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its great having one bass. its just finding the ONE that is versatile enough and your happy with. the Lakland will tick most boxes imo

Ive heard alot about this guy. hes very popular on Talk Bass and ive heard lots of people saying hes a great bassist.. although i dont like knocking anyones playing, im wondering what hes all about.? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rAYOtP2aTs

[quote name='Enzo' timestamp='1371265144' post='2111941'] You're right, he can sound the same on many different basses, even a non Fender! I'm in the process of changing/upgrading my MM to make it as close as possible to the original '77, but just for fun, not because I think it's not good enough. I was able to find the same preamp that Sadowsky installed in early '80s, a Bartolini TCT, I will replace the stock p/ups with the Nordstrand single coils 70s wind and swap the neck with a same look but chunkier profile one, just like the old 70s were, I had 2 '78 and I loved them. Even the stock reverse tuners will go and period correct Fender logo Schaller will be mounted. I have no idea why they put reverse tuners on what it suppose to be a late '70s type of reissue. As today I just had the Bart installed and it already sounds much better, much more clear, more musical, it really makes it sing. It's also more silent, the classic hum of the single coils went down 50%, which I didn't expect. Let's see what happens with the next step, pickups will come in about 3-4 weeks, they make them by order. [/quote]are those nordy pickups the standard NJ4's.?

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1371091523' post='2109737'] I think Marcus has a few Custom Shop basses , but I know for certain that he has at least one because I remember reading how the Fender Custom Shop had to go to great lengths to find exactly the same preamp as is in his original bass . His famous 1977 Jazz has got a very early Bartolini preamp in it that Roger Sadowsky fitted in the late Seventies / early Eighties , and they had to track one down of the very same vintage to accurately reproduce the sound of his main bass . I expect he has got a few regular production models of his signature bass too , and I sure he sounds just like Marcus on all of them . [/quote]in fact before the Bartolini setup. Marcus had a preamp from a company called Stars preamps of New York. thats where he got the inspiration for the bartolini setup with the aid of Roger Sadowsky. a bit of geeky info for you all.

was watching this at my sisters and it blew me away. amazing drumming. but George Duke is a master in my opinion. add Mr McBride and its a great combo. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_UVhVi-3Zg

sorry i only got one that started it all. Meshell Ndegeocello.

blimey its a tough crowd on BC, i just thought the record was good

I heard this record earlier, it was this specific mix. its amazing imo.. they are one of the most underrated bands. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZUzJoiS7sA

I owned a SR5 a while back and it was hands down in the top 3 best basses ive ever owned. nice slim neck, the best build quality you could wish for and THE best B string ive ever played. its one of the classic basses of all of time. imo

What with the Daft Punk track with some great playing from Nile. i feel that Nile/Chic are having a bit of a renaissance,. great Documentary [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGUAiAxpu3E[/media]

ok cheers, it may bend that way but it doesnt mean than the whole neck is compromised. my local luthier said ive got nothing to worry about, but i will keep your thoughts under advisement

[quote name='Green Alsatian' timestamp='1370688243' post='2104361'] There's a real menace to the Dirty Harry soundtrack, paired beautifully by Andrew Robinson's superb performance as Scorpio. This tune sends a shiver down my spine: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp8DGoaDZ5k[/media] I'd also struggle to find a Lalo soundtrack that I don't like - Enter The Dragon's another favourite of mine. [/quote]i totally agree, its a really dark composition. i also think Andrew Robinson is one of the finest actors whos ever been on film. i was genuinely disturbed when he takes over the bus and takes the children hostage, a totally amazing actor.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1370697747' post='2104539'] Drop it in from the front and it acts against the finger board? [/quote]if this was the case maybe you would get alot of pressure against the fingerboard, thus bowing it outwards.?

i could be corrected but the truss rod is pushed against the two ends of the neck. from heel to nut area. it doesnt need the skunkstrip to push against. take away the skunk strip and it will still act the same.?

i dont really like the negative views on other musicians regardless of what they play, but he sounds like an uniformed knob head.

[quote name='AntLockyer' timestamp='1370695675' post='2104497'] In fact this one minus ashtray and guard. [/quote]man ive always loved that jazz bass. the only thing missing is pearl blocks

[quote name='lettsguitars' timestamp='1370694918' post='2104485'] I'd be Shocked if any glue failed here. Like I say, they just tend to move around a bit. Nothin to bother about. Your man is correct of course and the stripe could easily be replaced if there was any serious issue, which I doubt. [/quote]Nice to hear from a Luthier such as yourself.. he told me a replacement truss rod cap/cover would be very expensive, and if i might consider this, i may as well buy a new neck

[quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1370686690' post='2104336'] It's goosed. The glue had become unstuck at that point and the trussrod is pushing it out of the neck. Your neck most likely needs replaced or repaired. Take it to your tech asap. Might be wise to slacken the tr if you think it's really bad. [/quote]well i sanded down the neck with very fine wire wool, i dont like the poly feel. then it was dropped by a dickhead that made the poly that was still there crack, that was a year ago, hasnt moved since. then all of a sudden within a day it moved, it was about a mm proud.. i think its the change in temp myself. words from my local luthier, " the skunkstripe is just a cap/cover for the truss rod. nothing to with the stability of the neck, thats why your not experiencing any string buzz, neck change". this guy has worked on hundreds of basses with this issue, and i tend to agree with him. hes going to shave the neck.

i watched Dirty Harry last night and it never stops amazing me, how good the score was/is on that movie.. i loved his stuff, and he did it so perfectly with this film. there is the great scene where Scorpio is stalking his next victim, as you prob know. excuse my dodgy spelling.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp8DGoaDZ5k watched Dirty Harry last night and it never stops amazing me, how good the score was/is on that movie.. i loved his stuff, and he did it so perfectly with this film. there is the great scene where Scorpio is stalking his next victim, as you prob know.

Went to a rehearsal this evening and started playing, and realised that the skunk stripe on the back of the neck has raised proud of the surface. really not sure weather this is a major issue other than feeling it. has anyone else had this.. it has not affected the playability of the bass, no buzzing etc. just wondered if this might get worse in any way.? it is only raised in one area of about 2 inches. still worries me to be honest.

his playing on that Daft Punk tune is superb.

Pete his guitar playing is very cool. i love this guys musicality. this solo he does on this track says it all for me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nB_BQjdQVg

Always loved this guys drumming. the music is bad ass also.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80VhPw-BDnE