JackLondon

[quote name='davidmpires' post='701524' date='Jan 5 2010, 12:58 PM']I found the Mono for £99 at on piano covers online, just emailed them to check the delivery costs.[/quote] Result Trust me you will not regret getting the Mono. Cheers Jack

I have the Mono bag and can tell you that it is an excellent bag! The way I was looking at it is well protected and room for all the bits and pieces! Mono fits the bill perfectly, it's well made and has 3 years warranty. They are in the higher price bracket but if someone wants to save £30 odd on the bag for a bass that's worth over £1000 than they might as well buy a Stagg gig bag! Just my 2p worth Cheers Jack

What is the purpose of a D-tuner if you have a 5 string?

The GK heads give you great tonal range, You can get tones suitable for any kind of music and if you set it up properly it's ears heaven IMHO. They have tones of headroom as well as power, you can drive 2 cabs but if you'd go for a BF BigOne you wouldn't need two of them based on my experience with the Compact! If you liked your TE cabs than I think that you wouldn't like the BareFaced on the beggining because they give you much cleaner sound without all the distortion that Trace would give you. Practice place I use provides Trace backline and I hate it but it's just my point of view. You will have some trying out to do since there's loads of cabs and heads you can try. If you're ever in London you are welcome to come and try out my rig. Cheers Jack

Well I use Barefaced Compact paired with GK 1001RBII. I have played gigs with it in many different venues and never had a problem with hearing myself. I'm 6'7" so not on the smaller side and since the Compact is smaller tham the BigOne I assume you would not have a problem hearing your bass on the stage! For what you say I would also recommend GK heads. IMHO they are more versatile than some of the MarkBass, GenzBenz or whatever people will soon say you should get! Best of luck with finding your gear! This is the place to get the best deals on some S/H stuff as well as almost brand new bits and pieces! Cheers Jack

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='691139' date='Dec 22 2009, 12:09 AM']A thumb rest can be limiting because in practice you may not always want to play in the same position. Sometimes you'll want near the bridge, other times up over the end of the fingerboard, someitmes in between. So better, IMHO, to get used to working without a thumb rest.[/quote] Or you can always add a ramp

I know some of you are using the Power Bank from maplin [url="http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?moduleno=31292"]http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?moduleno=31292[/url] If you do you might want to check what sort of fuse was fitted in the plug. The plug itself says it should have 13A but yesterday when the unit that my guitarist uses has packed up we found a 5A fuse in it. Not a major problem but if it says 13A on the plug you would imagine the company is going to follow their own recommendations ? Cheers Jack

Hi guys, Does anyone know if basschat members get any discount at Bass Direct ? Cheers Jack

[quote name='Mikey R' post='630104' date='Oct 19 2009, 09:59 AM']Hey Jack, any news?[/quote] Hey Mikey There was a small problem that needed rectifying before I could get my hands on this beauty so Simo will be dropping off the bass for me on Wednesday so by the weekend I will have some more photos for ya Cheers Jack

Exciting is a bit of understatement. I'm picking her up on Thursday and I just can't wait :D:D:D:D:D:D

1st coat of Laquer is on [attachment=34238:llac1.jpg]

Stain has been applied Looks f@cking awesome :D:D:D:D:D:D:D [attachment=34213:jstain3.jpg]

Jon has almost finished shaping the neck, so some fretting will be done in the next couple of days [attachment=33304:neckshapj2.jpg]

Quick update : some neck shaping : [attachment=33167:neckshapj.jpg] some neck fitting : [attachment=33166:neckinser.jpg] and a fretboard shot : [attachment=33169:endofneck.jpg]

swear you could fit a footbal through my trap [attachment=32483:bass_face.jpg]

Holes for the neck ferrules have been drilled... now it's time to shape the neck [attachment=32134:jfd.jpg]

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Right, Checked out the MXR and it's not what I'm looking for, I need something that basically will allow me to switch on/off the octave or a fuzz separately of each other, any other ideas ? Cheers Jack

Al, I've found the cheapest one here [url="http://musicwonderland.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=3"]http://musicwonderland.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=3[/url]

[quote name='silddx' post='578625' date='Aug 23 2009, 10:34 PM']Primark King[/quote] +1 ... BUT He was the first player in Poland that used 6 string, first to use a bass with a graphite neck and he was the sole reason why Mayones started doing basses, I'm not sayig he's great but he inspired a lot of people especially in the country where the most basic 4-string Ibanez would cost you about £1100 if you would compare the wages to UK so I think he needs a little bit of credit IMHO of course, but as you say the slappity tappity kills everything else. Cheers Jack

[quote name='silddx' post='578625' date='Aug 23 2009, 10:34 PM']Primark King[/quote] +1 ... BUT He was the first player in Poland that used 6 string, first to use a bass with a graphite neck and he was the sole reason why Mayones started doing basses, I'm not sayig he's great but he inspired a lot of people especially in the country where the most basic 4-string Ibanez would cost you about £1100 if you would compare the wages to UK so I think he needs a little bit of credit IMHO of course, but as you say the slappity tappity kills everything else. Cheers Jack

Al, 2 options : This : [url="http://www.andertons.co.uk/pid13643/cid586/PlanetWavesPedalBoardCableKit.asp"]http://www.andertons.co.uk/pid13643/cid586...ardCableKit.asp[/url] Or just order Core X2 from America, it's $50 which means that you don't have to pay tax or import duty as it will be under the amount that is non-taxable I think. I might be wrong and if I am there will be someone along to correct me Cheers Jack

[quote name='dunetune_jazz' post='577693' date='Aug 22 2009, 05:32 PM']For those of you who do not know Wojtek Pilichowski...... The man is a Monster Slapper .... and a well hidden secret in the bass world .... when ever I get the chance I always go see him .......and his is not america, english or canadian .... he indian ... haha lol jus kiddin ... You have to admire the man and the hours of work and practise he puts in .... keep the funk going Wojtek. For those of you wanting to learn to slap take a look ...... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5s9lzWf4x3o"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5s9lzWf4x3o[/url]" class="ipsImage" />[/quote] If you want to talk Polish bassists do it properly That video is from 1992 if I rightly remember so it's not the best of his skill. Here's one for you who think he's only slapp happy : [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlWejoMh2Ks"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlWejoMh2Ks[/url] Here's one of him that mixes both slap and fnormal finger style which is quite good. And here's something a bit more funky : [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayTqf_Ws7Nw"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayTqf_Ws7Nw[/url] I like the above quite a bit, they have some nice funky groove going on there, shame they don't play anymore And here's a bit as well, watch from 8:52 [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkBkXRmXcBE"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkBkXRmXcBE[/url] Enjoy Cheers Jack

Andy at Prime Timbers has the best wood, I know because the redwood top for my bass comes from him

Hi, I was thinking about getting LEDs fitted on the neck of my Ibanez, I was wondering if anyone had anything done byt this company [url="http://www.simscustom.com"]Sims Custom Shop[/url] Cheers Jack