King Tut

I've got an old Laney Supergroup 100 valve head which I believe is what Geezer and Tony Iommi both used back in the day.min terms of distortion, this thing gives that tone naturally without any pedals in front of it. Great rock amp but no good for clean sounds if you want decent volume levels . . . .

I had a new 4003. Hated it and traded it on. I later tried a mate's 1976 4001. Very difficult to quantify the difference but it's lovely. Seems to sit better on me although I can't work out why, and lovely slim neck. I've taken the pickup cover off and fitted one of those rubber thingies that fills the hole and gives u a thumb rest. Love it!

Just got back from seeing him at Watford. Great show!

Thanks for all your replies. Will digest over the next few days and try out some of the ideas. Much appreciated.

I've recently been getting more into recording using Logic on my 2009 macbook (2.13 ghz intel core 2 duo). As my recordings get more complex, I'm more frequently getting a cpu overload message. This isn't a big problem at the moment, but I've just discovered how to add automation into my tracks and would anticipate the problem getting worse as I use more tracks etc etc. The computer has 2gb of RAM (standard), can officially be upgraded to 4 gb and unofficially upgraded to 6 gb. My questions are: 1. Would upgrading the RAM solve my system overload problems or is it time to bite the bullet and upgrade to a current macbook pro? 2. I'm using a phonic desk as an interface, connected via a firewire interface. If I bought a macbook pro, as these don't have a firewire port, how would I connect it to my desk? 3. Can of worms . . . would I be better served keeping my macbook for general computing, and buying a cheaper PC based laptop dedicated to running logic? I don't really want to get into a mac vs pc debate but could do with some unbiased informed opinion.

I ain't sure the footage matches the sound properly. Do you think the visuals might be from a different performance from the sound then edited to match?

I went into Wunjo's yesterday gassing for a maple necked Jazz. I was served by Mark, but all the guys were friendly and helpful. I agonised over a couple of VM squiers before settling on a maple one. There was a great selection of Fenders and Ernie Ball stuff, plus a few oddball basses. The guys were happy to chew the cud about music stuff, very relaxed. Good service and a friendly reception . . . . Couldn't really ask for more . .

[quote name='jezzaboy' timestamp='1380106423' post='2220795'] It looks like the headstock is gloss finished? If so, is the neck board gloss as well? The old one I had was matt finished. Nice looking bass. [/quote] Yeah gloss finish neck, board and headstock. This is another change. Got a set of proper Jazz knobs on order, otherwise I'll probably keep it stock, at least until I've gigged it a few times.

I've got Wizard 84's in a different Jazz Bass - very rawk sounding!!

Has anybody had a chance to A/B the Fender designed pickups on the 2013 range of VM basses as compared to the Duncan Designed pups on the earlier models? I bought a 70's VM yesterday - the maple bodied model. Incredible amount of bass for the dosh. I've set it up with a low action. The body wood is nicely matched down the middle rather than one third / two thirds as often seen - well pleased! Pics . . . [url="http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/Curvylovedog/media/P1020008_zps6de435af.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/Curvylovedog/media/P1020009_zps2994d036.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/Curvylovedog/media/P1020006_zps781d458c.jpg.html"][/url]

Just got back from supporting Madness with our Ska originals band - The Bighead at Northants Cricket Ground. Biggest gig of my life. Well looked after on all fronts, sound was awesome and played a blinder. Happy days!

Must be the brass nut folks are going for. Interesting that it's got through body stringing. Don't know of any Squiers that have that.