LED fret markers.

[EmmettC]

I don't see the point in LEDs on the fingerboard, I could understand them on the top fret markers. The guitar player in my band wants to put them in my bass (free) but I don't think I want them, do you think I should get them or just say no?

[discreet]

Just say 'no'. In fact, just say 'NO!'

[BottomE]

Please say "no"

[bigbottomend]

I think their great if your really ugly. They take the attention off your face so you dont scare the audience away.
Maybe he's trying to tell you something ?

[skej21]

LEDs in a bass are like electronic tags for criminals.

Probably not necessary but a great way for other people to know your a total tw@t and to stay well clear!

[EmmettC]

So most people agree then. I guess I'll steer clear.

[bartelby]

There's also the fact it's your bass. If you don't like them don't have them. If you do like them, get them and sod what everyone else thinks

[lettsguitars]

That's a hell of a job to do or free. He sounds like a decent chap.

[Gust0o]

I think it depends on how high you wear your trousers.

[bobpalt]

I cant believe what anyone could possibly dislike about fingerboard edge leds? They are a fantastic help on a dark stage, no one can really see them apart from you, (so they arent for show at all), and cost about £400 if you have them done by the best in the business. If they are going to be done properly by your chap, dont think twice!

[discreet]

I only look at the fingerboard when I'm learning stuff. At gigs I don't, as I'm usually on jug-watch.

[Gust0o]

[quote name='bobpalt' timestamp='1328908822' post='1534846']
I cant believe what anyone could possibly dislike about fingerboard edge leds? They are a fantastic help on a dark stage, no one can really see them apart from you, (so they arent for show at all), and cost about £400 if you have them done by the best in the business. If they are going to be done properly by your chap, dont think twice!
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Isn't there a certain element of cool attached to them, no? I couldn't see them working for me, in a room full of sweaty punters throwing Red Stripe around, whilst playing my bass near my knees.

But I think they could add a little added extra to other occasions.

[skidder652003]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1328910912' post='1534884']
I only look at the fingerboard when I'm learning stuff. At gigs I don't, as I'm usually on jug-watch.
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[lettsguitars]

[quote name='Johnston' timestamp='1328907963' post='1534831']
Well that all depends on the quality of the workmanship doesn't it.

I would be another one for it's your bass do with it what YOU wish.
[/quote] Still a massive job. Even when badly done.

[Gust0o]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1328910912' post='1534884']
I only look at the fingerboard when I'm learning stuff. At gigs I don't, as I'm usually on jug-watch.
[/quote]

Yours, or... ?

[discreet]

[quote name='Gust0o' timestamp='1328911239' post='1534887']
But I think they could add a little added extra to other occasions.
[/quote]

Christmas?

[discreet]

[quote name='Gust0o' timestamp='1328912367' post='1534911']
Yours, or... ?
[/quote]

No, I've seen mine already.

[KingBollock]

I have to say I love LEDs, but then I love all sparkly lights, it's a bit of an obsession. However, if you don't like 'em then don't get them. I don't care if he's offering to clad your whole Bass in pure Platinum, if you don't like it then say no.

Unless you think you could then sell the neck and get a replacement and make a decent profit, without peeing him off...

[Mylkinut]

Does he have LEDs in his?




...could you make a light-show?

[EmmettC]

Yea, he has blue LEDs in his, he wants to put orange in mine. In the front of the fingerboard, not the side, so to be honest, I was never going to get it done, I just wanted to see what other BCers thought.

[thebrig]

Why does he think you need LEDs, is trying to say that you need help finding the right notes?

If you have a spare, give him that to mess around with, and if he does a good job,
then maybe get your main bass done as well, that's providing you think it's cool to have them of course.

[Tankdave]

I love Leds, in fact I have Led side dot markers on a @20year old bass and I can honestly say that they are extemely handy when your hiding at the back of the dark stage, the front ones are a different story though.

Tell that guitarist if he needs you to have front Leds then he needs to commision you "and pay for" a new bass with them built in, maybe a Sei or a Status etc. etc?

That'll find out "exactly" how keen he is on the idea

[gafbass02]

I have the side stick on ones. Great for dark stages and those awkward moments that sometimes catch you out. Don't always use em, but it's very nice to have em ready. Then again I'm a fairly 'flamboyant' player onstage.

[geoffbyrne]

[quote name='gafbass02' timestamp='1328950872' post='1535126']
I have the side stick on ones. Great for dark stages and those awkward moments that sometimes catch you out. Don't always use em, but it's very nice to have em ready. Then again I'm a fairly 'flamboyant' player onstage.
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Which ones do you have, Gaf & where did you source them?

I currently have a lined fretless & I learned on an unlined, so the side dots are in the 'wrong' place for me. The stick-on leds might be the perfect way of fixing my problem without changing anything.

G.

[discreet]

[quote name='gafbass02' timestamp='1328950872' post='1535126']
...I'm a fairly 'flamboyant' player onstage...
[/quote]

Is that a euphemism?