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[quote name='BassBod' post='825448' date='May 2 2010, 12:51 PM']I wouldn't do it again. Unless you're very confident and steady handed, have sharp tools and know a bit about carbon/graphite do's and don'ts. The carbon fibre is very thin and brittle - ie the srews only grip 2-3mm of resin, then its fresh air inside the neck, with some foam. The holes have to be counter-sunk to avoid chipping as the screws go in - it all feels a bit high risk on an expensive neck. I did it fine, but its not a forgiving material. I've got a lot of respect for Rob Green, making basses out of that stuff, and to such a high standard. Edit for a PS: I also wouldn't do it again for sonic reasons - way too brittle/hard a sound for me...but lots of people love it [/quote] Thanks for the advice BB and OTPJ. Got some enquiries and some thinking to do.......

Hi, I'm thinking about getting a Status Graphite neck for my EBMM Stingray. Status claim this is easy to fit yourself with their easy to follow instructions. But with the need to makes holes for the tuner fixings (16 in total) the string tree, drill six holes for the neck bolts - I can't help feeling that there's a lot to go wrong here. The neck itself is pricey - I wouldn't want to make expensive mistakes. What's the experience with fitting these? Can you do it yourself? Is it easy as Status claim? Or are you better off getting Status or a guitar tech to fit it? The neck itself costs £336. And Status would charge £110 to fit and set-up the neck. Does their fitting cost sound right? Or is that expensive? Any thoughts greatly appreciated! Derrick

[quote name='littleal' post='824794' date='May 1 2010, 01:16 PM']I found out last week that my new 6 string fretless should be finished by september :brow: So having serious wal withdrawl symptoms, i ventured up to my Dads to borrow his 4 string custom & played along to this backing track (I forgot how seriously funky these things sound) This is straght into the desk with no eq added, bridge pickup solo'd & the tone filter around 2 [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XP-DIhMyvwI"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XP-DIhMyvwI[/url][/quote] Tasty! Very tasty If I had a Wal. I'd give it to you in exchange for your chops.

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='817994' date='Apr 25 2010, 12:32 PM']Red and black together to the hot connection. On my ray34 this was to the circuit board where the White lead was. The other 3 leads go to ground. On my ray34 this was just to the back of the vol pot. This will give you a pup wired in parallel and this is the standard wiring for a single pup SR. I didn't know any of this either until last night. Hope this helps. I spent ages searching for this info and couldn't find much on line. The wiring diagram can be found on the seymour Duncan website.[/quote] Many thanks!

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='817986' date='Apr 25 2010, 12:15 PM']I did get a reply from carey last night. Although I had wired it back to front I re did it according to Carey's instruction but it sounded the same. After playing it for a while I am happy with the tone. My theory is that the nordy has a tighter low end and this is helping to stop the G from getting overpowered with low end and this helps it cut through. Could be wrong though. It does sound a bit smoother overal so I think it wad worth doing.[/quote] Hi Dave, I've just got a Nordstrand as well - how should it be wired to be faithful to the original MM tone? And when wired correctly, is it in series or parallel? (Shame on me for not knowing ) Cheers, Derrick

[quote name='bassatnight' post='809558' date='Apr 17 2010, 04:49 PM']Bought these two hunnies of E-Bay, a SB1000 and a SB700 Lovely!!!!![/quote] My word Steve, that SB1000 is a stunner - even nicer than mine How much did these set you back? And what made you return to the SBs after your flirtation with the Jazzes and Sadowsky? How's the Wal hunt going?Found anything yet? Derrick

[quote name='basshead56' post='775442' date='Mar 15 2010, 05:37 PM']Apologies for the awful pics but: Behold, The Armada! : Ampeg b500dr, Fender Rt1000 Tuner, Ampeg BSE 410HLF x2 Marshall VBA400, Marshall VBC412 x2 Phil Jones Briefcase Trace Elliot 1524 2x15 cab [attachment=44841:rig_1.JPG] [attachment=44842:rig2.JPG] [attachment=44845:rig4.JPG] [attachment=44843:rig5.JPG] [attachment=44844:rig6.JPG][/quote] I love how you've got to get your rig outdoors to put it all together

Maybe he was drunk when he thought up the filler job as well.

[quote name='benthos' post='741035' date='Feb 10 2010, 02:22 PM']Hi All, Are there any opinions/experiences out there putting a graphite neck on a Stingray? Does this enhance the sound and stability of the instrument or is this largely a cosmetic upgrade? Ideally I'd like to hear the difference between the original and graphite neck, so if anyone knows where I might find some audio clips that would be perfect.[/quote] There's a SR5 with Status-Graphite neck on The Gallery's website right now. Worth a look if you want to compare side by side. [url="http://www.thebassgallery.com/BassProductListingTemplate.cfm?Brand=Musicman&type=Bass%20Guitar&Cat_ID=1"]http://www.thebassgallery.com/BassProductL...ar&Cat_ID=1[/url]

Top Geezer and a man of his word! Hope you're enjoying the EBS Octabass

I find myself lusting after an electro acoustic fretless and I've been looking out for a Godin or a Status Electro. Is there anyone here who has knowledge of them both and could help me make up my mind? I'm after a bass that can do a good upright bass tone for big band playing, but could also do a good meaty baby-bass tone for salsa and latin music. Any suggestions/opinions gratefully received. Cheers!

By now an old favourite: GenzBenz Shuttle 6.0. Lovely amp. Ultralight but powerful. I just wish the fan noise was as small as the form factor. No problem for gigging but you wouldn't want to do a recording with this head in the room.

Bought my EBS Wah One. Honest guy and top class bloke. Buy/sell/trade with confidence!

[quote name='phagor' post='691938' date='Dec 22 2009, 11:02 PM']Thanks squire. I didn't want to post the clips here and step on lapolpora's toes, as he said he was gonna do some... but maybe he's been busy, probably got better things to do than make silly noises! But here's what I've done: <snip>.[/quote] Phagor, Your input is useful to me too - and I've already got one! You're right I have been busy. Things have taken over the last few days and I'm sorry I haven't been able to follow up on this. So please post away and don't worry about treading on my feet. Cheers, Derrick

You know what I mean...Sex Machine...Papa's Got a Brand New Bag.... What reverb will get me close to the sound of the bass on these records? I have an EBS Dynaverb but it's a bit too classy. The bass is a Fender P with flatwounds. Any suggestions from cheap to boutique welcome but a true bypass pedal preferred. Cheers and Happy Christmas