Conan

I'd love this thread if it was left-handed.... and is it any good for metal?

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Incognito - 100[sup]o[/sup] and rising

[quote name='PauBass' timestamp='1347645437' post='1803635'] My beloved '66 Fender Jazz Bass here [/quote] Beautiful! My YOB too!

Nee worries man! Just get us on the guest list for the next Toon gig! Only joking... BTW, we have never met, but I believe you know Craig Gill? I am currently in a band with Craig... Small world and all that.

Some more information about the band would be useful... Remember that an audition is a two-way thing, with the musician deciding if they like the band too. What type of material? How often will they be gigging and where? Is this a new project or are they looking for a replacement bassist for a currently gigging band? I think most people would want to know this basic information before deciding even to bother e-mailing you. I know I would... Also who are you? A band member? Manager? Agent? Current bass player?

What scares me most is that I actually like this song... [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJrHWmCjfx0[/media]

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1347621782' post='1803109']fancy wood tops, and backs, a non traditional shape, and looks... well not very much like a fender![/quote] My Status ticks most of these boxes I guess. But I've never thought of it as "fancy". I have played it at many gigs in all kinds of venues. It has been bashed, dinged and buckle-rashed. I'm not sure I understood the question... but does this answer it?

[quote name='dlloyd' timestamp='1347461398' post='1801156'] A black aftermarket plate should be easy enough to find... eg. [url="http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Jazz-Bass-BLACK-CONTROL-PLATE-Fender-Jazz-Bass-/360386102704"]http://www.ebay.com/...s-/360386102704[/url] [/quote] Thanks for that. I never even thought to look...

[quote name='brensabre79' timestamp='1347549512' post='1802328'] Let's just get this bloody bass sorted eh? [/quote] Yup! And on that note, I asked a question a few pages back about the tuners themselves. Are they firmlly attached to the headstock or is it possible that one of them is rattling, causing what could easily sound like fret buzz?

Them's proper gigs marra!! Would love to get to the Edinburgh one, but logistics sadly make that impossible. Good luck!

[quote name='nottswarwick' timestamp='1347535003' post='1802041'] this thread is sadly going around in circles. [/quote] Sadly, I am coming to that conclusion.

[quote name='Rubbersoul' timestamp='1347487575' post='1801666'] Yes, that's it. I have Roto 66, 45 - 105 on right now. [/quote] Try a set of 50 - 110 then?

[quote name='dlloyd' timestamp='1347460015' post='1801120'] This is mine... [/quote] Is that a black bell plate, or just the angle? If it is, where did you get it? I'd like one of those!

[quote name='Rubbersoul' timestamp='1347388006' post='1800151'] What gauge would you recommend for D standard tuning? [/quote] Do you mean each string tuned down a step? So DGCF? It's not that much of a difference, but what do you normally use? If you usually use 40s, for example, try 45s for the drop tuning. Depends how tight or loose you like your strings - you might not need to change them at all...

[quote name='Ezy Rider' timestamp='1345156491' post='1774531'] Hi all - newbie so apols for ignorance! I've got a squier jazz (vin mod) and am curious about different string lengths - is it always the case that one bass should have the same length strings, or can you try different lengths on the same bass? Cheers! [/quote] As long as they are long enough to go around the machine head a couple of times, it doesn't really matter! Long strings can always be shortened but you can't lengthen short ones!

[quote name='The Saint' timestamp='1337204045' post='1657228'] Is one type of string easier to get me started than another?[/quote] Flats are certainly easier on the fingers, but if you are used to guitar strings that shouldn't be too much of a problem. Go for a "standard" gauge, which would be in the region of 40-100 or 45-105. The brand does make a difference though, as some brands seem "softer" of more loose than others (in terms of the string tension) - even at the same gauges.

Might be better in the "Items wanted" section...

[quote name='Joe86' timestamp='1347459316' post='1801103'] It's in there buddy. I'm just adopting a proactive marketing strategy [/quote] I see. Probably very wise.

Nice bass Joe! But it might do better in the "For Sale" section mate...

[quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1347436267' post='1800657'] If the DiMarzio is as bad as you say - I'd say it ain't working right, or there's something wrong with the rest of your circuitry! [/quote] I was going to suggest that. Aren't DM's known for being quite the opposite?

[quote name='MSL' timestamp='1347387850' post='1800143'] No no, he's Archie Leach, This is Carrie Grant VERY Phwooooaarr.... [/quote]

Another big +10000000 for Interparcel. I recently shipped a bass and got quotes from both IP and Parcel2go. IP undercut P2G by a tenner and the bass was picked up THAT afternoon and received at the other end of the country first thing the next morning!! Well impressed.

[quote name='ahpook' timestamp='1347308664' post='1799235'] [/quote] Aaaaw! My first ever bass amp! I used to love that old thing...