SpondonBassed

Welcome Jazzmaster.

Can you give us an example of what you like?

I'd pay to see that performed on stage in a large paddling pool filled with baked beans.

I suppose a P/MM with a coil tap on the MM would be similar to a P/J anyway?

I'll excuse you then. Glad to hear it's going well despite hiccups.

Joking aside, for the purposes of the topic that is very true. It's one of the reasons I want to see about the Northern Soul thing. I'd expect a variety of opinion based of each correspondent's point of view during the various styles that came and went.

Picky... Heeheehee. I'll remember to do things in the exact order I've said them just for you from now on. PS: Have a good 'un tonight.

My thoughts exactly.

Bl**dy hell! Crack a whip why don't you. Heeheehee. I would've got around to it eventually but I had to think about the question. It's not as easy as it looks.

Paging @TheGreek... I think I remember you got some of these?

I know there are variations that are derived from the three main types of pick-up mentioned. Generally speaking though, am I right to think of it this way? P means a split coil humbucking pick up, J means a single coil pick up MM means a twin coil humbucking pick up. I voted MM MM because of the five basses that I own, four have pairs of humbuckers. The fifth, a fretless, has a P/J set. I'm not that particular. I'll work with what I've got.

I find it hard to side with one or the other but I have voted UK mainly for patriotic reasons. Having said that, I recognise the stronger influences of North American music on what we've been doing at least as far back as the big band thing. Thank you for posing the question. I have long been interested in the British Northern Soul phenomenon where ten year old US records were harvested from storage bins in America by British DJs to underpin a unique cult of dancers in Britain. I will be interested to see what responses there are in that area in particular.

The burning question is: Did you enjoy the gig? You can put up with some things if there is a payback.

I understand completely. If it helps, for true street cred, either a Hello Kitty TM or Peppa Pig TM product would have been satisfactory.

Sorry. All I can think about is how long it is taking you to get the TAB for TDST. Even I could have written it out for you by now...

Will it fit a tenor ukulele?

The main one is that you will not stop at doing just one. You will be planning the next one as you are building the first. Go for it. It's hugely satisfying.

...and let's face it, it's gotta be great for metal.

Sand blasting is a good one to consider if you like a dull grey metal surface. It has the advantage of thoroughly cleaning and keying the surface ready for clear coating. Here is a firm that does mobile sand blasting. If you do that, you might want to consider the further stage of powder coating for a baked on finish.

I think you should give the bare metal a longer lasting treatment than WD40. Over time you are bound to get rust due to condensation. It looks like you've put a lot of effort into getting the metalwork to that stage. It would surely be wise to apply some permanent surface treatment to stabilise the metal (mild steel). If you have the budget, galvanising would look awsome. Here is a firm that would quote for the job. That said, the rusty look is in at the moment. So much so that some people pay to have the appearance of rust airbrushed onto panels that are completely rust free.

Welcome Kalifabass.

Skiffle's cool. We wouldn't have our Ringo if not for skiffle.

Cheeky!

Your ex-bottom? When did you have the new one fitted?

Welcome Carlcoops. "Am I better off" depends on what you want from bass. For me, it is a hobby that I'd like to keep free of stress. I get stressed around teachers. I play along to YT clips mainly these days but I am happy to play with others as opportunities come along. TAB is as much as I need to get me going if I am struggling to get a line by ear. Reading notation is no longer on the cards for me for personal reasons. For many others learning standard notation and doing scales is very definitely the way to go. You'll have to try a little of each to find out for yourself.