oldslapper

[quote name='BottomE' post='1147572' date='Mar 2 2011, 07:40 PM']No worries. Come and say hello if you are about. Look in local gig guides for the GoodFoot band. All the best Jerry[/quote] Hi Jerry, Had a gander at your website, lovin' it mate. Will defo come down from the heady heights of Shaftesbury and see you guys sometime. John

Hi, I've had lots of PM's on ebay about BIN with and without the pup. If someone buys it without the pup, I will more than likely keep the K&K as it is the best sounding piezo/oreamp combination I've owned, so far. And may drag me away from my beloved schallers....! So sorry no. John

Now on Ebay....yes I am a knob!

Great seller is Cameron. His well packed Line 6 pod, in perfect nick, came my way, and I'm sure he has shares in Ducktape! Deal with confidence, top man! Thanks, John

Ok, so I've had this for a couple of weeks now, been playing it exclusively over my ADB's as (due to very sad circumstances) the Gents aren't gigging presently. I've been wondering why I'm not getting on with it. So did some measuring. The neck at the octave on my ADB is about 85mm and the portable is about 72mm. Nut width 50mm and 43mm respectively Just that difference is making my fingers fall over each other. I am a big guy with big hands, and the ADB width is very comfy. I din't try before I bought it, but was asked if I wanted to, so entirely down to my impatience.. So what to do? It sounds great, looks great, albeit eccentric, is a great bit of engineering. Can't believe I am going to have to sell so soon? Any suggestions before I possibly take that step please? Obviously if the board could be widened, it wouldn't fit in the body when folded down.... buggeration.... Now on ebay [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110653720536#ht_660wt_932"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...36#ht_660wt_932[/url]

Yeah I saw the comment on the neck. just seemed odd having a Tobias looking headstock. It certainly seems good value, just wasn't sure about it being an Overwater. Think I'll ask the seller some questions. Thanks J

Hello! I've a bass that has locking machine heads...which look like a great idea. However, I have no idea how they work. I tried to put some "old" strings on (to try out) in the traditional manner and got in a right state! They are not Spertzel rear mounted locks, but top mounted. Anyone know how you are supposed to put strings on using this type of tuners please? I have searched youtube for locking tuners/machine heads, but came up with some S&M videos. Very entertaining and painful to watch, but no help whatsoever. Many thanks in anticipation of your wisdom. John

What do you reckon?? Looks more like a Tobias head, on a Spector body? [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320660792078&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_500wt_949"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...IT#ht_500wt_949[/url]

Jas sold me a tiny bass, great guy, easy deal, no sweat. Thanks, John

[quote name='Beedster' post='1136163' date='Feb 21 2011, 08:22 PM']I got the sound I've been after since I started playing DB? Is that really all it needs, a splash of reverb? C[/quote] Chris if that's how you got your sound mate, that's great! It's a terrific feeling when you like what you hear, a real confidence boost. I found mine with those Honeys, Schaller and the CMD12P, not subtle, but I don't do subtle, I leave that to the pro's! Was it same out front and in monitors? John

[quote name='fatback' post='1134930' date='Feb 20 2011, 11:08 PM']Funnily enough, there's a C-ducer on the bay atm that might be worth a try. [url="http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110649294979&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT"]http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewIt...e=STRK:MEWAX:IT[/url] I'm not bidding cos he wants £25 postage Hope it's not you bidding, oldslapper. If so, sorry for the ad.[/quote] Haha no not seen that, so thanks. I've PM'd you about your Mag pup btw. John

[quote name='TPJ' post='1133692' date='Feb 19 2011, 07:02 PM']Nice one John. I've been in touch with Alan a couple of times about his carbon fibre portable double bass. He's just so far away that I haven't been able to get there to try them out. He creates some really cool and useful instruments, and yours in no exception. Enjoy [/quote] Cheers Tom, Alan does think outside the box, definitely. J

[quote name='Gareth Hughes' post='1133708' date='Feb 19 2011, 07:16 PM']John - check this out: [url="http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=127302877305858"]http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=127302877305858[/url] Might be an idea to look into to get back the rest of your fingerboard.[/quote] That is brilliant! Given me ideas.

[quote name='Gareth Hughes' post='1133612' date='Feb 19 2011, 05:28 PM']Loving the look of that John - fair play. Quite a bit of planning in that, I imagine. Any soundclips?[/quote] I don't know how to post sound clips Gareth. Is it the same way as photos? That K&K pup and pre is a huge sound! J

Thought I'd be brave and show my portable upright. This was put together by Alan Hatswell, and sent to me to do some finishing off, which entailed "finishing" the fingerboard, putting on the tuners, constructing the adjustable bridge and an adjustment of the end pin "block". I'm not that brave, so I sent it to the guy who does all my set ups and repairs. Anyway, it's a bit bonkers. Meet "Horace the half a bass". The neck and body, which is slightly smaller than a standard upright, are of a fiberglass/wood construction, so is as stable as a horses bedroom. So no weather related movement. It is chambered, so a bit of resonance, but that is where the beauty is. The neck is detachable, and so you can put the neck, bridge, tail piece, pickup and end pin, all into the body. The strings stay on via a velcro wrap at the nut. The body has a lid, and a recessed handle, so it becomes a suitcase. The neck is only 25" long so that it can be put into the body, so you can squeeze a Bb out on the G string. So it's not for your dusty end noodling/soloist. It does feel a bit weird having a full 41.5" scale, with 16" missing, but I'm a plain old thumper, so don't bother me. It has no inbuilt electronics, but I put a K&K double bass max (through the K&K preamp) on the bridge and it is sweet. Enough "chamber" to give character, but no feedback. Only issue is I'm 6'4", and although the nut is at eye level (as I prefer), the end pin is at full stretch, so it's a but "whippy" when I move around. But I'm hoping I'll get used to that, or I'll sit down. Anyway have a gander. Sadly now on Ebay [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110653720536#ht_660wt_932"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...36#ht_660wt_932[/url]

Genius. Small, cheap, versatile, slides under the bed ... what's not to like. I have two of 'em. [/quote] 'swat I got 'n all.....gert good.

I thought the realist was bridge fitted? Do you put yours inside the body Jake? John

Anyone had experience of using a transducer (is a piezo the same??) of any sort for inside the body of an upright? If so any recommendations? Many thanks. John

Here's my butchered P. Now fretless with some flatwounds on and a cheap tort guard. Sounds nice and aggressive. Had a lot of fun hacking away at this.

Bought some strings from John. Packaged well, sent promptly. Easy deal, nice guy! Thanks, John

Yup, great guy to deal with is Gareth. Bought a K&K preamp goodie bag from G. Brilliantly packed and kept me informed all the way. Thanks, John