ead

I fitted a P Retro to my MIM Precision, different bass for sure but plenty of room. Very impressive piece of kit, I particularly enjoyed the additional control over the mids.

Just fitted a JZ3 to my Fender fretless. Still noodling and fiddling with the settings but overall very impressed. Re the OP I've found that with the Z-mode switch to Low (pointing to the neck), and treble wound off a bit, mids neutral or backed off a bit and the balance about 30% towards the neck pickup delivers a pretty sweet and smooth tone. Maybe the fretlessness and flats helps though...Not where I'll be leaving it but one of the things I tried out.

Yeah, like the Canterbury scene alot.

Here are a couple of bikes that the kids have grown out of. I did try to part exchange them against a new bike, but despite being in decent condition (our kids are in love with cars and they were only ridden on the odd occasion when we were able to drag the kids out in the summer), the shop really wasn't keen as they are around 4 to 5 years old. Both need a service and possible new inner tubes, but other than that I think they're fine. If you would like one or both of them FOC please feel free to PM me. Collection from Chorley, or can meet up as long as it's not too far away. Here's one [attachment=105521:Bike Ben 01.JPG] [attachment=105522:Bike Ben 02.JPG] [attachment=105524:Bike Ben 04.JPG] [attachment=105525:Bike Ben 05.JPG] And the other [attachment=105526:Bike Nat 01.JPG] [attachment=105527:Bike Nat 02.JPG] [attachment=105528:Bike Nat 03.JPG] If you'd like more pics or more details please just ask!

Very nice looking bass in the makiing. Keep the pics coming...

There's a set of Wizard 84s on my f/l Jazz that are really rather nice, but not sure how to describe the tone. A bit darker maybe, definitely higher output.

Do Newtone make flats? Couldn't see any evidence on the website.

[quote name='ead' timestamp='1332850081' post='1593879'] Since I can't get hold of the "right" gauges in the D'Addario Chrome flats I'm going to try a set of Thomastik JF344 that get a bit closer to balanced tension at 43-56-70-100 to see if my fingers find it easier to deal with - if only the A had been 75... [/quote] I've had these on the fretless for a couple of weeks now, reset the intonation, and the difference is definitely noticeable compared to my other bass that is strung with a "standard" gauge strings. Feels easier to play across strings - I'd really advise giving a balanced tension set of strings a go next time you are due to change a set of strings.

I'm not sure if there are any pics of me in my BC polo will ask the band WAGs to check. I'm not convinced that there is a camera strong enough to avoid self-destructing when seeking to take a pic of my countenance though I'm a bass palyer for radio listeners I fear - deaf ones at that

I feel you may have me confused with somebody else there Peter...and after a brief bit of googling I now see why! I have inadvertently become associated with Extended Audio Design, but sadly our only common theme appears to be Chorley as I'm a Barefaced abuser, although I did enjoy playing through Alan's EAD cab.

Well this is my first custom build (Mrs ead has helpfully pointed out that it may coincidentally be my last too ). I went up to Moffat on Friday where Alan very kindly spent a lot of time with me offering helpful advice and generally being very patient. What a top bloke, so easy to deal with and made the whole process very enjoyable and informative. The final spec is as follows: 4-string Fretless (unlined) J Type Custom (nearly went for a Finn, but Alan's Jazz body felt slightly more comfortable when I was trying out a few of his excellent basses before making my choices). Body: Butternut, with Mahogany top and a Sycamore accent Neck: 5 piece Maple/Wenge F/B: Al Mec Ebony 20" radius Pickups: 2 x Humbuckers EQ: ACG EQ03 A/P (awesome bit of kit that I feel I will need to "grow into") Brass bridge, black hardware I'll update with pics etc as and when they are available.

+1 for Thomastiks, I've a set of their flats on a fretless and they sound good. I don't think they're tapewound as it looks like there are thin dark lines following the winding so possibly ground wounds? I've nothing to look at them close up, but that's what they look like...

Bert has just bought my P Retro. Payment by cheque was no problem and he was quite happy about it clearing first. Plenty of PMs and a totally stress free transaction. Would highly recommend to all BCers.

Just sold Donny some Fender J p/ups. As has already been said super easy to deal with and totally stress free, thanks very much Donny. Highly recommended to all BCers.

Either Bono or the guy in Razorlight

[quote name='paul j h' timestamp='1333467705' post='1602148'] I currently have 4 basses, but only play at home, i have no immediate plans to gig etc. I recently put my basses up for trade/sale and although i had a number of interesting offers nothing that really jumped out at me and i apologise to anyone i messed around in my deliberations. I want just one "special" bass, i have worked out it has to be ideally 4 string, fretted but beyond that i don't know what it is. I have the value? of my existing basses and around £1000 budget, i realize this is an enivible position to be in but anyone got any suggests what to look at. I like all my basses and they all are great, but there is no love. Is this early onset of GAS. Cheers Paul. [/quote] I'm doing the very same thing. Down to two now and as I've been saving up for a bit my budget is a little higher so I'm going to get and ACG bass just fo me. The timing of the last sale will be critical!

Just bought some Schallers from Jono, very professional, plenty of PMs etc re progress. Would highly recommend to all BCers

Just sold a MIM P to Ben. Really easy to deal with, very reliable, great communications and a top bloke. What more can I say, I would highly recommend Ben to all BCers; trade with confidence.

I've always had a soft spot for Spacer by Sheila B Devotion

Just sold a Warwick Corvette Std to Martyn. Very smooth transaction, plenty of communication and a really nice person. Deal with confidence, highly recommended.

Every little helps

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1333136954' post='1598059'] anyway, we've gone way off topic.... tell us about the ACG you're going to get made... [/quote] I got as far as it's going to be a bass with 4 strings. Quite good progress for an evening's work I feel Oh and there may be a complete absence of frets.