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[quote name='JackLondon' post='864651' date='Jun 11 2010, 07:55 PM']Well, knowing your luthier he will do a good job of defretting Ibanez He has done this for me and it's a peach to play! Any model will do as ling as you like the feel of it [/quote] Yea, you can guess who's name came up

I was looking at those actually.. they any good?

After speaking to my luthier and mentioning my GAS for a fretless he's recommended getting an Ibanez (fretted) as the build quality is decent, and taking it to him to be fretted as it'd work out a fraction of the cost, plus the choice of fretless basses out there is more limited. I've been eyeing up ibanez basses for a while so him saying that has only compounded my GAS. My question is can anyone recommend one? Would the SRs be ok to defret? I've no experience of defretting myself so not sure if there's anything in particular you need to be aware of...

I officially hate you. I love 36 crazyfists!

The new black keys album brothers

I know how you feel. I'm having similar crap luck with bands! I've given up for the time being, concentrating on learning theory and doing my RGT grade exams. I miss being in a band though.

I got in a hump and had a rant in front of my long suffering guitard boyfriend about them totally glossing over bassists and not even giving us a debate/shortlist. I need to get a life.

One option would be to get insurance which would cover you for accidental damage...

I've never broken a string, full stop. *touches wood*

One of these for my daughters. [url="http://www.djmmusic.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=GPK35-BK"]http://www.djmmusic.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=GPK35-BK[/url]

Thanks again guys. A luthier friend of mine is going to do a restring and full set up for me. I've ordered lighter gauge strings again now (125s) so hopefully that'll sort it out.

Sing it down the phone? lol

Audacity it pretty good for free

Cheers guys. Where's PeteAcademy when you need him

[quote name='BottomEndian' post='854589' date='Jun 2 2010, 10:46 AM']Wuss. [/quote] NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Thanks guys. Will try some new strings a re-set it up and see if that helps I think. I am slightly concerned about the neck though. Will have another look at it this afternoon as it was only slight. Hopefully with another set up it would work itself out but if not does anyone know what can be done about it? It's a thru neck design so new neck isn't really an option. Will adjusting the truss rod sort out the slight twist? I've not adjusted the truss rod before

[quote name='BottomEndian' post='854525' date='Jun 2 2010, 09:59 AM']That's a [i]little[/i] bit worrying to me... if there's only one truss rod. That sounds twisty. If there are two truss rods, then that's no problem at all (although I'd have set up the top side to be straighter, rather than the bottom). Are the new strings the same brand/type/gauge as the old ones?[/quote] No, different brand although I think the gauge was the same if not maybe slightly heavier.

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='854224' date='Jun 1 2010, 09:59 PM']It sounds as if you've got something that's worked it's way loose. Check the tuning keys are tight and not in a "loose spot" in between tensioning one way or the other. It could also be a weather change and the neck's moved a little, making the lower strings just slightly shimmer against the frets at some point. It could also be the truss rod has come slightly loose and is rattling, but that's also an easy one to get sorted - Just check the truss rod adjuster is tight when you put an hex wrench into it and not spinning loose. The other one which people miss sometimes is how the lower (thicker) strings are wound on the winding post - Make sure the strings are wound tightly from top to bottom, with the main string as low to the headstock as you can get it. This improves tension, particularly on E & B strings. Btw, I think you meant "bear with me" - If we were to "bare" with you, I don't think you'd like the results! [/quote] Thanks. Had a quick look and nothing seems loose. Can't get to the truss rod adjuster without taking the strings and a plate off so will have to have a go at it when I've got some new strings and kill numerous birds with one stone. Oh and yes.. bear too

[quote name='velvetkevorkian' post='854220' date='Jun 1 2010, 09:58 PM']Could be a lot of things: a change in technique, a slight movement of the neck, maybe some fret wear, string rattling gnomes, I could go on... Unless you mean it was loose hardware, in which case its definitely the gnomes.[/quote] No idea. Can't think of anything recently which would've knocked something to loosen hardware or move the neck. Although having said it maybe constant changes in temperature taking it to/from lesson during the winter/spring may not have helped, and then when I changed my strings. God only knows. Having looked at the neck it appears that there could be a tiiiiny bit of curve on the top (G) side, whereas the Bottom ( B ) side is bolt straight. Could be my eyes though.

[quote name='velvetkevorkian' post='854170' date='Jun 1 2010, 09:33 PM']Not sure about the open strings, but for the fretted ones could it be the string between your finger and the nut vibrating as well as the bit you'd expect? Maybe check all the hardware is tight, and there's nothing vibrating in sympathy. If it all disappears through the amp though I wouldn't worry about it.[/quote] ooh. I've just looked at that and I think you're spot on. Why would it have started doing that all of a sudden though?

You'll have to bare with me as I may sound like I'm talking rubbish but it's hard to explain what's happening with my bass. lol Basically when I'm playing my electric just as it is without running it through an amp and I'm playing the B, E or A string open (more so the B and E) the strings sound... well.. the only way I can describe it is hollow! Like they're empty on the inside and like there's a light echo? I really must sound crazy at this point. Also when I'm playing the B or E fretted it sounds as though other strings are being played, even when they're muted and definite not being hit even accidentally. Does that make any sense at all?? lol They're relatively newish strings, maybe a couple months old but they've had very light wear. Maybe 3-4 hours a week home practice plus 1 hr lesson a week as I'm not in a band anymore. And I've only noticed this happening in the past month or so. I bought them online through stringbusters I think it was. I should just go out and buy new strings but it's having the time with work and things! Any idea or am I just making it sound like i've mentally 'gone out'?

[quote name='EntropicLqd' post='853859' date='Jun 1 2010, 05:41 PM']Dear Bass Agony Aunt. I appear to be completely incapable of learning any of the notes above the 7th fret on any string on my bass (except the 12th fret). I've been trying to overcome this proplem for a couple of years without success. What can I do to stamp the knowledge I seek indelibly into my brain? Yours, Lost for notes.[/quote] Dear Lost for Notes, Gaffa Tape. Over the whole fretboard up to the 7th fret. All the best, Deidre [i]Disclaimer: Bass Agony Aunt Ltd takes no responsibility for loss of tone, playability, Financial loss due to excessive duct tape use or any Insurance claims brought for damages caused by the advice given by Bass Agony Aunt.[/i]

I had a guitar but I got bored of it very quickly and ended up playing it like a bass. Then I got a bass and never looked back. I now have both guitar and bass but will always be a bassist.

[quote name='Marvin' post='853698' date='Jun 1 2010, 03:48 PM']Dear Bass Agony Aunt. I have an uncontrollable urge to 'lamp' the other members of my band one, for comments such as 'you only play one note at a time' and 'you only play bass 'cause you were crap on guitar!' Is this propensity to violence normal? Please help before I do something they regret. Yours On the Edge [/quote] Dear On the Edge, This behaviour is totally normal. The actions of your bandmates are through sheer jealousy over your awesome awesomeness. May I recommend the use of violent knee upthrusts to the groin region should you feel the need. Alternatively, if you have any female band members, a forcable punch to the breasts would do well to get your point across. All the best, Chuck Norris.