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  1. Andyjr1515
    Lots of 'measure 6 times, cut once' bits today Having worked out the best orientation for the neck blank, it was a case of: positioning the top; marking where the top will be sunk into the neck blank and thus where the rebate needs to be cut; establishing the bridge position on that top; measuring and marking where both the front edge and back edge of the nut is going to be. Next was measuring the headstock angle from the back edge of the nut: Then, after checking the measurements 5 more times...cutting it Mockup number 2, checking that I've got it right: And yes - it is in the right place, giving me a flat surface for the bottom of the nut when the time comes. Next job is routing (yes - I know. I mightily hate routers - but this is one job where they are darned hard to beat!) the rebate in the neck blank that the top will drop into, leaving it flush with the top of the neck. All going well, that will be this afternoon As always, thanks for looking, folks
    7 points
  2. funkle
    Hello all I bought this in the spirit of optimism, but I really prefer maple boards to rosewood. So it's up for sale. I have very rarely seen 3 pickup basses, and I did a fair bit of research before buying this and after I got my hands on it. They were made for a short time in the 90's - I found a pricelist referring to this model after a lot of digging - https://guitar-compare.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1992-February-1.pdf. This is number 72 of the 200 or so of these made. This is alder bodied, rosewood fretboard. It weighs 7 lbs, or thereabouts, very light indeed. (No neck dive though.) Colour is called 'Blackstone'. It's in very good condition overall. The body has no dinks, though the headstock took one at the lower front and was touched up by someone. The neck plate is worn, but perfectly fine. The neck is straight. I replaced the stock strap buttons with Dunlop Straplocks. One of the knobs is missing the Fender logo; that's just as it came to me. Jazz nut width (1.5"), and a very flat fretboard (12" radius according to my feeler gauges). Narrow neck front to back too, so it feels really fast to play. 22 frets. Setup is medium to low currently, pretty flat in terms of relief. I polished the frets, oiled the fretboard, and re-strung it with D'Addario Prosteels. It’s a very cool sounding bass with a lot of flexibility - more on that below. 3 humbucking pickups, passive, with a volume and a TBX control and a switch to control pickup combinations. The pots are a little scratchy but work fine. I ran some magnetic paper over the Fender branded pickups on my version. It looks like they are split coils, humbuckers, like Precision pickups but in a Jazz casing. The pickup resistances read 7.79k neck pickup, 8.56k middle pickup, 8.56k bridge pickup. They sound very clear and even. The pickup distances from the centre of the 12th fret to the centre coil of each pickup are interesting. These measure 28.6 cm front pickup, 36 cm middle pickup, 39.6 cm rear pickup. That puts the front pickup very near to where a conventional Precision bass EA coil sits (28.3cm from centre 12th fret to centre coil pickup), the middle pickup just in front of where a 60s Jazz bass pickup sits (36.6 cm from centre 12th fret the centre coil pickup), and the rear pickup way nearer the bridge than any other pickup I know of. Now, for some interest, lol..... I replaced the stock 5 position switch with a Freeway 10-way switch. Link to explain is here (https://youtu.be/mrLKZZ5B8b0) but essentially you end up with 2 'banks' of 5 switch positions each. Works like a charm and opens up even more tonal possibilities for the bass. Currently, using this wiring diagram from page 1 of the link (https://www.freewayswitch.com/app/download/8112261315/5B5-01+3PU+2Pot+Part1.pdf?t=1532631306) the switch gives the following options (from front to back): Bank 1: Front, Front + Middle Parallel, Middle, Middle + Rear Parallel, Rear (exactly the same as stock switch) Bank 2: Front + Middle in Series, all 3 pickups in Parallel, Front + Rear in Series, Front and Rear in Parallel, Middle + Rear in Series. My favourites are setting 2 and 4 from the the stock settings (Bank 1) and 1, 3, 5 from Bank 2. I found a few links to try and give an idea of the sound, since hardly anyone will have heard of this bass... And photos....finally! I'm looking for what I have put into it, so £SOLD for this USA made, rare, very light, and flexible instrument. Happy to ship anywhere. Pete
    6 points
  3. Murphy
    Well...Now we are back in the giant servers of Talkbass, I would like to take this opportunity to Thank all you wonderful people in Bass Chat for a lovely stay...Toasty crumpets and lashings of hot tea. You have all been so gracious and hospitable. It has been great fun hanging out and getting to know some of you. 👍😎 Cheers
    6 points
  4. Maude
    Who uses loopers? Who uses loopers? Who uses loopers? Who uses loopers? I've Who used one uses at home loopers? I've Who used one uses at home loopers? I've Who used one uses at home loopers? I've Who used one uses at home loopers? I've Who used one uses at home loopers? NOT LIVE! I've Who used one uses at home loopers? NOT LIVE! I've Who used one uses at home loopers? NOT LIVE! I've Who used one uses at home loopers? NOT LIVE! [Infinite solo over the top]
    5 points
  5. Andyjr1515
    Normal stuff - as I can't think of anyone else who builds like this, don't assume it's the way it should be done! I cut the notch in the neck blank using the router in a home-made thicknessing rig: So I end up with a rebate like this: Which, relatively shortly, will be glued to the top like this: ...and eventually will be covered by the fretboard like this: Time for a cup of tea, I reckon
    5 points
  6. Bigguy2017
    I wanted to replace the mute pads on my '88 Stingray and I can't seem to source just the pads - whole mute kits are sometimes available. So, I got to thinkin', they're only foam rubber pads... Sourced some EPDM self-adhesive gasket and after some measurin' and figurin' decided that 8mm thick and 20mm wide was ideal. Amazon supplied Neoprene Rubber Black Self-adhesive Sponge Strip 20mm wide x 8mm thick x 5m long: Amazon.co.uk: Welcome and after a bit of Blue Peter with a knife I had new mute pads. Work just fine too. It would be easier to do this at a string change, but slackening off was enough. I've got enough for a lifetime now... 😉
    5 points
  7. tom1946
    Thanks again all, you're a great bunch. Sold now.
    5 points
  8. tom1946
    Bit of a story behind this one. I bought one of these about 3 months ago and discovered that the switching system was jaffed (technical term for not working) so I sent it back and Ernie Ball have sent me a replacement which is this one, so brand new and unplayed and a great saving on a new one. This one works just as it should, weight is just 3.6 kilos, this is a brand new bass! Delivery by courier included in the price. Tom
    4 points
  9. boroman
    no longer available
    4 points
  10. Spitskin
    Classic Great bass with great sound and cool look ! Flea played one epic 4 string of the “one hot minute” album. And that sound is killer good. Anyhow Alembic epic 4 string (1994) in great condition (some light were no extreme stuff) Prefect straight neck with big snappy monster tone! More questions I’m happy to answer. comes with a new gator hard case sealed in a safe box. no problem to ship , you just pay the shipping price. trades is difficult to meet up. So it’s just cash!!
    3 points
  11. PaulWarning
    WD 40 is a safe option, our guitarist used nail varnish remover on his nearly new Gibson, it didn't end well 😂
    3 points
  12. Papimati
    Selling this beautiful bass just because I own to many. Bass culture bigbucker qnd ACG preamp.
    3 points
  13. Bart Funk Bass
    One of those guys who played what a song needed.
    3 points
  14. Rich
    Godwin's Law satisfied within 5 posts, that must be some sort of record. I think you'll find the lack of replies has more to do with conspiracy-fatigue and a reluctance to participate in yet another bloody covid argument than an inability to provide answers.
    3 points
  15. Dad3353
    You do as you wish; others do the same. There is no real information in topics of this sort. Make your mind up on what you believe; there's no call for spreading partial, or disinformation, here. This topic is now locked.
    3 points
  16. Cairobill
    On this tip, the legendary Brown Mark (of the Revolution...one of my favourite bassists) is now doing YouTube tutorials on the 'Prince Style'. Being a lot younger than Prince, he was very much a protege and Prince used to teach him the lines to the songs. So these YouTube lessons are a bit like having a bass lesson with Prince. Gold Dust for those of us who loved the sound of the Revolution
    3 points
  17. stewblack
    Another day another rehearsal, with another band ... which means... Another Pedal Board! Going for the two envelope filters this time.
    3 points
  18. funkle
    I have had the pleasure of borrowing @krispn's (Gav's) Precision with flats, and comparing to my own. A very instructive evening last night and morning. Played through my amp setup (The Basschat FRFR 12" design) and headphones. Gav's is on the left, and is alder body, rosewood board, and strung with TI flats. His has a P pickup in the usual spot, but with the coils reversed. He also has a Precision neck, with more mass and larger nut width. Mine is on the right, and is alder body, Brazilian rosewood neck, and strung with D'Addario Chromes flats. It sports the usual pickup orientation and position. Jazz neck and Jazz nut width. Recognising that the two basses are not 100% alike, and trying to allow as best as I can for that, I do notice what I have done with other basses I have tried with a reversed P, which is that the reverse P makes the string balance a lot more even from top to bottom. It still sounds like a Precision - mostly - but it does get rid of the typical bark. By comparison, I find my bass to have a little more low end and a bit more thinness to the D and G strings, with the expected 'bark'. I very much doubt anyone apart from a bass player would notice, but since we're all very focused on the bass around here, I will say the reversed P does not sound quite like a typical Precision. It sounds great though! Just different. The project bass I'm working on (see https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/440973-dual-p-pickup-bass-modding-a-mexi-fender/) may yet end up with a reversed front P, I'm not sure. I have had for that brief that I maintain the typical Precision sound, but I am now wondering if the reversed front P is worthwhile. Thanks to @krispn for letting me borrow his bass!
    3 points
  19. funkydoug
    Hooked these up to test them out and can't part with them, they tick too many boxes. Reminds me that if I spent more time playing bass and less time online reading about it I'd be in much better place!
    3 points
  20. nilebodgers
    John Robson Guitar Tuition on YouTube has been doing a series of videos on chord progressions and substitutions - parallel minor keys, modal interchange, tritone, secondary dominants etc. but all done in the context of common rock/pop songs. It's the most accessible treatment that I've seen and only has theory that you'd need. e.g. Tritone: (John is from the same part of the world as me and I remember trips to his home town, Redcar, when I was a lad.)
    3 points
  21. Stub Mandrel
    Introducing... the 'Stabilo BassTM (r) (c)": Available in two versions: cast iron for general use and depleted uranium for the real heavy metal experience.
    3 points
  22. longtimefred
    So I have recently acquired a stunner of a 2019 G&L CLF L2000 that has joined my little G&L family along with my 1989 SB2. I love this thing so much, its like a Stingray on steroids and is so comfortable to play. Fit and finish is miles ahead of anything else for this price being a hand build USA instrument. I have a huge thing for G&L as not much stands up to them, especially those MFD pickups! Just thought I would share the moment!
    2 points
  23. Bluewine
    Hi, I'm hanging in there. I'm scheduled for my second procedure on 4/30. Hopefully it will be my last one. Work on my new teeth starts on 4/ 12. Everything should be fine by June. I'm booked for the whole summer. YAY! How are you guys doing? I have attached a clip from a virtual NYE acoustic gig. Our set starts at 38:40.All originals Headphones or speakers recommended. Cheers Blue
    2 points
  24. ordep
    My second 6 after not owning one for 11 years. loving it so far.
    2 points
  25. Lozz196
    I’ve been to loads of gigs where the over-bearing kick drum that was louder than everything else including the vocals simply made the whole gig worthwhile.... NOT!!!!
    2 points
  26. 3below
    Same construction method used on this 3 string cbg I knocked up as a pressie for my other half. It is hollow body floating bridge with through neck. Apologies for non bass content
    2 points
  27. Nail Soup
    Sometimes it's good to go back to the classics.... Sex Pistols NMTB.... here's Liar:
    2 points
  28. prowla
    I have a Synth 9 and a B9. The Synth 9 has a great Oberheim setting which can hold a note in the background whilst you chug a riff, like rock bands use synth players to fill out the sound. I bought the B9 on impulse; when I plugged it in and started twiddling the knobs I found a Hammond setting and just started playing "Lazy". These "9" synth pedals contained canned sounds for you to use; more like sampled sounds than a programmable synth. Programmable synths are something else; I've just sold a MarkBass Super Synth (SS) and it was pretty good. I've also got a Future Impact, which is much more comprehensive (but is large and also needs a separate MIDI switch pedal to control it). Both are programmable via a PC app. So, the choice is canned sounds or roll your own.
    2 points
  29. Dom in Dorset
    Ok, no more distractions, I'm full time on the workshop now!
    2 points
  30. sykilz
    My two. The Yamaha has been packed away until I got it out for a blast today, what a fantastic instrument.
    2 points
  31. Munurmunuh
    2 points
  32. Bill Fitzmaurice
    By posting in a zombie thread on a totally unrelated topic you appear to be a spambot, as that's typical of what they do, especially when it's their first post. You also greatly reduce the chances of someone who may be of assistance seeing your question. Someone who has the schematic you need may have no reason to read a three year old thread about RMS versus peak watts.
    2 points
  33. AndyTravis
    @Cosmo Valdemar @Highfox @neepheid
    2 points
  34. alyctes
    Yeah. The overhang doesn't look to be a fret's worth, to me.
    2 points
  35. Jackass
    I see, thanks for your friendliness
    2 points
  36. Jackass
    Bill, I'm glad I met the local guardian of the forum. I am so sorry but English is not my native language, so I didn't understand a bit how to delete the duplicated post 🙁. I decided to write in this thread, since a couple of pages above the amplifier I was interested in was discussed. I think it's better to ask a simple question here than to start a new topic, I apologize if it is not accepted here/contradicts the rules. 😥 p.s. yes, for the above reasons, I made myself such a nickname х)
    2 points
  37. Bill Fitzmaurice
    Did you happen to read the subject of this thread? And why did you double post? Trying to live up to your username?
    2 points
  38. scrumpymike
    Hah! Little does SM know that I'm about to steal his market with my superior invention. It's a large helium-filled balloon tied to the headstock. It'll be out as soon as I've decided on a name. Head Zeppelin is favourite so far but I'm open to other suggestions.
    2 points
  39. Lozz196
    Airbourne? Loved them when they emerged, a higher intensity type AC/DC.
    2 points
  40. Paulo Silva
    Let me join the club!!!! As of yesterday I'm the proud owner of this little amp from 1995!!!! It need a service because every pot makes some kind of noise but the sound is there! What a beast of an amp!!! With the 410hlf heritage it's a match made in heaven. I'm really looking forward to have theamp full serviced to explore all the tonal options that this bad boy has!!!!
    2 points
  41. ezbass
    Alleluia! This hung around far too long for a quality instrument. Now, what are you buying with the funds? Please let it be bass related.
    2 points
  42. Sweeneythebass
    That’s great I can stop coming back to this thread and staring at the lovely neck grain 😁
    2 points
  43. spike
    Thanks for posting that video Nile
    2 points
  44. Reggaebass
    I don’t struggle with music theory as such, the last 3 or 4 years I’ve read up and included it into my practice routine and I’ve learned a lot, I think you could devote a lifetime studying it , what I do struggle with a bit is what to learn that is relevant to what I play (reggae) , working on my pentatonics was a great help.
    2 points
  45. Murphy
    Earl Grey...Bleh!!! A CRIME AGAINST TEA! Now Hobnobs on the other hand....well...That's good dunking! 😂
    2 points
  46. Merton
    ACG Skelf and Zoot Funkmeister
    2 points
  47. Cosmo Valdemar
    Be careful with DV247 - unless it specifically states the case is in Romford, it will come from Germany.
    2 points
  48. mhoss32
    First round of finsihing is complete This first few layers are Crimson Guitars' High build finishing oil, over a surface sanded to 400 Grit. colour wise im extremely happy indeed, the contrast in the marquetry came out really nicely. the target is a nice even satin finish across the whole bass, which im using renaissance wax (conservators wax) slowly built up on top of the finishing oil. From this angel you can see the effect i was going for with the s matched top, with the flame of the redwood matching up nicely throughout the body the flame on the upper horn is especially nice. once ive got some more coats on and a slightly more even finish, ill get some nice close up shots. im also going to put together the power pedal, as well as the custom cable that will be needed for power/signal this week... and then its time to put it all together!!
    2 points
  49. Murphy
    Tort and Flats Precision of course
    2 points
  50. Munurmunuh
    Anyone fancy starting a Anyone Else Find BassChat Miserable Rude and Unwelcoming During The Recent Outage? thread on TB? 😇
    2 points
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