silverfoxnik

[quote name='jacko' post='638300' date='Oct 27 2009, 06:40 PM']I don't want to start an argumant here but I've always found that gaffa tape doesn't hold the cardboard as well as proper parcel tape. The tape may well be stronger but that's not much use when it's hanging off the package. (This is speaking from bitter experience - not all gaffa tapes are neccessarily as crap as the ones they sell at homebase). On reflection, I think this makes sense - we use gaffa tape to hold cables to stage floors and whatnot. We don't need it to hold for too long or leave any residue.[/quote] I've never had any problems with it myself to be honest and always been complimented on the robustness of my packaging when shipping musical equipment.. In my experience, there are some gaffa tapes that aren't as strong as the more industrial type that I've always used. A combination of both is what I'd suggest anyway..

Hi John Good advice above but just to add a few more thoughts... 1. Use parcel tape when packing the cardboard box (or boxes if joining more than one) BUT always go around any joins and the ends of teh box with Gaffa or Duct tape as it's much stronger 2. Make a small ball or sausage-roll shape out of bubble wrap and put it underneath the headstock to support it, especially if there is a large gap between the headstock and the bottom of the case 3. I used DPD recently to ship a bass to Germany and they were excellent..well priced too! Hope that helps and good luck with it! Nik

[quote name='bottomfeed' post='637836' date='Oct 27 2009, 01:08 PM']Hi there, welcome to BC... I've recently gigged out in Cyprus (7Seas club, Limassol) great place! [/quote] Hi Dave That sounds great..I'm very jealous!! Nik

[quote name='silddx' post='637674' date='Oct 27 2009, 10:22 AM']Likewise Nik, although mine aren't great either![/quote] Thanks!

[quote name='ash_sak' post='637678' date='Oct 27 2009, 10:24 AM']I'll take one if it's still going. Ashok[/quote] PM sent.. OK, so the BGM subscriptions have been taken up by: silddx Clarky 51m0n ash_sak Hamster Apologies to anyone else who was interested..If anything changes, we'll let you know! Thanks

[quote name='ash_sak' post='637678' date='Oct 27 2009, 10:24 AM']I'll take one if it's still going. Ashok[/quote] Cheers! 3 down 1 to go... Will PM you later. Thanks!

[quote name='Clarky' post='637651' date='Oct 27 2009, 09:51 AM']Me too please![/quote] 2 down, 2 to go! Will PM you payment details later.. Thanks!

[quote name='51m0n' post='637641' date='Oct 27 2009, 09:38 AM']Yeah baby hit me up with a subscription![/quote] Thanks - 1 down 3 to go! Will PM you later re payment...

[quote name='51m0n' post='637642' date='Oct 27 2009, 09:40 AM']Use anything u like that I posted in the photo thread, although they are probably all rather blurry and plop due to my massive deficit of talent in that area....[/quote] Thanks!

Hi Folks Bass Guitar Magazine have said they'll run a piece in a forthcoming issue about the SE Bash, which is great news.. So, I wondered if anyone has any hi-res photos they took that they think really captured the spirit of the day..and if so, could we use them? I guess we'll only be allowed one or two shots at most so narrowing it down to the best 2 shots might be tricky.. We've only got until the end of the week to do this so please could you PM me and we'll go from there. Oh - and if anyone has any brief anecdotes/funnies/comments about the day that they think are relevant and could go in the article, then please could you post them here or send a PM - thanks! Thanks Nik

[quote name='silverfoxnik' post='623460' date='Oct 11 2009, 07:59 PM']Another bit of good news is that, as I understand it from ped, Bass Guitar Magazine have donated some annual subscriptions that we are going to be able to offer to try to bring the overall amount raised up to as close to £500 as we can.. Not sure how many we have yet but we are going to offer them out at £15 each..[/quote] Hi Guys Sorry for the delay in posting this but we were waiting for the Ed at BGM who's been on holiday.. OK; we have been very kindly donated five [b]Bass Guitar Magazine[/b] subscriptions that we can offer at [b]£15.00[/b] each which is an absolute bargain! One was taken and paid for by Silddx on the day of the Bash, so that means we have just [b]four[/b] left. It's [b]first come first served[/b] I'm afraid, so if you want one, send a PM or post here! Cheers Nik

[quote name='Cyprusbass92' post='636899' date='Oct 26 2009, 01:57 PM']Hello to everyone. My name is Kyriakos and i live in Cyprus. I have only been playing bass guitar for less than 2 years now, but i am in a good level as i have been playing guitar for over 7 years now. Just for the record i'm under 18 and i hope that in a few years i will be able to come and study bass in the UK. I currently play a Parker PB61SP[/quote] Welcome Kyriakos! It's great to see someone on here from Cyprus.. My father was from Cyprus (Lefkara) and my brother lives there now near Kolossi, so it is a very special place for me! I visited Cyprus for the first time in 1973, the year before the Turkish invasion and it was a very different place back then - more rural and less 'westernised' and perhaps more beautiful? But to the people's credit, the southern side of the island has prospered since then despite what happened! Anyway, good to see you here and I hope you enjoy Basschat; it's a great place! Nik

[quote name='Clarky' post='636572' date='Oct 25 2009, 10:48 PM']Hey Dave, looks great in all black! Very stealth. Glad it worked out for the gig last night.[/quote] +1 That's gorgeous! Regarding the RF noise, you might be able to get a noiseless J-style pick up to slot right in to save you all the hassle of routing the body even further?

[quote name='JHBASS' post='635599' date='Oct 24 2009, 07:42 PM']I abosolutely love that '75 Jazz RI! Stunning![/quote] +1

That's just fantastic!

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='635430' date='Oct 24 2009, 04:22 PM']+1, although I prefer the Vintage Loudspeaker Emulator knob to the Visible Panty Line knob.[/quote] [quote name='EssentialTension' post='635430' date='Oct 24 2009, 04:22 PM']In both cases my tone comes mainly from my fingers, hand position, strings, pickup selection, and rolling back the treble on the bass itself. If I had to run anything far from flat I'd think there was something wrong either with the room or with my equipment.[/quote] +1 Exactly!

[quote name='buff' post='635146' date='Oct 24 2009, 09:37 AM']Available on the red button today, what a great bass player barry adamson is.[/quote] +1 One of my favourite bands; 'Real Life' is a brilliant album...

[quote name='Clarky' post='633335' date='Oct 22 2009, 12:13 PM']Phwoar! Sexy pair[/quote] +1 Love the case too on the 2009..

[quote name='leschirons' post='629229' date='Oct 18 2009, 01:53 AM']I know this should really be in "How was your gig last night" but I feel it's more allied to playing bass. Got in about 45 mins ago from a gig. There were about 150 people there and it was an informal dinner type jobby. With that many in the audience over here, you'd usually find about 4 - 6 musos and you'll end up in the occaisional jam/free for all. Usually mind numbingly slow blues but not tonight. I had the pleasure of having to play 3 songs I knew (in my head) but had never actually got around to playing before. I'd really forgotten how great they were. Scottish girl said she wanted a go at singing. She could do it. Up on the roof, Will you still love me tomorrow and You got a friend. So, a serious King / Goffin fan. Not difficult to busk but what great numbers. Sorry to sound like a 57 year old but they don't write them like that any more.[/quote] +1 Great songs....

[quote name='budget bassist' post='629144' date='Oct 17 2009, 11:06 PM']... really cool rig, loving the vintage vibe, especially with the acoustic stuff, can't beat a corvette either [/quote] +1

That's a great bass and a fascinating bit of feedback from it's creator! IIRC, I had a go on this bass at the SE Bass Bash in 2007 and it was stunning! I am a fan of black basses, so I wouldn't change it personally but if you do, I'm sure it will be equally as impressive!

Sounds great - good luck with it !