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[quote name='beerdragon' post='154827' date='Mar 10 2008, 07:36 PM'] [url="http://imageshack.us"][/url][/quote] LMFAO!

[quote name='alexclaber' post='154422' date='Mar 10 2008, 11:17 AM']This sounds very cool - I like it when a custom bass is so truly customer specific! Look forward to following the progress. Alex[/quote] I've actually been quite restrained, for example I didn't go for the laser in the headstock that I originally wanted. And as for the Gene Simmons-esque rocket launchers... maybe next time

[quote name='tauzero' post='154433' date='Mar 10 2008, 11:56 AM']That's a disappointingly short build diary.[/quote]

[quote name='queenofthedepths' post='154086' date='Mar 9 2008, 06:47 PM']I do it the other way around - touch the string with the tip of my thumb at the right spot and just play normally![/quote] s'how i do it too.

But what about the fun aspect? It can be great fun just fathing with sounds and effects They might not be used in a band context, but that's not the point. Even so I'm all for pushing the envelope.

Not sure why you have to use a pick for speed? Billy doesn't.

[quote name='Johngh' post='153757' date='Mar 8 2008, 09:27 PM']Been up to Jon's today and seen loads of necks waiting to be paired with bodies. He had a gorgeous lefty 5er finished for some lucky bugger ![/quote] yeah, I saw that too. Sweet!

[quote name='Faithless' post='153411' date='Mar 7 2008, 10:10 PM']Same sh1t with me, guys, got a gig next week, and teacher will only (probably) lend processor tommorow, and, against playing-improving material-and-sh1tty-singing odds, I'm DESPERATE to find as much similar sound, as I can. The last time I've asked for the "wtf this effect is" people said it's BassBalls. I need somethin' like that on goddamn GT-6B... Playing Rob Trujillo's solo from For Whom The Bell Tolls of Metallica. Solo's here: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AetZXksLdJk"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AetZXksLdJk[/url] Help me, guys, I beg you[/quote] that bass sound is horrid IMO of course, your opinion may differ...

OK so was at Jon's today. (no camera otherwise would have taken updates shots of everyones) I've decided against the Phenolic finger board, and am going with Ebony now. The phenolic just looked too synthetic for my pallet. We discussed the body contours and measured up for where my arm rests over the top. Also decided the bottom horn is gonna be a wee bit longer than originally planned. For the drop D, Jon has come up with a simple yet effective button in the neck, which when pressed activates a device to pull down on the string. I saw the proto-type and it works well. We discussed the bend-well depth and string length over it. I said to Jon there was a certain irony in the amount of time we spent on the design of the monkey grip, bearing it has nothing to do with the way the bass sounds or plays Oh, and there were problems with the LED's. I want bright pink, and Jon was sent light red - exactly what we didn't want! All in all, things are moving along nicely and his stock single cut 4 strings are lovely!

[quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='151990' date='Mar 5 2008, 07:57 PM'] I got one of these sets when maplin were doing them for £50. nice & easy to carry as both halves clip toghther and plash in sync.[/quote] yep mine are similar and also flash in sync with the music (more noise = more flashing). They make the difference between looking like your're on stage, or practicing in someones front room. I've got a smoke machine too!

[quote name='phsycoandy' post='149985' date='Mar 2 2008, 08:12 PM']anybody bringing any tech soundsytems cabs or the new tecamp variant?[/quote] I can bring my uber light 2x12.

same as, nut needed widening but also a slight adjustment to the neck. No probs.

I've blown a couple of auditions for some quality bands by not having backing vocals I can hold a tune, or play. Putting them together is something I need to work on. Much, much work...

[quote name='jakesbass' post='142850' date='Feb 19 2008, 12:18 AM']accompanied John Inman[/quote] in what way?

she were a good old Yorkshire lass, and she liked her Huddersfield Welcome from another (ex-pat) tyke!

Again the thread has been quiet of late, but Jon hasn't been idle. Spoke to him today, he has all the hardwear, and is working on the fingerboard. We discussed some of the features - how far the bend well goes will determine where the truss rod adjustment is made - placement of the monkey grip - body contouring, I'm going to Sheffield soon to be measured for the body! - thumb rest options on the ramp - Tuning BEAD.

[quote name='Hamster' post='142611' date='Feb 18 2008, 05:37 PM']He's at it again Hamster[/quote] TBF what else can he do?

I've got a stack of Bass Guitar Magazine, that go back to 2004, to throw in the pot.

[quote name='dood' post='139749' date='Feb 13 2008, 06:18 PM']Looks like normal tech gear mate! (niiiiiice) I don't quite follow, what did Mike make mate?[/quote] He put more powerful neo's in both - 10s on top 12s underneath - new handles on one, and altered them to run down to 4ohms, and did things to the amp that I can't remember (but have written down somewhere ). My use of the word [i]made [/i]may have been misleading, perhaps I should have just stuck with [i]customised[/i] .

[quote name='Jamesemt' post='139149' date='Feb 12 2008, 10:44 PM']I'm weighing up my cab options, one of which is to get a custom made 1x12 as I need it in 4ohm. Has anyone had a cab made by them (or seen/heard one by them?). Apparently they are reverse engineered Tech Soundsystems cabs... FWIW been quoted £280 each (I'd like to get two).[/quote] I have a customised TVM 2x10 combo and a 2x12 cab he made for me.

[quote name='MacDaddy' post='23701' date='Jun 26 2007, 07:08 PM']my turn! Westone Thunder 1A - actually belonged to the College, but it spent a year living in my house Ibanez Blazer Bass Hohner P copy - borrowed off a mate for a year USA Precision, modified with a J added, and a bass boost. Guild B-301 Bass Collection 4 string USA Jazz MM Sub, passive Shuker 6 - custom Carvin LB75P is what I can remember. Still have the last 3.[/quote] quick update Westone Thunder 1A - actually belonged to the College, but it spent a year living in my house Ibanez Blazer Bass Hohner P copy - borrowed off a mate for a year USA Precision, modified with a J added, and a bass boost. Guild B-301 Bass Collection 4 string Kubicki ex-factor Kubicki ex-factor Fender Custom shop USA Jazz MM Sub, passive Shuker 6 - custom Carvin LB75P Custom Iceni 4 string Still have the last 3. bu993r! edited because I forgot my Kubicki's! How could I forget them? :wacko: old age must be creeping up...