Jondeeman

It's called Seven Nation Army... [quote name='AntLockyer' timestamp='1320067623' post='1421787'] Do they have a bass player? [/quote] No they don't... [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Nation_Army"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Nation_Army[/url] "the sound is actually created by running Jack White's semi-acoustic guitar (a 1950s style Kay Hollowbody) through a DigiTech Whammy pedal set down an octave." Can be played on a slightly fuzzed up bass though

How do Dozy Beaky Mick and Tich feel about it?

Boss gets my vote too. I've got the ME-20B (clearly bassman2790 is wealthier than I am!!!!! ). It has an EQ, but set it flat and you can dial in the sound elsewhere. BTW, it's also as strong as a strong thing. Bass players over 20 stone could use it without fear of breakage or damage.

My first acoustic bass was a Dean Playmate, and getting around that used to be difficult for the shoulders and arm. This thing looks too big to play this way. Surely a spike and an upright style would be more ergonomic?

Cheers for the information - I never knew that... John

This maybe a dumb question, but why do the strings not align in the bridge? In the picture they seem to pull to the right as they go over the saddle. I'm not sure what would cause this... surely it can't be intentional?

Is this what happens when you answer the phone while cutting out a body blank? I'm really not sure what to think about it...

That looks like the business. Hope you're feeling smug and satisfied. You deserve to be.

Not that I'm any great expert, but... I'd strip it back and have a look at that crack. it seems very long for it to only be in the surface and my guess is that it may have some depth to it. It'd make sense to do it before refinishing. If the wood has separated in any great way, I'd glue and clamp rather than surface fill the crack and hope. Hours of stripping and sanding fun lay ahead of you - enjoy. Worry about the colours and scratch plates another day!

[quote name='henry norton' timestamp='1318423784' post='1401933'] T cut will eventually polish out the flatted paint but it'll take a long time to do it, especially by hand. Either hand or buffing wheel polishing methods use specialist compounds that will polish out scratch marks in paint. T-cut is really to restore old, uv damaged paintwork, not deep scratches. The right compounds aren't expensive and will do a much better job. [/quote] I'd fully support this. Farecla are a well known supplier into the motor trade. 3M also have product lines; Finesse-It and Perfect-It. These are usually worked with foams (rather than lambs wool mops, which can burn through a finish quickly).

[quote name='silddx' timestamp='1318361155' post='1401210'] The reason is that it has 5 strings [/quote] God gave me five digits on each hand and five toes on each foot. Lower mammals are less sophisticated... same's true of my bass. Still a butt ugly Warwick though.

Hey Ted, I'm doing a single coil P at the mo. Wiring diagrams for all are on the Seymour Duncan site. This is the one for the SJB: [url="http://www.seymourduncan.com/images/products/basslines/501030-105.pdf"]http://www.seymourduncan.com/images/products/basslines/501030-105.pdf[/url]

[quote name='Delberthot' timestamp='1318316989' post='1400309'] It looks messy if you know what I mean. There's no contrast between body and hardware and with the pattern of the wood it just looks a bit busy and takes a while to focus on the individual parts [/quote] Same thing happens to the table in my pub after one too many...

[quote name='stevie' timestamp='1318301132' post='1400268'] I know I'm quoting myself here, but you really should take a look at this Ratneresque example of how to wreck your company image. In the first few seconds of this YouTube presentation to a global audience, this senior company representative says "Ashdown..... errrrr.... Engineering" as if has forgotten the full name of his company. This load of cobblers should be shown at marketing courses as a warning. I can't believe they haven't pulled it by now. It shrieks: "We know nothing about quality at this company. We're just a bunch of greasy-haired amateurs." Then take a look at the simple and slick TC Electronics videos and weep. [/quote] Methinks that Dan is unlikely to get the push anytime soon! He's got a lot to learn and big boots to fill. Look guys, Ashdown have produced a mixed bag of kit over the years - who hasn't? The thing is that they keep trying, and kudos to them for doing so. Not being stuck in a rut, forcing the boundaries and listening to customer feedback is all a part of the development process. Sure, they could go on knocking out the same old stuff for yonks and having folk describe it as "classic", but they don't. I like the brand. I like some of the kit they make (and choose to own it). I like the way that they "think bass gear" instead of "think modified guitar gear". Not sure on the LB550, though I'll reserve judgement until I've had a go. The differentiation between stuff made in Essex and stuff made in China leaves me exasperated. I hate the "Little Bastard" moniker and think that it detracts from their image, though I love the concept. However, the quality is generally to a standard and you can get a decent sound from it (and if you can't, walk on).

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1317740325' post='1393959'] see which one has the sexiest stuff IN STOCK that you can play on..as opposed to advertising it as such but ................... [/quote] This was my gripe with BM. A trip to see something that wasn't in stock, then told they could get it if I was happy to put down a deposit (which I'd lose if I didn't take the bass).

£3.25 would be my max... but he's got the decimal point wrong!

Vintage cheese would appear to be the colour. He also has a root beer colour double neck... I like this guy. He's twisted in a good way. Not sure I approve of the use of the Fender decals, but the birdseye on the bass neck is gorgeous. The double neck, headless fretted and fretless four in his other items list is neat. Stop me now!!!!!!

Wow, got in first... I've had some issues in Colchester. Warwick is lovely this time of year!

[quote name='dr Szelma' timestamp='1317677722' post='1393333'] you have to apolgize me, I'm from different country. That's the reason sometimes it can be difficult to understand what I mean, but I'm doing my best! In my first language we describe an instrument as a "deaf" if it's rubbish, well, it's very difficult to explain, but you should know what I mean, like saying "jazz bass neck is fast" is very hard to explain but people know what that means. Anyway, depends on West Midlands Bass Bash date I may pop in with my gear We can have a small chat as well We'll (hopefully) come to the UK within first week of November. I don't dis EMG - they're OK, but you have to be aware what are they made for and when you want to use them, I would say 8/10 I'd rather be using passive pickups on Alnico magnets. When EMGs are better than my favourites? For example 1) double thumbing - Victor Wooten style (because of the dimension where they work), 2) playing in places where you have bad electricity - they will be better, 3) another one is adding J EMG pickup to passive P pickup and mixing it - usually I CANNOT STAND mixing them together, my point of view is the only one in a time - but it sounds more less ok mixed passive P with active EMG J. But when they're rubbish? Answer is very easy - 1) every studio situation, 2) adding some distortion to them, 3) harmonics - all of that because of the poor midrange. I'm sure that there will be some people who'll fully disagree with this but really, I'm no bothered, it's their thing how they sound. I'm sharing my knowledge (not myths, everything what I'm writing here was already checked in professional studio) and don't want to force anybody. [/quote] Chill Doc' Honestly, it's my bass and I'll play what I want, the way I want. Studio engineers are not the arbiters of "good and bad".It isn't the job of a bassist to make the studio's life easier, it's down to the studio to provide the sound that the customer wants. I know it can sometimes be difficult and that you're expected to work miracles for a bunch of self-important gits, but they pay the bills. Comments regarding the pickups aren't helpful if we don't start to discuss the strings, and Vic Wooten is so much more than his thumb! Personally, I use EMG pickups and like them. Everything else I own is passive, and that probably tells its own story...

Wow, this thread seems to be moving waaaaaaaaay off-topic! Bringin' it back... you need to try the three basses yourself - really try them. I play a Spector 5 primarily, and love it. I've owned a Yammy, and IMHO it didn't "feel" as good as the Spector. Technically it was easily the equal, but it just wasn't for me. I've never tried a EBMM bass (maybe I'm missing out ). HOWEVER... I have some wierd preconceptions on how I want to sound, which the Spector meets. I have no doubt that the Yamaha (or the EBMM) could meet someone elses needs better / equally. Getting past the artists endorsements and recommendations of mates and experts, sit down with the bass and play it. If it's your ideal bass, it'll talk to you.

I've got a Snark. Handles E and B okay until the battery dies a bit - then it's a bit of a pain. It looks pretty though I tend to use my Boss ME-20B most of the time. It tends to want to tune a teensy little bit flatter than the Snark.

How about a green pearl painted over black????? It's the one on the left. These colours are from Mipa in Germany... rather bling, wot! You'll have the painter tearing his hair out, but a green / brown / black flip maybe interesting...

[quote name='Doctor J' timestamp='1317108355' post='1386682'] I don't honestly care once it sounds good to start off with. I've got poly, nitro, oil and wax finished instruments and, to be honest, I don't think any one is "better" than the other, tonally or aesthetically. [/quote] This is how it is... looks 49.999%, tone 49.999%, what the finish is 0.002% [quote name='clarkpegasus4001' timestamp='1317129719' post='1387099'] Do you find the oil and waxed one's easy to clean? what do you use and do they scratch easily? [/quote] I'm just working on my first oiled finish bass. As long as you use enough oil, the finish has depth and "damage" has less of an effect (5 coats for me). Cleaning isn't too much of an issue either - it's a wood finish, can be reoiled, or cleaned with proprietary cleaners, thinners and vinegar (apparently!).

A thin coat of white on top of red will give you pink... enjoy! A thick coat of white will give you white... but won't wear through anything like as easily. Where it wears, it will give you white through pink, to red. Nitro will degrade PDQ, especially if you give it some sun (it's the UV wot does it ) Probably another colour combination would be preferrable! I know it's not really an option... just saying.