Ant1972 Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share Posted May 17, 2019 32 minutes ago, StevieE said: You can download a tuner app onto your phone (assuming you have a smartphone) and don't worry about plugging in, I play acoustically more often than not 👍🏻 Good shout... Downloaded an app, so tuning sorted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleOhStephan Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 Good luck! Now, wheres that Love Will Tear Us Apart video too..? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicko Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Ant1972 said: or the power converter (so I can't plug the amp into the mains, coz it ships with EU plug on it). Should be a standard "kettle" lead - normally its just a fused plug with a three pin socket at the other end - they're not specific to amps and you'll probably have something suitable in the house (lead from an old PC or monitor?) - if not your local hardware shop should be able to supply one. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant1972 Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share Posted May 17, 2019 20 minutes ago, Nicko said: Should be a standard "kettle" lead - normally its just a fused plug with a three pin socket at the other end - they're not specific to amps and you'll probably have something suitable in the house (lead from an old PC or monitor?) - if not your local hardware shop should be able to supply one. Not a kettle lead unfortunately... It's permanently fixed to the unit, so need a EU to UK adapter. No biggy... Will just play "unplugged" until they ship the adapter 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBike Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 20 minutes ago, Ant1972 said: Not a kettle lead unfortunately... It's permanently fixed to the unit, so need a EU to UK adapter.🙂 I'd just get a UK plug from somewhere like B&Q, Wickes etc, cut the Euro plug off and wire the UK plug on the end instead. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 3 hours ago, Ant1972 said: Not a kettle lead unfortunately... It's permanently fixed to the unit, so need a EU to UK adapter. No biggy... Will just play "unplugged" until they ship the adapter 🙂 2 hours ago, DrBike said: I'd just get a UK plug from somewhere like B&Q, Wickes etc, cut the Euro plug off and wire the UK plug on the end instead. I'd sooner wire a UK plug on rather than use an adaptor too. Please don't tell me that the essential life skill of safely wiring a mains plug has been lost to the latter generations. I'm glad to hear that you've received the important bit though Ant, the bit with the strings. Even if you can't hear the subtleties of the amplified sound you can at least start toughening up your fingertips with repetitive rhythmic exercises. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant1972 Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share Posted May 17, 2019 2 hours ago, SpondonBassed said: I'd sooner wire a UK plug on rather than use an adaptor too. Please don't tell me that the essential life skill of safely wiring a mains plug has been lost to the latter generations. I'm glad to hear that you've received the important bit though Ant, the bit with the strings. Even if you can't hear the subtleties of the amplified sound you can at least start toughening up your fingertips with repetitive rhythmic exercises. I'm an old fecker, so plenty old enough to remember the days when you had to buy (and wire) a plug every time you bought an electrical item 😁 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleOhStephan Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 46 I'm guessing... 😉 So, how's your first day been? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant1972 Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share Posted May 17, 2019 1 hour ago, StevieE said: 46 I'm guessing... 😉 So, how's your first day been? 47 😁 Got sore fingers! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleOhStephan Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 6 minutes ago, Ant1972 said: 47 😁 Got sore fingers! Ahh close 😬 Yep! If I may give a little advice... Dont press hard with your left hand and try to pluck lightly (or if you're using a pick, don't grip too hard and use your wrist). I know its harder not being amped up as you're trying to hear yourself, but at this stage the most important thing is getting the bass in the right place on your body and your hands in the right place on bass. Oh, and don't overdo it at first. If your near East London I'd be happy to show you around the basics 👍🏻 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 10 minutes ago, Ant1972 said: 47 😁 Got sore fingers! I think John Patitucci said that when you do finger exercises that you can sometimes feel pain but that you should not be in pain from doing them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 On 14/05/2019 at 11:10, Ant1972 said: Btw, what are everyone's thoughts on short scale bass Vs regular for a beginner? Having rediscovered short scale basses, they are far too good to waste on beginners. 9 hours ago, Ant1972 said: Unfortunately the shipment was missing the tuner (so I can't tune the guitar) Google 'tune bass harmonics' 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant1972 Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 So, initial impressions... My first instrument, so don't have anything to compare to, but the trbx174 feels nice and solid (without being overly heavy) and well made. The knobs all feel solid and I feel confident I've got a good 'un. Had to tune it as it wasn't close to being in tune... That's fine, I expected that. Lots of fret buzz, but I have mostly eliminated that by adjusting height of the action using allen key included (might get someone more professional to do a proper set up at some point though). Looking forward to getting it hooked up to an amp soon and getting more of a feel for the tone (and checking I don't have crackly pots etc). Had nice time noodling with it yesterday... No time today, as missus has had me working in the garden and now I'm gonna chill watching the FA cup and *cough* Eurovision 😂 Will start the proper learning on it soon! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilp Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 On 14/05/2019 at 16:21, Grangur said: Hey @Ant1972, we have a thread here about BCers prepared to help folk get their basses set up; Now we know where you are, we can see there are 2 gents who're not far from you. I'm sure they would be happy to take a look at the bass when it arrives, if you wish. To make sure it's set up to play well. @obbm Obbm Farnham, Surrey @neilp Neilp - Crawley There will be other BCers about too. Good luck with the bass. More than happy to help if needed. PM me. I'm busy, but I can usually find some time for bass bimbling 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 (edited) On 17/05/2019 at 15:30, Ant1972 said: Not a kettle lead unfortunately... It's permanently fixed to the unit, so need a EU to UK adapter. No biggy... Will just play "unplugged" until they ship the adapter 🙂 Probably not a good idea to cut off the moulded plug. This might invalidate any warranty. It is illegal for a UK retailer to sell you an electrical item with a Euro plug and a travel adaptor, but I'm not sure whether Thomann constitutes a UK retailer in this respect. Any adaptor needs to be a permanent fitment to the plug that cannot be removed without a tool. Like this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Euro-Pin-Converter-Plug-Adapter/dp/B000KMGTKS/ref=asc_df_B000KMGTKS/ Edited May 19, 2019 by pete.young 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant1972 Posted May 20, 2019 Author Share Posted May 20, 2019 23 hours ago, pete.young said: Probably not a good idea to cut off the moulded plug. This might invalidate any warranty. It is illegal for a UK retailer to sell you an electrical item with a Euro plug and a travel adaptor, but I'm not sure whether Thomann constitutes a UK retailer in this respect. Any adaptor needs to be a permanent fitment to the plug that cannot be removed without a tool. Like this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Euro-Pin-Converter-Plug-Adapter/dp/B000KMGTKS/ref=asc_df_B000KMGTKS/ Yep, looks like that is the type they are shipping... Thomann Adaptor Safety-Plug - UK – Thomann UK.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant1972 Posted June 23, 2019 Author Share Posted June 23, 2019 Just little follow-up... Due to hectic personal life it's taken me a while to get started with the bass Finding it difficult to learn (I'm not a natural at these things), but learned how to play riffs to "seven nation army" and "feel good inc" which is very satisfying 😁 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant1972 Posted July 15, 2019 Author Share Posted July 15, 2019 InShot_20190715_212611322.mp4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant1972 Posted July 15, 2019 Author Share Posted July 15, 2019 Baby steps 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammybee Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 I don't know if it's my eyes but the action on the bass looks very high. Get it set up properly, you'll find it much more comfortable 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant1972 Posted July 15, 2019 Author Share Posted July 15, 2019 3 minutes ago, sammybee said: I don't know if it's my eyes but the action on the bass looks very high. Get it set up properly, you'll find it much more comfortable Yep... Have played about a bit with the action... If I get it too low, I get fret buzz... So set it back a bit higher. Gonna get a local chap to do a proper set up on it sometime soon... It's ok enough for now though... plus I think the angle of the vid makes the strings look higher than they are 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammybee Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 I'm sure you'll be very pleasantly surprised at what a difference a proper setup will make. He/she will get the action down and remove the fret buzz. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant1972 Posted August 2, 2019 Author Share Posted August 2, 2019 On 17/05/2019 at 14:35, DoubleOhStephan said: Good luck! Now, wheres that Love Will Tear Us Apart video too..? Slowly (and badly) learning "Ceremony" by New Order InShot_20190802_190604835.mp4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleOhStephan Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Getting there fella! 👊🏻 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleOhStephan Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 On 15/07/2019 at 21:27, Ant1972 said: InShot_20190715_212611322.mp4 7.14 MB · 0 downloads How are you getting on with this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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