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[quote name='seashell' timestamp='1377941917' post='2193795'] And sadly, Entwistle is not in a position to participate in the Bass Relay. [b]Which is what this thread is about.[/b] [/quote] Oh yeah I forgot. In which case Wobble and Moulding would probably be very approachable. A

Hmmm all my suggestions have been removed. [size=4] [/size] Colin Molding [size=4]Jah Wobble[/size] [size=4]Sparko[/size] Oh and Entwistle is on there twice! [size=4] [/size] [size=4]A[/size]

Of the couple of Affinity basses Ive played I'd describe them as a bit 'fisher price'. Nowhere near the standard of the VM or CV range. I certainly wouldnt describe the VM's a over priced. sub £300 of damn good bass. The Duncan Designed pickups are ok but are probably the weak point on them. I swapped mine for Wizards. Dont know what the new ones are like. Personally I dont hold much store in body woods apart from the weight factor. I bought a VM to mod just like you intend to and ended up leaving it as it is since it was just so nice a construction body and neck wise. Of course if your going to mod the hell out of it then there may not be much point in splashing out on a VM but you will always have the basic good construction to work with A

[quote name='GregBass' timestamp='1377873149' post='2193096'] I thought of him as a competent bass player for a band I loved. Looking back now I can see how he helped to shape my playing - as did the whole band. While most 70s prog bands now sound mainstream, Giant still sound as "off the wall" as they did then. [/quote] He's a bloody good bass player as well as a multi instrumentalist. But then again they all are. Mind blowingly so! The timing............ my god the timing. My brain hurts just thinking about it!!!! [size=4] [/size] [size=4]A[/size]

[quote name='GregBass' timestamp='1377866282' post='2192966'] Ray Shulman, anyone? [/quote] I was actually thinking of him last night as I watched the 'Site and Sound' Concert. But he didn't technically speaking inspire me A

Also as pure inspiration since he is no virtuoso there is John B Sparks 'Sparko' from Dr Feelgood for me. Solid as a rock though. A

Jah Wobble Colin Moulding A

while your at it you could take a few pics of it in taken apart so i can make my own A

[quote name='JamesFlashG' timestamp='1377554159' post='2188869'] well i'm €119 down, see a bit excessive for such a small item so I am hoping for a noticeable improvement but not expecting to be blown away next bit of fun and games will be taking the old nut out and getting the brass one to fit nicely [/quote] You paid how much for two bits of brass and two grub screws!!!!!! [size=4]A[/size]

GHS Bright Flats which are actually half wounds are very nice. Lovely and smooth straight out the box and still have a growl when you want them. Much prefer half wounds on a fretless over flats every time. You can get them on Ebay quit regularly. Not usually sold by Strings direct etc. A

Slightly OT but I thought you lot might be interested in this. I popped over to my Brothers for the weekend and he showed ne what he had bought. Im a bit of a Yes fan, inspired by him but he is a huge Yes fan so this figures. Im guessing there arent many of these about.......... [URL=http://s1160.photobucket.com/user/apasher/media/tapes.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/q491/apasher/tapes.jpg[/IMG][/URL] As for the tour his reaction was its just a tribute band. No new stuff and not all the proper members so isnt bothering. Hes seen them enough times to know. A

Anyone know where I can get a gig bag for one of these? A

[quote name='geoffbassist' timestamp='1377037921' post='2182674'] Im really glad you enjoyed the lessons, thanks for the feedback. I already have loads more ready and plan on releasing one every week or two. Your suggestion of a lesson discussing eub's is a good one. I think the main issue to overcome with each EUB instrument is the problem of balance. Often there have to be compromises in technique to actually balance them, which as long as you are aware of doing them is ok. The main thing is not to develop the habit of holding the full weight of the bass with your left hand when you are playing. It's also really is dependant on body shape... your own and the EUB's. I think Mr Bassman, aka Keith Jevons could help with this subject as he really knows his EUB's and is a great player. [b]The left hand finger tips is slightly different for different people, but the main thing is not to collapse at the knuckle. It is the tip, but is not the flesh immediately touching the nail, but round a bit, just before you reach the fleshy pad that you have your finger print on. As I'm typing this response I realised its the part of the finger that touches the computer keyboard keys and the arch of the finger is very similar. You dont touch type with the flats of the fingers, or the very extreme part directly under the nail. There is a gentle arch of the finger and the where it curves to become the tip is the part that touches the strings. I hope this helps, it probably would have been easier to post a photo :-)[/b] I just wanted to thank everyone for watching the lessons and If anyone else has any future subject suggestions, please send them my way. Cheers Geoff [/quote] Finish the arch so your fingers are at 45deg to the finger board? A

They are great. Your very amiable and easy to follow. No waffle and no ego. Vids are very well produced filmed. The standing technique made me extend my pin by about 1 1/2". Much better. Two questions. Ive got a Stagg EUB and its very difficult to rest it so it sits unaided with a bit of thumb support which doesnt help when trying to relax my arch. Perhaps a vid showing EUB technique? Also you emphasise the use of the ends of your fingers on the left hand. Im sure I read or saw some where that using the pad is another proper technique? (Which is what I use). Really enjoying them Jeff. Much appreciated. Cant believe your throwing these out for free!! A

So all you have to do now is take some detailed pics of the basses and pop them on a new thread and ask for info on them. You'll get all the spec you need from the guys and gals on here. Then you can sell them properly in the For Sale section Welcome btw A

They do indeed look very nice and a reasonable price to. But whats going on with that scratch plate? it looks like bookmatched flame but you can see the body grain underneath!! Intreaging A

How have I missed this thread!! Couple of points: The strap button at the back of the upper body is to use with a 'sax' style neck strap so you can 'hange' it in between playing. Never known anyone actually using it that way! If you want a posh string damper: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/160704-accessorise-your-eub-with-this-seasons-must-have-string-damper/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/160704-accessorise-your-eub-with-this-seasons-must-have-string-damper/[/url] A

[quote name='guitaradam' timestamp='1376521764' post='2175599'] Hey all, I'm looking at buying a Squier VM or Fender Modern Player Jazz Bass V - to turn into Fretless 5... Does anyone know anywhere other than Warmoth that I can buy a lined fretless 5 string neck from? Cheers, Adam [/quote] If your happy with a lined finger board your cheapest and easiest option is take it to a luthier and have it defretted. You'll know the neck will fit to A

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1376334781' post='2172407'] I nearly went for that exact joke Jose but felt it a bit cheeky! Lol [/quote] Ah but if you had said it it would have been racist A

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1376337446' post='2172492'] they don't all look like that one. But in spite of having a very wide variety of shapes, they remain very recogniseable. That is a style. [/quote] OK Ill concede that one. I did pick a bad example. And for the record I totally admire their agenda. Keeping costs down and local sourcing etc. However it still remains the fact that before you make and sell something by hand make sure you can do a good job of it. A

Ah its the old 'Lots of little holes to make a big hole' technique. Cool (until they coincide with the pickup mounting screws!!) That workshop did remind me a little of a rifle butt factory in 1940's Leningrad [size=4] but hey if it worked [/size] [size=4]A[/size]

How thoroughly interesting. Really nice to have a bit of Providence like that. Excellent stuff there Shergold A

I really like that alot. The head is well carved. Has an Enigmatic quality Nice colour to. Good buy there. I'd be intrigued about its history with that sort of feature on it. A

[quote name='Lorne' timestamp='1376319445' post='2172064'] WOW, what a real Luthier can do in less than 12 HOURS [url="http://s169.photobucket.com/user/share6_album/media/IMAG0615_zpseeba5dac.jpg.html"][/url] Yep, Hours, not Years! [/quote] Bet thats cheered you up! Whats with all this little holes in the J Cavity? A

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1376330265' post='2172267'] You couldn't pick the Wishbass out of a lineup? [/quote] Thats got nothing to do with style. A badly chiseled Giant Pretzl isnt 'style' As an example. This was a business that not only supplied quality at affordable prices and has the respect of pretty much everyone who has had contact with him but also, due to his knowledge, skill and pricing has been able to take on the big boys and beat them at their own game from a shed in South Wales. This is how to do it. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/214413-wizard-pickups-closes/page__pid__2172275#entry2172275"]http://basschat.co.u...75#entry2172275[/url] A