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  1. theheed
    Sorry about the picture. Not sure what happened there!
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    Hi there. Thanks for letting back to me. Is it strung with the 'rubber' strings? I couldn't tell from the photo. Not a deal breaker. Also, with no back panel, like some other Kala UBasses, how do you restring it????! Thanks Andy
  3. theheed
    Hi there. Lovely looking little bass. I can’t find it on the web. What’s the difference between this and the U-bass? Also I can’t find a ‘mini’ rumbler. Is it a discontinued model? Thanks Andy.
  4. theheed
    Hi there. Somehow missed this. Is the pedal still available by any chance? Thanks Andy.
  5. theheed
    PMd.
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    Hi there. I’m looking to use this as a backup as you were. I’ve an early (15 years?) MB 2x10 combo with what I think is a de-badged Little Mark head. I use it with a 2x10 extension and it’s amazing. It’s always been reliable, but recently I’ve read loads of horror stories of MB failing. If (heaven forbid) it did fail, I’m hoping to be able to sit the LM III on top and just match the connections using the combo’s internal speaker and the extension in the same way. Does this sound feasible???
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    Hi Dan. You say it’s strung E-C at the mo. Is it as simple as tuning it down to B-G or would I need to buy a whole new set of strings? Sorry if this is a daft question. But I’ve never dabbled with uprights before.
  8. theheed
    Thanks Dan. Great video. It does sound very ‘upright’. Closer than most EUBs I’ve heard so far. Gonna go away and do some serious thinking. And a bit of maths….
  9. theheed
    Hi Dan. Thanks for the reply. A video would be great! I’m sure other browsing Basschatters would appreciate it too. Cheers!
  10. theheed
    Hi there. Oakwood is a new one on me. Looks lovely. Am considering a NS WAV4 but this looks interesting. As EUBs go, how much like a upright does it sound? Do you know of any clips on YT to give an idea? Also is it ‘plug and play’ ie jack straight into amp. Thanks!
  11. theheed
    Hi all. I actually ended up buying this bass. It was sold to someone on Bass Chat who PMd me to say that he loved it but unfortunately was going to re-sell it immediately. He was a great bloke. More than fair. So I was lucky enough to pick it up. And I have to say, it plays as beautifully as it looks. Should this post be resolved/removed now?
  12. theheed
    That's brilliant! Thanks. I'll get looking!
  13. theheed
    Ahh...I thought they looked like DiMarzio. As far as I know (I've never taken the back plate off) the electronics are stock. Unless whoever put the EMG on changed something. I'd like to get it as close to original look as possible so a set of creme DP126 would look great. And they seem to be available too. If the pickups don't need to be active, all the better. Now to find suitable machine heads, as the previous owner replace the 'Hercules' with Schallers. Then knobs. Although I doubt the original Ibanez ones are still around. As for 3d printing, I wouldn't know where to start! Big thanks everyone on your help with this!
  14. theheed
    Must admit, that had crossed my mind. But I thought it might affect the warranty on new pickups, by taking them out of the original casing/cover. If nothing else seems like an option, that could be a good solution. Thanks for the reply!
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    Hi everyone I'm looking to replace/upgrade the pickups in my 1981 Ibanez Roadster RS940 Fretless and I'm finding the choice of cream/ivory pickups out there pretty sparse (regardless of the current COVID -related supply problems). Currently, the bass has the pickups from when I bought it, second-hand for about £90 from Allbang & Strummit on Earlham Street (now there's a blast from the past!) in London in about 1988. The previous owner had already replaced the original ivory bridge pickup with a black EMG, which sounded great. But now its crackly electronics need a bit of TLC so I figured I would improve the sound and look (I've lived with the quirky one-black one-white combination for long enough) with some new cream/ivory, active, exposed-pole PJs, as the original Ibanez Super 4 PJ seem impossible to find. But the choice out there seems to be EMG with no exposed poles, or DiMarzio, which aren't active. Lightning rods are black only. And Lindy Fralin are a bit on the pricy side. I'm starting to thing that I may have to compromise on the exposed poles and go with Ivory EMG PJs. (Rather than PJ-X which I've heard don't have the slightly more low-fi growl.) Anybody know of any other options? Cheers Andy
  16. theheed
    Forgot to mention, I'm in Bromley. So shipping would be UK, which I'd obviously pay for. Shame I'm not nearer.
  17. theheed
    Hi there. It's an absolute stunner! Couple of questions...is it a special and if so what is the difference from a regular 5? (I'm a bit embarrassed I don't know this, but have never owned a Stingray, just admired from afar. Could you post if needed as I'm not local? Is the case included? Was the white pickup a special option? Can't see it on many. Many thanks Andy
  18. theheed
    Ok. Thanks. Shame.
  19. theheed
    Hi there. Hope you're staying safe and well. Is the cab still available? And how much would shipping to Bromley Kent be? Thanks. Andy.
  20. theheed
    Hi there. I would love to take this off your hands. Any ideas how much a courier would be to BR4? Unless there’s any chance of meeting you in London. Thanks Andy
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    Hi fella Very interested in the ODB3. I see you're in London - as am I. So was wondering if you knocked off postage, and I arranged to collect depending on your location (I work in West End) how it would affect the price? £30ish? Cheers Andy
  22. theheed
    JJ Burnel, Mark King, Bernard Edwards, Pino with Paul Young, James Jameson, Stuart Zender, Flea, Jaco to name but a few. Wanted to be a drummer, throughout the punk days of the late 70s. Sister lived in London and bought a bass with the intention of joining a band. I came to visit, and in the first 5 minutes of holding her bass, worked out Babylon's Burning by the Ruts - which she still couldn't play. Then I was at art college in the 80s, and jamming with in a couple of mates at lunchtime in a basement. I had a cheap Gibson SG copy and had learned a bit of guitar but my mate already played guitar, so I picked up the Fender Musicmaster Short scale that was lying around. Then I heard Mark King's bassline on Living It Up and saw the Ace Brixton gig on BBC Sight and Sound in Concert. I bought the Fender, and cut my teeth on The Early Tapes before buying a Westone Thunder 1A. Aged 17, through a complete fluke, I got to play with Mark King at the Capital Radio Rock Masterclass at the Duke of Yorks Theatre on St Martin's Lane. I was bricking it but got paid a much-needed £50 for the pleasure of meeting my hero. I know people make funny noises when you mention Mark King, but he first opened my eyes to the fact that bass doesn't need to be boring and static - something which a great many bands could do to remember. I still love to watch him and still think he's impressive.
  23. theheed
    Sorry Just to clarify, I'm interested in the boss bass overdrive odb-3 and the ehx micro qtron. Thanks again
  24. theheed
    I'm interested in both these pedals. As I work in Knightsbridge, I could also pick up to cut out the cost of postage. What price would you consider? That's if they're still available of course Cheers Andy
  25. theheed
    Thanks Frank. Sounds like that's what I need then. Now it's just a case of finding one at the right price. Anyone seen one going anywhere?
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