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That's very kind of you to say so! That's kinda what I had in mind too! I've always believed that it isn't right to use tutoring sessions as a way of boosting your own ego with a bit of woodshedding and I've taken the same view with the magazine. Yes, there will be times when I will be asked to demo playing styles etc, but reviewing gear isn't the place to get all showy.. Readers are not looking to buy me after all, but rather the amp gear!

Haha! My hat over shadows my achievements and I feel an incredible attachment to it! Bass players in hats, you see!

I'm off to record some of the reviews for the next issue at the end of the week. Next issue will be later in November but will be sure to let everyone know!

It's online only I'm afraid, but I guess that does mean you can't accidentally throw it away! As for prices, I believe it is because the magazine is international and thus having a list of ever changing prices in different currencies would prove ineffective. It's not reall a metal driven magazine. I think this particular edition has some metally features and columns but there will no doubt be space for everyone! The list of artists I want to interview is certainly varied between genres. I'd be happy to put forward reasonable suggestions for reviews and interviews too be it gear or artists.

edited to include competition to launch the bass department!

Yes indeed, it's a shameless plug - but I'm very excited! It's one of three awesome things that have happened today that I am over the moon about! For the last six months, maybe more I have been 'working' with the Guitar Interactive Magazine guys [url="http://www.iguitarmag.com"]http://www.iguitarmag.com[/url] getting material ready for something they have had planned for, well, since Licklibrary began I guess. It seems the company were looking for a bright, interesting, experienced, knowledgeable, sexy, talented Bass player to head up their new venture.. guffaw! So, given they couldn't find that person, I was asked ..well, actually told if I am honest that I will be their guy to face The 'Bassment', the brand new bass section in this online magazine! - Um, for those who haven't seen the magazine already, you flick through but can watch videos or reviews, interviews and columns as well as the written text that you'd usually get with an off the shelf mag. I have an introduction on the home page of the website and my features begin later on in the mag.. my very own section! GULP!! Right, rambling over, here's the direct link to the magazine: [url="http://licklibrary.ceros.com/iguitarmag/issue5/page/1"]http://licklibrary.c...g/issue5/page/1[/url] please do have a read and be gentle with me! These are my first reviews so will be perfecting my 'technque' as time goes on, but I certainly welcome constructive criticism! Oh the other two things? Well, earlier today I found my favourite hat that went missing for three weeks.. ok, I lost it! might not seem that exciting to everyone else, but I LOVE this big saggy hat!! - The third item.. well, you'll have to wait until it arrives on my doorstep for a review, but I know some of you will be very interested! Ok, Thank you for reading and please, it'd be great if you could post links out for me so the editor thinks I'm great! [b]EDIT: I missed the competition on page 192 to win a years worth of strings and accessories! GET IN!![/b]

Right from the man at the top! Larry is a top guy!

I've just sold my TC G Major 2 and Roland MIDI controller to AceBass'. Easy transaction, clear, helpful, great communication etc Pleasure to deal with!

I'd suggest he clear his temp files and cookies. If he's also on PC, then a 'network repair' on the NIC will also flush DNS entries etc. He might need to do the same on his router along with a reboot to pick up a new IP. Ah wait... He cant connect via wifi on his mob either, then yeah, router needs a flush and reboot to pick up a new IP. (it's also possible to block addresses on most routers too, so he may do well to make sure it hasn't been fiddled with!)

I'd buy this as an iPad app, brilliant for teaching with, that's for sure.

Hey Shep! Great review! Think I'm gonna need to hear one of these myself!

Yeah, he replied to one of my messages offering me a Hartke 2155 that I am looking for! Little bugger!!!

[quote name='jaybyname' timestamp='1317120744' post='1386888'] Many thanks for the advice, heres the link which tempted me. As I already play 6 string and was interested in going 7, I found this dodgy supplier on ebay who although his communication, pictures and delivery time were atrocious, the bass arrived yesterday and its a stunner, really really good. Passive electronics, but damn fine build and weight. I think I ripped him off. These are underated basses for the cash. If you want a cheapy, just buy these until your ready to play with the big boys!!! Can't really see the saddles clearly but as there individual, they look slighty off towards the f saddle. [url="http://www.maxetone.com/JGallery/index.php?view=category&catid=168&option=com_joomgallery&Itemid=2"][font=Calibri][color=#0000ff]http://www.maxetone.com/JGallery/index.php?view=category&catid=168&option=com_joomgallery&Itemid=2[/color][/font][/url] [/quote] Ahhh yes, I saw those on eBay myself. Not a massive amount of details about them so hard to make an educated response, but certainly I'd look at a heavier F# string based on the assumption the instrument is a 34" or 35" scale. As for the F string, if it sounds ok and you can live with it being wonky then go for it - however, if the saddle is too far out it could well fatigue the string if the edges are a bit rough which will help to break it should you dig in a bit hard. - Pop it into any reputable luthier / repair shop and they should be able to sort it with minimal fuss.

No problem Batfastard, happy to help! - Oh, I encourage you to take a visit up to see him and check out the wood store! You'll change your mind about 100 times when he starts pulling out some amazing and rare facing woods! I'm a sucker for a nice slice of Buckeye Burl!

Hi - I'm a seven string player. Can you post a picture of the saddle? It certainly doesn't sound right! What is the make and model of the Bass you have received? I'll be able to advise further re gauges of strings. Hopefully the wonky saddle isn't impeding the movement of the string and will be fine, though it sounds like bad manufacture if it isn't straight. If you want to tune down to F# then don't use a B string (130 gauge) - it'll be floppy and very quiet in comparison to the other strings, especially if you have a 34" scale bass. The lowest gauge I have managed on an F# was a custom made 145 string by Newtone - the string was specially manufactured to keep the tension high on a low tuning. - My current strings are Rotosounds and they make a .175 gauge string which to be honest is a great place to start. 165 would be your minimum at least on a 35" scale. Warwick manufacture the 'Dark Lord' set which also includes a .175 and other US brands such as Conklin and SIT do heavy gauge strings too. Rotosound however is easily available in the UK as you probably already know! Doooooooooooooooood