SpondonBassed

What choices would your boys make if asked? That might help you in your guidance.

Ta. Have you got this in tab? [runs away cackling]

[quote name='honza992' timestamp='1503428815' post='3358196'] Couple of quick things. First, I should say that I don't advise you to take any of my advice. Or least not until you've double checked with someone who actually knows what they are doing. Second, let me know if there's anything you want to see in more detail. Or if I've bored you senseless let me know and I'll have single word updates from now on [/quote] The updates are fine as they are. I'm enjoying them.

I stopped applying coats after yesterday's, the sixth. I noticed that the older coats were softening with the solvent in the latest coat. It needs time to go off fully before introducing the solvent again so I've finished early. It looks like four would have been the optimum number of coats with 24 hours between each. I got to install the rest of the gubbins a day early. Cheap thrill. I needed to mod my pups to allow the bridge cable to run out the side and through the neck pup to exit together with the neck cable cleanly into the drilling leading off to the control cavity. I did my C&G in Fitting and Turning way back before Joy Division had to reform as New Order. Nice and easy does it. With that done I am able to thread the cables to clear the pup screws with their springs. It's all going together and ready for the final soldering. Soldering done. What a lovely mess. I put some sticky-back felt on the cavity lip just for fun. I raided it out of Valerie Singleton's drawers when Peter Purvis wasn't looking. Down Shep! Before anyone asks, no, I haven't got a Blue Peter badge. I've always been far too lazy to earn one. Mmmm. I'm feeling it now. Must not get too exited. There is the neck assembly and snagging period yet.

[quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1503400958' post='3357868'] and .... ? [/quote] Gimme a chance... I don't read score remember so that slows me down. I [i]have[/i] to read the score first because it's written above the tab. Heeheehee. I can tell you that it smells all right but I've only read the foreword so far. I'm building a bass in the back room and that is taking up my time. I have promised myself that I'll learn some of the lines on the new bass to break it in.

[quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1503388326' post='3357698'] That's my boy, that's my boy Hoisted by my own petard, then, I wait patiently with only a soft drumming of fingers on the table.... [/quote] Er, who's doing the bass solo when the drumming stops?

I was trying to put my finger on what it was I liked about Fagen way back in the eighties. Steely Dan's Ricky' was playing on late night radio once and I woke up to it. It was one of those tunes that would not quit doing the rounds in my head, so to speak. It was released in '74 but I was 12 then. When I heard it in the eighties I was just old enough to vote. I didn't know who the band was or anything. It was one of those blasts from the past and I wasn't to hear it for months after. The next time it was played on the radio, I immediately turned the volume up and sat by the set to make sure I got the details this time. Then I put Steely Dan on my shortlist for LPs to buy when I had a bit of cash. As it happened I found a couple of LPs in a second-hand shop that were well loved and cared for. Thinking back on all of that it was the sort of music that suits late night listening best. I mean those evenings when you haven't anyone around to chat with and you can indulge in a good long listening session. Nightfly was instantly bought when it came out because the radio had been promoting it with the single IGY (International Geophysical Year). Somehow that lyric floating between semi-sarcasm and optimism got me. I don't like all of Fagen's stuff but it's all done well. I like the high production values. If I listened at any other time of day I might not notice them but when I'm alone and totally relaxed of a quiet evening, they work.

[quote name='noc' timestamp='1503396276' post='3357819'] Hi Guys, Found a bass i want to buy. I wont be able to try it before paying for it and it is a long way away to return. I will have a friend who happens to be visiting the sellers country (who knows nothing about bass or an instruments in fact) pick it up for me and fly it home. Its pretty expensive but i cant fly over and try it myself. Its also made by a Luther known for real good quality work. Visually, it looks totally perfect. Not a single scratch/mark/ anything. Now my question is this, what is the likelihood that a well made high quality instrument will be in bad shape after 7 years if it looks perfect on the outside? Im guessing the only thing that could be an issue are the electronics. Its got villex electronics. Yes, i know, never buy unless you can try but if you cant try... The seller assures me its perfect. Help me out here guys? What do you think? [/quote] "I wont be able to try it before paying for it" Buyer beware. No soothing words can mitigate this principle.

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1503385565' post='3357673'] That's exactly why I thought it had been missed. [/quote] Well. If no-one else will say it I will. Well done for spotting it Tim. [sup]10[/sup]/[sub]10[/sub]

Thanks Andy. You can never see stuff of your own through fresh eyes. Yes, freehand. I printed a reduced image of the logo to copy from and pencilled it in, using leader lines, directly onto the brass. I followed up with the engraver using a tungsten carbide tip. I am capable of better but it's been a long time since I was able to do that sort of close work. I have vari-focals now and a bench lamp with a massive magnifier built in. Much easier. If I do any great amount of engraving down the line I must modify the engraver or get one that's comfortable to use. That knurled collar is cruelty itself when you're trying to keep a steady grip.

[quote name='Phil Adams' timestamp='1503295956' post='3356909'] I bought Rosie Vela's Zazu, I think it was produced by Walter Becker IIRC. Haven't played it for years, better dig it out... [/quote] I'm having a bit of a Finbarr Saunders' moment with this statement. http://viz.co.uk/category/cartoons/strip-cartoons/finbarr-saunders/

[quote name='Shawman' timestamp='1503346804' post='3357525'] With the right preperation I could be in the market for a barney. I'll be sure to make reservations nearer the time [/quote] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQFKtI6gn9Y [quote name='TimR' timestamp='1503355498' post='3357616'] I'm surprised more people didn't get it, [size=5]it was fairly obvious[/size]. No one said anything. [/quote] I'm still saying nowt. I haven't been getting it since noticing how big someone's bum looked in swarfega filled waders. I should have kept my mouth shut [i]then[/i].

[quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1503344785' post='3357486'] Well... Dunning got it. Kruger got it too. I got it, and I honestly think most people got it. [/quote] Heeheehee. It's not like it wasn't in plain view.

[quote name='aidanthorne89' timestamp='1503341463' post='3357444'] Hey there. Have put up a bass for sale (Warwick Thumb) so figured Id say hey on the forum. Names Aidan. I play double and electric bass. Run my own band called duski (www.duskimusic.co.uk) as well as other touring bands including a jazz Indian fusion group called Khamira and A Neo soul band called Slowly Rolling Camera. I also play in an ELO tribute band. What happens next? [/quote] You have to wait until the prancing horses have had their nosebags I'm afraid. Until then, welcome to the forum. Respect to you for playing tribute to ELO.

Got mine now. Just over a week since my mate ordered it me from Amazon.

I wanted to put my mark on this and the supplied Pit Bull Guitars transfer was too big to go between the machine heads on the headstock. I decided to replace the truss adjustment cover with one of my own. I must practice more with my engraving. Still, this will be behind the strings so I'm happy enough. I had originally wanted to make the cover from a piece of "copper" sheet that was handy. When it came to, the sheet was actually brass flashed with copper and finished with lacquer. I was annealing the piece I had cut out with a blowtorch when I noticed. Seeing how it looked finished it was for the best. Copper would have been a bit gaudy in comparison to the polished brass. The brass compliments the frets already but I reckon it will look subtle yet blingy nuff when it's all strung.

I'm happy to enjoy music at my own level. I never wanted to do arrangements or write. The most I want out of it is to play bass and sing. My enjoyment stops as soon as I start looking at dots.

[quote name='Jus Lukin' timestamp='1503323530' post='3357213'] I looked it up too. That's a new one on me. [/quote] You've got one on you?!?

[quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1503321449' post='3357179'] my jokes have always been crap but oh do I try lol [/quote] Maybe it's your scary avatar. Have you considered putting a red nose on it?

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1503319866' post='3357149'] But I like to rub my hands with Swarfega. [/quote] I like to fill a pair of waders with Swarfega* and go to an opera wearing nowt else but an evil grin. I'll pass on the Boston Pancake however. I looked it up and the Urban Dictionary definition curdled my maple syrup. *Other surfactants are available.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1503317961' post='3357110'] Only at a price. [/quote] Do you do group rates though?

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1503317736' post='3357103'] Ah, glee. Can't remember the last time I did anything 'with glee'. [/quote] Do we even know anyone who gives good glee?

[quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1503309204' post='3356997'] As above really there used to be some really funny people on the forum and you could always crack a joke but now some people seem so grumpy and just seem to want a row sign of the times? OK rant over lol [/quote] Glad to see it hasn't made [i]you[/i] grumpy as well. Maybe you could start up some sort of BC Glee club (with real clubs)?

Welcome to the forum. You deserve instant credit for the nick name Basssters. I haven't seen that one before. Puts me in mind of making turkeys moist somehow. Not what I've usually got in mind whilst playing but [i]why not[/i] I ask myself. It's all for a laugh anyway.

I hear about this modification and see some builders are incorporating string-through as a feature but I don't understand it fully not having first hand experience with any instrument strung that way. What do you notice most after you change to string-through anchorage? Is it meant to give you better sustain or is it more than that?