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Just had our band PAT tested. We used the services of: [url="http://www.pattestingman.co.uk/"]http://www.pattestingman.co.uk/[/url] 01706 829000 I should say we are based in the Chorley (Lancashire) area. This guy was excellent. Punctual, and at £23 for the band (2 guitars, bass, PA system and a bit of lighting) very reasonable I thought.

Here's a pic [attachment=67079:Bass_RBX_270F.JPG]

It's done and was tested at practice tonight. What a difference! A new Wilkinson type bridge, SD vintage style PJ pups, rewired to VVT (was VBT), new jack socket and some new flat wound D'Addario strings. Will post some pics shortly

I've just had a set up done on my 5-string by Phil Hartley as well as some upgrades on a fretless base, and I think he has done some excellent work and would recommend him to anybody looking for this type of service in the North West. The set-up cost £40 so not too bad price wise as it included some work on the nut and he also replaced some washers on the tuners. Very thorough. [url="http://www.guitarsetup.co.uk/contact.php"]http://www.guitarsetup.co.uk/contact.php[/url] I have also used the very excellent Steve Robinson in the past. Phil is much closer to home for though! [url="http://www.manchesterguitartech.co.uk/"]http://www.manchesterguitartech.co.uk/[/url]

I've always liked David Bowie's Wild is the Wind

What about the Roger Waters P Bass - comes with a free guitarist I believe (I suspect that somebody has probably done that joke already though) Failing that the Chris Squire Ric (or is it Rick?) for me as a 4003 Jetglo user/abuser

I used the contact us button on the Tanglewood website this week to enquire as to the progress of the project and received the following (having removed a bit of personal info) [b]I can assure you your anticipation is certainly matched here at Tanglewood. Last month Chris personally flew to Asia and signed off every part of the manufacturing project. He fully approved the first delivery of these fabulous instruments which were in the finishing stages of production when he got there. We are now in the hands of freight forwarders ! There is no possibilty of a pre Xmas delivery into shops, but we anticipate mid January, so not long to go ! We liken them to a fine wine..they've taken a while to produce but the wait will certainly be worth it ! Thank you so much for your enthusiasm, kind words and patience ! I've copied Chris May personally in on your mail, he'll be pleased his painstaking efforts on this project are appreciated ! Regards Sharon Hunt Company Secretary Tanglewood Guitars[/b][i][/i] Sounds promising I think; now looking forward to some trying out in the new year. I've asked for some pics and will post if I receive anything.

[quote name='fatback' post='1057748' date='Dec 13 2010, 08:07 PM']I found markers helpful when I started. Also, the cheaper end fretlesses do tend to have them, as they're usually defretted (or unfretted?) versions of a standard bass. The advantage to me was that by using the markers as a reference, i could train my ear more easily. I could play blind and then check where my fingers really were.[/quote] That's the way I'm learning. I acquired a £90 RBX270F from evilbay (lined fingerboard) that is now being upgraded with some new pups, bridge and a rewire to VVT (from VBT). Never looked back

The lightest bass I have is my Yamaha RBX270F, positively waif-like.

I've been asked to supply some bass for a band a few hundred miles away and I'm in need of some help and assistance as I'm a complete beginner when it comes to recording stuff. I have a version of the song in mp3 format without the bass and given the distance it has been suggested that I record the bass part on a WAV file and post it on the web (the last bit I can do)! My question is this; I can play the file using Audacity, but can I record the WAV file at the same time and listen to the results in real time. Also what is the best way to get the bass into Audacity? Can I plug the output straight into my laptop, or do I need to get the signal from my DI box (or from the back of my amp), and do I need to convert it to digital format first - I've seen these cables with a mic style plug at one end and a USB at the other. Basically I'm Dazed and Confused. Please help me if you can

There's some good information on this website about spotting Ric fakes [url="http://www.joeysbassnotes.com/"]http://www.joeysbassnotes.com/[/url]

A roadie

[quote name='silddx' post='1044711' date='Dec 2 2010, 09:47 AM']...... that BGM should not be beyond criticism from people simply because those people aren't, can't, or won't provide a better alternative. All we are concerned with is QUALITY content and production.....[/quote] Agreed; with the proviso that quality means fit for purpose in the sense that a Rolls Royce is not a quality car for the average pensioner. [quote name='silddx' post='1044711' date='Dec 2 2010, 09:47 AM']The magazine staff seem to care a lot, however the publishers in their f***ing fairy towers seem to be more concerned with the success of their horribly dull superstar w*** band, Swans in Flight.[/quote] Ouch! I quite enjoyed the CD, but I had better not disagree with the establishment twice in one thread

[quote name='BigRedX' post='1043869' date='Dec 1 2010, 02:55 PM']I'm assuming by this you mean don't knock it unless you can do better?[/quote] Not at all; you have misinterpreted what I meant to say, or more likely I didn't phrase it well enough. I did insert a smiley in the attempt to imply some humour, and as per my subsequent post I wouln't criticise what I don't know about. People at different levels experience things in different ways. Taking you example of artwork (although a lot of the thread appears to be more about content) I know bog all about it and occasionally notice things that I think look effective and those that merely raise an eyebrow. i.e. to the untrained eye it is less important, although as it's clearly your area of expertise you are deeply frustrated by it. I suspect that the market for this type of publication is relatively small in circulation terms, so that a range of publications from those aimed at numpties and beginners (like me) to pros (like a number of you) may be impractical. I certainly get frustrated that sometimes reviews will refer to a particular feature of a guitar but there is no image to illustrate the point, and I have written to the magazine to ask them to see if they can improve on this. I've also requested more reviews of equipment I can afford even though I do enjoy drooling over some of the top end basses. If you scan through the thread a lot of the posts would appear to follow the great British tradition of moaning about things without offering a contructive alternative. If everybody that has criticsed the publication here has made the same comments in the same terms to the editor then fair enough, I'll shut up and go away. But I would bet a decent wedge that this will not have been the case. Anyway, I enjoy reading (most of) it and if it brings more people into the bass community, then that's a great result. Good luck to them.

[quote name='Mykesbass' post='1043708' date='Dec 1 2010, 01:07 PM'] pun intended I hope?[/quote] But of course - I'm really glad somebody spotted it, I spent literally seconds wondering whether to go for it

I feel positively frugal Here goes: Squier P Bass - black - first bass not given to friend's son [b]Spector Legend 4 - No 1 gigging bass[/b] Washburn Force 4 - now sold [b]Yamaha RBX270F - black - for that fretless itch - currently being upgraded Rickenbacker 4003 - Jetglo - my dream bass, saved for ages to buy it Peavey Cirrus BPX 5 - Trying a 5er[/b] That's it really. No GAS plans at present.

[quote name='silddx' post='1041858' date='Nov 30 2010, 12:08 AM']I had better not hear you criticise the government on here, my friend, or even a bass guitar, unless you can build either to a higher standard.[/quote] Don't panic you won't My opinions are based on what I like about stuff as I am newish to basses and bass playing. I genuinely enjoy most gear reviews as I know that I don't have the knowledge or skill to do it at all. ...but the government, well that's a different matter. But obviously as I'm over paid, under worked with a massive guilt edged pension (plus any any other accusations the Daily Wail has made) public servant what would I know. Kill 'em all...

I play my 4003 through a Gallien Kruger MB500. Nobody has stabbed me yet . I use different EQ settings for Ric and it seems fine to me although solid state amps not as easy to overdrive imo. In a live band situation the difference for the purists will probably be dimished, although I'm sure I'm about to be told otherwise

I bought an RBX270F on evilbay a couple of years ago for £90. Really liked it and am now in the process of upgrading it rather than buying another bass. I like the neck, the balance, the general quality, the playability and the fact that it cost me s@d all! Upgrades change that though but really looking forward to the RBX270F "special"....

Well after some months of dithering, several beers, and in depth analysis at the pub as to whether to buy a new bass or upgrade, the decision from the now obligatory phone vote is in.... It's an upgrade. New bridge, wiring, and pups. Will post some pics when I've finished. In reality probably not the sensible financial decision, but hey, I like the bass

Mostly 4s but recently acquired a 5, so who knows!

[quote name='silddx' post='449787' date='Mar 30 2009, 06:08 PM'][color="#FF0000"][b]What[/b][/color] I Think [b]Plus:[/b] Nice glossy paper with some good catalogues inside. [b]Minus:[/b] Dull and lifeless. Serious competition from other publishers in this price range. [b]Overall:[/b] A waste of good kebab money. [b]SILDDX RATING OUT OF FIVE[/b] BUILD QUALITY **** CONTENT QUALITY * VALUE FOR MONEY * [/font][/quote] I look forward with much anticipation to your own highly informative, blemish free, gilt edged, advertising free and presumably also foc publicaion I'm at a loss to think of one specialist (or even generalist) publication that is not imperfect; sorry about the double negative there folks. If it draws a few more people into the fold then good luck to it. I enjoy reading it but have yet to buy any gear just because it was recommended there, I go and try it myself along with some other similar products. Although in my defence I know nothing about anything so I find bits of it quite informative. I normally enjoy your post silddx but I think you're somewhat off target here.

Please bear in mind you're dealing with a techno idiot here who took a while to figure out how to put digitsl photos on a post. The thought of recordings etc makes me feel a little strange...

I bought a Cirrus BXP 5 as my first 5-string (£200). I tried a bunch of the more modestly prices 5's (Yamaha RBX, Peavey, Aria, and Ibanez) and for me the best two were the Peavey and Ibanez, the former just shading it. Awesome sound IMHO [attachment=64380:Peavey_C...5_string.JPG]

I've an RBX270F which is much the same apart from an addition J pup at the bridge. For a budget f/l bass I think it's a cracker although I'm still contemplating a bridge swap and possibly posher pups too. Neck is great though. Make sure you put flatwounds on as they sound so much better imho