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Probably because the inverter ain't got a lot of smoothing 'if any' on the output so you're getting a ton of 50Hz'ish' hum. Pretty sure the inverter won't be rated suitable for audio devices. What you need is a amp that runs on 12VDC

[quote name='geo_bass' post='798531' date='Apr 7 2010, 11:29 AM']'Reet, I'm after some advice regarding my Fender Aerodyne Jazz Bass. After joining a new band i'm changing from Standard E Tuning to a C-G-C-F Tuning. I pretty much want the bass sounding as good as it did in standard tuning, what i want to know is.. · What gauge and type of stings i should be going for to make playing it "less wobbly" · Would replacing the bridge or nuts be of any benefit? And being that im based just outside of Glasgow, would like any recommendations of places i can have any work done. Cheers Geo[/quote] Do you really want that low C? I leave my Skjold tuned DGCF these days, it's so smoooooooooth to play BTW it's 35" scale strung with GHS 3060 black nylons. I suppose if you find it a bit 'wobbly' just ease off with the plucking maybe? That bottom C is too low for a lot of strings without perhaps going to a B from a five set, or at least something like a 115/120 which will probably mean opening up the nut to take it, or fit a new nut. The truss rod will probably need relaxing a flat or two. The bridge should be fine, it'll just need the intonation & height setup to match the strings you end up with, after setting the truss rod. I can't help you regarding where to get the work done, I'm way down South You don't say what sort of strings you would like to use, round or flat for starters? Cheers, John

[quote name='StevieD_FenderP2009' post='798025' date='Apr 6 2010, 09:03 PM']To Lojo I definately enjoy myself playing this bass It's just such a fantastic bass to play and definately the best Fender Bass I've played. The jazz profile neck on it is beautiful[/quote] Hey Grand! That'a a good looking P alright & I'm sure it sounds great. Your reference to 'The Jazz profile neck' made me wonder so I looked up Fender's spec, they don't give a 'shape' but they state 1.75" 44.5mm at nut - that's pretty big even for a P neck! Is that what it measures? Just comparing it to my Frank Bello at 1.625"/41.3mm Cheers, John

[quote name='arabassist' post='798157' date='Apr 6 2010, 10:39 PM']Hi I can't seem to find Stuart Hamm's version of Beethovens Moonlight Sonata on youtube - can anyone please link me? I heard it briefly today on a mates mp3 player and thought it was amazing.[/quote] I dunno what you were putting in a search but these came up for me: [url="http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=stu+hamm+beethovens+moonlight+sonata&aq=f"]http://www.youtube.com/results?search_quer...sonata&aq=f[/url] I ain't looked through them 'cos it ain't my bag Cheers, John

Great guy to deal with, I sold some strings to silentbob, easy to deal with - good communication & instant payment. Cheers, John

[quote name='keeponehandloose' post='795748' date='Apr 4 2010, 03:16 PM']My first topic on here,so Hello all. Being more familiar with Upright bass,I do play bass guitar and just got a spare set of strings for my 51 Precision . I bought long scale ,but the binding at the nut end reaches the first fret. What scale length is the Precision? Is there Extra Long Scale?[/quote] It sounds like you've got a wrong set, (could be medium scale strings), in the packet! My '51 P measures just about 32" from (Hipshot) bridge to fret #1, that's what length an average set of medium scale strings would be. What make/model strings are they? There are XL strings, usually quoted for up to 36" scale but you don't need them for a Precision. [url="http://www.rotosound.com/nexus_bass.html"]Typical manufacturers chart:[/url] Cheers, John

[quote name='BigBeatNut' post='794610' date='Apr 2 2010, 08:14 PM']Verrry nice ... but 30 watts ? There's one tiny venue I go to where I take a 90 watt amp ... but I can't imagine using anything as low as 30. What's the context ? Big Band lineup ? Acoustic guitars ? Andy[/quote] I've just sold my ashdown Five Fifteen Mini rig, that's 100 Watt with 210 cab. This gives 10 times the sound that does, (in a non scientific sort of way). I've got a Peavey Windsor Studio all vave guitar amp that gives out 18 watts ish - that's loud! My mate's just got a £2.5K Roland drum kit, can't remember what amp he's using but we'll see how the three sound together soon enough. EDIT: I think it's the [url="http://www.igotmusic.co.uk/ProductDetail.asp?ProductID=TD-12K-WH"]Roland TD 12 KV[/url] & [url="http://www.igotmusic.co.uk/ProductDetail.asp?ProductID=PM-30"]PM 30[/url] - Oh dear! [quote name='pantherairsoft' post='794619' date='Apr 2 2010, 08:31 PM']Wattage doesn't really mean much between manufacturers.. My EBS Session 60 is a 60w 1x10 and is about 3 times as loud as my good friends 100w 1x15 (might be a 1x12, I forget) Fender Rumble. It's not so much the wattage, more how the technology behind the amp drives them.[/quote] Exactly! Valves rule I tried the Fender rumbles 112 & 210 - not impressed. [quote name='Beedster' post='794631' date='Apr 2 2010, 08:45 PM']Looks lovely. So if this is a loud 30W, what rating speaker is it going to need. Would my 100W/4ohm 1x15 take it? Chris[/quote] That should be fine Chris, I was looking at the Schroeder 115 until Ashdown came up trumps with their 112.

[quote name='Clarky' post='794591' date='Apr 2 2010, 07:56 PM']The head looks very cool - how many Watts and how loud will it go? Apologies for my ignorance, I know nothing about this new line[/quote] Only 30 lovely red hot glowing watts, it's as loud as I will ever need! That's why I got Ashdown to build me a custom 112, plenty! A bit like my car it's big & comfy with a V6 motor & an electronic limiter at 155mph (apparently) but we have a 70mph national speed limit (don't we).

[quote name='alexharvay' post='794553' date='Apr 2 2010, 07:05 PM']Wow, that amp is so shiny you can just about see it's Trace Elliot roots shining through.[/quote] Yep - well spotted Funny enough - I've got it perched on top of my old faithful Boxer 65 too [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='794555' date='Apr 2 2010, 07:09 PM']I like the look of that! How does it compare to your solid state stuff? Always faniced an all-valve setup for certain jobs.[/quote] So far I'd say it's absolutely fabulous, I can't stop playing! It makes the budget SS stuff I've had look & sound like toys, it's everything I hoped for real 'old skool kool' [quote name='budget bassist' post='794569' date='Apr 2 2010, 07:26 PM']How much did that cost? If you don't mind my asking. Looks pretty cool.[/quote] It cost me hours of graft selling stuff I didn't need any more on here & ebay + a bit outstanding on my credit card A real bargain compared to what alternatives I was considering like a Markbass 1210 or Jeff Berlin, which by the way sound like expensive toys & very 'plastic' by comparison IMO. Now [url="http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~Ashdown-Little-Bastard~ID~12949.asp"]That's a bargain![/url]

As new as a very new shiny thing - straight from the factory - Ashdown Little Bastard No.1 & LB112 Custom Cab No.1. Both Hand Made in Chelmsford Yes it sounds fabulous - not a transistor or an IC to be found Now I'm happy & I've got a lovely glow

spinynorman; Great guy to deal with, I sold a '51P bridge cover to Phil, easy - good communication & instant payment. Cheers, John

[quote name='LuvMusic' post='791985' date='Mar 31 2010, 02:49 PM']OOOOOOHHHH!!!!! Very Nice! Can't wait to read your impressions and get a report on how the head sounds with that 12 inch cab. Enjoy! P.S. How's the knee?[/quote] WooooHoooooooo! Abso-F'ing-lutely luverly ta & the knee's not too bad thanks for askin Ben, brilliant day all round G/F got all clear from 2nd lot of mammograms & ultrasound> Whisky & Champagne tonight for sure! So I'm far too happy to do anything like a serious review but the cab & amp together do exactly what I wanted Cheers [quote name='phatbass787' post='792174' date='Mar 31 2010, 05:16 PM']wow, very cool! Have to let us know what its like...[/quote] First impressions = everything else is just a toy! This is the real deal, nothing comes even close to them valves glowin & chuckin tone out by the truck load! Old skool kool Ashdown have a real little winner on their hands I reckon!

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I was expecting delivery yesterday of a 'Custom Cab' made in Chelmsford using (I'm told) the latest BlackLine 12". Just goes to show - whatever colour drivers they use - they still can't deliver on time

[quote name='chriswilliams666' post='788210' date='Mar 27 2010, 10:10 PM']Hey Guys I got a parts bass i am trying to wire together a Seymour Duncan SJB-3b and SPB-3 (Standard PJ Pickups) I would like to wire these two two volumes, no tone control straight to the socket. I have wired them up as i think, but i just get the pickups both on at the same time, and the volumes dont work. Can anyone help?[/quote] Hey Chris - sorry I didn't see this sooner, I've just re-wired my Frank Bello with the same pups & new pots. If you're still having trouble please give me a shout. Cheers, John

[quote name='alhbass' post='789049' date='Mar 29 2010, 12:32 AM']I bought a 2009 US Fender Jazz recently on this site - it's great and I love it - but it didn't come with case or any case candy. So I consequently don't have the allen keys to fit the bridge intonation and action height adjusters. I've tried loads of my own, and tho I can kinda get them to work none fits perfectly. What's going on there? Do Fender make them to their own "special" size, just so you have to buy theirs perhaps? Happy to do so if necessary - where can I get them from? Or if they are a standard size after all, can anyone enlighten me as to what they are? Thanks for your help...[/quote] I'm a firm believer in having the right tools for the job & that's often worth paying a little bit extra for, rather than 'the cheapest you can find in the world' from cheap jack shops! They often don't fit properly anyway & you'll end up with knackered screws. Here's a link to the good sort: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hexagon-Allen-Key-Screwdriver-Wrench-1-16-Ball-Ended_W0QQitemZ150413742411QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Hand_Tools_Equipment?hash=item23055b914b"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hexagon-Allen-Key-Sc...=item23055b914b[/url] If it's a standard Fender bridge it should be a 1/16" some like the BadAss are 1/20" or .05" Cheers, John