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[quote name='the_skezz' timestamp='1370558589' post='2102860'] To be honest, unless it's extremely laid-back, easy listening music or else an acoustic gig, I wouldn't bother watching a band whose members are sitting down - I like groups who try and engage the audience a bit, and it's harder to do that and draw attention to yourselves sitting down than it is standing up. Makes them look like they can't be arsed more often than not too, like they're just going through the numbers rather than making an effort. [/quote] Jack Bruce [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPDZ2M51XDw"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPDZ2M51XDw[/url] [size=4]Jeff Healey [/size][url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_xvESvZF5s"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_xvESvZF5s[/url] Not sure how good they are though, Jack seems to have a good guitar player and drummer though.

Mid Wales and Marches, [url="http://www.timsviolins.co.uk/"]http://www.timsviolins.co.uk/[/url] Tim Phillips - although website says violins etc, he will do DB work. Repaired the neck that my father kindly snapped off for me. Great job, sorted bridge, finish damage, setup soundpost and manufactured a new ebony fillet for neck join. All in price was unbelievably low, have paid same for bass setup, fret recrown and small crack repair. A great guy to chat instruments with.

There's plywood and multi laminate body construction. Two totally different things depending on cost and fashion [size=4] [/size]

[quote name='louisthebass' timestamp='1369600062' post='2090787'] It's best to always have at least one band member in sight of all the gear while you're at the venue. When it comes to loading in / out of a van, make sure there's always someone with the gear or alternatively lock your vehicle if there's a danger of anything being left unattended, even if it's out of plain view. Best to get your gear insured just in case the unthinkable happens... [/quote] 100% spot on, and check small print on insurance. These days I use cheap basses for gigs, does not matter if stolen or damaged. Bass amp/cab is somewhat more upmarket but can be replaced. My 'best' basses much harder to find again.

I finished the oak edges of my kitchen worktops with danish oil 10 years ago or so. It has lasted incredibly well even by sink where it gets wet. Kitchen still not quite finished however, negative wife points.

My experience is that even when frets are just so, lowering action results in loss of tone / volume etc. Bass can play ok, no buzzes etc but lacks tone. I find the same with guitars.

My BF Dubster causes the concrete floor in a 600 seater hall to vibrate (this is rehearsal not war volume btw). How do I stop the floor vibrating ? suggestions other than turn it down please

78 telebass neck.... yes please. Following other comments, selling basses is like selling houses. Whole market is depressed, your kit may sell for less, other kit also sells for less. It is all relative. Hope it works out well.

So just how do these Ric truss rods work? I guess I did my 1979 Ric in somewhere around 1982 to 1984, luckily (for me) it transmuted into a G&L. Grateful if someone can explain the Physics / Engineering to me (I am Physicist/Engineer in day job).

What is not to like about the bass.... it is the business for someone. See if it sells, but hold tight to get the right price in the current climate. If the lack of body cut/chamfer is the issue get doing it costed. If I did not have too many basses it looks right down my street.

The ding, rub rough edges away gently with very fine emery paper, just enough to remove the 'snagging edges'. After that live with it.

And here we are 3 months later. No amp and no communication. Sad state of affairs.

Do my bit for Europe by reducing the wine lake

2 x 15 Barefaced Dubster - adequate, it gets the concrete floor moving in the hall we use for rehearsal. I have a second 700W backup head and am feeling the need for a second cab, is it needed?. Mr Foxen I have not forgotten the cloth [size=4] [/size]

The Aria is a real fun looking thing, however I will not bid, divorce would be result. Someone should for the fun factor.

A FAL head, a thing from my youth a long time ago. Not sure what FAL stood for but I could suggest some phrases........

Could always build an 'angled' 4 x 10 - look at BFM crossfire design for inspiration. Would give better horizontal dispersion.

Many thanks for these from an aging and less talented bass player. Some practice on my part is in order.

Thanks, I will get the 5 stringer on it - Warwick Rockbass but fretless and fitted with pre-amp. I have most of my basses on TI flats. Failing that the G&L SB1 will be pressed into service.

All advice above is good. What is 'pretty high'? how many mm high at 12th fret? Remember too low and the bass will lose volume and tone.

[quote name='GriffJamerson' timestamp='1368136806' post='2073798'] Thanks guys!!! My mate did his in 2 days and got a 2:1! Unfortunatly im not very good at essays, so i can't go chancing it! I've also got 9000 words of other essays too, its killing me! My own fault though for leaving it so late [/quote] Your mate must be have been extremely capable, extremely so. Keep working, get sleep, avoid mind altering substances (coffee, red bull etc), get some exercise.

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1368113660' post='2073395'] Their purpose is to get in the way. [size=4][/quote][/size] [size=4]Totally agree, Mr Hall's basses also have the same purpose pickup cover.[/size]

How do I get towards this bass tone (Bernard Edwards influenced). My Barefaced Dubster will deliver serious quantities of bass. Any thoughts gratefully used.