waynepunkdude

Would sanding scratches out the back of a neck comprimise the wood? I just want to make sure before doing it.

[quote name='7string' post='396513' date='Jan 31 2009, 10:57 PM']I respect your point of view and understand that these ERB things are not for everybody. I would like to explain how I got to the 9 though: I've been playing bass since 1988 and moved to a 6 string fretless bass in 1998. I got a Conklin Groove Tools 7 string bass through eBay in 2002. I bought both of these basses because I saw players who were using them (Marco Mendoza and Bill Dickens respectively). When I moved to the 6, I found that if I thought of it as a 4 string with extra strings that it made things a lot easier. Same thing 4 years later with the 7 string. In the band I was in at the time, I was able to trade solos with the guitarist and use the upper range of the 7. For the other 90% of the time, I was singing the songs and playing bass, locking in with the drummer and making the songs groove along. Over time, I got so used to playing the 7, that when I got the chance to order a Sei bass it was a 7 string rather than a 4, 5 or 6. If I hadn't been playing 7 strings for years before then, it would have been foolhardy, stupid or both I went for the 9 as I think that it's as far as you can go on one instrument. From the 7 strings, it's only 1 extra on the top and 1 extra on the bottom. For me, at least, the 9 wasn't a jump into the unknown or some kind of misplaced macho posturing, but an instrument that I can enjoy playing and creating with. It's tuned F# B E A D G C F Bb so all in 4ths. As there's no other intervals, all the shapes that you would normally use on a 4 string bass can be applied anywhere on the fretboard.[/quote] Fair enough mate I couldn't play it but if you ever sell it I'll take the 4 strings in the middle

[quote name='phsycoandy' post='396380' date='Jan 31 2009, 08:02 PM']I'm sorry, this is lost on me, there is no doubting the craftsmanship and the concept, but I fail to see the practicality of such a monster, call me a four sting hethan, but any more strings than that is clearly a Harp! Am I alone?[/quote] I agree, amazing craftsmanship but not a practical bass.

for Ska/Punk band in the style of Mad Caddies, LTJ, Battleska Gallactica etc. Must be prepared to gig and have some fun.

Bought a Yamaha bass off of Josh with some fantastic words scrawled into it some of my faves are 'Willy' 'Vagina' and on the headstock 'I'm gay'. BEST BASS EVER!!!

Can I call a read please.

He is very humble [quote]Do you have a shop? No, I'm a guitar tech/player I do this because I want to, a shop really couldn't afford me.[/quote]

Well done mate, I have a great deal of respect for anyone who gets off there arse and follows through on an idea.

[quote name='ardi100' post='395315' date='Jan 30 2009, 12:20 PM']My Behringer tuner was pretty crappy at picking the E on my bass guitar. Its, however, a revelation with my double bass!! Whod've thunk it? Is the EQ a graphic pedal? I was slightly interested in one of these.[/quote] Yeah I fancied a graphic EQ so I could go to "dub mode" during Punk/Ska songs and thought for the price it would be worth trying.

Any good? I just bought one because it was cheap. Have I fallen into the old Behringer trick or is it usable?

[quote name='bluesparky' post='394938' date='Jan 29 2009, 09:04 PM']I need to get a drum key, sounds handy![/quote] It really is, as the drummer takes the longest setting up it makes sense to prepare for him to have forgotten one. It has saved us loads of time.

What are the chances of finding a 1983 one with the exact date?

I take my box of tricks that has Leads Spare leads Pliers Deodrant Multi screwdriver Torch WD40 style spray Leatherman tool Fast Fret Pick Holders Picks Kazoo Spare strings new and old Allen Keys Drum key Stanley knife String winder GAFFER TAPE

Looks like they have forgotten to cut the top horn

[quote name='tombboy' post='393563' date='Jan 28 2009, 12:01 PM']We play the Fidds on a regular basis. Geat little venue. Dan, the promoter is a nice guy as is the sound engineer who really knows his stuff. Eastern european fella... can't remember his name. They are converting rooms in the basement into rehearsal and recording facilities too. Weirdest smoking area ever... small triangle bit out the back of the pub. Also they have a locked room for cases etc. Great sound on stage and FOH. You should have a blast.[/quote] + 1, play there a lot and even if the sound man hasn't got a clue what your saying he gets a good sound.

Got mine from WD, no sweat.

[quote name='Mottlefeeder' post='393360' date='Jan 28 2009, 06:58 AM']Thanks. I've asked for an address and a contact number - I'll get back to you. David[/quote] No probs.

[quote name='MacDaddy' post='393094' date='Jan 27 2009, 07:28 PM']There was a pub in Turnpike Lane I used to go to. Played a good bit of rock and punk. Can't remeber what it was called, I'm going back about 15 years...[/quote] Perrys or the Fishmongers?

[quote name='Mottlefeeder' post='393184' date='Jan 27 2009, 09:23 PM']There is an ebay listing for a budget fretless, but the seller has no feedback. If anyone lives near Mildenhall, or passes it while commuting, is there any chance you could drop in and check it out? It's about 5 miles north of the A11 / A14 junction. Obviously, if it is viable, I will get a more detailed address.[/quote] My dad lives in Mildenhall could get him to have a look.

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='392969' date='Jan 27 2009, 05:46 PM']He's based in Merton, near Wimbledon. I wonder - does [i]Merton[/i] live in Merton? Incidentally, it's this sort of thing that puts me off buying Fenders. I've had some really nice vintage instruments pass through my hands (far too many of them are still with me) but provenance is rarely that much of an issue. But mention "pre-CBS Fender" and suddenly everyone turns into Del-boy. And when I think I've spotted one ... the bugger turns out to be genuine. [See my other, disastrous thread: How Bad Does A Fake Have To Be?]. [/quote] I find the easiest thing to do is buy a new one.