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    I'm Getting

    tino replied to tino's topic in General Discussion

    [quote name='silddx' post='862481' date='Jun 9 2010, 06:47 PM']I love DR Strings, they are some of the very best out there and the best I personally have used. I use DR Black Beauties. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=89542"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=89542[/url][/quote] They any good for dub???? I usually use tru sound 88's
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    [quote name='Al Heeley' post='861622' date='Jun 8 2010, 11:04 PM']There's only 3 things to get sorted: 1) Nut height (or slot depth if you like) 2) Neck bow (action, truss rod) 3) Saddle height Start with nut height, if this is wrong then as jonnylager says, best get a pro to sort for you. Fret at the 5th fret and check string clearance at 1st fret. There should be only the thinnnest clearance between string and 1st fret so you can move it a fraction and hear it tap. If it is more than 1/2 a credit card thickness the slot depth is not enough. Truss rod action - smallest bit of relief is good - check by fretting 1st or 3rd and 17th or 20th and check theres still a minute bit of clearance on fret at halfway, the thickness of a piece of paper or two. Then the easy bit - adjust saddles to get a tiny bit of fret buzz, then raise them a fraction. You then need to quickly check each fret and each note to see if your frets are all nice and level. If only one or 2 are buzzing then thats a quick wet'n'dry job by a pro if you want to get it perfect. Don't worry about fret buzz when playing unplugged - we all tend to play much harder as its quiet, check it plugged in and try to play same feel as when playing a song live.[/quote] And on completion you suddenly realise the intonations not right
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    I'm Getting

    tino replied to tino's topic in General Discussion

    [quote name='jezzaboy' post='862452' date='Jun 9 2010, 06:22 PM']The width at the nut is 41mm, I think. Tino, what is there to improve? If it`s one of the newer models, stick on a set of DR Fatbeam strings and play the thing till your fingers bleed. Jez[/quote] Not a string set Im familiar with....what guages????? anyone else consider these a good choice...Im told its got the original Fender strings at the mo!!!
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    I'm hopeful to receive one of these in the next few days.....aint had one for over 20 years but thought....go on give it another go.... I want to modify it a little and wondered if there were 3 things available off the shelf that would give an immediate improvement then in your opinion what would they be???? Pickup...? Tuner....? Bridge...? You tell me Cheers T
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    [quote name='bumfrog' post='860952' date='Jun 8 2010, 01:19 PM']ow do just a quickie. Starting to play a lot more acousticy stuff. Whilst I'm aware that an acoustic bass is never going to be particularly loud, I just wondered if anybody had come across any particular make/model that was noticably louder than others. Reason being is I'm starting to play a lot of acoustic nights and I can't be arsed to lug down my bass and the little roland, so ideally would just like something I can whip out and play. It's not too bad as I'm not playing against a guitar, it's actually a baritone uke and a madolin ta in advance peeps.[/quote] Regal Dobro Resonator Bass.....thats about as loud as it gets and it projects well....and could work well with the Mando & Uke....... Im selling my Mando if yer player fancys a 55 Gibson A40
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    [quote name='Bassassin' post='861353' date='Jun 8 2010, 07:07 PM']It's hard to say. A little tin badge reading "Ibanez" would certainly help, but it's worth a bit more than that tenner, I'd expect. Things like this don't really come up enough to have much of an informed idea but if I was Ebaying it I'd probably hope for at least £150, and possibly a fair bit more depending on how good I could make it look in the pics! So not exactly a goldmine, but certainly better than a poke with a sh!tty stick. J.[/quote] Looks a bit Woolworths....wasit Audition or some such??? Just like my six string fing
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    [quote name='Annoying Twit' post='860233' date='Jun 7 2010, 07:19 PM']Does anyone else feel that the seller's moniker "Steve the Soundman" is far from an exaggeration?[/quote] I was gonna give him a call as hes like 10 minutes from me however there no phone number. The only guy I know of in the map location is not called Steve and has no intention of moving overseas.................would you expect an individual to keep this much at home
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    RickenFakers

    tino replied to Happy Jack's topic in Bass Guitars

    [quote name='Bassassin' post='850554' date='May 28 2010, 07:12 PM']I'd love to know how they rationalise stuff like that! From what I've seen so far, Tokai haven't sold a Rick bass copy under their own brand so it would seem odd that they would have built them for a US importer's brand. However, just because I've never seen a Tokai Rick bass copy (including Rockinbetters) doesn't mean they don't exist. Or that Ebay Guy's making it up. But he probably is. J.[/quote]I had a similar looking ElDegas in the very late80,s or possibly even 1990,the chap I bought if from said it was only 6 months or so old...its my beleif these were made by Samick in Korea and not at the Matsomuku Japan plant as I think that had gone by then,,,there are rumours that theres a Samick /Westone connection but we all know about rumours..... Well it was basically as good as an Ibanez in general build quality the paint finish was not great but the pickups were attrocious. I sold it on loot when that first started so thats going back some but heres some piccys of a rather nice playing copy....
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    RickenFakers

    tino replied to Happy Jack's topic in Bass Guitars

    [quote name='Bassassin' post='850554' date='May 28 2010, 07:12 PM']I'd love to know how they rationalise stuff like that! From what I've seen so far, Tokai haven't sold a Rick bass copy under their own brand so it would seem odd that they would have built them for a US importer's brand. However, just because I've never seen a Tokai Rick bass copy (including Rockinbetters) doesn't mean they don't exist. Or that Ebay Guy's making it up. But he probably is. J.[/quote]I had a similar looking ElDegas in the very late80,s or possibly even 1990,the chap I bought if from said it was only 6 months or so old...its my beleif these were made by Samick in Korea and not at the Matsomuku Japan plant as I think that had gone by then,,,there are rumours that theres a Samick /Westone connection but we all know about rumours..... Well it was basically as good as an Ibanez in general build quality the paint finish was not great but the pickups were attrocious. I sold it on loot when that first started so thats going back some but heres some piccys of a rather nice playing copy....
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    [quote name='thunderbird13' post='859727' date='Jun 7 2010, 12:10 PM']So perhaps I should try and form a Creme Brulee tribute band ![/quote] Get yourself down to the Globe Hackney.....an hour up the bar and youll be in at least 4 bands...lol
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    [quote name='yourchoiceguitar' post='859695' date='Jun 7 2010, 11:44 AM']This is a bit of a random post where I need to start by admitting I have no idea about Joe Barden pickups and really hoping for some advice. Basically I have a small site and want to have USA company based items on the site, such as Bartolini etc - stuff that isnt easily available in the UK. I have been in touch with Joe Barden about their products but I do not know too much about them. Are they any good?? Thanks![/quote] The original Barden Engineering DG pups were fantastic Im told,I have the newer version in a G&L ASAT Telecaster and they are good but not remarkable...I would imagine the price in the UK would not be competitive with an individual sourcing and importing their own from the US...as I remember I think I paid about £100 more in the UK than if I had gone through a US guitar site.
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    [quote name='LawrenceH' post='859377' date='Jun 6 2010, 09:58 PM']Yeah, bloody annoying isn't it?![/quote] Not really as at least they are cheaper than Vintage & Rare.....
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    [quote name='northstreet' post='859370' date='Jun 6 2010, 09:51 PM']What do you do with a bass once you've decided to part with it? Me, I'll sell it if it's worth anything, if not I'll donate it to a school or youth club - but I've never thrown one away. I can't imagine anyone else would, either. So, given that say Fender alone having been making making thousands of basses a year for the last 30+ years, where are they all? Is there a special place, like the elephant's graveyard, where old basses go once they've have reached the end of their useful life?[/quote] I think most of the Fenders traypse over to Germany where they are stripped of the useful organs,,rebuilt and offered on E Bay???
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    ROLAND DB 700 In very tidy nick...not abused JUST NOT NEEDED £300 OVNO Im in Hertfordshire near to Enfield Any trial....ITS A GOOD UN A VERY VERY GOOD UN and theres a cover included too.......Yep good ol Mr Generousity,,,,Thats me or izzit Tiz Moi..... Go On Have A Google a lot of amp for a little Dosh New arrival forces sale...
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    [quote name='discreet' post='858978' date='Jun 6 2010, 03:59 PM']He, he. Just a bit of a laff. We watched a doc about Victorian Britian when families were huge and a lot of women routinely died during childbirth. To avoid embarrassment, a gentleman would politely ask, 'how is the current mrs discreet' or whoever, because there was a fair chance she would have died and quickly been replaced in the interim, as it was not the done thing for a gentleman to remain unmarried for long...[/quote] Lets face it if theres no wife "Theres no Tea"
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    [quote name='flychris' post='857666' date='Jun 4 2010, 08:43 PM'] The defects are on the pictures, so I send to tino focus on them and it consider it is too much for a 95/100 grade. So it is his evaluation, and mine is given by two good shops in Paris ( "custom shop" & "vintage" that quoted this one at 95/100) I just want to be fair because I proposed to send to tino a lot of pictures in order tino knows exactly the condition of the guitar before he requested them and I'm surprised of the reaction. And to complete, I don't know what is a 95/100 grade (shop evaluation) but I consider 80/100 very less for this one.[/quote] Chris So as to close this matter out FINALLY I sought a favour of V&R stateside I sent your pics and you will probably have received my confirmation email...In essence it states 1. My estimation is being VERY generous not only are there the faults I mention but others seem apparent elsewhere on investigation of your photos. 2.This is not as rare as you beleive and they value it as $1800 to $2000 ON A GOOD DAY 3. They have access to one in collector condition for substantially less than you have been led to beleive its worth,albeit without a certificate or accompanying paperworks...... 4.I bought it and come Monday its on its way...... AND I STILL WISH YOU EVERY SUCCESS IN SELLING YOURS See Ya
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    At the tender age of 52,I finally realised my sound matters not.givin ups not giving in...just gonna kick back and watch the offspring now...boy am I gonna abuse them....what do they know anyhow..after all they had a pants teacher.lol
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    [size=5 NOT FOR SALE
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    [quote name='Lylodile' post='858585' date='Jun 6 2010, 12:44 AM']A deserved victory .[/quote] Hardly....they forgot to nominate CLARKY
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    [quote name='BB2000' post='858518' date='Jun 5 2010, 10:38 PM']Probably... I guess what I'm saying is that I wouldn't want to have an RH450 as my only amp.[/quote] [size=6]And the moral of this story is..?????[/size]
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    [quote name='wateroftyne' post='858353' date='Jun 5 2010, 05:43 PM']Hey Tino Sorry... been away for a few days. Yep, I'm thinking of selling, but desperately trying to talk myself out of it. If I decide to, I'll let you know...[/quote] Appreciated Tony
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    [quote name='Clarky' post='857475' date='Jun 4 2010, 05:17 PM'][url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/S_H_Mesa_Scout_combo.html"]http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_sp...cout_combo.html[/url][/quote] Cant beleive it they close at 1-30 on a Saturday????
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    [quote name='jxljxl' post='858101' date='Jun 5 2010, 12:39 PM']^ See! A STEAL!![/quote] Not familiar with this model is it a bolt on neck???? Where are you located?? Cheers T
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    [quote name='JMT3781' post='855781' date='Jun 3 2010, 10:26 AM']Just wondering everyones opinions...[/quote] Go on GUESS
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