alyctes

[quote name='SlapbassSteve' timestamp='1370048726' post='2096104'] I've got one of these, a maple necked version in bright pink from Alyctes on here. The frets needed finishing a little, and I attached some block inlays and painted on some binding along with a 70's Fender logo(this I now regret, although it makes the bass look like its worth several times what I paid...), and the result was a bass to rival my Mex Precision- I even ended up using it for my biggest gig to date, playing in the main hanger at Aintree racecourse for Ladies Day of the Grand National! Stock pickups were surprisingly capable, great sound through the SVT I was using, although the colour is a little loud for some of the more 'spit and sawdust'-ish venues I play. For £49 brand new you really cannot go wrong at all, shame they don't have the metallic blue/maple one so I could knock together a Steve Harris tribute bass on the cheap... [/quote] Glad it worked out for you

Yes. Read the terms and conditions carefully, to make sure that you're not giving away your rights to your work by uploading it.

"Trust" is easily the best of the four, IMO. Voted

A fine programme. Fascinating hearing him talk about playing outside pubs at kicking-out time

Also, I'm pleased it was the patient playing. It could have been the surgeon.

Parkinson's is horrible; my dad had it. I wish the patient well. But I still expected a voice saying "So, Doctor, will I be able to play after my operation?" ...

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It has a Heavy Rock Bottom! What more could you ask? ... other than a truss to lift it, and a taste bypass. Both available on the NHS, I'm told.

Welcome! Leen2112 is dead right about the marketplace (That was my recommendation, by the way. Haven't had a chance to use the mike yet, but we'll see

welcome aboard

Yup. It's a shame the seller hasn't learned some logic.

Thank you. Good point about the reverse extension; I doubt it will be a major problem, but it will be interesting to find out. My understanding is that a single plate would cost a lot, certainly by comparison with the bass it's meant for. I'm also considering a hand-made involving a steel bar, a drill, a countersink, and a couple of longer screws, plus a spray can of Hammerite. It would be fun to do, I reckon.

I see no reason to buy or publicly discuss R*rs. I was intending to gig a bass with a curious body shape soon, though. It has two soapbar-style pickups and a Fender-copy headstock. Perhaps I will reconsider. I see no reason to support Mr Hall in any way whatever; including publicising his company's designs by showing the punters similar stuff. I think I'll stick it in the attic; it might be worth more after R*r have gone bust.

[quote name='BurritoBass' timestamp='1369149513' post='2085479'] ... When I was at college Freddie Mercury died and the next day when I walked through the halls of residence Radio Gaga was blasting out of every other room. Nobody had ever mentioned Queen at college before and the whole thing just didn't sit right with me. ... [/quote] I'm still hoping Cliff Richard will outlive me...

Radio 3. Opera, possibly Mozart.

RIP Ray. The Doors changed my life, many years ago. (Don't forget Doug Lubahn's bass work, mind. They asked him to join, IIRC, and he turned them down...)

Looked at that, decided that I didn't fancy the ex deciding he wanted it back.

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1368908224' post='2082986'] Just a straight strip of metal bolted over existing one, using existing bolts, corner to corner so its diagonal. Minimal shaping, two holes drilling and countersinking that way. [/quote] Excellent idea, and I don't know why I didn't ask you first; but there must be a change to the effect of the bolts if you reduce the depth of their penetration into the body (oo-er missus!). Would matchsticking the existing holes be enough? Edit: never mind, I'll try it anyway and see how it works

what is this "Eurovision" you speak of?