ezbass

Given that opinions are probably based on the enjoyment of the event, followed by how long you can make that enjoyment last (more = better, right?), I know which one I'd pick.

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1490176618' post='3262803'] Gumtree always gives as a 'location' the geographical IP address of the computer used to post the advert. The guy who posted this was sitting at a PC in Twickenham at the time. [/quote]Ah, I see. Excuse me while I go and wipe the ovum from my reddening features

Twickenham, South East London? Since when? I hope their standard is better than their geography. That notwithstanding, if you know all the songs and are free, it's a gig and the money is not terrible for these parts. I know about half of the tunes from a band I was in some years ago, but I remember not really enjoying the set that much really. However, a top 'heads up' there HJ.

[quote name='project_c' timestamp='1490113836' post='3262283'] I've made a Photoshop mockup of the kind of thing I have in mind. One potential issue I can see with this is that the P pickup is not in the correct P position, which may have a detrimental effect on the tone, in which case the Jake body might make more sense. Does anyone have any thoughts on this? Bad idea / good idea? [/quote]Tasty, very Geddy Lee. Re: pickup positions, Adrian will make sure that they are in the relative sweet spots. When I had my 33" fretless made, I asked for the MM pickup to be in the Stingray position, Adrian came straight back saying that it would have to be moved slightly to accommodate the shorter scale for the 'correct' tone. I don't think you have anything to worry about, especially if you mention it in your email to him.

[quote name='AnthonyS' timestamp='1490098702' post='3262123'] Thank you for the feedback. In the end I bought the Aerodyne, partly because it was 2/3 the cost of a new American Professional (I do take the point about the Standard), but also because the neck felt smaller in my hand - which is important for me because I have a touch of carpal tunnel syndrome. So far, very pleased, and as a surprise by-product which I hadn't anticipated, I've started to get into funk! [/quote]Sounds like a good choice all round; nice one. However, there is a rule here on BC; no pics=didn't happen

[quote name='nickmew' timestamp='1489836519' post='3260181'] Bass Direct is in my home town (very dangerous) and I'm probably going to put some money down on the rather lovely Elwood multi-scale I tried earlier this week. [/quote]Ooh, that'll be the one with those sweet sounding Delano pickups; nice.

If you've ever played a gig when you're feeling poorly, you'll know the amazing thing that is 'Dr Gig'. I felt really bad for some gigs, but when I get up to play, it all seems to fall away. However, those minutes just after the gig is finished are a real crash back into illness

[quote name='Risk101' timestamp='1489770400' post='3259751'] I'm pleased to say that I will be taking delivery of this beauty soon ! Sadly has meant I've had to let go of my Wick Dirty Blond, but how many basses can a man play ?!! [/quote]Oh I say!

[quote name='Jabba_the_gut' timestamp='1489442027' post='3257054'] Then roughly cut to shape... And that's where it's up to so far! [/quote]I love the shape. This is going to be lovely.

This [quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1489511024' post='3257558'] Just get a new neck for it and use the rest of the insurance money to treat yourself to a new bass [/quote]Why settle for a replacement bass, when you can have two?

I really enjoyed that; top work!

Pick the one that is the most comfortable to play, you can always change the pickups to suit your personal sonic tastes later if you find something lacking. As pineweasel says, see if you can try an American Standard (it won't be hard), you'll save a few £s for a bass which is ostensibly the Professional.

The 4 strings are 32.5 to 34.5, I can't see any info on the 5 string.

[quote name='BassManGraham' timestamp='1489139805' post='3254624'] Yo Mr Ez, vey nice Delano pick-ups. Great to get the jazz sound without the irritatingly noisey single coil hum! I am very inpressed with the Delano Extenders too. I assume you not going for multi-scale/fanned fret version? Great for a taut low B on 5 stringers yet to be convinced for 4 stringers? Anyone know the scale lengths for the Maruszczyk 5 string ??? [/quote] Yeah, conventional fretting for me. 5 string scale length? I'm guessing a conventional 34" but custom, well the world is your oyster. How about some pics of your recent purchase G?

I'd only heard Ed doing it solo on many TV shows, so I thought I'd actually listen to the recorded version. Much less jam night and with Pino front and centre, which is never a bad thing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Qp5vcuMIlk

I have no words...

I've always liked the 2nd album best (it was the first one that I bought). I remember initially ignoring DS when I first heard of them because I thought, with a name like that in the mid-seventies, that they were a punk band and I was, at the time, extremely averse to punk. I then remember hearing an amazing guitar solo on a jukebox a year or so later and looking at the machine to find out who it was, I felt pretty dumb when I saw 'Sultans of Swing - Dire Straits' on the display. But still, it is Communique that stays with me to this day, particularly this track... http://youtu.be/36QvJV4_vh8

[quote name='scrumpymike' timestamp='1488803636' post='3251858'] Vintage white body with tort scratch-plate, chrome hardware and rosewood fretboard - snap!! [/quote]I very nearly went for that colour combo, but decided to go for natural eventually.

I have had this effect with rhodium rimmed glasses, I think it was a chemical reaction with the oils in my skin. I've seen many videos where they clean corrosion, etc with fizzy drinks; try some soda water to avoid stickiness perhaps?

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1488788593' post='3251661'] I made mock-ups of mine, so I could gaze at them on my phone when it all got too much. [/quote]Yep, I have a copy of my mock up on the phone, tablet and PC. I also keep watching the video that inspired my pick up choice. http://youtu.be/JacJ-N4l7FI

That is a lovely looking thing; congrats.

[quote name='Funky Dunky' timestamp='1488716703' post='3251208'] Re: Brothers In Arms - there's an episode of The West Wing called Two Cathedrals, where they use the song as the President berates God in the Church after a funeral. Serious, serious shivers down the spine. I went and downloaded the track immediately after watching it. [/quote]"You feckless thug." The writing in those early seasons was peerless. http://youtu.be/dVgK5HKj3P4 Apologies for the derail; as you were.

2 weeks down and I'm more antsy with the waiting than when I was for my first Elwood L. Maybe that's because I have an aching shoulder from a long rehearsal with the boat anchor.

[quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1488424854' post='3248844'] Is it up yet? [/quote]As the actress said, etc...