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After a lifetime of lying, cheating, and ripping people off, Andrew Preston of Andy's Music has gone bankrupt. The shop formerly on Denmark Street is no more.

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='39695' date='Jul 31 2007, 08:00 PM']IIRC didn't John Taylor of the Duranies play/record with these![/quote] yep!

I've had 2, a Fender Custom Shop, and a regular Phil Kubicki. Of the 2, the Fender Custom shop had the better electronics (sorry TPJ) and was tidier inside. The drop D is an awesome idea, meaning the notes on the fretboard stay the same (unlike with a hipshot) plus you still get the E and Eb. Trouble is, the spring in the mechanism that frets at the nut, tends to lose some of its tension over the years resulting in a nasty fretbuzz type sound, even when playing other notes on the same string. Only single balled strings are needed, which is good, but trying to re-string is a pain, as some kind of ratchet (that I never had) is needed to tighten the bridge, so the fine tuners can do their thing. All the sounds are there, passive and active, various filters cutting and boosting, and coil tap options. And if you like the jazz type neck (like me) the playability is fantastic and well balanced, if a little heavy. I found recording worked best from passive, live full on active. Hope this helps.

bargain! what's the saying - [i]if it looks too good to be true, it probably is[/i]? hope is the curse of the human classes.

[quote name='The Funk' post='39484' date='Jul 31 2007, 01:01 PM']Did I see you getting out of a little red car carrying a Markbass 2x10 late one night? I was across the road parking my car thinking "I bet he's on basschat!".[/quote] LOL No, not me. I spend a lot of time in S London but don't live there. Next time you see the dude, [i]'ave a word[/i]!

no, but I've used my PJB M-500 head with other cabs. The impedance of PJB cabs is usually quite high, the 8T and 16B together rate at 5.3 ohms, so depending on how your amp is rated you may not be running at it's full output.

[quote name='slemm' post='35368' date='Jul 21 2007, 08:13 PM']Thanks chaps the world is certainly getting smaller[/quote] wouldn't like to paint it though...

Sounds awesome, would love to hear it!

[quote name='bass_ferret' post='34992' date='Jul 20 2007, 10:33 PM']Who?[/quote] obbm pm him, does pro quality leads, and is a top bloke.

could try adjusting your EQ?

[quote name='G-77' post='34726' date='Jul 20 2007, 03:22 PM']Yeh , i m happy to 'look after' Peds vigiers if they are to much for him. [/quote] I'll give you a hand

[quote name='Russ' post='33327' date='Jul 17 2007, 10:41 PM']Crossing strings all of a sudden becomes really easy using the technique. I'll have to knock up a vid or something.[/quote] yep a vid would be cool. Keep us informed.

I had a bass with a neck like that once. I think it had been left in the sun.

[quote name='Russ' post='32334' date='Jul 16 2007, 02:28 AM']I dabbled with the three-finger playing thing for quite a few years, and still use it on occasion for playing triplets, but I worked out a new technique that works better for me, while providing the agility of three-finger picking and allowing me to mostly do away with using a pick for the tunes I do that needed that sound. It's pretty much a rock-optimised version of the Garrison fingers-plus-thumb technique, except using only two fingers in addition to my thumb, and incorporating the edge of my thumbnail for a pick-like sound. Basically, I nail the "one" using the thumb/thumbnail (depending on the sound I'm going for), then the 2,3,4 (or 2,3 or whatever) with the fingers in alternating fashion, and using the thumb to lead when crossing strings. It's not dissimilar to classical guitar technique, in a lot of ways. Makes for quite a powerful technique that has a lot of versatility as far as speed, tones and muting are concerned. I'm still working on it, but I can see it almost replacing all my other finger techniques once I'm comfortable with it for everything, as it's much more efficient.[/quote] sounds interesting. Is it similar to 'chicken picking'?

"no matter how young and good looking the bass player is, chicks always dig the vocalist" and

Phish Taco rule!

depending on the gig and how I'm getting there either: 2 basses in hard cases 2 x strap Amp 2 x cab wireless chorus tuner 2 x stands case of tools and spares - leads/strap/strings stage clothes/makeup lights smoke machine flask of decaf tea (Rock n'Roll!) or: 1 bass in gigbag wireless tuner spare strings NE-1 Chorus lead strap stage clothes/makeup

[quote name='Sibob' post='24223' date='Jun 28 2007, 12:13 AM']I wear Doc Proplugs, non-vented, for every single gig that i do! Including all gigs and other 'loud' events that i go to. I even put them in once when i went to a bowling alley, it was ridiculously loud lol. They form part of my 'every morning pickup', Keys, Wallet, Phone, Plugs I'm aiming to have a hearing test soon and get some fitted plugs soon though Si[/quote] I have a little case that is attached to my keyring. One less thing to remember!

nope you are all wrong Hands down the best bass line ever is [color="#800080"][i]Earthquake [/i][/color]by Graham Central Station, played by the one and only Larry. You want the funk? [i]Damn it's funky[/i]! You want the rock? [i]Man it ROCKS[/i]! You want slap? [i]It's Larry baby[/i]! Have a listen and you will fall in love with the bass all over again...

BTW apart from being a customer at the Bass Merchant, I have no connection or endorsement with Zoot Basses. I just think that price for a bass of that quality is amazing.

Has anyone seen the June issue of Guitarist? No bear with me, because I've just seen it and they have a review (5 stars) of the Zoot Performer Pro. Handmade in the UK and only £985.00! Bugger!

I've got the 5 string version. V nice, but I may have to upgade the pups at some point if I'm gonna keep it long term.