waynepunkdude

Are you the last Nic?

Good call, going for a black scratchplate ?

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The guy was on here yesterday. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=50697"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=50697[/url] Nice looking amp.

[quote name='mathewsanchez' post='503964' date='Jun 2 2009, 04:49 PM']Personally I dislike the Kaiser Chiefs and find their music annoying (no offense to anyone who likes them). What I don't understand is why such a mediocre band would need such a high end instrument. I'll probably get a bit of stick for what I just said but it's how I feel.[/quote] Maybe because he wants to get the best bass he can, I play Punk does that mean I should play a Stagg?

[quote name='starman' post='503866' date='Jun 2 2009, 03:08 PM']Hi People It's a Manson Merlin from 198?[/quote] Cor that's old.

It's a DBX 266XL, mean anything to you?

Is there anywhere online I can get examples of compressor settings? I'm not sure if that makes sense :S What I mean is somewhere I can see what I should set my compressor to if I require a certain sound?

Bedford Park in Streatham, was a good one the FOH sound was terrible but my P still sounded really nice. had a lot of fun. Got a gig at 5 tomorrow and an audition at 7 so wish me luck. Pic from tonight, what cab am I playing through? didn't see a model number but it was DEEP!!!!

I'm not a huge expert but there is nothing that looks dodgy to me, the scratchplate definitely looks original. I sure there are many people who can give you better advice though.

[quote name='Paul S' post='501891' date='May 30 2009, 08:34 PM']That's really weird. Ripping someone off a few grand you could almost understand but not that paltry amount. The jack plug has got pretty loose - is it ok if I take the back off and tighten it up? Doesn't look like a complicated job, even for a technophobe like me.[/quote] Go right ahead buddy.

[quote name='Paul S' post='501123' date='May 29 2009, 05:19 PM']OK, arrived here safe and sound today - looking forward to a good old play around. I'm tempted to use it for rehearsal tonight but maybe that can wait until next week, once I am used to it, so I don't sound a complete nonce. Wayne, that colour is actually quite revolting - what were you thinking? [/quote] Not a looker is she. I did buy some strings for it but this happened [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&showtopic=3283&view=findpost&p=495209"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&sho...st&p=495209[/url]

I'll defo look into the SD Hot Stacks, I don't think I like the singles now I think of it, the Schaller looks good. Great advice guys.

[quote name='bubinga5' post='500726' date='May 29 2009, 11:45 AM']the Jazz tone is lacking a little growl ?..What Jazz was it you played Wayne...[/quote] My Jazz

I'm a bit fan of the Jazz neck but the Jazz tone is lacking a little growl for my liking that's why the bass I'm having made is a Jazz neck with a J/P/J PUP set up.

[quote name='Clarky' post='500570' date='May 29 2009, 08:13 AM']I had a Gotoh 201 clone (from Prosebass) which was a great bridge (properly adjustable, very solid, good sustain) and neater looking IMHO than a Badass (which can look a bit clumsy, esp on a Jazz bass body shape I think). Being a sucker for brands I have just ordered an actual Gotoh 201 for my incoming CIJ 70 reissue P-bass. As an alternative to S-D QPs, why not try Wizard? They're British, powerful and everyone on this site that uses them seems to love them to bits. Plus you can talk to the guy there and explain exactly what you want, rather than be forced to to buy off the shelf. [url="http://www.wizardpickups.co.uk/shop.asp?category=Bass"]http://www.wizardpickups.co.uk/shop.asp?category=Bass[/url][/quote] Looks interesting and I have heard good things about Wizard but I have a P set of SD's sitting in my drawer so it would just be a case of buying a Jazz set but the Wizards are definatly worth a phone call. What do you think of [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/prod_bdb_AR_203237.html?image=2"]these[/url] Clarky?

[quote name='funkypenguin' post='500419' date='May 28 2009, 11:33 PM']they help reduce string to string 'talk' (technical term - sympathetic vibration) its more of a problem on ERBs, with more strings wanting to make noise, but its still noticable on the 4, especially when you're playing at gig volume. if its an urge style bass and a huge sound you're going for, just go for J/P/J, and put all 3 pickups on. a mate at uni has an urge and with that setting the sound is HUGE[/quote] That's exactly wanted to hear. Think I may go for one of[url="http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.bassguitarpartsdirect.co.uk/images/thumbs/bassguitarpartsdirecte286.jpg.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.bassguitarpartsdirect.co.uk/shopdisplayproducts.asp%3Fid%3D60%26cat%3DGotoh%2B4%2BString%2BBass%2BBridges&usg=__uRgXkSGo5kp7lSbSIFzwMkybv64=&h=186&w=200&sz=8&hl=en&start=6&um=1&tbnid=4tTHlVViOv1L3M:&tbnh=97&tbnw=104&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dstring%2Bthrough%2Bbridge%2Bbass%2Bgotoh%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Dactive%26rlz%3D1B5GGGL_enGB295GB295%26sa%3DN%26um%3D1"] these[/url]

[quote name='funkypenguin' post='500382' date='May 28 2009, 10:59 PM']i imagine so, look at what fender did with the Urge II. [url="http://www.fender.com/products//search.php?partno=0191508808"]http://www.fender.com/products//search.php?partno=0191508808[/url] that the sort of thing you had in mind? and i would recommend a hipshot or gotoh bridge if you want a one piece. or you could go with individual bridge units[/quote] My plan is Urge II with maple neck so I'll look into the electroncs on that. I have a Gotoh bridge on my P and I really like it, what do single units bring to the party apart from looking cool?

[quote name='aj5string' post='500311' date='May 28 2009, 09:54 PM']+1 on the jazz at the bridge... go for it if you want; It will sound great, but youll need a hot one, I find the one in the bridge position on my p special a bit weak tbh[/quote] SD QP's? I wanted an active preamp would it be possible?

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