GarethFlatlands

Good stuff, I love the JM but it's certainly not a straightforward guitar in any sense, including fitting gig bags it seems.

Gordon Smith GS series should be small bodied if the Gypsy is anything to go by.

Doesn't the EHX Steel Leather give the pick sound when playing with fingers? Can't remember where I read that, I'm sure someone on here has one and can clarify.

I had an active Rockbass 'vette years ago, if you can find a 2nd hand one then they go for peanuts and they're well worth it for a backup. I let mine go for £100! But I'd agree, the German ones are a big step up and can be had for around the £400 mark so go for one of them if you have the funds.

Sorry, I went straight from standard Fender gig bag (which the JM was too long for and the top of the headstock stuck out of as you're probably discovering) to a Gator hardcase. I can recommend the Gator if you decide to upgrade to a proper case.

I started learning trumpet last year and obviously been listening to a fair bit of Miles, although I'm avoiding studying him too much as I'm sure every trumpet player does that and I want to find my own voice. Doesn't stop me trying out new stuff of his though, I'll give this a listen as there's a few of his classic albums I've not tried out and this is one of them.

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1380130786' post='2221324'] Oooops , can you tell I was tired lol Si [/quote] In fairness, you might get a Mooer or SFX mini in there at 45 degrees!

As per the title really. Can it be done? I was looking at a mixing desk with phono outputs to sit between the mic and the amp but would a mic preamp be needed as well? Or are the signal levels all wrong and we're asking for trouble in terms of blown up hi-fi amps?

[quote name='bumnote' timestamp='1376736471' post='2178503'] I will never moan about depreciation on a bass having bought one of these [/quote] Oh yeah, I have 2 Korgs with a combined value of around £2k plus RRP on release which I paid about £450 in total for. The older analogue stuff has kept it's value but there's a treasure trove of stuff from the 80's and 90's to be had for cheap.

[quote name='Longmayyourun' timestamp='1378583917' post='2202206'] Just recently finished this [attachment=143271:IMG_1173.JPG] I like the way it looks kind of folksy, but can sound like it wants to rip your head off. [/quote] Great looking guitar.

It's all from his fingers..... ....and the 2 flightcases full of rack equipment he has. Someone had a decent pic of it a couple of years ago and managed to identify almost everything in there but don't ask me where the thread is now.

I'm good with just this section of BC, a dedicated forum would attract the kind of people I'm glad don't frequent this forum.

Do it! I'm so tempted to start a DIY build as a project now I'v got a friend who does guitar repairs who might be able to help out. A build diary would be great.

[quote name='Stu-khag' timestamp='1373921695' post='2143295'] I'd reccomend the bridge on that one! tis a mastery (as reccomended by many pros- check their website) but alas a bit pricey. Mustang one is fine but I find it a little awkward to adjust and get it right. I've had an AVRI 62 jazzmaster for over 10 years now. I've always been scared to gig it due to the nitro finish so a squier would be ideal to knock around with. Nice to see offset bodies readily in the uk these days that are affordable. I'm sure you might have seen other people are members of the offsetguitars forum. brilliant resource for pup choices etc. if you havent been there! [/quote] The Mustang bridge isn't perfect but it's not as downright daft as the JM one, nor is it over a ton. In an ideal world I'd have the Mastery bridge, and I'm pleased they do the bridge grommets (they call them thimbles) that I mentioned so I clearly wasn't looking very hard! I might have to order some. I'll have a look over at the Offset forum, I've been considering getting a custom pickguard made without the top set of controls (never use them) but I might get some other ideas if I have a browse. Thanks.

[quote name='Jah Wibble' timestamp='1373906923' post='2142989'] And I also share the mantra that I'm only going to festival if I'm playin, just waiting for that call.. [/quote] I've been saying that for years when my back was destroyed at Reading from sitting or lying on the ground when I was still in my 20's, although I've broken that rule by going to All Tomorrows Parties and getting a chalet which suits me a lot better.

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1349097497' post='1821702'] I've had a Boss Slow Gear previously, to be honest, not overly great. The effect has been bettered since, so if you have a Behringer/Guyatone/Multi-FX equivalent, then thats as good as you'll get. Cool black pedal though . [/quote] I've seen one original in Strung Out Guitars in Glasgow on sale for about £220.00! Given that the BYOC recommends some internal tweaking which I doubt is available on the original, no thanks. I used to have GAS for a Zvex Fuzz Factory but since the screen print version brought the prices down from around £300.00 to half that or less 2nd hand, it's gone. Weird. I'd still love to try the Boss CE-1 and A/DA which are already on the list but the only one I'd add would be an original Roland Space Echo.

[quote name='skidder652003' timestamp='1373904672' post='2142943'] [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_from=R40&_nkw=m+audio+keyboard&LH_Auction=1"]http://www.ebay.co.u...rd&LH_Auction=1[/url] These are good value, pick up an 88 key semi weighted one for about £150, i think i remember they had about 7 stock sounds including a good grand piano, rhodes and hammomd B3, but they also had a midi usb interface you can use with a laptop and VST soft synths. But im sure someone may recommend something else, probably a Yamaha! [/quote] I have the 25 key version on my desk and the standard Oxygen keyboards don't have any built in sounds. I can only dig up the KeyStudio 49i by M-Audio which has a built in piano sound only, although I'm sure you're right and they used to do one with more.

[quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1373816547' post='2141884'] I'm thinking of doing this one in a solid colour, using Molotow spray paints, as they're cheap and LukeFRC on here has had good results with them. I still need to find a neck... [/quote] Sounds good but look at this. I mean, it's beyond porn. Edit:- I can recommend UK based Mojo pickups but they're not especially cheap. I got mine for a bargain price before he got up and running and was trying to get his name out there. If you want my old MIJ pickups to get them rewound (they're not great stock to be honest) I'd be happy to let them go. Get a Mustang bridge as the JM screw style is terrible. I considered some metal grommets around the bridge arms to keep the whole thing steady but have no accurate measuring tools to order some so again, never got round to it.

[quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1373723449' post='2140990'] Right, I've made some progress in my Jazzmaster aquisition plan. Rather than springing for the Squier, I've bought a decent looking unfinished alder body from an eBay seller (it's one of these; [url="http://www.guitarbuild.co.uk/product.php?product=91"]http://www.guitarbui....php?product=91[/url]). I'll finish this and add other bits as and when I have spare cash. [/quote] I considered that approach to building an Elvis Costello looking natural woodstained Jazzer but my DIY skills aren't gooe enough. let us know how you get on with it.