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[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1500036466' post='3335276'] Official word from Epiphone. [url="http://www.epiphone.com/Products/Electrics/Bass/Thunderbird-Vintage-PRO-Bass.aspx"]http://www.epiphone....e-PRO-Bass.aspx[/url] [/quote] On checking the dealer network my local outlet is Dawsons. An enquiry to Dawsons returned this... [quote]Unfortunately it doesn't look like we will be getting a shipment in of those off Gibson however, we could order one in for you but delivery could take several months.[/quote] I remember back when I was trying to get an Epi Elitist EB3 and a lot of dealers had never heard of them. I found the UK distibutor at the time were Rossetti and a call to them said they only got 4 and were getting no more. The dealers who they sent them to had sold them but I ended up managing to get one from Music 123 in the USA. Does anyone know who is the Epiphone/Gibson UK distributor. Does anyone know of any dealers hoping to get any in. Also my experience of getting a shop to order one has usually been at full retail price. I know it is early days yet.

I like to think of the bass like the left hand on a piano accompanying the right hand. I like to hear it doing it's job, not overplayed or too sparse, playing just enough to make the song sound good. From my favourite player... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2aPAqvp2Mw

I had what I thought was a similar problem when I got a Thumb Bass with 3 band eq., already owning a 2 band model. It turned out I had the frequency range that it boosted (8khz I think) cut on my amp.

I had always had good service from Stringbusters. My last order and next day delivery was in January, it was for the last set of LaBella M42S short scale strings. I have been checking frequently but they are always showing 'out of stock'. It is a pity as they were the only place I have been able to obtain them, unless someone knows different.

Who is responsible for any after sales problems that may occur, does the shop refund the money or do they refer the buyer on to the previous owner?

Why is there nothing about this bass on Epiphone's website yet? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgRqxgtaQ8g Any info on UK dealers stocking it, or prices?

I have never been a dancer. Although I like some music it does not really make me want to move other than tap my foot or nod my head in time. I have always been more of a listener. I never got the rudiments of dancing book, I never knew when to start pointing at things in the air, turn your head from side to side as if looking over your shoulder while mouthing an 'ooh'. When I am on stage playing I look at people dancing and wonder what it is that makes them do funny movements with their hands as if casting a spell, or moving their feet as if there is some worked out choreography going on. I know it is just me.

I remember watching this series when it was first on, I don't think it was ever repeated and I would love to watch it again. From what I can remember most of the incidental music was just double bass. Though I could be wrong. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cNg-EAHCP4

Hercules are to be congratulated for their service policy. I have had a satisfactory result with mine.

[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1498048929' post='3322207'] Due to drop in the next month or so but still no sign online... [/quote] I am surprised that there has been no mention on Epi's site. Maybe they have sold out to pre-orders so there is no point in advertising something they have no stock of. I remember when I heard about Epi's Elite EB3 I called Rossetti who were the UK importers and they said they only got 4 and they had gone, and they were getting no more.

Noticed my Hercules stand was not locking and on examination found the plastic around where the roll pin goes into the trigger had split. The spring seems to be too strong putting too much pressure here and the holes being so close to the edge don't help. Have contacted them to see if this part is available as a spare. [attachment=247653:Hercules.jpg]

Wish they would cut down those oversized headstocks.

Just buy the ready tuned strings in E A D & G, put them on, tighten up and you're good to go. I have found a lot of these strings are not in tune when you buy them though.

[quote name='Dan Dare' timestamp='1494266896' post='3294547'] My bass was in tune when I bought it . That does me. [/quote] So was mine, though I am thinking of removing the ears from the tuners so they can't get accidently knocked.

Tinnitus in my left ear started soon after I had microsuction to remove earwax. Related or coincidental, who knows? Had it for a few years now but I find that I can ignore it and it has not got any worse. I do now use moulded earplugs with 25db filters and find I don't have the wax build up that I used to have. Wish I had gone for them long ago but then don't we all.

[quote name='nash' timestamp='1492813915' post='3283497'] Banging a Fender logo on a bass to invite confidence is a lie. It's deception. Whether you sell it or not. It's the intention of making people think it's a Fender. It's brand snobbery enablism. [/quote] I have banged a logo on a £99.00 bass I use for the house bass at a jam night. The only snobbery is those wanting to play it instead of their own bass. When they have commented on how good it is I tell them it is a Dawsons own brand of Redwood. I don't gig with it myself. I have never had a Fender bass or have any interest in owning one.

[quote name='shug' timestamp='1492301491' post='3279323'] [/quote] And that was the last that was heard...

[quote name='bassjim' timestamp='1492077906' post='3277697'] I ask them to play the tune start to finish on their own. If there are sections in the tune where they dont play they should be able to tap their foot and come back in where appropriate. If they cant do that, they haven't learnt the tune. Full stop. [/quote] What would be their punishment, Sir, 40 lashes with a 105 roundwound or write out the tab 100 times?

After seeing players snub cheap basses I put a Fender decal on the £99.00 Redwood JB1 Jazz Bass (Dawsons) I use as the house bass for the jam nights I host. Players are made up to use it. It sounds better than some of the Fenders others players have brought along. It has 'Made In China' on the back of the headstock. What can be wrong with that? I've never owned a Fender either. [attachment=242921:Redwood Fender.jpeg]

I had them retro fitted to a Warwick Thumb Bass 17 years ago, first class job, no sign of how it is done. Battery life (2 x PP3s) is that long I forget about them. Batteries went in the control cavity. Although it says 'side leds' mine are only fibre optics from the fingerboard one. Has anyone else noticed that?

Another vote for using something flexible like copydex. I seem to remember using rubber solution, as used for fixing punctures, to repair something similar years ago.

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1488704952' post='3251096'] I now can't wait for you to check your uncle's loft .... [size=4] [/size][size=4] [/size] [/quote] He might find a tank up there....

'Songs Of Yesterday' by Free.

Looks chunky, 50 year guarantee too, should last you out.

I remember doing a gig with a backline of Miles Platting rigs that were a wall of sh*te, they looked like they were covered in wood grain sticky backed vinyl. Edit - Ha ha, I wasn't on drugs... http://www.tonegeek.com/musicgear/amps/miles-platting-amp.php