Ou7shined

[quote name='neepheid' post='1094042' date='Jan 18 2011, 04:28 PM']Nah, that was just speculation on my part. If I can get the right hat then I might do it [/quote] What? We're doing hats too.

[quote name='david_l_perry' post='1093892' date='Jan 18 2011, 02:45 PM']I imagine Mat is not quit sporting the same hair mass as you ..... [/quote] Actually, he's probably ahead of me now (his man-beard grows faster than my pathetic boy-fluff can) but last I heard he'd lost the mouser (as allowed in the rules) and is going for the Amish look. So pound for pound it could be close.

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='1093520' date='Jan 18 2011, 09:42 AM']Haha cheers Dave. It's the greater bearded these days. [b][size=3]I'm looking a bit like the Sparta/300 guy at the mo [/size][/b]but I'm pushing hard for a Brian Blessed come the bash. [/quote]

[quote name='neepheid' post='1093691' date='Jan 18 2011, 11:57 AM']Ahh, but look here: [url="http://www.glguitars.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=145"]http://www.glguitars.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=145[/url] According to that page Tribute pots are split shaft. I'm pretty sure my pots are Mighty Mite. I will confirm tonight on my Tribute L-2000.[/quote] Ah well my hunch was right then.

[quote name='solo4652' post='1093608' date='Jan 18 2011, 10:54 AM']Folks, I need some replacement knobs for my Tribute L2000. Split shaft. But I can't find out whether the shafts are 5mm or 6mm. Can anybody point me in the right direction, please? Cheers, Steve[/quote] According to [url="http://www.glguitars.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=45"]this[/url] L-2000s should have solid shafts. Maybe yours are aftermarket (or maybe because it's a Tribute) and 6mm would be fine. Haven't you got a ruler?

[quote name='mcnach' post='1093574' date='Jan 18 2011, 10:25 AM']I just thought I'd add a picture of "the problem" It's my McDonalds bass (lovin' it ) [/quote] Ooh that looks nasty. I'm more than willing to alleviate you of your problem mate.

[quote name='david_l_perry' post='1092159' date='Jan 17 2011, 09:16 AM']Quick bump to keep this on the horizon....get your daytime tickets on the [url="http://www.moffatbassbash.co.uk/"]web site[/url] And another quick photo of the lesser spotted bearded Scot... [/quote] Haha cheers Dave. It's the greater bearded these days. I'm looking a bit like the Sparta/300 guy at the mo but I'm pushing hard for a Brian Blessed come the bash.

They all lose something once you take it off the forecourt. A second hand bass is going to hold value best... and may even make you something if you buy wisely.

For me Precisions are a bit [attachment=69131:P.mp3] while Jazzes are more [attachment=69129:J.mp3]

Probably took a hefty knock and a solder joint's been broken.

[quote name='Bassassin' post='1092237' date='Jan 17 2011, 10:36 AM']....I've not noticed too many auction plugs, tbh...[/quote] Me neither. In fact more to the point I've noticed it more in the FS section than anything... while this bit here seems to be a forgotten corner of the site frequented mainly by the same old faces.

Should all be part of the national curriculum ... although a clearer explanation of what the passive tone control actually does (rolling off the highs) might be better.

[quote name='Bassassin' post='1092070' date='Jan 17 2011, 01:00 AM']It's allegedly to stop 'em signing up to plug their auctions on the Ebay board. I fail to grasp how that's manifestly different to them plugging the same auctions on the For Sale boards, which I presume they're at liberty to do. Jon.[/quote] It's more about just keeping this section for discussion rather than personal ads.

+1 *new post* +1 *new post* +1 *new post* +1 *new post* +1 *new post* +1 *new post* +1 *new post* +1 *new post* I think I may have spotted a slight flaw.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1091928' date='Jan 16 2011, 10:40 PM']CBS = Crafted By Sterlings-dad [/quote]

[quote name='DrDave' post='1091850' date='Jan 16 2011, 09:24 PM']I wouldn't say that the 3eq was exactly 'recommended'. It was just what happened to be hanging on the wall. Is the 2eq preferred then?[/quote] It's often said the the 3eq detracts from the "true" 'ray tone.

Not much I can add here but I wonder why the 3eq was recommended to you over a 2eq which is generally more loved in the community. (yybass : I think you had a wee brain fart there buddy. )

[quote name='icastle' post='1091187' date='Jan 16 2011, 11:09 AM']..Although the round LED in your example has a 'flat' on one side, rectangular LEDs don't - their polarity is given away by lead lengths - those lead lengths will not be recognisable on the PCB as they will have been trimmed off to the same size during manufacture - easy to work that out if the person doing the job has some electronics experience but not so easy if they haven't...[/quote] Fair point about the pcb but with a decent iron and solder pump and some patience it's easy. I bet like myself you probably don't look at the flat or the leg lengths (or the wee tags next to the body some have to help identification after snipping) instead just go by looking for the cathode inside. A beginner wouldn't necessarily need to know the whys and wherefores of LEDs but just make sure the side with the "big bit" goes in the same hole as the one that came out. I just want to encourage folk to take up new challenges and not scare them off before reaching the 1st hurdle. Everyone has to start somewhere.

[quote name='icastle' post='1091090' date='Jan 16 2011, 08:17 AM']...If you do decide to go down the 'upgrade' route then you will need some serious soldering skills and need to be aware that LEDs are polarised (i.e. on a single mode LED they will only work if the leads are connected the right way round)...[/quote] Really? I'd say it's a simple (if a little tedious) job suitable for someone with basic soldering skills upwards. And identifying the cathode and anode on an LED is electronics 101. I think it would be a very satisfying mod for a beginner.

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='1091042' date='Jan 16 2011, 01:26 AM']yawwwwnnn ... seen it all before... [/quote] Ah yes, a far more elegant solution.

Lol I was going to link to the thread from the last time this came up.... then I realised it was yours. You don't fancy having a go yourself then.

If you find the bass tilting forward after the modification, just run the strap in front of the bass. No more problem.