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[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1377811260' post='2192352'] I check it before every gig, but sometimes I wonder why I bother. [/quote] Same here. My main 'go to' bass stays in tune for months at a time despite getting used most days.

I thought it was just a bunch of guys having a muck about at some bass exhibition. I didn't realise they're supposed to be 'top of the class' players. I think the most positive thing I can say about this is 'erm... oops?'.

WorldPay is the credit card acceptance service we use.

...and of course in these days of "want to sue someone because you've been a tw*t?" nonsense, if you're a regular performer then I'd say it makes perfect sense to close down PAT issues before they get started.

Ah The tuner will get it's signal from... the input jack. Fix the input problem and there's a good chance you'll fix the tuner problem at the same time.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1377609563' post='2189333'] The craziest thing IMO is that the test stickers are nearly always attached to the mains plugs on the IEC leads which can then be unplugged and used with some other piece of equipment. What is the test actually testing and where should the stickers go? [/quote] Removable leads [b]and[/b] the equipment should both be tested and labelled for PAT testing to be of any use. The test itself has a number of different measurements involved, it's dependant on the item being tested. Polarity, mechanical integrity, circuit breakers (if applicable), earth resistance and continuity are the most common.

[quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1377596862' post='2189093'] However, playing Devil's Advocate... it is a Ctach 22 situation because even if your gear is PAT tested professionally and it causes damage or injury, you have no come back on the tester nor can you hold them liable, as the 'pass' is only valid on the day that it was done. [/quote] Again true, but in the case of injury, it does help demonstrate that you take safety seriously and have taken reasonable steps to ensure public safety.

True, but if your client is of the type that demands to see evidence of PAT testing alongside PLI, then you won't get the gig. You also leave yourself vulnerable to be held liable if your equipment causes damage or injury that PAT testing may have revealed possible at a venue.

If it's a PCB mounted one then it might just need to be resoldered - you can get a lot of stress on a solder joint fitted to a PCB from a jack plug.

Well we could all meet back here in another 5 months time - I'll bring cake... In fact, I'm now almost tempted to track down the very first thread ever posted on BC and add a reply to it!

I haven't had the problem, but if I do get it, then I'll be looking here as well.

What amp are you using?

True, it's far from ideal, but when all other avenues are exhausted the 'workaround' is king.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1376770685' post='2179022'] He doesn't need to - R*ck*nb*ck*r ads aren't allowed! [/quote] Absolutely. And as the OP has plenty of answers to his question, it's probably time for us to say goodnight to this particular topic.

How about using a 25K pot and stick a couple of 15K resistors (wired in series) across the outer two terminals. That'll give you near enough 10K.

[quote name='seashell' timestamp='1376564301' post='2175989'] Completely irrational! [/quote] So my therapist keeps telling me...

You lot

[quote name='bagsieblue' timestamp='1376519090' post='2175549'] Maybe people get excited and caught up in bidding as well?? [/quote] Or drunk. I seem to remember someone from here buying an upright piano off Ebay because they'd had just enough booze to make it a good idea at the time...

Oh crikey... I hope you're all sitting comfortably... Gibson Basses Precision basses Rickenbacker basses Ashdown Maple fingerboards Flatwound Strings Valve Amps Distortion Pedals Plectrums