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[quote name='chris_b' post='207107' date='May 27 2008, 10:52 AM']Shouldn't have: I sold my Dynacord BS412 combo, the best sounding amp I have heard, to fund a disasterous Boogie 400+. I sold my first Wal 5 string. What was I thinking!! Should have: I had the money, but not the foresight. When I brought my Precision I should have got another! I had the chance to buy Alan Spenners Wal, also owned by Martin Kemp, but didn't as it was a 4 string![/quote] Maybe I should have kept my old Ampeg guitar amp but I couldn't afford the new valves it needed, and I needed £100. Maybe, on the other hand, I should have taken that Wal fretless for £200...I didn't at the time cos I thought it was ugly and I had a Precision.

[quote name='Absolute-beginner' post='207171' date='May 27 2008, 12:44 PM']Hi, can anyone give me a very brief run down on strings, as this seems to be a bit of a mine field Cheers Matt [/quote] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=660"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=660[/url] Not very brief, granted, but it's a big subject and extremely subjective. If you ask something more specific, like 'I really like the bass sound on Live At Leeds, how did he do it?' or 'should I use tapewound strings for reggae?' you'll get shorter answers. hth

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='206339' date='May 26 2008, 08:43 AM']If it is a Neutrik at that price then I'd like a dozen please You need to check that price and the spec of the socket... it seems way too cheap for a Neutrik; I'd have thought £7-£10 at least![/quote] Neutrik do some very cheap parts nowadays - I just bought 200 good quality metal-bodied stereo jack plugs for 93 quid. Made in China, of course. The jack on my Warwick Thumb was always rubbish, too.

[quote name='neptunehealer' post='207077' date='May 27 2008, 09:42 AM']After a few months of not being inspired by anything new on bass out there i decided to learn Englishman in New York by Sting which has a cracking jazz bass section in the middle. Learning this has got me wanting to play more jazz bassline so does anyone have any suggestions for me?[/quote] Tom Waits: Swordfishtrombone Miles Davis: Bitches Brew

[quote name='Gamble' post='205148' date='May 23 2008, 06:06 PM']I'm looking for a career change, and amongst other ideas I'm having, playing bass (tutoring/sessions/gigs/etc) might actually be an option. I'm not a really great player so I'm expecting to spend some time learning and practicing hard before any money can be made, but in the mean time I was just wondering if anyone on here has much experience with paying the bills via their instrument (oo-er!). Any hints, advice, cautionary tales are all welcome, I'm well aware that if it was easy then everyone on here would be doing it but I'm keen to hear from people who have actually played bass for a living before. Cheers guys! Matt[/quote] Bump, because although I've lost thousands playing bass and therefore have nothing useful to say on the subject, I know there are a handful of professionals here...

[quote name='alexclaber' post='205023' date='May 23 2008, 03:12 PM']Have you tried finding it? Decent ply is very elusive![/quote] That's because it's so poplar. [gets coat for second time today]

[quote name='neepheid' post='204925' date='May 23 2008, 01:04 PM']The cynic in me says that he isn't stupid at all.[/quote] If he's at all smart he'll know he hasn't a leg to stand on and will back out gracefully.

[quote name='Jobiebass' post='204864' date='May 23 2008, 11:26 AM']what happens if you use copper wire and a diffrent thickness???? :ph34r: Im pleased with how it sounds but im sure there must be some drawbacks im not noticing with using difffrent wires.[/quote] It really doesn't matter. Though some audiophools would say you get a brighter sound with white insulation, deeper if it's black. Cat 5 wire is ok but be careful when you strip it as it's solid, rather than stranded, and can fracture if you're not careful. The usual general purpose stuff is called 7/0.2 (about 1.2mm diameter including insulation). I have miles of it, anyone wants some PM me.

[quote name='neepheid' post='204808' date='May 23 2008, 10:02 AM']Yeah, but you don't have to remove the neck to see it, do you? That's the part that stinks.[/quote] That's right.

[quote name='Jobiebass' post='204792' date='May 23 2008, 09:41 AM']I had a Mex Jazz 03, The serial Number was below the Fender logo on the headstock, same with presisions. You wouldnt get a serial on the butt of the neck, only a date sometimes.[/quote] I have a CIJ Precision neck and the serial number is on the heel, just outside the pocket so it's visible when the body is fitted.

[quote name='david_l_perry' post='204742' date='May 23 2008, 08:31 AM']And so the obsession begins..... I have[i] just about [/i]managed to stop building cabs...still going to rehab once a week to talk over my problems [/quote] 'rehab' - that's another name for 'basschat', no? I've built a 15+mid that's co-incidentally turned out very similar to Alex's (same LF driver, volume, dimensions, though a different mid/high unit and I wasn't brave enough to go below 18mm ply) and it's definitely an all-round goodie. I don't think I'd dare stick 2kW up it though. [quote]Just got a pair of nice transmission line HiFi cabs on the cards next, but not for a while yet....[/quote] Would be very interested to hear how that goes. Your own design?

[quote name='tauzero' post='204347' date='May 22 2008, 03:13 PM']I was going to do the standard moan in the "How was your gig" thread about the singer (more random rearrangements of songs, breaking in on soloes, talking through the instrumental section of "Music", blathering uncontrollably, interminably, and unintelligibly between songs) but couldn't be arsed. However, I did have some good news on Tuesday evening - he's leaving. Or, in fact, has left. Which means we're back to a three-piece temporarily until we get a singer. The future Mrs Zero can sing rather well and would love to be in the band, but the band axis is the drummer and guitarist (I've only been in for three years, so I'm a newcomer) and they're reluctant to have a female singer for some reason. I think they're being rather closed-minded. Still, I shall carry on trying, and I suspect the drummer's wife will also try putting her oar in for the future Mrs Zero.[/quote] Definitely good news, he sounded like a nightmare! Good luck finding the right woman for the job :-)

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='202880' date='May 20 2008, 02:30 PM']So what are the rule of thumb do's and don'ts for small venues so I can try and get it right first time?[/quote] [url="http://billfitzmaurice.com/phpBB2/"]http://billfitzmaurice.com/phpBB2/[/url] lots of discussion on speaker placement here (or linked from here).

[quote name='acidbass' post='202178' date='May 19 2008, 03:07 PM']Hello all, So I bought a soldering iron and some solder with the intention of putting together a new passive circuit for my Jazz Bass. I have the diagrams and all the parts too, so basically it's a complete set that just needs some DIY! However, when I tried to solder the components together, I was lost! I did some basic soldering in school many years ago, and remember it being a lot easier than this! The solder didn't stick to the pots or components and I ended up de-soldering everything and taking it apart again out of worry that I'd mess the components up. Has anyone else had the same dilemma? Any advice or tips? I'm considering getting the circuit soldered by a local electronics expert, but the satisfaction of doing it myself and learning a new skill is also a big part of it for me. Thanks in advance! Danny[/quote] Is it lead-free solder? Horrible stuff, doesn't flow as well and has a higher melting point. I can send you some leaded muck if you don't mind ruining your health and the environment. Keping the tip of the iron and the joint clean is also very important. Wipe the iron on a damp sponge. Make sure the whole joint is heated, not just the solder. Don't move the joint while it's cooling.

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[quote name='Mottlefeeder' post='200347' date='May 16 2008, 12:26 PM']It might be worth checking whether what you have is just a two pin plug, or actually has three connections, in which case some adaptors would leave your gear unearthed. First, check the spec plate on the amp. If it does not have a square within a square symbol, it is not double insulated, and needs to be earthed.[/quote] It's a bass amp - it's not double-insulated. It *must* be earthed, and you're quite right to say check the plug! [quote]Secondly, look at the plug again. in addition to the two pins, does it have spring strips built into grooves in the sides? If so, those are the earth connections. Thirdly, any gear sold into this country should come with the correct plug, so if you bought it from a retailer, you should be able to get the right cable and plug from them. If they tell you to get lost, talk to your local trading standards office.[/quote] I'm guessing it came from Thomann in Germany. I got a power amp from them and it came with a EU plug.

[quote name='BassManKev' post='200331' date='May 16 2008, 12:13 PM']done, didnt need too much sanding really, so its fitted, bit of fret buzz but i think it just needs settin up, n il have a crack at that once the new neck has got used to the string tension. cheers[/quote] I love a happy ending :-) [url="http://members.aol.com/jlsmith42/aj/setup/aj-setup.htm"]http://members.aol.com/jlsmith42/aj/setup/aj-setup.htm[/url] [url="http://www.garywillis.com/pages/bass/bassmanual/setupmanual.html"]http://www.garywillis.com/pages/bass/bassm...etupmanual.html[/url]

[quote name='coasterbass' post='200222' date='May 16 2008, 10:25 AM']Interesting. Tbone is Thomann's proprietary brand isn't it?? I wonder who actually makes them.[/quote] [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/the_tbone_wireless_in_ear_monitoring.html"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/the_tbone_wireles...monitoring.html[/url] 800 or 863MHz?

[quote name='chris_b' post='200234' date='May 16 2008, 10:35 AM']I don't think that "doing it yourself" is a good idea at all. Firstly you have to put a foam block far enough into your ear canal to be effective. Not far enough and the plugs won't work as well, too far and you might damage your ear drum! What if you have a build up of wax that needs to be sorted out first? I think that "third party transducers" is just a gimmick. Get the proper thing fitted by the proper people, first time. Yes it's expensive but, lately, I've noticed a lot of musicians straining to hear a conversation! IMO, this is not the place to start cutting corners.[/quote] I tend to agree, though I have a friend who's had the mould done professionally and he's not entirely happy with the fit. I liked the idea of a 90 day 'money back if it don't fit'.

[quote name='john_the_bass' post='200191' date='May 16 2008, 09:56 AM']i'm coming to that conclusion - there's no benefit to buying online, especially as i think you'll end up trying to do your own moulds or paying somebody extra to do them[/quote] Is it not easy to do your own - or get a friend to do it? hearyourself.com offer money back if you don't like the fit.

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='40920' date='Aug 3 2007, 02:53 PM']The custom moulded plugs... anyone know who/where they are done at a cost of less than £160? I know my hearing is worth that but I'm sure I've seen moulds being made at Game Fair trade stands (shooting type game fair NOT Warhammer, D&D etc) for £60-£70![/quote] [url="http://www.hearyourself.com/"]http://www.hearyourself.com/[/url] Has anyone here used them? They do plugs to suit third party transducers, seems a good idea.

[quote name='ashgeezer' post='200159' date='May 16 2008, 09:13 AM']hi people. I have a johnson stingray copy and i hate ( and i mean hate ) the shape of the headstock, its the ugliest thing i"ve ever seen, i was wondering if i could have it reshaped to the more tradditional shape without weakening the headstock itself, my uncle is a joiner with 40 years experience behind him so could do the job no problem, if it can be done successfully then i would keep hold of the guitar and have it upgraded with better pickups etc. any advice would be greatly appreciated. I"ve added a photo of the headstock to show you the shape. [/quote] I think that looks ok! You mean put one of the tuners on the lower edge?

[quote name='squire5' post='199933' date='May 15 2008, 09:14 PM']Can somebody put me right.There are various neck radius's(radii?).OK?This then means that there are various neck widths.OK Then that means there are various sized nuts.I have a '69 Precision which needs a new nut.I ordered one from a company on Ebay,tried to put it on today,and find that it's too small.ie short lengthwise,and smaller string spacing.Tried it on my mates '76 P-bass.Fits perfectly!The odd thing is,it fits my J-bass to a tee .Does anybody know the various neck dimensions of the Precision,or what size nut I should be looking for. Thanx guys.[/quote] That is weird. I always thought J nuts were narrower than P, and they'd always been a consistent width. Unless your mate has a P Special?

[quote name='mrhectic' post='199930' date='May 15 2008, 09:10 PM']cheers. I'l head out to argos tommorrow and get one soon as! erm, well its a lead you plug into the amp and the mains. will there be a voltage problem at all? because i dont want to blow it or anything.[/quote] No, voltage is the same throughout the EU now. Neepheid is right though, don't bother with a wobbly adaptor. Cut the wire and fit a UK plug. It won't invalidate the Thomann warranty, I promise ;-)