Paul S

I am having problems with buzzing when I switch on a fuzz effect. Pedals I use are: guitar > Korg Pitchblack tuner > Boss LS-2 with a clean loop and a loop that has EBS Unichorus > Fuzz. So nothing complicated. First fuzz I used was EHX Big Muff - switched it on and it buzzed and shrieked. I though the problem was the pedal so I sold it. New owner reports everything is fine. Now have a Bozz ODB-3. Still buzzed and shrieked. Changed from a cheap power supply to a Johnny Shredfreak one that arrived this morning. No shriek, but still buzzes although not as badly. It varies from bass to bass, which I think seems to indicate grounding issues with the various basses as much as the effects! Also worth mentioning perhaps that I have an old Zoom BFX-708 multi-effect that is as clean as a whistle when I have the fuzz on it. If I turn down the gain, keep the eq on the ODB-3 reasonably flat and roll off the treble on the bass eq it is reduced. But still there. Do I accept this as life with a fuzz or should I be able to get shot of it completely? ta!

More Peter Green - the solo in 'Need Your Love So Bad' is a masterclass in subtlety. And, in 'Man of the World', when he sings the line 'I wish I was in Love' at the end - I almost always well up when I listen to that properly. Soooo sad. When the bass comes in on 'Smoke on The Water' When the bass comes in on 'I don't Need No Doctor' Humble Pie Rockin the Filmore. Another vote for 'Shine on You Crazy Diamond' build up. Plenty more.

I think I am easily replaceable - classic rock, nothing fancy - just solid 'meat and potatoes' type stuff, playing in two bands. But recently, with the heavier rock band, it got to a 'him or me' situation (not that I put it like that) with our new, very talented and much experienced guitarist and the band chose me. Made me feel warm inside.

Just arrived!! Many many thanks.

Not as much as you would imagine, sadly. I'd say £150 +/- I am a bit of a Westone bass fan, had a black '84 Thunder 1A which I absolutely loved but had to sell once I hurt my back as it was too heavy. I've now got a Thunder Jet. Just love them. But there are too many headstock snobs out there to make the re-sale value any near what the quality would indicate they are worth. Better to hang on to it and enjoy it!

Bought and sold loads of stuff on here, generally very smooth and pleasant transactions. Couple of minor irritations here and there but nobody got hurt. I feel much more confident that no one is going to shaft you when trading on here as it is something of a community - when the odd bad deal has been publicised it is great to see the way folks rally round.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1329237692' post='1539362'] Punk was good in that it made us rethink what was important about music. [/quote] [quote name='icastle' timestamp='1329238352' post='1539377'] [b]But[/b], it did seem to wake up a music scene that had perhaps become a little stale and complacent. [/quote] ^ This really^ Music seems to need a kick up the arse every now and then - Elvis, Jimi Hendrix, punk, grunge etc. I hated it at the time - I was actually at college in Kings Road Chelsea in the mid 70s when it all kicked off. Saw a few bands in their early stages and just thought they were a bunch of talentless attention seekers. But now, looking back, it was probably the best thing that could have happened.

Of paramount importance to me are: Weight. 9lbs or less Neck width. 40mm or less Then - Active electrics or the possibility of adding a pre-amp Style (bought a T-Bird: felt and looked a complete tit wearing it) Colour - I can live with a lot of colours but have preferences. There are some colours I just couldn't live with. Value for money (rather than cost) Name on the headstock doesn't come into it. If all those work, I'll probably get it and thats when I find out if it is comfy or not.

[quote name='BRANCINI' timestamp='1329180540' post='1538549'] who cares ? its rock n roll and aint meant to be perfect. You could lways do it like this.. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9m0_7nZHw2c[/media] [/quote] Yes. With just guitars and no keys, I think this is a good way to go. A bit pre-punk punk. Been trying to get my lot to try it like this - just didn't ever sound right the normnal way.

[quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1329138243' post='1537595'] If coming in by train, and i assume that will be in to Fenchurch street, then you will be closest to the Tower of London part of town. Maybe plan from that area, heading out towards the eye as thats at the other end of the river walk, although the tube connections are good and its easy to get to the NHM etc from tower hill. [/quote] Indeed, yes. Basildon is on the c2c line into Fenchurch St (about 35mins) and c2c do lots of 'two-fers' for entrance fees, trips etc [url="http://www.c2c-online.co.uk/offers/london/london_2for1"]http://www.c2c-online.co.uk/offers/london/london_2for1[/url]

I have two Fender Precisions that aren't really precisions: Fender Power Jazz Bass Special, which has a P body (no scratch plate), Jazz neck, P/J pups and active electrics. Fender Precision Lyte - strat-sized body, slim Jazz neck, P/J pups and active electrics. Neither sound particularly P-bassy and look a bit different.

If I hadn't been to London before and only had a day I wouldn't want to spend it looking at bass guitars. I'd check out the tourist things - pick from Tower of London, Westminster Palace, The Eye, Tate Modern, South Bank, Borough Market, Museums of all descriptions - the list goes on of really well presented, top class places to go and see. London is an absolutely wonderful city with a long and diverse history often taken for granted - I know I do as it is on my doorstep.

My 'go-to' bass at the moment is my Fender Precision Lyte, fitted with a J. East preamp. Weighs in at around 7lbs, nothing lyte about the sound!

One time we were all set up and waiting for the guitarist to turn up. About half past start time his daughter walks in. 'Dave* can't make it, he's had to take our rabbit to the vet' I haven't used his real name. Which is Neil. Neil is in another band now.

None here yet - but they were only shipped on Monday!

If you had a Midget it would come with 2! All the BF range come with 2 now, apparently.

I have a TC Classic 450 and a BF Compact. I have just added a BF Midget, which I used for the first time at rehearsal last night. And I am still smiling. Physical connections are easy - daisy chain the speakers as both have 2 x speakon sockets. The Midget adds what the Compact lacks, and Compact adds what the Midget lacks, both together exceed the sum of the parts.

Yes, a 5 hole bridge and just lined up for an exact fit. The Power Jazz Special is MIJ, maybe that makes it different? Not that it helps you much!

[quote name='thumperbob 2002' timestamp='1328603655' post='1529674'] A wide strap will sort any heavy bass. [/quote] No it doesn't. You either don't have a back problem or are lucky enough to be able to 'sort' yours with a wide strap. If I wear a bass that is over 9lbs for more than an hour I pay dearly for it the next day. I have a wide leather strap and a Comfort Strapppp, both wide. Yes it helps, a bit, but it doesn't 'sort' it. For gigs if my back is playing up I select one of my 7-8lb basses, if it is ok the I go for either my Fender Power Jazz Special, which is just under 9lbs, or my pimped Westone Thunder Jet, which is 8 and a bit lbs. For rehearsals I generally go sub-8lbs. Believe me, it makes all the difference in the world.

[quote name='mikegatward' timestamp='1328264679' post='1524527'] did you have to redrill the Power Jazz to change the bridge ? - mine is a 4 hole bridge and I'm struggling to find a replacement bridge for the original which is badly tarnished [/quote] Mike, no, it was a straight fit. I had a problem with a cheapie I bought on here that had different spacings to mine (even though it had been used on a fender) but the Gotoh 201 was a perfect match. A very small issue was that I wanted black, and when it arrived it was black chrome - there was nothing to distinguish it on the packaging.