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It's been a bit of an adventure recently, doing lots of different stuff with different bands. More soon. One of the bands well-known around here for its strong vocals. Unfortunately, one of the three singers left recently, and I got the short straw to pick up his harmonies. Here's a clip from the first public gig in this config. I think I just about got away with it... (edit - not The Dukes of September. ha ha) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMt_2r2l3yw

I like this clip. Freddie Washington's GOT IT. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNRINGFbXI4

Me ol' Dad likes a bit of a sing every now and then... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5d7g7BzDxk

I've seen him do a few telly things in the past, and he's never been anything other than dreadful and miserable. Poor soul.

Lots to consider, but I'd second the TKS 12's or 2x12.

[quote name='keefbaker' timestamp='1459607296' post='3018051'] Yeah, discovered that when I gave up and took it to the guitar shop. In the end, in order to bring the buzzing to a human level and still have a usable action they had to put a small shim in, which is a bad show, basically I think next time I get GAS I'll either buy direct from the bass show or nip to bass direct. After this I'm done with buying unseen. Not that it's bad, it sounds great in fact, it's just marred the whole experience, especially knowing I won't be able to completely get rid of the buzzing without having action a bus could ride under. [/quote] That's disappointing. Did you mention it to Adrian? Has the shim sorted it, or is the action too high?

[quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1459604884' post='3018024'] I just adjusted my truss rod as I've fitted some EB flatwound cobalts to my new bass; it needed a little tighten due to the slightly increased tension. I adjusted in the normal way, turning to the right the counteract the forward pull, checked still needed a bit more tension, checked again - hang on, the relief was getting bigger! It seems that the adjustment is the reverse way round from what I'm used to on all the other basses I've owned, with turning to the left (when viewed from the bridge) reducing the relief. Perhaps this will help with your current buzzing issues. [/quote] Ah, I meant to mention his ages ago. I noticed the same thing. Very odd!

[quote name='Pow_22' timestamp='1459506906' post='3017183'] [font=Times New Roman][size=3][color=#000000]Its been a long flatwound quest for me. Im starting to think the sound im after maybe doesn’t exist![/color][/size][/font] [font=Times New Roman][size=3][color=#000000]Basically I want thumpy but with SOME sustain, not just thud. The tension needs to be reasonable (not talking TI flop but not cables either). I play with a pic 99% of the time and suffer from thumb ache on my picking hand, maybe down to technique but I don’t get it on lower tension strings. [/color][/size][/font] [font=Times New Roman][size=3][color=#000000]I also don’t like sets that have the seemingly common dead E problem. So far ive tried:-[/color][/size][/font] [b][u][font=Times New Roman][size=3][color=#000000]Picato Flats[/color][/size][/font][/u][/b] [font=Times New Roman][size=3][color=#000000]Lovely sound, just about right tension. E string problem as mentioned above[/color][/size][/font] [b][u][font=Times New Roman][size=3][color=#000000]Pyramid Gold[/color][/size][/font][/u][/b] [font=Times New Roman][size=3][color=#000000]Had everything I was looking for bar thump. Fantastic tension, good E string, great feel but just lacked that old school thump. Did I give them long enough?[/color][/size][/font] [b][u][font=Times New Roman][size=3][color=#000000]Fender Flats[/color][/size][/font][/u][/b] [font=Times New Roman][size=3][color=#000000]Lovely but slightly high tension[/color][/size][/font] [b][u][font=Times New Roman][size=3][color=#000000]Status Flats[/color][/size][/font][/u][/b] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Times New Roman]Thought these were THE one’s….then the E died prematurely [/font][font=Wingdings]L[/font][/color][/size] [b][u][font=Times New Roman][size=3][color=#000000]La Bella FS[/color][/size][/font][/u][/b] [font=Times New Roman][size=3][color=#000000]Stunning but too high tension[/color][/size][/font] [b][u][font=Times New Roman][size=3][color=#000000]Elites[/color][/size][/font][/u][/b] [font=Times New Roman][size=3][color=#000000]High tension and dead E[/color][/size][/font] [b][u][font=Times New Roman][size=3][color=#000000]TI’s[/color][/size][/font][/u][/b] [font=Times New Roman][size=3][color=#000000]Wet noodles[/color][/size][/font] [b][u][font=Times New Roman][size=3][color=#000000]Sadowksy[/color][/size][/font][/u][/b] [font=Times New Roman][size=3][color=#000000]Honky middy with not enough thump. Good tension and E tho[/color][/size][/font] [font=Times New Roman][size=3][color=#000000]I play a P bass with DiMarzio DP122 pups into a valve amp and 4x10 sealed cab. I have considered that my pups may not be ‘old school’ enough for the tone im chasing.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Times New Roman][size=3][color=#000000]The holy grail tone im after is the tone Baz Fratelli gets on The Fratellis songs Look Out Sunshine, Mistress Mabel etc on the album Here We Stand[/color][/size][/font] [font=Times New Roman][size=3][color=#000000]Next on list to try are DR’s, Optima and possibly the new Dunlops though im hearing they are very Roundwound sounding[/color][/size][/font] [/quote] Hmm.. I wonder if the missing bit in the chain is something other than the strings...?

These have been around for years - surely someone must have one...?

Beautiful. Love the muted finish on this.

[quote name='nash' timestamp='1459341360' post='3015594'] Everytime I see one it has a Jazz neck. Why? I like a PJ but I also really love the P neck way more than a Jazz. Not just for the feel but also the tone. There should just be an option. [/quote] Me too. That's why I bought... ...no, I'm not going to say it. I'll be mocked.

[quote name='pete.young' timestamp='1459428519' post='3016466'] I will be at Beverley, let me know when you are on and I will stock up on ripe tomatoes☺ [/quote] Cool.. when are you on? We're last on the main stage on the Saturday.

Cheers, folks. A quick bump for any more input (pun not intended)...

Hey gang On the assumption it's well implemented, how practical is the James / Baxandall tone stack for a bass head? I know there's only a bass and a treble knob, and you can 'boost' the mids by rolling them both off and increasing the gain. How useable is it in the real world? Any experience...? Pros, cons? Thanks, all!

I'm off to Costa Del Folk in Majorca in a few weeks. Looking forward to that one. Apart form that, I'm playing at a few of the rootsier festivals - Beverley Festival, Music on the Marr, Clennell Hall... always good fun.

Same story for mine - lowest action ever. A tweak and it was sorted. Mind, the advice about hanging on a bit for it to settle is sensible.

Hmm.. I'm not sure Tal has helped [i]shape[/i] modern music..

Here's a great tool I've found which will help if you're struggling to visualise your Maruszczyk custom build... http://www.ysw-tct.com/tct/default.asp?func=KIJI&kiji=20141229114253.asp#Kisekae_VIM

I've been having SO MUCH FUN with this. I should really get out more. http://www.ysw-tct.com/tct/default.asp?func=KIJI&kiji=20141229114253.asp#Kisekae_VIM

Ah, gotta love saucy photos from the Maryszczyk casting couch. I'm still at least seven weeks from mine. Assuming I stop changing the spec.

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1458234515' post='3005883'] I would've walked away and dialed 999. As I said, it's assault plain and simple. I'd be happier a f***-nut like this is properly dealt with than any short term satisfaction of retaliation. Can I ask why you did not consider calling the Police? [/quote] This would have been my approach, too, just as if I'd seen it happen in the street.

Ma-roosh-chick.