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[quote name='Darkstrike' timestamp='1327712588' post='1515914'] What about one of them double drop tuners? Get both D and B. [/quote] I didn't know they existed! Lol. I do now....

The plan is B. I only use my Low B in the right musical situation (as I use Octave pedals a lot), but it's nice to know I still have that option. They seem confident it'll still work with nice string tension over the 32" scale as well... If not, I'd be happy to have accurate drop D at the flick of a switch anyway when I get the urge mid-improv to play some Tool licks

5 new Buckeye tops arrived at Roscoe HQ today and I have my pick of the bunch. They are are all STUNNING. I've narrowed it to 2 and will sleep on it over the weekend. Watch this space for my pick of the bunch!

A couple of videos from the weekends gig... Hi-Fi or headphones only - laptop speakers tend not to reproduce the 40hz so well http://youtu.be/jif7E2FKLds And, http://youtu.be/aOApHtg5aCM

[quote name='Gunsfreddy2003' timestamp='1327680299' post='1515321'] Cheers Shep - it is weird though becuase Spencer at 3Leaf tried to emulate the MuTron exactly with the Proton but the GR2 is more popular!! Maybe he did not get as close to the 'Tron as he had hoped? [/quote] It is very close to the MuTron... But I always thought the MuTron was a little weak sounding. The issue you have is that the GR s based on the stripped down core envelope of the Lovetone Meatball - Which is a hugh fat subby envelope. if you put any envelope filter next to Meatball they are going to sound thin, as they do next to the GR. Fact is though, that in some musical situations that tone is harder to cut through and the MuTron rarely struggles to cut through as it has far more mid range, hence the Proton is likely more usable in many band situations. That doesn't stop the GR sounding MASSIVE though After a gated fuzz the GR is THE envelope to use for synth bass stuff IME.

The GR and the Proton are quite different circuits based on different pedals. If i were to put the sounds into words (to my ears), the Proton is a very wet sounding qwacky auto-wah and the GR is a smooth, phat envelope. I LOVE my GR, I have the 1st one, rather than the GR2. I understand that tonally they are the same, but you have the addition of the blend on the GR2 plus some other slight functionality tweaks. If I was playing in a funk band I think I'd get use form the blend, but its little use to me n what I currently do. Either way, they sound AMAZING on bass. The Proton was a little too thin sounding for my tastes, though it is still a very decent filter.

The nearest 'real' specialist who deals directly with Alexander Technique and is recommended by BAPAM is in Loughborough: [url="http://www.bapam.org.uk/practitionerdb/eastmidlands.php#."]http://www.bapam.org...tmidlands.php#.[/url] I'll stick with the free advice that seems to be working though. I've bought a Power Ball as well. As gimmicky as it seems, 5 minutes a day at a slow pace is manageable and seems to be helping.

I was given a form from my GP for self referral in Nottingham. Filled it in and sent it off and they wrote to me with an appointment. When I got there and discussed my issues (no idea of the persons name, it was a kind of 'you'll see one of the team'). they said next time I should bring the bass as they have a chap who's done a lot of work with musicians. I did, and the guy was very helpful - Though I have no idea of his name, (or the lady I saw the 1st time), I just arrived, walked in and straight to business! I can tell he was in his 50's (I'd say), white, with short dark hair. I suppose I should ask his name if I see the same guy next time! lol. I may of generated the term 'specialist' for the guy myself TBH. I'm sure they are all capable of offering the same service, but the lady I saw the 1st time, suggested they made a note I saw a certain chap the next time with my bass... So I have decided that makes him a specialist It was based at the Mary Potter centre on Gregory Blvd. It's free and you do the referral for yourself, but need to get the form from a GP (A GP needs to decide you should go for Physio basically before you go and bother the actual Physio's).

[quote name='Gwilym' timestamp='1327670896' post='1515112'] hey Shep, sorry to hear about your troubles, and I hope this new bass works well for you - it sounds like it's going to be a (little) monster It might also be worth having your bass technique evaluated by an expert (if you haven't already), to fix any "issues" that could also be aggravating your physical problems? Cheers G [/quote] Cheers G. I had a meeting with a specialist Physio and took my bass along on their suggestion. 32" scale was settled on after some careful measurements by said person with me wearing my bass in the playing position. They also suggested, as a number of BCers have mirrored that any technique that involves not anchoring my thumb in the way forward. They also insisted that i play over the neck pup or just behind for minimum pressure on the muscles in that shoulder, which is part of the reason for the ramp - So I can use the same light touch style I use over the pup, behind the pup as well. The line, "I've never seen such a large instrument played by such a small chap" was interesting to say the least I have another Physio session in a fortnight and another Chiroprators appointment next week - I feel like an experiment gone wrong

no worries! Picked mine up on eBay as well. They tend to hold their prices well I found - Likely because they are an amazing bit of kit!

[quote name='eude' timestamp='1327664724' post='1514938'] That's sounds a little sinister... [/quote] Lol. My gran funded the last Roscoe. I'm thinking 3 kittens should cover the outstanding owed on this one...

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1327664050' post='1514904'] How's 1 more than 2? [/quote] I think he means me. Officially this would be my 6th bass build... Certainly something thats cost lots of money - though each one has sold to fund other musical equipment that is still used (My effects rig costs the same as boutique bass, as does my amp and cab). Any pennies I once had for such toys and squander is long gone and swallowed up by life. If I want something new now, other things have to be sacrificed...

TBH I can take or leave the Roscoe and Moog - Krispy Kreme is what it's all about!

And being from North Carolina you have 3 of the greatest things on earth right on your door step... 1. Krispy Kreme Donuts... 2. Roscoe Bass Guitars 3. Moog (Being an effects manic, if you have not yet taken the trip to the Moog shop, I'll be somewhat surprised!!)

4 finger was my aim. I've settled on a 3 finger Gary Willis-esque style as my little finger has been the worst to suffer and is 'triggering' a lot (I either can't, or try not to use it!). It's been a hard couple of months unlearning the way I play and doing something new, but not anchoring the thumb has helped loads. Fellow BC'er, mcgraham is a bit of a technique daemon and has an awesome floating thumb & tickle the strings style... I don't play quite like him, but we spent some time helping me get a few complications ironed out (Thanks Mark!). I'm getting there!!

And a bargain at around the £70-£75 marker...

I believe your Corvid was mine, yeah? It is great. The one you have is exactly the same, except Hugh now puts the mid scoop switch on, but effectively still sounds the same. And yes - keep hold, it's awesome!

I PREFER Les, but neither are better than the other. It's all just taste & opinion .

Yes and no. I struggle to keep the bass in the same position seated as I have it standing, and to play comfortably with little to no strain on my wrists I now play in the classical position when seated. This had helped ALOT, but the reach to frets 1-3 is a real strain. Possibly something I could live with, as you say, until/if things improve. The flip side here however, is that if I don't sell, I can't afford another/this new one... and right now I need a bass I can play, gig, record with etc etc, rather than just being a bedroom player at home. It's sods law that NOW is the time, in 12 years of being in bands, that things decide to 'pick up', gain interest and look like they are heading in the right direction. As for health, me too. What I can say is that today's session with the Chiropractor has left my back feeling much stronger. Today's the 1st time I really really feel like its working, which is a great feeling. I have an assessment tomorrow for my hand and wrist as well since I've barely been able to use my right hand since Saturdays gig On the plus side I still have my sense of humour and I'm getting good at typing (and moderating! ) with my left hand only!.

I have settled on and use 2... For gated, aggressive, biting and synthy I use a ZVEX Mastotron. It's Similar to the Mammoth, but with a few 'sharper' to al characteristics and works great with an Active bass. For smooth, high gain, wall of noise & almost guitar like I use a Myrtle Pedals Corvid Fuzz. It's a clone of a Jumbo Tone Bender, with the addition of a passive tone stack and a mid-scoop switch. Works great on bass, and while it is a little noisy of it isn't right at the start of the chain, the noise is part of its character and fits my sound great. I've actually had 2 of these, regretted trading the 1st one on BC so had a 2nd built!

Thanks guys. I've said it already, but I am going to miss the Fretless. Part of me is trying to find a way to afford to keep that one for such a day that having spent time playing the shorter, lighter bass I'll be good to play that again - but another part of me knows I'm never going to find the money. I guess one day I'll get them to build me a Fretless in a similar scale... I know someone will be VERY happy with the 6. The wide neck spec means the buying audience is a little slim (Fretless, 6 string, ultra wide neck) but I'm confident someone will love it as much as me. Your impression of it when you played it was much the same as my first impression of it... And still the way I feel about it.

Bum. Keep looking. Mine was £275 on eBay in a music shop closing down/stock liquidation sale. Came with an EU charger, but Moog sent me a free one when I said I'd bought a unit in the UK an it came with the wrong charger. Hopefully something will come up soon. I have a gig on Feb 9th, but after that have a 2-3 patch where we will be working on a specific bit of music that I'm certain I won't need the Geiger Counter for, so if you want to borrow it for a week or two you can. Shep