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[quote name='Sean.Robinson' post='339917' date='Nov 28 2008, 05:38 PM']hi, ive just been offered a mbass on a trade, but as i dont know much about them i dont know how good of a trade it is, does anyone know what there value is secondhand?[/quote] I know nothing about them but value is dead easy... what someone is prepared to pay. I'm not trying to be arsey but they are approx $3500 for a new 4 stringer so in the current climate you can slash 50% off that for it being used, even if it is basically 'new'. After that start praying that someone is looking for exactly what you have otherwise the price is going down from there. If you were talking about a well known, desirable manufacturer that has a proven track record of holding value then you could value it differently but mbass? Probably great basses but value is a fickle thing. Just my humble wotsit.

Due to the fact that others were better placed and situated to act swiftly I've taken quite a backseat on this episode of late but I've said this over on the Warwick forum and I'll air my views with regard to the latest feelings toward Jake... the main reason that I will do so now and didn't do a day or two ago is because the little tw*t no longer has Reule's property. This is not meant to be a vitriolic attack on those people who have moderate/conservative views towards Jake and his situation nor a call to lynch/stone Jake but PLEASE don't look at this through 'rose-tinted glasses', Jake was quite prepared to make himself a common thief/criminal... period! I've been in communication with Reule a fair bit on this episode both here and on the Warwick forum and for an individual to beg someone to drop a paypal claim, openly lie about sending the item, open new accounts to post on a thread that is about them in order to deflect the situation AND to go through systematically deleting old thread content in order that his location can be less easily established is pretty much indicative of BLATANT thievery! Do not kid yourself, without the fantastic efforts of ALL concerned on the various forums (and off-forum) Jake would be sitting cuddling this bass and wondering how best to continue avoiding Reule getting the bass or money back. I'm certain Jake is feeling sorry for himself but from his actions I can assure you Jake was fully cognoscente of his actions even though he may not have embarked on this deal with the sole intention of scamming Reule. This is drawing to a happy conclusion for Reule but it would appear that Jake will still walk away from this deal almost £150 better off than he could have imagined. The good nature and generosity of other people will be paying for the shipping NOT Jake and if he has managed to blow $3000 and have no collateral to show for it then I'm not going to dangle by my testes waiting for Jake to pay it back! ... just my thoughts as I sit here wishing Reule the best!

Really nice to meet up and put names to faces (even briefly Al) with the opportunity to A/B stuff in a relaxed atmosphere. However Michael, you've failed to include the best/worst bit of footage all night... You know the point where you swapped speaker leads over, had an epiphany moment as to why there might be silence coming from the rig and your trousers instantly developed an unhealthy aroma. It was good craic and it's amazing how time flies and it isn't till afterwards that you suddenly think; 'Oh but I wanted to hear the PJB through the Scroeder cab' or Gah! How come I can't remember a decent lick or play anything remotely in time/tune when someone suddenly says "I'll tape this". Cheers one and all, hopefully a few more can have better fortunes and make the next one and a special thanks to Michael for his video skills.

I saw DW do a Trace demo in Gosforth, Newcastle many moons ago and I almost gave up bass! Loved learning/doing 'Loves Rears Up' with my band when it was a current single; not the hardest track in the world but as a band not used to that kind of style it took us a while to get the feel right.

I'm afraid that being so far North I'm out of the loop at this point ( ) but good luck (and good work) to those further South who can 'hopefully' now bring this to an end. I know that Bob has his side of things covered but as Reule knows I'm available to back that side of things up if need be. Fingers crossed for the next 24/48hrs.

[quote name='bassoctopus' post='338039' date='Nov 27 2008, 07:55 AM']:ph34r:[/quote] [quote name='wateroftyne' post='338045' date='Nov 27 2008, 08:06 AM']Whoooaaahh.... I thought tonight was a bass bash, not an ass bash! [/quote] Ah b*ll*cks... that's Friday night isn't it. Can folks remember to bring a guitar stand. There may be a few basses kicking about (not quite literally I hope) and I'd hate anyone to go resting one against a table or chair for it to slide horizontal.

[quote name='JPJ' post='337874' date='Nov 26 2008, 11:36 PM']Are you calling me a big girls blouse? I'll see you tomorrow night Mr Organiser [/quote] So you have seen the slinky little black dress I have for tonight then!

Nice one Karl. Only had time to watch the first YT vid but something to be proud of mate! Good luck with it.

[quote name='Waldo' post='335604' date='Nov 24 2008, 04:08 PM']It's just mineral oil, since when did mineral oil eat away wood? Would a company really market and sell a string life product that had any chance of damaging the wood on your guitar? And as for WD-40, tell me, do any of you actually know whats in it? You don't do you, and yet you're balking at using it on your guitar! It's mostly an oil emulsifying solvent which quickly evaparates and the rest is............mineral oil. The exact same mineral oil that's in your stick of fast fret. So why has it 'got no place on a guitar' ?[/quote] You beat me to it! I've found WD40 excellent for cleaning up gunky greasy fingerboards and I've used it on natural finish Warwick bodies many a time. It isn't my #1 choice of cleaning product, there are better products but I've got a tin on my workbench for loads of bass related jobs (great as a lubricant for polishing frets when used in conjunction with a fret masker). I've yet to have a bass fall apart on me or the wood crack/dry out and I've used WD40 on basses I've had for 16 years.

I've PM'd address and mob number to all those who've shown interest for this shindig. If I've missed anyone, I apologise, just PM me and I'll sort it out. Look forward to seeing peeps on Thursday. Oh and wear a decent T-shirt/blouse as WoT's kindly agreed to snap a few pics and possibly shoot a bit of vid for youtube.

[quote name='ironside1966' post='335243' date='Nov 24 2008, 12:56 AM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1982-SQUIER-by-FENDER-JAZZ-BASS-JV-SERIES-MINT_W0QQitemZ120338946036QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item120338946036&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A10%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1982-SQUIER-by-FENDE...A1%7C240%3A1318[/url] is this a little over priced[/quote] I thought the one that just sold at £685 was pricey. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=150310448903&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=005"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...A:IT&ih=005[/url]

[quote name='silverfoxnik' post='334997' date='Nov 23 2008, 05:07 PM']I suspect the list is endless.....[/quote] Me and every singer I've ever worked with... ... and if you know any of my previous bands I'm just kidding.

[quote name='silverfoxnik' post='334926' date='Nov 23 2008, 02:58 PM']Fascinating thread folks; I've learnt loads here I didn't know about from the early days of The Jam and about what happened subsequently so thanks for that... IMO. although Paul Weller has done loads of great stuff since The Jam days, I think he'll be most remembered for that amazing era when the band was so hugely successful. What saddens me though is that is that there must have been something very special about the chemistry between the three members of the band that made them so distictive, a bit like The Police for example. And that factor always seem to get overlooked when they fall out with each other and move onto different phases in their musical careers.[/quote] Band chemistry works in strange ways. The fractious environment of members not quite getting on can really add energy and inspire some very creative moments. Obviously the converse can be true and harmonious environments can be conducive to the creation of great music.

A near miss for me... [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=180305668863&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=008"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...A:IT&ih=008[/url] In the end I didn't bid, so admittedly the final price may have been higher but £200 for a 12 string Hamer is pretty damn cheap. Had it been the TP model I'd have been all over it.

Just had a quick revisit to check out if feedback was ever left for this one and suddenly realised that it was won by an American TalkBasser (Gearhunter420) who regularly buys and sells (particularly MM) basses... it'll be interesting to see if this appears over on TB and what reaction there might be to its authenticity.

[quote name='Beedster' post='334638' date='Nov 22 2008, 11:01 PM']Hi John I've always run dual concentric on my P/Js, far greater flexibility than V/V/T. Electrics are easy but soldering the joints can be a bit technical. I've a pair of stacked controls with chrome knobs you can have for £30. There's some pix in the for sale forum somewhere Chris[/quote] As soon as it arrives Chris and I make a decision I'll look into that further Chris but I'm pleased to see that in theory there are no major issues with that config. [quote name='GreeneKing' post='334661' date='Nov 22 2008, 11:48 PM']John Surely if it's a P you are after then with your collection you don't need to make it more like something you already have? Just a thought.[/quote] TBH Peter you've probably hit the nail on the head but I'm after something with a more traditional 'look' (sad but true) that will fit into a band I've kicked off. If I wanted the P bass sound then a Stage I rolled onto the neck pup will just about fool 99% of the general populace down at my local pub (the other 1% being peshed bassists and they don't give a f*ck ) but you'd be amazed how many will look and expect to see old Leo's rough hewn plank paraded on stage.

Bruce Foxton was a massive influence on me in my early days on bass. Bruce using an Epi doing 'Start'. Not a good recording on YT but unmistakably his tone regardless of the fact that I wouldn't have imagined that the Epi was the bass he recorded Start with! [url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Xy3Qpi_XfDA&feature=related"]http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Xy3Qpi_XfDA&...feature=related[/url]

[quote name='Stewart' post='334427' date='Nov 22 2008, 02:40 PM']Fender made a model with two sets of P pickups - Precision Elite I think...? No problem with the concentric pots for volume contols, but doubt it's worth having two tone controls - it just shaves top off after all.[/quote] I've noted the 2 pup Elite and it's active with Lace Sensors but wondered if the Techies had any thoughts on a pair of passives. The 2 tones was simply to retain a bit of the versatility of having the 2 pups with independant tone controls as opposed to running both pups to an individual passive treble cut pot (I'd rather avoid going active ATM). The idea of a pair of dual concentric is that I can retain the original 2 hole system in the scratchplate.