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[quote name='SisterAbdullahX' post='416396' date='Feb 21 2009, 10:08 PM']I have 3 basses, one of which I use all the time, one which is half built and one which was my #1 for fifteen years but needs TLC. Like any of us, I would spend all of my disposable income (which ain't much!) on more basses/amps/cabs/effects. However, we've just booked our wedding day for next year. Even if we're really careful it'll cost us 10 grand FOR ONE DAY! And no matter how careful we start out, it won't be long before she tells me that she MUST have a chocolate fountain, cos her best mate had one at her wedding. So we need to start saving. She's just told me she will spend the 500 quid I need to finish off the half built one, then every penny after that goes to the wedding. Should I still marry her!?[/quote] yes, but tell her you MUST have a custom bass, coz some of your mates on BassChat have them

[quote name='skankdelvar' post='413846' date='Feb 19 2009, 01:58 AM']And if they advertise POA (price on application), I'm definitely not going there.[/quote] +1

[quote name='XB26354' post='413625' date='Feb 18 2009, 09:19 PM']The logical conclusion in the current climate will be that the only place you'll be able to buy a bass will be online, or the odd cheap squier in a general music store. I can see both sides - musicians are often a bit short of money so every penny counts. At the same time if retailers are only making £50 profit here and there they'll be out of business soon enough. I see no problem in getting a bit off a big ticket item as the margin is usually bigger percentage wise, but ask for 20% off a £200 bass and just maybe next time you visit the shop it'll be gone. Then who's the mug?[/quote] Looks like the Basschat market place is gonna thrive...

Time for an update. I think the best way to this is to quote from Jon's emails: [i] I'm just about ready to carve the neck now, I think I've sorted the D-clamp out ( after several trial runs) and that works well without feeling obtrusive![/i] [i] Heres those pics of the leds in action, two of them are a little blurred, i turned off the flash so they stood out. [/i] [attachment=20507:LED1.jpg] [attachment=20508:LED2.jpg] [attachment=20509:LED3.jpg] I decided on Ebony for the fret board: [i]Ok I'll see what I can find for the board, it needs to be 32" long. Longer than I've ever had or used (normal boards are 28" and most ebony for boards is cut to this). I shall hav a rummage at the woodyard and email my wood chap in London.[/i] Discussing the LED controls: [i]I know what yo mean about the controls, both will look the same. Standard volume and some kind of rotary switch. The rotary switch isn't a problem, I have these, but I don't think a rotary with a push pull switch too is availalble. So I thought maybe one way to solve this could be to have a standard volume control but with a push/pull switch to operate the LED's, the rotary switch could then just set the LED mode (on, flash, pulse). So you could set the mode and use the volume push pull to turn them on and off. Just an option.[/i] Possible problems with Ebony (BTW the macassar ebony looks stunning): [i]I spoke to my wood chap in London today, he doesn't have any ebony longer than 700mm and for the bass I'd need 800, although he has put me on to a chap in sussex that may have something in that size, so I shall phone on monday. There is a possibility of some kingwood and rio rosewood, but again it depends on length. macassar ebony isn't a problem, i've got that so if you wish i can send a photo tomorrow.[/i]

[quote name='Finbar' post='402175' date='Feb 6 2009, 05:03 PM']And practically, would you really use them on pulse/flash settings?[/quote] Hell yeah! Anything to pose, attract attention, and entertain!

[quote name='BottomEndian' post='413216' date='Feb 18 2009, 04:17 PM']+1 I only give discounts (and always on [i]my[/i] terms, never when it's asked for ) when I know those people are going to be coming back for more. +1 and an "amen" to that. My heart sinks when I see that little blue & white square... and it's getting much more common now that Lloyds TSB are offering an Amex credit card. [/quote] I have Amex. It's useful having a card no-one accepts.

[quote name='Prosebass' post='413134' date='Feb 18 2009, 03:15 PM']but when did sense come into buying basses.[/quote] [size=7] BIG +1 [/size]

[quote name='nick' post='413103' date='Feb 18 2009, 02:41 PM']Ibanez Blazer cost me £90, stands it's ground with any Fender! [attachment=20478:1981_Ibanez_Blazer.jpg][/quote] one of these was my first bass Nice and light, but still kicks out the bottom end. Is it only recently the guy in Supergrass stopped using his?

[quote name='pete.young' post='412537' date='Feb 17 2009, 10:30 PM']I don't know where you get your stats, but my experience doesn't agree with them. I'm no great tuba player, but I can pedal my Eb down to the B below the fundamental (same as the lowest string on a 5-string bass) on a good day. Championship section players can do this with power and good tone. Virtuosos like Steve Sykes and Shaun Crowther can get much lower.[/quote] I know Tuba's are transposing instruments and sound lower than the pitch they are scored at. Are we taking transpostion into account?

Tony Levin had a sig model that he didn't play. If he puts his name to it, but it isn't good enough for him to use, then that says it all about the product and his reasons for doing it.

[quote name='leonshelley01' post='411771' date='Feb 17 2009, 10:32 AM']On another note, I am constantly impressed at how good a lot of the current "beginner" basses are, be they Squier, Ibanez, Vintage etc. compared to the stuff around when I started (huge necks, plywood bodies etc.).[/quote] +1!

[quote name='saibuster' post='411652' date='Feb 17 2009, 01:20 AM']Wow guys! i somehow manged to forget about this post. I've just read the whole thing again and i really really appriciate your help and thoughts! I will consider and talk with my band about the ideas and update this post if we get an idea for an interesting image. This forum is amazing! Btw, thats my band www.myspace.com/tranquilfury[/quote] one more thing, that scares a lot of bands, or is just not considered - make up. I'm not talking about dolling yourself up with rouge and mascara (although that could be your look ) but a slight covering of foundation powder which you may not even notice, will help to stop you looking pastey and blotchey under lights and flash photography.

I hope you haven't invalidated your warranty by doing the repair yourself

[quote name='jansenh' post='410575' date='Feb 15 2009, 10:45 PM']Makes perfect sense to me. I play thrash metal with bases tuned C-F-A#-D# (yes I know its wierd, but it works for me...). I used to play a 5-string for this, but didnt really like it. Tried B-E-A-D as well, but C is as far down as I need to go. AND more important, a C-F-A#-D# does'nt need really heavy strings. I use a 115-110-90-75 setup. ( I cannot stand drop variants, btw)[/quote] It's C-F-Bb-Eb as it's tuned in 4ths. The notes are the same (called enharmonic) but using #'s or b's implies different tonalities. Using a reverse headstock gives the B a longer span and better tension, but I had no probs with my old MM Sub which I tuned BEAD. Plenty of bottom end from the B and it was passive.

[quote name='agoulding' post='409298' date='Feb 14 2009, 10:55 AM']that is f*ckin funny! my fave metal tune. some very nice bass playing[/quote] I've never seen the point of doing that kind of music and having short hair

sort of been done already [attachment=20292:bass.jpg]

[quote name='tarcher' post='409162' date='Feb 13 2009, 11:56 PM']Any chance of a piccy MacDaddy. I bought a Korean Mustang a year ago off the bay,paid £65 squids and considered it a bargain. Mines allegedly built in the eighties in the same factory that produced some fenders. How true that is I dont know,again nothing like a Fender mustang more like a precision with a different shaped headstock.[/quote] [attachment=20282:mustang2.jpg]

I had a fretted B-301. Neck heavy and neck like a tree trunk. But sounded and played awesome. Best set up I've had on a bass, very low action no fret buzz. I like the way they look, but I think the black looks better than the brown version.

Heavy Metal - love it but old school! Iron Maiden Judas Priest Saxon Twisted Sister UFO Accept Black Sabbath Ozzy Venom Manowar Annihilator WASP and Slayer, Anthax, Megadeth, and Metallica (all before 92ish!) Those were the days :wub: First [i]The Power Hour[/i], then [i]Raw Power[/i], and finally [i]Noisy Muthers[/i].

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='401602' date='Feb 5 2009, 10:42 PM']Sorry, I didn't realise they were perfectly happy I thought you meant they were doing it for the money. [/quote]

the assumption that [i]the bass player stands at the back[/i] will be considered discriminary.

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='401446' date='Feb 5 2009, 08:04 PM']Call me pedantic, but does providing a service actually count as being gay?[/quote] If you are perfectly happy to put something in your mouth that heterosexual males would not, then I think so.

Hi guys, time for another update. Jon has done a mock up of the pup cover/rest/ramp and he's gonna send pics of it along with pics of the LED's in the neck. The bendwell still needs carving and he's about ready to do it now. After a few trial runs, the clamp for the drop D has been done. We are discussing the LED's controls which I want on a rotary switch rather than a flip switch. I'm thinking pull/push for on and off, and on, flash, and pulse, for the functions. So pics will be up as soon as I get them.