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  1. Machines
    I get BGM every month even though my sub ran out. Might renew at Christmas. Bass Player I bought maybe twice in 2006 then realised quickly it was content light and mostly adverts for US products.
  2. Machines
    Bargain alert - these are £1000+ new.
  3. Machines
    The high output of the G&L is simply resolved by lowering the master volume to about 75%. Not played the MTD bit I know they're solid. Get to Bass Direct and try both . P.s. my L2000 sounds more like a P bass than my P bass.
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    The Musicman SR5 had a ceramic pickup whilst the SR4 had alnico. I think they changed that recently to all be alnico as there was a difference in sound from the ceramic. I believe the SR4 has always been alnico. Oh here we go, thanks [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_Man_StingRay_5"]Wikipedia[/url]: "[color=#000000][font=sans-serif][size=3]In February 2008, Ernie Ball switched back to [/size][/font][/color][url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alnico"]alnico[/url][color=#000000][font=sans-serif][size=3] pickups for their Sting Ray 5s, after having used [/size][/font][/color][url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrite_(magnet)"]ceramic[/url][color=#000000][font=sans-serif][size=3] pickups for this model since 1991. The alnico pickups, which are also found in their four-string counterparts, give the instrument a sound more like a StingRay 4."[/size][/font][/color]
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    I can get my Peavey T-40 to sound just like a Ray with some EQ tweaking on my amp. I think the key things are pickup type, position and EQ. If you were willing to spend a few quid on a pickup upgrade and probably new EQ I think you'd be in, but just be sure you're going to keep it as the upgrades won't do much for resale value.
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    [quote name='billyapple' timestamp='1348310743' post='1812135'] Is it an overhanging fretboard a la Warmoth? [/quote] Not if it's from an EST96 as suggested.
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    I can't see how a neck with an extra fret can get the same intonation in the same neck pocket without modification. To maintain intonation it'd have to be shorter scale surely ?!
  8. Machines
    So basically BGM were wrong..
  9. Machines
    [quote name='steve-soar' timestamp='1347811649' post='1805316'] [/quote] My point is steve-soar, there seems to be a huge up-charge by Warwick for this which they seem to make out they're the good guys when I expect all they're doing is buying from another supplier who has the certification (please correct me if I am wrong anyone). I was not referencing furniture - most of mine is passed down too.
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    Got Chromes on 50% of my instruments (Encore P & Yamaha RBX fretless). I love them - but wouldn't have them if I only had one bass. Since they last so long (as long as you dont keep swapping them around to other instruments and breaking the wind like I did once !) then I think they're worth the money.
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    [quote name='steve-soar' timestamp='1347809958' post='1805277'] I treat wood as something magical and very precious, to waste it is very sad. Stupid hippy. [/quote] I suppose it's not like the stuff grows on trees is it ?
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    [quote name='steve-soar' timestamp='1347807101' post='1805220'] Have you seen the upcharge for the FSC woods? As Flyfisher points out, you would have to spend so much energy to earn the money to pay for the smugness it would bring in knowing you are saving the planet. It's all bollocks. [/quote] I imagine the people who'd pay extra also offset their carbon footprint when they buy tickets online. I wonder what the margins are on FSC wood - I bet it's not cost.
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    Kiwi has asked me and dood to admin it when it's live. No rush as the domain is parked for now - but I think it's better to plan properly than rush, as it won't just be a copy and paste of Basschat, p.s. Definitely easier to register new accounts than try and migrate them.
  14. Machines
    I've had a mixture of both types and have never been able to notice any difference.
  15. Machines
    Hi, - please read the forum rules. You must state a price for the sale and not just direct people to an eBay listing you've made.
  16. Machines
    I had a German Corvette $$ 5. It was flawlessly made, just a couple of small things put me off such as the neck profile, string spacing and absence of fret markers. I think if it wasn't for that I might even still have it. I like the product but the marketing puts me off (same as Apple).
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    My personal opinion is their prices way exceed what I consider fair for the product. Their custom shop price list is eye watering. I think they advertise too much and have so many endorsing artists I no longer pay attention.
  18. Machines
    Bet that sounds fat. My L-2000 mostly gets used on the neck alone.
  19. Machines
    Yeah my eBay notifications are configured to tell me when a T-40 gets listed, looks quite popular already !
  20. Machines
    Rules of the forum state you must give a price and not invite offers.
  21. Machines
    Tried tweaking the EQ centre of the mid pot ? (But now I can't remember if it was possible or it was pickup output you van change !)
  22. Machines
    Have received some sound advice. Removed !
  23. Machines
    I'd entertain that. PM me with pics etc
  24. Machines
    Looking to sell or trade my 79 Toaster. Its natural ash in good condition with minor buckle rash and otherwise excellent condition for a 33 year old instrument. Electronics are fully functional, all original and with no missing parts. Pickup rings are also intact. Reason for selling ? Not sure, it may be one of those GAS moments - looking for something with a bit more zing. For those not in the know, the T-40 was Peaveys' first bass and it has a somewhat surprising array of tones for a passive instrument of this age - the 2 humbuckers can be coil tapped individually giving you options for HH/HH, J/J, J/HH, HH/J, or each pickup alone (the bridge humbucker also has a coil selector in single coil mode). Also - the volume pots have capacitors too, meaning you get a different sound (lets top end, lots of bitey mids) with both pickups selected but one pickups volumes on zero as you do selected a pickup on it's own, crazy ! Comes with original hard shell case that's in working condition, by that I mean it's seen some life but still offers protection. It could do with some new snaplocks but other than that it's fine. Inside is a plush 70s brown fur, chic. Also has original owners manual which smells of the 1970s (make of that what you will !). Trades ? Hmm. I'm open to enticement, offer me what you will and the worst I will do is politely decline. Sale value is set at £450 - there is no depreciation on this since April ! Thus I would expect trades offered for instruments of a similar value (2nd hand, not what they were new). Many thanks, Machines. (pics to follow, work is blocking my stash - following stolen from FlatEric but other than different grain and slight pitting on bridge, is a good comparison)
  25. Machines
    Trevor at PMT knows his onions, why don't you want to go there ?
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