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[quote name='icastle' timestamp='1363716315' post='2016487'] Nope. In basic operation, all a pot does is provide a resistance that you can vary. That resistance simply controls the amount of signal that passes through the pot. In pure circuit terms, tone is controlled by the capacitor. Black nylon strings are never going to be as bright as regular strings. [/quote] I have to disagree with you on all 3 counts there - many of the kits I supply have made a terrific difference to what comes out of the bass, the pots etc are a vital part of the signal path & if you replace pots which are in any way less than 100% - there can be a huge improvement. The proof of the pudding is in my feedback. The tone is affected by the capacitor - but only if the tone control pot is at less than full, (assuming standard wiring). I use Black nylon GHS strings regularly on 2 of my basses 1 fretted & 1 fretless & there's no way they are 'less bright' than the equivalent flatwounds, just different, more mellow perhaps. Cheerz, John

[quote name='richardjmorgan' timestamp='1363709355' post='2016326'] On that subject, anyone know where I might get a scratchplate done with the pickup coils flipped? [/quote] Simple - a PM to The Bass Doc will soon sort that out

Get the Will Power, crank it up, (assuming you've got the amp & cabs to handle it) & watch the guitarist squirm, serious amount of bass & mids with plenty of high end. http://www.dimarzio.com/pickups/bass I find the DiMarzios quick & clean, with a pick you'll get a huge amount of attack, probably 'aggressive clank' too! The EMGs are good, but I'd go for the Will Power personally I use the DP127 which is higher output, same bass & less mids! but it's powerful stuff .

Dimarzio Will Power over EMG every time!

^^Thanks chaps it's always good to get recommendations from happy chappies!

My eldest lad (33) came round this after noon & wanted to borrow some records out of the loft! Up he went & came down with 3 big boxes full, most of which I'd forgotten about being up there, we spent a couple of hours going through them, several Hawkwind amongst them. I remembered going to see them one time with a mate on Hastings pier, we got a parking space just across from the pier, but our heads were in another place & we couldn't get out of the van, which didn't matter 'cos we could see & hear them just fine great evening! !

[quote name='The Bass Doc' timestamp='1363386897' post='2012312'] Well you could certainly compensate by your technique but my answer would be to let the neck in slightly i.e. lengthen the neck pocket so that you achieve nearer 34.25 spacing nut to bridge. This is taken as the approximate measurement to the D and A string as the G is more like 34" and the E sring closer to 34.5 when the 'slope' is taken into account. You may need a tech to do this but it shouldn't cost much. The holes in the neck may need plugging and re-drilling to suit. [/quote] +1, Bass Doc has put into words exactly what I was thinking

Thanks for the nod Gary, Nick's been in touch Cheerz, John

I heard these are good for slapping

Ashdown MiBass 220 or 500 does it all with as much EQ as you can shake a stick at

Sad to hear, I saw yes a few times in the early days, partial memories of Crystal Palace in 71 was Peter's last gig with them.

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1363097355' post='2008383'] Check the picture in the blog! [/quote] Yeah I did, must be for downtuned 4's I suppose but still can't see how 120 is medium Edit: I'm just thinking that most 4 string nuts are going to need filing out to take a 120 & once done there's no going back, if you want to change back to more normal (say 95 - 105) E string sizes you're going to need a new nut!

The 4 string A 50-120 (Medium) ? Are you sure? That's a bigggggggg medium for an E

Hey Phil - welcome back I'm sure you'll find time to practise & time to visit us here it's a fine place ATB, John PS: It's always good to know which part of planet bass you're on!

Great story & intro - big welcome Nuno sorry can't help re the old Peavey but I 'm sure there's someone who can Enjoy - I bet it's not cold & raining most the time either where you are Cheerz, John

Great camera skills too

Surely if 'Leftie' goods are advertised with 'Leftie' prominently in the heading not just hidden in the text - it ain't that difficult?

If you want a Fender buy one but you bought a SX - live with it

Looks OK to me - as long as the fingerboard is true - as low as it'll go is fine for me, you don't need any higher.

Probably the best collection of specialised tools you'll find :- http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Tools.html Hope you've got deep pockets

I would have thought your local luthier in Exeter could sort the frets without too much trouble if he was any good - how bad can it be?

£20 sent - not looking at selling anything in the marketplace right now - but because "you're worth it" Cheerz, John

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