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Hi Andy and cheers Yes, I agree, the correct tool for the job is essential in minimising the risk of damage. It's definately worth the time and expense of getting the right size screwdriver for the task, as scuffed up screwheads really do take the 'shine' off an instrument - turns an immaculate instrument into a 'good but could be better'. I can easily replace scratchplate screws, but a trussrod screw could be a bit more challenging !! cheers Tom

Hi Clarky and Chris, much appreciated guys I can see the sense in leaving the adjustment a while to settle down now you both mention it. Hopefully, that process will reduce the need to exert force through adjustment, which will reduce the risk of damage. The bass is relatively new, so I don't anticipate the truss rod screw to be tough to move through age, but a new instrument don't guarentee much, does it ? At the moment, I'll approach the job as you've suggested, avoiding the use of any force above a cautious minimum for a max. of a quarter turn of the screw. Anything more than that and it's back to the drawing board for now. I'll keep you all posted as to how it goes thanks again guys, it's reassuring to hear your thoughts Tom

Apologies for resurrecting a topic that has was around a few months ago. I do remember seeing it, but I can't find it with several different types of searches, so here goes. I'm looking to adjust a Fender trussrod from the bridge end of the neck, screwdriver slot type. However, I'm not sure about the best way to do this one, as I can see potential flaws with a few different approaches and I'm keen to avoid any potential damage. The difficulty lies with stabilising the neck while adjusting the trussrod screw. I'm shy of clamp the neck top to bottom in a workmate or similar as I don't want to squeeze the frets. However, this type of clamping would leave one hand free to manually assist the desired direction of releif or bow in the neck, thereby easing the pressure on the adjustment screw. Would you clamp across the neck ? adjust the trussrod while the backplate screws are only partially slackened off ? I would definately welcome the voice of experience with this one Thanks in advance for any advice folks, much appreciated T

Whole lotta love - Led Zepplin Closely followed by Hello Hooray Alice Cooper T

If you like the instrument itself, have you considered just working on the signal path ? Perhaps an in line something or other, like an Aguilar tonehammer or EBS microbass for example. They may not be the best items to give you the sound you're after, but at least this way, it's minor changes rather than major ones. Do you have examples of the sound you're after ? which arrangement of instruments and rig typically produce the sound you want ? have you heard examples of other people using a similar setup to yours acheiving the sound you want ? Just thinking around the problem really cheers T

Are you doing original stuff or covers ? T

any chance of a look in please ? T

[quote name='LukeFRC' post='903181' date='Jul 23 2010, 01:40 PM']there is a EBS amp and tuner and ashdown cab on glasgow gumtree at mo for 600. could be a good deal if you can pick up, (if you dont want the tuner i might!)[/quote] where's that then ? did a uk search with the terms ebs bass then ebs and didn't find this

Not supporting any one aspect of this discussion, but I would like to present the difference in acoustic sound between a strat and a les paul as evidence M'Lud T

Can't deny he is one of the most famous bassists ever, even if he is not directly thought of as one. Is this a case of his success and image overtaking his role ? Some of his bass lines are truly sublime. Studying his parts over the years has certainly helped me appreciate how to constuct complimentary basslines. +1 to Macca for me T

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[quote name='silddx' post='902074' date='Jul 22 2010, 04:19 PM']Thanks for that link.[/quote] Wow, that is some read. Interesting stuff T

Play the roadworn jazz before you decide. You may be surprised T

Is it the low mids or the higher mids that are causing the problem ? or is it the higher end of the lower frequencies ? Have a look at the Markbass Sa450 manual (downloadable) for a nice discussion of the mids and lows topic. T

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[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='898023' date='Jul 18 2010, 01:24 PM']I don't think age is a critical factor, really. If you look right standing still then you'll look right moving about. In that eBay ad I would say the gentleman in question is a bit on the portly side for a rock star, but mostly it's that nobody should put their foot on a monitor at waist height, it just looks like a warm-up exercise.[/quote] The walrus of love ? portly ? How many ageing rock stars have a spare tyre around the middle ? T

[quote name='Rayman' post='897968' date='Jul 18 2010, 12:23 PM'][i]I believe[/i] that when you're playing in front of an audience, you owe it to them to put on a show, or at the very least look like you're enjoying the gig even if you really aren't, after all, it's showbiz isn't it? Even if it's only down the local pub, it's still a live gig, and people have taken time out of thier day to come and watch you. I've always hated bands that stand motionless staring at thier feet looking miserable, I really hate that. So my vote is for showing off, every time.[/quote] +1 to showmanship, after all, the band is there to entertain. The chap on the other thread is mild compared to some over the years i.e. Funkadelic, the glam era (which was great for showmanship) etc. Not to mention Hollywood !! T

[quote name='Rayman' post='897972' date='Jul 18 2010, 12:27 PM']Which thread?[/quote] Thread = The bass or the bassist ? posted by annoying twit. The link to the e -bay auction in question is below. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ibanez-BTB-07-LTD-Bass-/140428761561?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item20b234d9d9"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ibanez-BTB-07-LTD-Ba...=item20b234d9d9[/url] T