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[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1461139010' post='3031705'] I don't see how the era you grew up in has any relevance to what you like today. My musical development took place in the 70s and early 80s, but I'd be the first to admit that the vast majority of artists that I liked back then have done nothing of any real interest for at least the last 25 years. I could simply stick with the recordings that I'm familiar with but TBH I think that's rather sad and pathetic. Luckily it has never been easier to listen to anything from any era and any genre, and guess what? There's loads of music out there that I have never heard before that I really like. Some of it are older things that I had missed the first time around or even pre-date when I got into music. Some even pre-date my birth! But there's also lots of new bands that I like and many of them aren't just updated versions of what I grew up with. The result is that the CDs and records that I have been buying recently cover pretty much every era of "popular music" from the 50s right through to debut releases by brand new bands. I'm still enjoying a lot of the recordings that I grew up with, but there's an awful lot of music made before and since that are just as interesting and exciting to me. When it was made is completely irrelevant. The only thing that matters is that I like it. So by all means ignore Flea because you don't like the music he plays, but don't dismiss him simply because he's not from the generation that got you into music. [/quote] nicely put

[quote name='Chienmortbb' timestamp='1461099043' post='3031543'] Has anyone got the dimensions of these pups. [/quote] not right here, but can measure them at home. They're a bit taller than most others. With regards to the covers, they're easily replaced: the original had ears that were too big for the routing in my bass (Mike Dirnt, clean wood routing) so I just changed the covers for teh small-ear version.

[quote name='icastle' timestamp='1461107134' post='3031602'] If you've got SEND and RETURN sockets on the back of your amp, connect them together using a spare guitar lead. [/quote] Yes, try this! Those sockets can sometimes create trouble.

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1460901318' post='3029628'] Incidentally, you know why the headstock is the shape it is? Ol' Leo wasn't daft when it came to saving a dollar or two.... [/quote] aha!

listening to the video again... it *is* a simple set-up matter. I've had basses that were like that. I had an old Jazz like that on purpose because it was cool to play 'Fleaesque' riffs on it... did you try? : [quote]I'd feel tempted to raise the E saddle a fraction and add a bit more relief by loosening the truss rod a tiny bit, and see how it goes.[/quote]

[quote name='olliedf89' timestamp='1461084524' post='3031335'] *sigh* so thank you for all of your help so far. I've been playing about with the bass but to no real end. I took it to my local guitar shop today and he looked at it and couldn't work out the issue. He also (fairly enough) said he wouldn't take it to the tech as he was a grumpy bastard who would return it and tell me to just play lighter. I've attached another video in a last effort to try and fix it. I love this bass and I'd hate to see it relegated to the corner of the room. Here's another video from next to my amp, you can hear the issue better here, I switch between strings but when it's on the E you can hear the thump of the fingerstyle attack. [url="https://www.dropbox.com/s/hw431s5b6ex04d6/VIDEO0046.mp4?dl=0"]https://www.dropbox....EO0046.mp4?dl=0[/url] I'm going to get some new flats and possibly some new pups to see if any of that helps. Any recommendations? Thanks again! This is taking some patience! [/quote] that about the grumpy tech is one of the most ridiculous excuses I've ever heard... seriously. Take it somewhere else: that bass deserves to LIVE GLORIOUSLY!!! (I had one, and they're great basses!). There must be some competent techs in your area (unfortunately I'm too far to be any use)... I'd try posting on 'General Discussion' asking about good bass techs near you. I bet you'll get good pointers and your bass will revive.

[quote name='SICbass' timestamp='1460790446' post='3028704'] Is it part of your agreement with the manager that this maximum fee has to come explicitly from his pocket? Maybe it's always a mix like this and, depending upon how much the crowd donates, the manager takes more or less of a loss for which he then has to make up the difference. Or was last night a change as to how you've done it in the past? I'm not necessarily disagreeing with you, but I feel that specifics like this do throw a completely different light on the matter. [/quote] That is a good point. And it would not be unreasonable. But the collection has to be presented as being collected in order to put live music in the bar, I think.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1461001616' post='3030553'] Not my generation, never been a fan.Never considered him as a big league player. Flea is not and has never been in the same league as a McCartney, Stanley Clark, Larry Grahm, Rocco Prestia, Chuck Rainy or Willie Weeks etc... Blue [/quote] That's very subjective. I'd argue that probably Flea himself would say he is *NOT* in the same league as those guys but he has been pretty influential too. McCartney leaves me cold, while a lot of Flea's stuff really speaks to me (a lot of it leaves me cold too... Flea is capable of the most beautiful basslines and the most inane too...).

[quote name='Tee' timestamp='1461001171' post='3030548'] Are you saying the LM3 has a more pleasing tone/body/feel to your ears? I like the idea of the multi band (spectra)comp on the TC though, built in tuner etc. But i would probably take better tone over features at the end of the day. I'd say the DI out tone/quality is pretty important to me due to its use live/recording. But i guess the DI quality is directly related to the quality of the preamp (pre-EQ). [/quote] Absolutely. For me, of course. The LM3 feels more 'solid', whatever tone I go for. I liked all the built-in features of the RH450. They're impressive indeed! The 4-band semiparametric seems very versatile. IN practice... after playing with them a bit I stuck to the default centres. That's just me, of course. The 'tube tone' I was not very keen on. The compressor is very good and very transparent. The tuner... is a great thing to have. I'd rather use the LM3 and buy a compressor and a tuner. Presets are useful... but limitedly, for me... I have no problem turning the knobs when I need a different sound. I do most of my tone shaping at the bass anyway. The DI is very good in either of them, I'd say. I've recorded our second album with the LM3 DI (into expensive studio equipment) with a Stingray and it received very good comments. I recorded the first with the RH450... no complaints there either. Tone is subjective to a large degree. I would be ok with an RH450 if that's all I could use. It's not bad. But I really prefer the LM3. It's an amp that gives me the sound I like with minimal tweakage, so I may be lucky. But there's something else with the bottom end that feels... perhaps tighter and bigger? with the LM3, and the RH450 never fully satisfied me.

[quote name='Tee' timestamp='1460998527' post='3030518'] Is it reasonable to compare the LM3 to the RH450, if you were in the market for a head like that? The TCs look feature rich, but what [i]is[/i] the TC 'sound' exactly? Likewise what is the MB sound? I've heard warm and articulate for MB. Any other view or descriptions? [/quote] I don't think the compare at all. I was in the market for a head like that and chose the RH450 over the LM3 because I found a good deal in a local shop and I liked the features etc. Later on I tried the LM3 and I regretted going for the RH450. The RH450 was ok, but never fully satisfied me, and had something in the low end that i could not put my finger on, while the LM3 just sounded 'right' without much (or any) tweaking. I now own only the LM3 (for a while I had both)

[quote name='Number6' timestamp='1460720838' post='3028150'] So a bassplayer is given the oportunity of playing a very high profile tune on a very high profile event and he plays sh*te like that! Hahahahahaha unbelieveable really Bassdom should feel let down. P.S i'm not a Flea fan i might add. [/quote] I'm a big Flea fan.... but I was disappointed. He can do much better than that.

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1460829729' post='3029216'] Hot Rod Pickups - [url="http://www.hot-rodpickups.com/pb-thumper-precision-bass-pickup-574-p.asp"]http://www.hot-rodpi...ickup-574-p.asp[/url] I like the Fender Original, sometimes confusingly called the '62 Re-Issue pickup. [/quote] That's the one! And yes.. good call about the original/62... it took me a while to realise they were the same too

[quote name='Funky Dunky' timestamp='1460769918' post='3028669'] I agree with the OP, that's shameful behaviour, but I imagine the owner is collecting money from the punters to meet your fee so he can pocket the takings from the till. Is it right? No. Is it nice? No. Fair? No. Smart? I hate myself for this, but.....probably. It's sickening. I actually got mad reading the original post. [/quote] But then collect not 'for the band' but 'so that this venue can keep bringing bands'. If they pass a jar for the band I would hate that the cash I put in doesn't end up in the band's pockets. I'd feel I'd been lied to.

[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1460578935' post='3027062'] Think I would be tempted to go with Fender 62 custom shop pups. [/quote] or these!

[quote name='Yawn_Blah' timestamp='1460574955' post='3027013'] [b]Voiced:[/b] [b]1. vintage, not modern[/b] [b]2. not boomy, good thump, good mids, not growly, good but not sizzling highs.[/b] - i use XL chromes - i tried SD SPB-2 & 3s. on SPB-2s i love their mids and hi mids's balance (strong mids vs moderate hi mids) but disliked the boominess and i think they lack in the top end (to my ears). on SPB-3s i love what's happening in the lows (strong lows while not boomy at all and very thumpy) and hate the rest (scooped mids, exaggerated highs ...) - budget is tight so boutiques are not an option for me. - output doesn't matter. - how are SPB-1s? please share your knowledge and experience with me. i'll appreciate that. Cheers -T [/quote] You're describing the Wizard Thumper, I think. The company stopped trading, but someone else continued their designs with the same machinery I believe... I can't recall their name 'though. Still, I'm pretty sure the pickup is still called Thumper. I have one I'm not using but... I'm holding on to it

[quote name='moooper' timestamp='1460558330' post='3026801'] Company is Parcel Monkey The greatest care is taken when parcels are handled by hand during the sorting processes. However, whilst �Handle With Care� labeling would ensure careful manual handling, this would not affect the mechanised sorting processes. Being a reseller passing thousands of parcels each week to the designated couriers, our partners have to use mechanised sorting systems. Therefore, goods despatched on our services have to be packaged correctly in order to withstand the rigors of our mechanical sorting processes. Please be assured that the vast number of parcels despatched on our services are delivered without incident and that the occurrence of damage is rare. Kindly note we made you aware that all items must be correctly packaged before transit, that is sufficient amount of bubble wraps must be used to wrap the item. We then advise customers to use additional cushioning materials to ensure all edges are covered as well then use a strong cardboard box as the outer packaging. Taking into consideration all of the above I regret I cannot change the status of your claim. I recognise this is not the response you were hoping for and I am sorry I cannot offer a more favourable reply. Once again please accept my apologies for the inconvenience and concern which this matter has clearly generated. [/quote] the problem is no matter how hard a box is, it does nothing against a sharp deceleration, which is why you can get severe internal injuries in a car crash despite seatbelts and airbags. Can you imagine the amount of crumpling material needed to protect a speaker cab dropped from a height of 1.5m? Do you think it's unreasonable to expect that parcels will not be dropped from such a height? Do you imagine the height a parcel must fall to generate the force necessary to shear a magnet? There's insufficient package and there's inadequate courier practices.

[quote name='KevB' timestamp='1460490047' post='3026256'] Admirably putting their own spin on it and refusing to slavishly reproduce the original. Even going that extra mile and giving the bass player a completely different song to learn from the other two players. Genius. [/quote]

[quote name='Deep Thought' timestamp='1460488199' post='3026229'] What astounds me is that they felt it was good enough to put up on YouTube. I would kill to make sure NOBODY ever got to hear that if it was me. [/quote] what astounds me is that nobody stopped 2 seconds in and asked everybody else to listen to the other guys so that they can play in time.

I find some of the pedal names very amusing