ezbass Posted November 4 Share Posted November 4 15 minutes ago, neepheid said: The whole source of the dilemma. Bass won't arrive this year. Cheap bass, no idea what size of tuners I might need. Standards may be out the window! I'm doing my best - will be buying a pickup ahead of time... I’d give you a pass then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2pods Posted November 4 Share Posted November 4 Me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted November 4 Share Posted November 4 However, if you put a new neck on, you're out. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted November 4 Share Posted November 4 5 hours ago, neepheid said: The whole source of the dilemma. Bass won't arrive this year. Cheap bass, no idea what size of tuners I might need. Standards may be out the window! I'm doing my best - will be buying a pickup ahead of time... How about you buy a friend/wife/husband/partner some nice bass bits as a generous gift. If they don’t use them and you just happen to have a bass that could be improved by the unused parts, then you could borrow them without having to buy any additional parts. Not only would you still be in, but it prevents wastage and therefor global warming! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted November 6 Share Posted November 6 I bought a clip on tuner. But only because my pedal tuner died. Still in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBass Posted November 16 Share Posted November 16 @neepheid I'm not a member of the legal profession but I'm struggling to see how buying tuners would not be a breach of the rules. I myself have been a very good boy. I've flogged a fair bit and have only bought strings all year. Nevertheless, I can see a fiver coming my way for Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted November 16 Share Posted November 16 1 minute ago, BillyBass said: @neepheid I'm not a member of the legal profession but I'm struggling to see how buying tuners would not be a breach of the rules. I myself have been a very good boy. I've flogged a fair bit and have only bought strings all year. Nevertheless, I can see a fiver coming my way for Christmas. "Exceptions - direct replacement (or as near as possible) of faulty/stolen gear." - if the tuners are faulty it would be legitimate to replace them. Probably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard R Posted November 16 Share Posted November 16 I dithered about buying the Warwick Alien 5 string that was posted in the marketplace last week, and now it's sold. So I'm still in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted November 16 Share Posted November 16 1 minute ago, Richard R said: I dithered about buying the Warwick Alien 5 string that was posted in the marketplace last week, and now it's sold. So I'm still in. He who hesitates is less impoverished. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozkerr Posted November 16 Share Posted November 16 I think I'm going to have to snap up a wireless unit pronto if I'm going to have a chance in 2025... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackroadkill Posted November 17 Share Posted November 17 11 hours ago, lozkerr said: I think I'm going to have to snap up a wireless unit pronto if I'm going to have a chance in 2025... That sounds perfectly sensible to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted November 17 Author Share Posted November 17 11 hours ago, lozkerr said: I think I'm going to have to snap up a wireless unit pronto if I'm going to have a chance in 2025... Do it, once you get the sensible use case of being able to walk out front to check the live mix, you can go have fun. A heap of folk being sticks in the mud and staying through in the lounge bar? Go and annoy them! I once went on a walkabout round the entire bar for a laugh. People listen with their eyes... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted November 17 Share Posted November 17 41 minutes ago, neepheid said: Do it, once you get the sensible use case of being able to walk out front to check the live mix, you can go have fun. A heap of folk being sticks in the mud and staying through in the lounge bar? Go and annoy them! I once went on a walkabout round the entire bar for a laugh. People listen with their eyes... Yes, same here. Even better when you can get round behind a group of people and take them by surprise. I also don't like having a lead decide to wrap itself around my feet, or treading on leads, so I went wireless for everything - rehearsals, gigs, open mics. Most of the time I use a Lekato WS-50 or WS-90 - 5.8GHz, dongles each end, good battery life, cheap. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozkerr Posted November 17 Share Posted November 17 11 hours ago, neepheid said: Do it, once you get the sensible use case of being able to walk out front to check the live mix, you can go have fun. A heap of folk being sticks in the mud and staying through in the lounge bar? Go and annoy them! I once went on a walkabout round the entire bar for a laugh. People listen with their eyes... Done it! Just shelled out for a Shure GLXD16+. If it arrives when Gear4Music say it will - not always a given - it'll have its first outing at next weekend's gigs. Though I'll be taking cables along, just in case... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted November 17 Author Share Posted November 17 1 hour ago, lozkerr said: Though I'll be taking cables along, just in case... Oh, absolutely, every time. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBass Posted November 21 Share Posted November 21 I have just paid a deposit on a new bass, to be delivered in about 2 or 3 weeks time. So I'm out. That I have lasted, almost, until Christmas has surprised me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted November 21 Share Posted November 21 4 minutes ago, BillyBass said: I have just paid a deposit on a new bass, to be delivered in about 2 or 3 weeks time. So I'm out. That I have lasted, almost, until Christmas has surprised me. Is it a non refundable deposit? You don't actually own the bass yet, so until it's delivered I'd say you're still in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBass Posted November 21 Share Posted November 21 11 minutes ago, MacDaddy said: Is it a non refundable deposit? You don't actually own the bass yet, so until it's delivered I'd say you're still in. Technically, maybe, but I'm a dead man walking. In just over 2 weeks a lovely Reverend Mercalli 5 string, that weighs just under 4 kg will be sent to me, by the good people of merchant city Music in Glasgow. My Christmas present from wifey. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted November 21 Author Share Posted November 21 (edited) 27 minutes ago, MacDaddy said: Is it a non refundable deposit? You don't actually own the bass yet, so until it's delivered I'd say you're still in. No, you can't have it both ways - the deposit argument is to allow for arrivals in the following year. It goes from when the order is placed. I have something on back order, slated to arrive at the end of January next year. Because I have paid for it this year, that would goose me for this year (if I hadn't already KOed myself anyway back in May), but I will not be disqualified next year when it arrives. Edited November 21 by neepheid 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted November 21 Share Posted November 21 The last time I bought any gear at all (a classical guitar) was 7/12/23, near as dammit a year. This must be the longest I’ve gone without buying anything, it doesn’t feel right 😬. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted November 21 Author Share Posted November 21 6 minutes ago, BillyBass said: Technically, maybe, but I'm a dead man walking. In just over 2 weeks a lovely Reverend Mercalli 5 string, that weighs just under 4 kg will be sent to me, by the good people of merchant city Music in Glasgow. My Christmas present from wifey. This was bought for you as a gift? Unsolicited (as in not a case of "go and buy this for me so I can get around the rules")? That's your get out clause then. During my successful year, Mrs. Neepheid bought me a bass (a Reverend too, from the same shop, oddly enough) as a spur of the moment, unsolicited gift. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBass Posted November 21 Share Posted November 21 (edited) 8 minutes ago, neepheid said: This was bought for you as a gift? Unsolicited (as in not a case of "go and buy this for me so I can get around the rules")? That's your get out clause then. During my successful year, Mrs. Neepheid bought me a bass (a Reverend too, from the same shop, oddly enough) as a spur of the moment, unsolicited gift. No, I'm out. She asked me what I wanted and I decided I would have the Reverend fiver. I called them up a couple of hours ago and put the deposit down and will pay the rest after my next credit card bill on the 5th or 6th of next month. Basically, the present is: she is giving me permission to buy it and chipping in the £299 deposit. Your wife is a star. My wife wouldn't have a clue about the basses I want/like. Edited November 21 by BillyBass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkie635 Posted November 21 Share Posted November 21 19 minutes ago, ezbass said: The last time I bought any gear at all (a classical guitar) was 7/12/23, near as dammit a year. This must be the longest I’ve gone without buying anything, it doesn’t feel right 😬. You can buy me a pint if you like. I hate to see you suffer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted November 21 Author Share Posted November 21 (edited) 22 minutes ago, BillyBass said: No, I'm out. She asked me what I wanted and I decided I would have the Reverend fiver. I called them up a couple of hours ago and put the deposit down and will pay the rest after my next credit card bill on the 5th or 6th of next month. Basically, the present is: she is giving me permission to buy it and chipping in the £299 deposit. Your wife is a star. My wife wouldn't have a clue about the basses I want/like. Thanks for the clarification. Yes, if you're paying for some of it then it's time to bow out. It's been a good run though. Mrs. Neepheid is a star, but she does not know that much about basses - she took me round the guitar shops, and when I found something I liked she said well, I'm getting you this. She knew I was "aff it" - I thought I was just going round having a look for the sake of having a look! Edited November 21 by neepheid 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 Another month and still here. Must stay strong 😬. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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