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[quote name='fleabag' timestamp='1488013215' post='3244963'] Kerching ! [/quote] Now that's nice Looks like I need a bass to go with them now!

[quote name='fftc' timestamp='1488028247' post='3245150'] If a bass does experience neck dive can you not remedy the situation by just moving the rear strap button up a bit? [/quote] Like balancing a seesaw, It's usually the neck button that needs to move further toward or up the neck. The latter in most cases of course is not possible unless you put a button on the back of the neck itself.

[quote name='Graham' timestamp='1488027952' post='3245145'] Same, never knowingly experienced it, but I'm also failing to see the issue? The headstock falls towards the floor when you're not holding the neck? I can't think of a time when I'd be playing and not holding the neck? [/quote] You're holding the neck up as you play you mean? From a technique point of view that's something I try to 'unteach' my students. Your fingers and thumb should only be dealing with fretting notes, not supporting the neck as well. Apologies if I've misunderstood what you are trying to say, but neck dive and the way people have to stop it (holding the neck or using the right arm to weigh the body down) is counterproductive. A very well balanced instrument is a joy to play in comparison Even better when it doesn't weigh a ton either.

[quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1487956206' post='3244598'] Why not try for a crowd funded start-up and go for it? I've been busting to use the word niche in a conversation as it is one of the current buzz words and that idea is well niche man! Thanks for the opening. Heeheehee By the way, you raise a good point there. I remember seeing a Honda 400/4 resto with white header pipes. With a colour matched paint scheme it was something special. I doubt it would look too good after a blast on salty Winter roads though. [/quote] [quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1487956567' post='3244606'] Limited numbers... but it's easy enough to do. Blast the coating off existing hardware and powder coat. Hipshot would probably send you a bridge uncoated cos they seem awfully nice chaps. [/quote] [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1487957329' post='3244618'] Someone wanted one the other day and I suggested that but afterwards I replied thinking actually powder coat might be too thick, it's not great on anything detailed like saddles, Also it's quite soft so saddle screws would sink into it even if you just did the main part? [/quote] NIche! He he! Ace, glad I can help! I guess in the part areas that are problematic, you could have chrome or black saddles on a white base plate? A bit like those Wilkinson bridges that come in black or chrome but have brass saddles. Must be a way to do it... Hmmmm

It's an interesting one. The speaker is an 8 Ohm unit. The amplifier will output 507W RMS in to 4 ohms. Therefore, you will need two of those cabinets to get 507W from the amp. The rating they are giving is if the RM C112T was also connected to an extension cabinet.

[quote name='Dave Vader' timestamp='1487951856' post='3244520'] When Doves Cry - can't find a decent recording of it anywhere... [/quote] I was thinking about wheeling that one out again lol

White hardware. Why doesn't anyone make White hardware. I expect it will be expensive, but it's the only obvious colour that I think is missing.

That's terrible. Broke in to your home?

[quote name='markdavid' timestamp='1486683289' post='3233906'] have heard it from a few sources, maybe Daddario can confirm if this is true or not (i know they are active on this forum) [/quote] [quote name='D'AddarioUK' timestamp='1486732287' post='3234180'] You are correct, they have been discontinued. [/quote] GULP!!!!

Queen. I grew up being totally engrossed by Brian May's guitar playing. I suppose that was the band I heard the most despite being exposed to such a wide range of music as a kid. Everything from The Everly Brothers to Iron Maiden, The Damned, Glen Cambell to Jeff Wayne. Then there was that other guy playing an instrument that looked like it'd far better fit me..and it sounded cool... really cool.. When humming a tune, it was always the Bass line I gravitated to. I'd never remember lyrics but I could easily pick out a Bass line when others couldn't. This is certainly the video that changed it for me: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjsTwqPW-p0 I recorded the televised version and as a teen proceeded to learn every note of the gig, even the wrong ones.

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1487846284' post='3243430'] Many will offer a downloadable template, which does kind of work if you set up your printer correctly. [/quote] Funny you should mention that as I'd done just that this morning before I popped over to BassChat. NorthWest Guitars in this case who I have purchased from before and had great service.

[quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1487842827' post='3243373'] [attachment=238879:JeanLucPickard.png] [/quote] Like button activated.

Of the pickguard makers advertising, how can I be sure that the types they make are exact versions for the instrument required? Or, to put it another way, who can confidently say that they will do a version of say a US Precision plate where the screws are in exactly the right place? I know that said plate does fit one of my instruments and the screw holes line up. I'd be cheesed off if I bought a new plate (in say a non-standard colour) only to find that, having been advertised as a certain type, that it wasn't a correct fit for one reason or another.

My solution, as your GK is a capable amp, would be to add a second 2x10 cabinet, or even a 4x10 to the mix. This would serve well to get the volume up better than adding more amplifiers. Having one of each would mean you could have a 2x10, a 4x10 or a 6x10 configuration for all eventualities. That said, I'm a massive fan of IEMs, so going that route is also very favourable, especially as you'll be able to keep the levels much lower in your lug-oles

John Deacon!

I think the Zoom B3N sounds like it's going to be quite a contender when it drops next month. I'll do my best to get my hands on one to try out and report back.

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1487759760' post='3242458'] Dunno... he needs a haircut. But it sounds pretty good [/quote] I think he's going to have one, a full on chop.

The BxK and Vintage models are two different types of drive and there are a number of 'updates' shall we say for each model. For example Vintage Microtubes - Vintage Deluxe - Vintage Deluxe II - Vintage Ultra. Each in turn have an enhanced feature set, but essentially start with a similar voice. It's similar for the BxK range too. The B3K doesn't have the full EQ section that the B7K does and the Ultra version is the latest update of the B7K, if that makes sense. Like the MXR M80, if you turn off the drive section, the EQ (preamp) sections of the B7K, Deluxe and Ultra versions are all still running. You'll only switch that off if you disengage the pedal completely. Having a B7KU and a VM would probably be a really nice mix, though I'd be tempted to put a B3K in front of the Vintage Ultra, simply because I would kinda set the VMU to be my 'amp on the edge of break up' all of the time, then use the B3K or similar to push it over the edge. Ultimately, I've not tried both ways round and the only way for knowing what works for you is to try it out. I know that's not going to be easy unless you can get to somewhere like Bass Direct and try out all four!

I like this guy. He seems like fun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Im0ZWHwaFHA

There's some tasty examples there. I'm reading it right, the non-relic'd types are $200?

It's this minefield of scams and 'dodgy' eBayers surrounded by red tape that doesn't really protect the seller that has put me off listing anything for sale on eBay. Last time I did, a guy broke the amp I sold him and then tried to get me to pay for the repair. Never again!

Seek out an enthusiastic teacher! Find someone who really loves their instrument and is excited about teaching you the dry stuff in an informative and engaging way. Just recently a student told me that she'd manage to learn more about theory in one hour than in six lessons of extra school coaching!

[quote name='TrevorR' timestamp='1487533305' post='3240577'] I've often wondered about this. I've always used bronze or phosphor bronze strings on an acoustic bass for either acoustic or piezo pickup playing. This has been on the basis that I've known a few acoustic guitar players who have used steel or nickel strings on their 6string acoustics and they have without exception sounded absolutely awful either acoustically or electrically. [/quote] It seems that enough people wanted them that D'Addario managed to find a way to make that happen without the issues associated with using 'normal electric strings'.