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Very nice! I love the Gibson and you can't beat a natural 75 Jazz.

LOL! Didn't Robert Johnson sell his soul to the devil to play one of those?! Spooky!

[quote name='pantherairsoft' post='611698' date='Sep 29 2009, 10:25 AM']That's already on my list :-) they have a few 5 basses in and even a 6 but no strings to support them??!? We shall see if we can turn it around[/quote] If you're looking at strings, some decent flats wouldn't go amiss either! I agree with you on the stock - they actually have a decent range in there for its size. I tried a really nice Ibanez ATK when I was there a while back, and a very temptingly priced semi (think that was an Ibanez as well). Certainly better than the Sound Control replacement around the corner - thier stock is woeful.

[quote name='pantherairsoft' post='611576' date='Sep 29 2009, 07:05 AM']If your about pop in and ask for Shep![/quote] Nice one! I've bought one or two things from there (bass stuff and drum stuff), and they're always friendly and keen to help. They could do with a bass specialist though - I tried out a Fender Jazz 5 string there a while back and the set up did it no favours at all. I'll certainly be popping in to say hello!

[quote name='gnasher1993' post='608133' date='Sep 24 2009, 08:58 PM']A helpful answer. Thanks alot, I appreciate it.[/quote] No problem - I googled it

Definately try PMT in Brum - they have the best Sandberg stock in the UK. Exceptionally good service there too.

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='604792' date='Sep 21 2009, 06:05 PM']The high/low input is basically passive/active but I don't know which is which.[/quote] High = high input gain so you would use it with a lower output bass (usually, but not always, a passive bass). Low = low gain, so you would use with a higher output (usually active) bass. Effectively an active / passive option, but high / low is actually a more accurate desciption. I used to gig with Ashdown stuff and always liked it. I switched to Mark Bass because its so much lighter, rather than any sound/tone/quality issues.

[quote name='gnasher1993' post='606563' date='Sep 23 2009, 12:00 PM']That was so unhelpful and came across as pretty rude. I posted here looking for help, not asking for you to come in and be sarcastic. No offence meant, but have some respect.[/quote] try this email address/phone number: [email protected] 0113 243 9999

+1 to the earlier advice. Steel strings, treble boosted, and play with a pick near the bridge. Plus I'd recommend trying the Ashdown James Lomenzo pedal - you can get very close to that distorted trebly early Straglers sound.

Easy transaction, great bloke to deal with. As others have said - postage to Finland is surprisingly cheap!

[quote name='NancyJohnson' post='601292' date='Sep 17 2009, 01:36 PM']Anyone had any experience of these pickups? Similar to Rick tone? I've found one [awful] You Tube video, but little else. Edit...should add that these are not for a Rick - they're for a Jazz-esque project. My original guts seem to have gone AWOL to another member here, so looking to start again. Cheers P[/quote] I've not tried them, but the Rickenbacker forums all seem to suggest they have a much more generic tone than stock rickenbacker pickups. That may or may not be what you're looking for!

[quote name='allighatt0r' post='601015' date='Sep 17 2009, 08:01 AM']I think the reason for the intro being difficult is there is a sort of extra half beat when the drums come in. Some sort of time signature screw up. The whole band can play it seperatley (to the song) but doing it together almost never went right, so we adapted it a bit.[/quote] Yep - our drummer (who is usually first rate) struggled with that. We simply start with the guitar and drums together which seems to solve the problem. Why do we play it? - Because we kept getting asked to do it and it goes down really well. Personally, I can't say I'm a fan of the song, but I've played worse!

[quote name='bilbo230763' post='600456' date='Sep 16 2009, 04:52 PM']There is no note between Fsharp and G because, if you are using the language of Western music, which you are, you implicitly default to the tempered scale and there are only 12 notes etc. If you are using quarter tones, the theory we all use in Western harmony is effectively null and void.[/quote] I understand the point here, but it must be the case that there are intruments (fretless bass, trombone etc) where you can slide between two semitones, even using the terminolgy of western music? ie I can slide from F# and G, and if I do I am playing at a pitch between those two tones. Its just that Western Music doesn't have a name for them?!

There's a rather nice 78 Precision in walnut for sale here. Nice, but a bit pricy [url="http://www.classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/basses/walnutp.htm"]http://www.classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/basses/walnutp.htm[/url]

Sold my Ashdown hyperdrive to Phil. Very easy transaction. Great bloke to deal with.

[quote name='Starless' post='596131' date='Sep 11 2009, 10:55 PM']I have seen a couple of walnut finish basses recently, and was wondering what the score was with this finish. Body, headstock (front and back), back of the neck... In fact, just totally walnutised. I'm presuming this is not solid wood, and is some kind of all over satin finish. Does anyone have any experience of this (especially on a Jazz bass) and how did they sound and play? Also, when did Fender actually produce this finish - were they ever standard production models or custom jobs? Any replies appreciated as I'm beginning to lust after this particular finish. Help me......[/quote] Its basically a brown see through stain. I think Fender introduced it as a standard finish during the late 70s/early 80s and personally I think it looks pretty good with a black guard. They've had it on the Squier standards for a while now.

From your post, I would recommend Stuart Clayton's book called, I think, "Bass Styles". Very useful for getting the basics of different grooves and styles on bass. And Stuart is actually a member on here as well.

A tip I saw, I think on the Musicman website - once you've got the pole pieces clean, paint them in clear nail varnish. Apparently it will prevent any gunk coming back, and has no effect on the sound/performance of the pickup.

[quote name='Mokl' post='593237' date='Sep 8 2009, 08:05 PM']I seem to remember that's how the Mex Jazzes were when they first hit the scene back in the 90`s. Don't think it's a limited edition - I tried a few just like it in Gamlin's in Cardiff back in the day. I might be wrong though.[/quote] I think you're right. The "standard" actually came with the one peice pickguard and strat knobs for a while. Early 90s sounds about right to me. Personally, I prefer the chrome plate - that's how a Jazz should look! Edit - again, without checking, I think the MN5***** serial number indicates 1995. Second edit - checked here : [url="http://www.guitardaterproject.org/fender.aspx"]http://www.guitardaterproject.org/fender.aspx[/url] and it is 95-96. Right - must do some work now......

The Ibanez for me. The SR series is great value for money, and I really have never played a bad Ibanez. Their quality control is second to none, even at the cheap end of heir range. I imagine the three knob version is passive with vol, vol tone controls. The four knob will be active. That's just speculation though - it should be fairly easy to check out from the Ibanez website. FWIW my son used to have one of the Yamaha RBX models. Personally, I didn't think the build quality was quite up to Yamaha's usual standards - it felt a bit cheap to me, but that's just my opinion. In terms of sound they're nice. I've only played Dean basses at trade fairs, so can't really comment on the Rhapsody. I suspect they're nice basses - decisive factor is likely to be whether you want four or five strings I suspect! You mention re-sale - IMO the Ibanez and Yamaha are likely to be easier to move on in the future