. I've since had my Fender Roadworn P made into a PJ, with Entwistle JBXN pickup in bridge position. I'm going to put a better P pickup in now too. Comparing the 2 PJ basses - the Entwistle pickup is much better than the Fender, honestly Still loving my Squier Classic Vibe P

The 1st bass I owned was a truly awful short scale Rick copy, branded as a "Kay" - the catalogue company, not the instrument manufacturer. It was shockingly bad, with a twisted neck (I didn't know this when I bought it) but the electrics and sound were awful too. It was terrible to play, and I'm surprised it didn't put me off altogether. No, gladly I don't still own it. I've played one since, and it confirmed my thoughts on the quality, or lack of, of these instruments My first "proper" bass was a Fender Musicmaster bass, from the late 60's or early 70's - it wasn't so easy to find out exactly when, back in the days I owned this bass. I don't still have it, I sold it many years back. It changed hands again, and oddly enough, I was in the same place as the guy who now owns it. I don't know him terribly well, but it crossed my mind to swap phone numbers, and ask him if I could have a whirl.... I didn't because I thought I might be tempted to buy it back! Hmmm, I've since regretted that too....

I tend to not like too chunky. My old 70's P bass was so chunky, after a while it hurt my hand - and this was when I was young! lol It was also very heavy, but that is maybe another thread. It's generally accepted wisdom that Jazz necks are slimmer. But I'm always amazed at how much necks can differ - I've owned 3 Fender Jazzes, and each neck was quite different. My 70's RI had a very slim and narrow neck, which felt OK, but somehow a bit too thin. My 90's US Jazz was chunkier than the RI, but not as chunky as an older P bass. The J neck I find ideal is the one on my Roadworn Jazz. It's slimmer than that old P, but not too thin, and not too deep (Sorry, I haven't measured it) Regarding P necks, I shied away from P basses purely because of the neck on that old 70's P of mine. On playing a more modern P bass, I find the neck is wide enough, but not too deep front to back. Similar to my RW Jazz, but slightly more shallow, and eminently (IMO) very playable and comfortable. I owned a MM Stingray,and though I liked the build quality & sound, the neck was too much like that old P. I didn't get on with the Warwick I had - the neck was quite a narrow width, but front to back, the depth was very deep. Nice bass, but I just didn't get on with the neck. These days, I find comfort so important. Yes, I can play or get used to any neck dimension, but if you're gigging for several hours, and you're out playing or rehearsing most nights - it's best to get the most comfortable neck to suit your playing. So it's modern C shaped P necks for me, and J necks which are not too slim..... EDIT: I'd also say that just trying a bass out in a shop isn't a long enough time to know how well you're going to get on with it. Perhaps you'll know instantly whether it's immediately comfortable or not, but sometimes I feel you need to really play a bass a while

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1460797939' post='3028782'] Agreed on the previous posts, however having a cheap-ish bitsa as a backup to take along to gigs is worth doing. Saves having to take two expensive basses out when gigging. I wouldn`t be without mine. [/quote] I agree with all the comments about resale value. But generally, we don't put a bitsa together in order to make money It's usually put together to build your own custom shop, or as a cheaper alternative to buying a factory made expensive bass I've put a couple together, the first of which was because I'd picked up a really cheap Japan built 70's / 80's P copy, with a broken neck I enjoyed putting a new neck on it, and having a play about with the bits. It taught me quite a bit, and I got a nice bass from an unusable instrument. I'd recommend having a go at putting a bass together, to anyone who hasn't yet tried - just don't expect to make any money.~ As Lozz points out above - you can end up with a bass that plays & sounds good, but is a great backup, or even main bass which you don't mind taking to "certain venues" EDIT: Nice looking bitsa's on here. And nothing wrong with the plate on that Jazz IMO DarkHeart - nice bass