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Thanks all - I will check them out ASAP 😁

As the subject suggests, where is the best place (online or through a shop) in the UK to buy pots? I'm looking at tossing my active eq and running just 2 volume pots. Thank you in advance....

Hi all, I moved to the UK from South Africa 7 months ago and it's time I got out and met musos and got a feel for the scene. I am based in Epping, and can get carted around a little (still waiting to sort my UK drivers out). Where is the best place for me to start? I have spent a lot of time getting established in original and cover bands back in SA, and got a decent reputation as a reliable dep and function band member - I also do backing vocals if required). Where, how, when, where? Any help would be terrific! Thanks in advance. Julian - [email protected]

My thinking @Beedster. I was sent a diagram, and it makes sense, but I'm thinking V/V/T now... just to avoid the headache that's bound to ensue LOL

@BassBunny you are a star sir

OK, perhaps I wasn't too clear. Not 2 P pickups, but 2 Bartolini G6 Vintage units. The P bass reference comes from the V/T configuration, which I'm after for each pickup. The logic, flawed though it well may be, is to be able to have a very "dark" neck and "bright" bridge sound - or vise versa, or any combination thereof. The included diagram however, looks to be a possibility - no tone though, which is OK

@BassBunny the cheap as old chips was more tongue in cheek than literal, but yes, I wouldn't choose the £2.53 option hahahaha If you do have, then you so are a star, if not, then you're still a star! And I will check out John, at your advice

So my thing is that I'm kinda done with active electronics, at least as far as on board eq goes. Also, I have replaced the stock Yamaha pickups with Bartolini G6 Vintage ones, and they absolutely sing. So what I want is the 2 volume, 2 tone setup. Make sense?

Greetings all, So, I'm looking to ditch the active eq on my Yamaha, and attach 2 P bass harnesses (cheap as old chips Amazon things. 1 volume and 1 tone per pickup. My only issue now is that I'm an electronics noob, and although I have a mate who will do the solder work for me I'm not 100% certain how to wire it all. I'm pretty sure it's not as cut and dried as just pairing the same coloured wires up. Does anyone, perchance, have a wiring diagram or detailed description of how to do this? Many thanks in advance my low end brethren

So, long story short.... I drove through to the Ashdown offices, had my amp repaired, had a lovely chat with with Guy and wasn't charged a penny!!!! I started off with Trace Elliot amps, then switched to Ashdown (that glorious silver faced unit) then made a brief move to an American brand, and then returned to Ashdown... This trip to the source aside, I can't see myself moving again. Thank you so much Guy and company for not only your stellar service, but the amazing relationship you have built. Love you all... @Ashdown Engineering

So, long story short.... I drove through to the Ashdown offices, had my amp repaired, had a lovely chat with with Guy and wasn't charged a penny!!!! I started off with Trace Elliot amps, then switched to Ashdown (that glorious silver faced unit) then made a brief move to an American brand, and then returned to Ashdown... This trip to the source aside, I can't see myself moving again. Thank you so much Guy and company for not only your stellar service, but the amazing relationship you have built. Love you all... @Ashdown Engineering

I shall be heading out there one Wednesday soon - work keeps on getting in the way of that trip hahahaha - hopefully it'll be a simple fix for me

Yeah - sorry about that - auto pilot when I type some times - and as you can see by the duplicated message, I was having browser issues too. Sorted! So - I have tried so many different things - including emailing Ashdown, but I will contact the, here too (thanks for that @Lozz196) I want to open it up and try a different internal cable from the speakers to the unit itself to see how that works. I don't have much gear with me as a recent emigree to the UK, my gear is in transit on the ocean (I hope) - whch would make my life so much easier... Right - emailing Ashdown via BC (not TB)

Hi all I recently bought an Ashdown EVO III 500 210 combo off eBay, and the amp is a win. However, it's just recently started with this odd intermitent scratching noise. I think I have zeroed in on the problem - it's the cable between the speakers and the amp - or the speakers themselves. Neither input gain, nor output level has any baring whatsoever on the noise - nor does the EQ, or any other feature. Quite literally, the cable can ge out, the levels all at zero and the sound is there. Before I shell out for a repairman, I want to see if I can fix this myself - so, good people of the BCcommunity - your thoughts please? Many thanks in advance.

@three ~ thanks mate. Good to know!!

Ah, at MPH Guitars? Nice! Thank you What sayeth this group about the Bass Gallery? I would be most interested to hear any thoughts

Hi all, So I've recently emigrated to the UK, and I need a tech that I can use for my basses (and gear in general) that is both inexpensive AND terrific. I live in Epping and work in the "Mile" and would prefer a London based person. Any suggestions? Locations? Cheers in advance.

The first bass player that caught my attention, way back in 1980 - the incomparable John Deacon. Quite possibly the most underrated bass player of them all, JD remained true to both the song, and to his own craft with melodic, driving, and oftentimes, intricate lines. But let's face it, who among us has not bobbed their heads to Another One Bites the Dust!!!! I'll take mine in 6 string sets please 😎

I never considered the Bach angle - that actually sounds like a great idea!!!!! Thanks @Japhet

@TKenrick: you are a champ - that is brilliant,. and hey, a little self-promotion is how we get ahead in life and bass Many thanks!!!

Thank you kindly Chris. My biggest issue at the moment is time management with work, family, exercise and the stupid traffic I contend with daily. I know it's not an excuse - and the lessons I have had have truly been invaluable, but for now I am pretty much a self-study guy (like it or not).... sigh... I guess I'm not doing much between 2 and 3 in the morning!

Hi fellow low end dwellers.... I've been playing for a long time now and while I know I can play, I really want to take my playing to the next level. I'd like some pointers on material/books/dvds etc that I should/could/must/can look at as a stepping stone... I want to start deep diving the following points: Jazz theory and reharmonisation (specific to bass) Speed and endurance How to play using scales, modes and chord tones without thinking about it and Slap - the elusive wow! factor Oh! And a proper daily practice routine from simple to Huh??? levels! I am serious about this. I have reached a plateau and I can't seem to break through despite the plethora of material I have accrued over the years. In advance, I thank you all kindly From Johannesburg, South Africa! Have Bass, Will Travel... Julian

Your thoughts please kind folk of the low end....