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    I've only been to the shop once - which was disappointing & first impressions count! I 'phoned in advance to make sure a particular bass was in stock, so next day off I went. The bass was on display, to sum it up as "covered in crap" wouldn't be far from the truth. The usual snot & grot + more than a few marks - very off-putting when you're faced by a £899 price ticket! The only one of that model in the shop of course. To be fair, the discounted price matched the online price, but it looked so second hand I weren't interested in them 'giving it a wipe over' - they could have done that before I got there if they cared about a sale. It's one of the closest shops to me, about 30 miles away but I won't bother next time. The pros & cons of online/mail order - you can't see/touch what you're getting but you can be fairly sure it will be brand new & factory fresh, (if you're lucky).
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    [quote name='arsenic' post='745324' date='Feb 14 2010, 09:48 PM']The one made from plastic pipe, was something I have been looking at for myself. The "nursery" is quite small and at the moment I have 5 basses/guitars with another one due in this week, and with them all on seperate stands I am going to run out of room quite quickly. The pipe would mean that it is simple to build and light-weight.......just have to make sure that the wall of the pipe is sufficiently thick to avoid too much flexing/bending under load. It would also be the easiest to bulid - a saw and some pipe cement, and a pair of hands to push it together.[/quote] My original thought was to make out of wood (being a carpenter's son) but the plastic tube is something I've used a lot of before, plumbing for koi ponds etc. Now I'm thinking - I've got a stash of 20 or 22mm copper pipe in the loft! Some solder joints & a blowtorch EDIT: I've just seen the prices of solder ring tees & elbows, no chance! Rather get some nice wood
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    [quote name='bass5' post='745421' date='Feb 15 2010, 12:09 AM']Well it never stops, does it? It does when you are skint, but then with some really good cheap basses around, we are spoiled for choice. I tend to always pay up front for stuff and avoid buying things on credit cause you end up shelling out a lot more and that is never recoverd when / if you sell it on. I tend to save up then spend. that way I know its my money, but cheap basses I get with pocket change and its a right laugh. I hope never to grow up[/quote] abso+1lutely! Oh yeah - Frank Bello signature on it's way this week
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    [quote name='arsenic' date='Feb 14 2010, 08:29 PM' post='745235'] A couple of ideas here, not exactly plans, but should give a good idea of how to go about it. Hey some good ideas there - cheers arsenic & cheers kenny I'm looking!
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    [quote name='Tinman' post='745033' date='Feb 14 2010, 05:47 PM']Yep, see if you can see 'em [/quote] Now dat's wot I talkin bout Yes
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    1 - Where do BCers get their TI flats at a decent price online please? 2 - I fancy building a decent rack 'floor standing' for 'a few' bassi - anybody seen any good plans? Good ideas? Thank you one & all John
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    [quote name='bassbloke' post='744299' date='Feb 13 2010, 08:25 PM']I'm currently rendered pretty much unable to play due to a nasty infection in my right index finger that's needed two courses of antibiotics to deal with it. My fingertip is incredibly tender, so fingerstyle is out of the question. I've switched to using a pick, but even that's too painful when I grip and, especially, when the edge of my index finger inevitably hit against a string. Has this happened to any other members? I have a few big gigs in a few weeks so whilst i would probably be well advised to simply leave the instrument alone, I feel obliged to do some practicising. Can you get spray on replacement skin or similar to cover up affected area? EDIT: I'm now trying the Eddie Van Halen approach and gripping pick between thumb and middle finger. Feels very weird.[/quote] Soak it in hot salt water for as long as you can & often as you like - cures everything then - when it's not so sore, get some surgical spirits on it to toughen the skin up.
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    [quote name='Jigster' post='744778' date='Feb 14 2010, 01:46 PM']Cheryl Cole? [/quote] Yes please
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    Have you ever seen faces in the woodgrain?
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    [quote name='Tait' post='744126' date='Feb 13 2010, 04:41 PM']its not to do with width of the BADASS, its just BADASSs are very long, they usually go down very close to the edge of the bass, so there isn\'t enough room for an ashtray. depending on the model, i think your hipshot should be ok with an ashtray, but i can\'t say i\'ve ever tried it, and i don\'t know exactly which bridge you\'re using, so its a very big \"i think\".[/quote] I got the cover & as you say it's the length but the width as well. I've only positioned it for trial & it's a tight push to get it down so that it covers the bottom end, but can't go too far or the 'ears' will be over the contoured edge. BTW it's a '51P ri MIJ Sorry - first 2 pics the same & can't seem to delete 1?
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    [quote name='Bankai' post='736751' date='Feb 5 2010, 10:41 PM']and the two 12" speaker cabs are rated at 60W.[/quote] Are you sure they're 12"s? I thought these were 10"s Cheers, John
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    Bump for the weekend [quote name='KiOgon' post='739113' date='Feb 8 2010, 04:55 PM']All because I've gone back to black & flat, where I started from many years ago 1 - Rotosound Nexus NXB45, Black coated Type 52 alloy, 45,65,85,105 - £15 off Skjold, 35" scale, 2 a side tuners, used maybe 3or4 hours. 2 - Rotosound Nexus NXB45, Black coated Type 52 alloy, 45,65,85,105 - £15 off Traben Neo, 34" scale, 2 a side tuners, used maybe 1or2 hours. 3 - Fender 9050L Stainless Steel Flatwound, 45,60,80,95 - £10 off Tanglewood Electro Acoustic, 34" scale 2 a side tuners, again only a couple of hours use. All above, carefully removed, cleaned & repacked in original packaging, obviously loads of life left & ideal if you want to try these strings on the cheap! I always leave plenty on my strings for a minimum of 3 wraps around the pegs but obviously the G strings in particular probably won't be long enough for 4 a side heads. 4 - Rotosound SM66N, Swing Bass Nickel Roundwound, 40,60,80,100 - £12 Brand new never taken out of packet. 5 - Ernie Ball Strap Black Webbing with Leather ends + fitted Boston Straplocks black, with posts & screws - £12 As new, not used. All prices include posting in a jiffy bag, UK. Please feel free to ask any questions. Cheers, John[/quote]
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    [quote name='iconic' post='743354' date='Feb 12 2010, 06:12 PM']Trace my posts and you will see how new this Squier is, it's as new, totally standard....great guitar and no doubt I will regret selling it years on when Fender pull the plug on these babies as they are are tad [i]too good [/i] me thinks but........ but I think I'm a Yamaha guy at heart and want a BB-414 or 614 instead....even my stereo is a Yamaha...I'm only playing my RBX with flattie's onboard, the VMJ sits unplayed...maybe she just needs a set of flatties! ....Orange (hmm!) 414's are new for £249 so they are about the same price 'ish....anyone with an as new BB gagging for a VMJ?[/quote] How about a lovely Traben? [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=74014&hl="]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=74014&hl=[/url]
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    [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='742899' date='Feb 12 2010, 10:58 AM']I had a Badass on mine and it definitely sounded better but I wanted ashtrays and they don't fit over a Badass.[/quote] DOH! Now you tell me I've just ordered one to try exactly that! Edit: Whoops - just looked - mines a Hipshot & it looks even wider than a BA
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    Well - - I might - - - If it wasn't for the buckle rash, some of the worst I've seen, looks almost as if someone has scratched their name on Different, nice, but a lot of dosh for a slapper
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    [quote name='spaners' post='741351' date='Feb 10 2010, 07:29 PM']Gota say im impressed with the speed that ashdown have replyed to my mails and i am saving for the cab as of now [/quote] Yep - I've had 2 emails from Lee since then, can't fault them for support & it looks like things are happening on schedule(ish). I'll tell ya one thing though - I ain't payin no £449 for a home practice cab!
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    [quote name='Jamesemt' post='740751' date='Feb 10 2010, 10:51 AM']In my constant down sizing/weight reduction I bought a Genz Shuttle 3 10 combo. Quite loud but not quite loud enough (and really toppy). Decided to buy a small 2x10 cab to release the full 300 watts. The Ampeg is the smallest, lightest, cheapest, quality cab I could find, and so far it's great. 26lb (two finger lift )and adds loads of punch to the Shuttle with a really distinctive scooped low end. I've never played through a proper fridge, but I'm presuming this hints at what they sound like. Can't go wrong for £250 and it looks great!! It's here if anyone is interested: [url="http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~Ampeg-SVT210AV~id~8876.asp"]http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~A...0AV~id~8876.asp[/url][/quote] Good to hear you're liking it, I've been looking at one to go with my Little Bastard (if they ever make 'em, another story!) Don't suppose you've tried it against a decent 1x12?
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    [quote name='spaners' post='740532' date='Feb 10 2010, 12:43 AM']Hi Funny i was thinking about doing the same as i have a little bastard on order too. Had a mail from lee at ashdown today telling me they will be releasing a cab for the little bastard too It is a 2x12 and looks stunning i have a pic so if you want to see one just mail me also some pics from usa namm here mehttp://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=485143&page=12[/quote] Hi spaners, The long wait is not helped by the lack of information from Ashdown. I got email over a month ago - 05/01/10 about the 2x12 cab promising spec to follow but nothing yet. I've seen their picture of 'The Little Bastard Rig' is that the cab you're referring to? TBH the thought of a 2x12 cab just to handle a 30 Watt amp is almost as annoying as their advertising line -"The Little Bastard head partners perfectly with a range of Ashdown US Series cabinets". "US Series" - with the smallest a 500 Watt 1x15 going up to a 1600 Watt 8x10, I wonder how many of them a 30 Watt tube amp will 'drive'? I've been meaning to email Ashdown again, I will now.
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    All because I've gone back to black & flat, where I started from many years ago 1 - Rotosound Nexus NXB45, Black coated Type 52 alloy, 45,65,85,105 - £15 off Skjold, 35" scale, 2 a side tuners, used maybe 3or4 hours. 2 - Rotosound Nexus NXB45, Black coated Type 52 alloy, 45,65,85,105 - £15 off Traben Neo, 34" scale, 2 a side tuners, used maybe 1or2 hours. 3 - Fender 9050L Stainless Steel Flatwound, 45,60,80,95 - £10 off Tanglewood Electro Acoustic, 34" scale 2 a side tuners, again only a couple of hours use. All above, carefully removed, cleaned & repacked in original packaging, obviously loads of life left & ideal if you want to try these strings on the cheap! I always leave plenty on my strings for a minimum of 3 wraps around the pegs but obviously the G strings in particular probably won't be long enough for 4 a side heads. 4 - Rotosound SM66N, Swing Bass Nickel Roundwound, 40,60,80,100 - £12 Brand new never taken out of packet. 5 - Ernie Ball Strap Black Webbing with Leather ends + fitted Boston Straplocks black, with posts & screws - £12 As new, not used. All prices include posting in a jiffy bag, UK. Please feel free to ask any questions. Cheers, John
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    Bump!
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    Nearly can't afford the real deal but my '51 Precision reissue does it for me!
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    [quote name='Tinman' post='736585' date='Feb 5 2010, 07:43 PM']In fact, anything done by anyone born on the 31st of January (any year) is going to be brilliant. [/quote] Hey I'll drink to that - another birthday brother - '51 vintage! Cheers, John
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    Almost on topic [url="http://www.fender.com/promos/2010/tmobile/"]Eric Clapton - Fender - T-mobile myTouch[/url]
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    [quote name='KiOgon' post='716901' date='Jan 18 2010, 06:45 PM']This is just sitting here & never gets used, must have been played about 2or3 hours in all. It's a good bass & a bit different, full range of tones, 24 fret 34" scale, 3 band EQ.[/quote] Edited & bumped
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    [quote name='Anthony Joseph Waczek III' post='728232' date='Jan 28 2010, 11:02 PM']epiphone t-bird with hardcase dude?[/quote] Thanks - but No thanks
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