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  1. BobVbass
    Thanks Iain, much appreciated. I've always wanted to visit Orkney - anywhere that had a ruler called Thorfinn Ravenfeeder must be a great place to hang out
  2. BobVbass
    So I'm getting rid of the weedwackers I bought the other week and I'm going to get myself some Presto Nylons but I don't know what gauge to get? I used to play Thomastik Weichs which are obviously light, the weekwackers are god alone knows. Prestos I should think Light or ultra light? I play mainly 50's RnR, bit of slap, bit of jazz and mainly pizz - what do you think?
  3. BobVbass
    Using my superior deductive skills I have successfully identified this as a double bass. OK then (sorry) looks a lot like my Framus, but could be a lot of 50's - 60's european basses
  4. BobVbass
    I've tried a few class D amp - markbass, EA i800, GK and I didn't like any of them really so eventually went back to an old Ashdown ABM. what makes the difference for me is the cab - I now use a Barefaced super twelve instead of a 4x10 and a 1x15 - I get all the volume, all the tone and can carry it all with one hand
  5. BobVbass
    slacken the tension on the other strings to change the neck relief as well - see if that makes a difference
  6. BobVbass
    [quote][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]spike thingumy (technical term - sorry)[/font][/color][/quote] Endpin - there you go - one of those, Thinking about it I sometimes get a really annoying buzzing noise when I'm trying to practice in the evenings as well but if I close the door she goes away and watches Eastenders
  7. BobVbass
    I had a similar this when I knocked my bridge slightly off centre; strings we flapping against the board as teh radius was off - could try that maybe? Otherwise try damping bits like behind the bridge, tailpiece, wire, spike thingumy (technical term - sorry) tuners as well - mine buzz like hell unless I take the slack up on them
  8. BobVbass
    Excellent news Clarky - glad there's a happy ending. I have to say Malcolm Healey is an all round good chap, I had him fix my bridge and put adjusters in - very decent price and fantastic workmanship.
  9. BobVbass
    as the happy owner of a Framus contemporary to this one (although this is the oop market version ) I just have to say they're a cracking bass - well built and very loud. I'm tempted to upgrade actually but I'm kind of attached to "Baby"....
  10. BobVbass
    So - quick update few weeks on.... They've settled in fairly well tuning wise, fairly stable although E is more difficult to tune than my old strings. Definitely easier on the fingers, no blisters at all after hours of play. Tone wise amplified is ok - very loud through a Moses Graphite P/U - A-G strings sound quite smooth compared to my old Thomastiks, G string very clear. E String after initially sounding quite clear has gone fairly muddy now and strangely has also gone Dark brown/deep red in colour! Feel and looks - A and D strings seem to be the same composition and coating, fairly matt coating, smooth feel nylon; the E string appears to be someone's secondhand washing line - slightly grippier than the other strings and the G string appears to be very thin coating, almost PTFE like and slippery. So - any good? Well yes they're kind of ok, nice on the fingers but nothing to write home about. They're cheap and you get what you pay for I guess.... I'll keep them on for a bit and then I think I'll try one of Clarky's recommendations and buy some steel core Prestos. When I swap them over, if anyone wants to try them give me a shout.
  11. BobVbass
    bassmans selling one of my old Kent Armstrong on the DB for sale section - I only sold it as I bought a Moses - excellent mag pick up - would be a lot better tone than the p bass. You could mix it with the realist....
  12. BobVbass
    yes have done loads of times off ebay and here. rules I use - photos must confirm it's genuine unless it's been put up at a great (or silly price) only buy at auction not buy it now make sure the chap selling has a good rep know your prices that way if you don;t like it you can usually sell it for what you've bought it for
  13. BobVbass
    I use an ashdown ABM and super twelve T for both my electirc and DB rigs - v loud rock and roll - it's superb, loud, clear and smooth - almost all of that is down to the cab; I've tried loads of amps with it all with excellent results
  14. BobVbass
    well I bit the bullet and got some steel core weedwackers - replacing my spiro weichs - Initial observations is that they don't seem much less tension than the spiros so not sure how easier on the fingers they'll be - slightly more "grippy" on the slide but that may change as they play in. Volume through the pick up is loud and clear; acoustically they're loud too - the e is very well defined. Overall they sound maybe slightly less bright that the spiros, maybe a little smoother and thuddy - very close though. I'll try them out in anger Thursday night and let you know how they go
  15. BobVbass
    Lakland everyday
  16. BobVbass
    Blimey let me know how you get on with these especially if the low E gets a decent pizz sound as well - I shred my fingers every practice and gig at the mo!
  17. BobVbass
    Yes gear 4 music special. I had one of those, they weren't bad. They weren't good either.
  18. BobVbass
    sold pending....
  19. BobVbass
    What a great man, a great artist and a great inspiration. Sadly missed and fondly remembered.
  20. BobVbass
    says it all really - I've not used it since I got my moses graphite, it's an early model, great condition, good sound and no feedback! - you need steel strings..... £70 posted
  21. BobVbass
    sold pending
  22. BobVbass
    bump and price drop....
  23. BobVbass
    Hi All, I bought this a few years back and have never used it - can't for the life of me why I bought it to be honest as I never use effects or anything. Anyway here it is for sale, as new in original as new box as well - excellent preamp. specs below: - can't remember what I paid for it but I think it was around the £150 mark so I'll see how I go at [s]£80[/s] 65 posted [color=#535353]The DB 924 FET preamp features the circuitry of the innovative OBP-1 onboard preamp in a sturdy and compact package. The sound is transparent and warm and has true dynamic headroom. The DB 924 offers two bands of boost occuring at 40Hz (bass) and 4Khz (treble). In addition, high end loss resulting from long cable runs is eliminated through a well buffered design which provides a low output impedance. [/color] [color=#535353]Specifications:[/color] [color=#535353]All FET design [/color] [color=#535353]Volume, treble, and bass controls[/color] [color=#535353]Two bands of boost: 40Hz (bass); 4KHz (treble)[/color] [color=#535353]Maximum boost 18db[/color] [color=#535353]18 volt system. [/color] [color=#535353]Dimensions: 4 1/2" length. 3 1/2" width, 5/8' depth[/color]
  24. BobVbass
    I don't think you do mate - get a Kent armstrong miles better tone, none of the rattle and flapping about & they're the same price
  25. BobVbass
    [quote][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I had been browsing their site but thanks for posting that link - they had a scratched bass for sale at half price, which is now MINE! It's not exactly what I was looking for; it's fully carved and it's got violin corners, but it looks pretty sweet anyway. [/font][/color] [/quote] nice one! I keep looking at them - they look good enough to be a great starting point (and they'll customise bits for you) but cheap enough so I wouldn;t worry about all the Rock and Roll bashing about I do. ow just have to convince my wife!
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