Hamster

[quote name='WILD FROG SHOT' post='246788' date='Jul 24 2008, 12:40 PM']I'm looking forward to buying lots of things that I really don't need (& really can't afford) from the Marketplace.[/quote] You're gonna be one popular guy! Welcome! Hamster

[quote name='Clarky' post='247103' date='Jul 24 2008, 06:17 PM']Hi all, want to change pickup on my Fender P and bought a cool retro creme Dimarzio DP122. I need to desolder existing pickup first but don't have desoldering kit (braid or suction device). Question is, can I melt the existing solder, pull out the current wires and then put the new wires into the existing solder 'blob' (re-melted with soldering iron) or is this a recipe for disaster? Trip to Maplins needed (drat) if my dodgy fix idea is a no-go[/quote] I've done loads of electrical swap-outs like that and never had a problem - go for it. Hamster

[quote name='Golchen' post='242380' date='Jul 18 2008, 09:05 AM']Which reminds me - I once saw a secondhand vibrator in a junk shop - Honestly, who's gonna buy that!!![/quote] I sold my old one to a great big hairy Irishman - he uses it everyday but has to make sure it's very well greased.

Ice Blue or Black Hamster

1. Don't know 2. No Hamster

[quote name='Josh' post='244586' date='Jul 21 2008, 05:10 PM']It is set-up just perfectly, plays like butter and sounds even better .[/quote] Ummmmm - sounds even better than butter, and that's one of my favourite sounds! Seriously nice basses.

DR Hi beams at the moment - I'm very impressed. Almost looking forward to them wearing out do I can try the DR Sunbeams or Fatbeams. Also looking forward to the Hi Beam flats coming out to try on my P bass. Hamster

Brigade - Lights

There are a couple of Nottingham based luthiers in the sticky - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=253&st=0&start=0"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...t=0&start=0[/url] Hamster

[quote name='jaydentaku' post='244502' date='Jul 21 2008, 03:55 PM']Hello everybody peeps Need some advice on pickups. I have a four string dearmond jet star. It’s a decent bass and I don’t really see the need to replace it. But I need a different sound from it. I am in a doom band and as some of you may know, it generally requires a heafty bass sound. We have detuned our strings to ‘drop G’ and I want my setup to match this. Currently my strings are ‘normal’ for a four string, but I am going to buy a set (heavy gauge, given the rattle) for a five string and use them in what I assume to be an obvious combination. The dearmond has two single coil pickups and they just aren’t given the sound I want. I have looked emg’s and their MMCS’s and MMTW’s seem to be the way forward for “thunderous” bass. The tw, giving the option of switching between single and double coil, this maybe the more versatile option. I intend to replace only one (at the bridge). Is there a better pickup out there for the job? Or a better setup? Maybe I should just buy a new bass? God knows how much fitting would cost, should I bottle and decide to get somebody to do it. Your thoughts please?[/quote] Are you sure about playing in dropped G tuning? - That's quite low - or am I just getting old! You might need an ERB to fiddle around in that register. Hamster

Hi and welcome! Ok, advice & suggestions. 1. Find a bass tutor close to you. Look in this thread - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showforum=26"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showforum=26[/url] A few hours tuition - and a lot more hours spent on properly structured practice that addresses your faults/weaknesses/general suckingness will really improve your technique. 2. Have a great time in the band! Hamster

[quote name='tonyf' post='244334' date='Jul 21 2008, 11:19 AM']Liar. Checked my PM's and nothing! [/quote] See - more of the rudeness you can expect from Sound Control staff!!!!!

[quote name='tonyf' post='244309' date='Jul 21 2008, 10:52 AM']AAAAAGGGGHHH! DON'T TELL EVERYONE....I'LL GET HATE MAIL! [/quote] Hate pm sent!

Ummmmm, shame it isn't an Eric Clapton signature precision. They're even more rare

[quote name='Sarah5string' post='244152' date='Jul 20 2008, 11:34 PM']You know.. you've got a point... I grunted, screamed and growled for britain both times... wish someone would've recorded it! LOL[/quote] Sorry, just clarifying - You talking about the conception or delivery?

Hi Zach, and welcome Don't do your gear down - that's a pretty reasonable setup! Enjoy the forums. Hamster

Hi Kemra Welcome to the forums! Hamster

That was, er............., very moving

Impossible to tell if it's better from that piccy. The wood stain looks a little bit too orange for me. Hamster

[quote name='BassManKev' post='242750' date='Jul 18 2008, 02:39 PM']someone in woking amazingly got it before me, gutted ah well, student luck i guess[/quote] Don't worry - you wouldn't have made that much profit on it......

It's worth checking out [url="http://www.talkbass.com"]http://www.talkbass.com[/url] and going through their for sale forums. Hamster

Hi Henning-welcome to BassChat! Some nice gear you have there. Enjoy! Hamster

I've long been considering the merits of a pair of ACME low B-2's They might fit the bill. I think Alex & CK have owned these. Hamster