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thank you very much guys! I think that's a good idea, I'll give them a call. I'm glad they changed the original design of Entwistle's Buzzard! how would you guys describe the on board electronics to say an EQ01 on an ACG? I love those electronics

anyone had any experience with this or any other Status? What are the active electronics and pickups like? And whats the graphite neck like? In other words, what are the pros and cons of Status (broad question I know, but I'm interested in your opinions) Taran

last time I'll play the bass! Here's the range of tone the bass has https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDC6CDxzkDo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drrQb9_v_7Y

and OP, never too late to learn! Guitar is hard to learn, easy to master, whilst bass is easy to learn, but ahrd to master (so they say)

[quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1462323711' post='3042161'] I laughed at this as I'm childish hehe [/quote] haha as soon as I typed that I thought the same thing!

when I do play with fingers I play in the neck pocket or on the neck itself usually, hitting them with good force, gives me treble, but palm muting gives me a more woody tone

[quote name='upside downer' timestamp='1462304176' post='3042008'] It looks complicated to start with due to the unusual (to us westerners) layout of the fretboard, but once you get your head around the microtonal frets it really is quite easy to get going. Rather than trying to match what the Turkish chaps are doing, I've been happy so far with strumming along to eastern sounding tunes like Zep's Kashmir, Friends and Public Image Ltd's Ease, along with this bit of Americana by multi-instrumentalist David Lindley. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pP5xfJXmd7c[/media] If you've got a bit of spare cash burning a hole in your pocket I'd recommend getting one, they really are great fun to play. I've taken to them far easier than I ever did a six-string. Got my long-neck bağlama off of ebay for £85 but I've seen cheaper available. There are many different types and sizes. Here's a link that's a really useful read as it's one of the few about the saz that's in English! [url="http://www.khafif.com/rhy/saz/"]http://www.khafif.com/rhy/saz/[/url] [/quote] thanks! Cool stuff indeed, may get one one of these days, if only I could shift my gear!

Hold yer group together, with Rotosound strings

are they easy to start playing?

never heard or seen this instrument before, but this is really cool!

mainly use fingers, but I like the added bark you get with a pick. I also rest the side of my hand where the strings and bridge meet, so strumming along there gives a nice muted thump

ahhhhhh I have an exam 3 days after so might not be in Herts for it!! If I am however, and I still need the cash and its not sold, I'll bring my ACG Krell E Type for sale. Once you see it in the flesh you'll want it!!!!

I am a sucker for a Slab66 P bass, amazing tone

[quote name='ribbetingfrog' timestamp='1459383596' post='3016112'] Just bought a pbxn to pop in a Squier Affinity I've got knocking around. The stock pups are flat, characterless and have no punch. Will put my two pence worth in when they are fitted. If I like it then it'll be the tuners next, they're crap too! [/quote] I was thinking of doing exactly that with my Squier Affinity! Do you have any sound clips?

second hand Fender Squier Affinity P Bass. Still got it, and will be my only bass when I sell my ACG. Cost me £119, does the job I find! I don't think I need a really expensive bass for now