GarethFlatlands

That sucks, I'm browsing the site now with a view to buying something to put some cash your way.

No way my small girly hands could manage a beast like that, but it's beautiful anyway. Congrats on the purchase, I hope it was worth the wait.

[quote name='Dropzone' timestamp='1319718890' post='1417664'] The ,mackie spike can be picked up cheaply [/quote] I've used a Spike for years and always had issues with plugging the guitar in direct. I have loads of issues with bad signal and have to adjust the lead on a variety of guitar/lead combinations to get it to work. No idea why or if this is a common issue. I can't get a good signal with my Jazzmaster at all. It's fine with a POD or similar.

I always thought you needed to be told you were good at first when you sucked to keep plugging awaty and told you weren't as good as you thought later on to keep you trying. Of course the internet has skewed all that slightly.

If it plays and sounds good, go for it!

Depends what make it is and what kind of condition everything is in. If it plays well and you can see yourself using it then do some work on it but don't expect much in the way of re-sale if it's not a brand anyone has heard of.

Yeah, bit too much relief on the neck but a minor tweak sorted it just fine. Had second thoughts about selling it but I haven't played it since I got my Streamer, hope you enjoy it.

[quote name='huwgarms' timestamp='1320255322' post='1424476'] bought a warwick corvette rockbass of gareth for a bargain price and super well packed, great comms, would trade with gareth again in a second, thanks for an easy and pleasant transaction , ps bass play lovely too :-) matt [/quote] Cheers, adjusted the truss rod a bit before sending it as the action was a bit high! Glad it arrived OK.

Shipped Matt my Warwick Rockbass yesterday after some PM correspondence. He was very easy and friendly to deal with, patient too as it took me a while to sort appropriate packaging out and he sorted the courier too after I failed miserably at it. I wouldn't have any worries about dealing with him again.

[quote name='far0n' timestamp='1320078958' post='1422026'] Good Times - Chic End of. [/quote] That the 'Rappers Delight' one? If so, agree.

"Top 10 Decent Bass Riffs That We Could Remember Because They Started a Song"

If it stopped mid song I'd start with the fuse as you said. Might be best running it through a surge protected 4 way in future to help protect it.

I've considered building my own bass but had the issues you mentioned, it's good to see there are companies out there and that people have had good experiences with them.

I have a fairly shocking sense of rhythm for a bassist so I found the early exercists quite useful, although dull and uninspiring as mentioned.

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1319488909' post='1414900'] It's online only I'm afraid, but I guess that does mean you can't accidentally throw it away! As for prices, I believe it is because the magazine is international and thus having a list of ever changing prices in different currencies would prove ineffective. It's not reall a metal driven magazine. I think this particular edition has some metally features and columns but there will no doubt be space for everyone! The list of artists I want to interview is certainly varied between genres. I'd be happy to put forward reasonable suggestions for reviews and interviews too be it gear or artists. [/quote] I'd have thought the manufacturers would give you a list price for stuff you'd be able to translate between $/£/Euros but there we go. Looking forward to seeing a more diverse range of music styles covered, let us know when the next issue is out.

Looks like a good mag, if a little metal focused for my liking. How come there are no prices in the reviews, or am I being immensely thick and missing them?

Only tried it on guitar for 1 practice so far, it's a really good sounding pedal, on a par with my modded Rat in terms of distortion pedals I've tried. I think the lack of a blend control might let it down on bass. It also seems to have less low end but it might work well. I'll give it a whirl when I can.

Having owned both, I'd echo everything said above. I'm currently DI less but if I had to buy one again, it would be the MXR.

I think someone threw up on the floor, drew a line round the sick and used that as a template for the body shape.