Evil Undead

Hmm. So maybe when I come to restring in 6 months, these might be no good?

I've bought a couple of spare sets of strings (Rotos nickel on steel) but I don't really change my strings that often. So how long can I store these for without them going all funny on me? (Rusty? I dunno)

[quote name='Count Bassy' post='1033454' date='Nov 23 2010, 02:14 AM']Bass cases, even 'fitted' hard cases, where simply putting the bass in knocks the end tuner. Only a minor problem I know, and I'd always check the tuning anyway, but it really annoying knowing that that one string will be out whenever you take it out the case. Also cases which are way to bulky for the instrument inside - it offends my sense of efficiency.[/quote] Both of these I agree with 100% Was just thinking this recently

[quote name='4 Strings' post='1297399' date='Jul 8 2011, 04:33 PM']Practice combos go very cheaply on ebay, doesn't need to be a good one, just one with a headphone outlet. Plug in your 'phones, the speaker is almost always disconnected when you do, and away you go. Get one with two inputs and you can plug in your mp3 player to accompany. I bought a Hartke 20W combo this way, still in its box for £10. Here's an example: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Peavey-MicroBass-20-Watt-Practice-Amp-/320724396904?pt=UK_MusicalInstr_Amplifiers_RL&hash=item4aaca9eb68"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Peavey-MicroBass-20-...=item4aaca9eb68[/url] and here's a bass: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Starfire-Bass-Guitar-/280705984838?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item415b616946"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Starfire-Bass-Guitar...=item415b616946[/url] Can't see too many bids going on these, could do it all for less than a fiver! Edit - couldn't resist, here's another: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Stagg-Electric-Bass-Guitar-and-Amplifier-/320723390903?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item4aac9a91b7"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Stagg-Electric-Bass-...=item4aac9a91b7[/url][/quote] I'm with this guy! Sounds like the best and cheapest idea yet

Very nice! I've got the white one (see above ) and it's an awesome bass.

Close up of the fretboard for anyone interested

[quote name='Roland Rock' post='1295157' date='Jul 6 2011, 08:37 PM']That's a lovely black beauty. The fretboard looks an unusual colour - is that just the light? Also the fretboard looks to have some interesting figuring on the wood.[/quote] Thank you It looks to me like someone has attempted to stain the fretboard at some point in the past, and it's just taken in to the grain. I quite like it though, it's unusual. It is maple, but looks almost pink from a distance. I'll try and take a close up later!

I'd like to show off my little family, including the latest acquisition (bottom). Please excuse the Warwick, she knows her place isn't in this thread

Awesome keep us posted on the first gig!

[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='1291556' date='Jul 3 2011, 10:29 PM']When I see listings like this I assume they're stolen goods.[/quote] Plus the one.

Scam. Stay well clear

[quote name='gafbass02' post='1290810' date='Jul 3 2011, 10:21 AM']Mines in bits awaiting a trip to Howard.[/quote] Ooooh, what's he gonna do to it?

[quote name='Truckstop' post='1289911' date='Jul 2 2011, 10:27 AM']I have a solid gold one which I bought for £1m from Duke Kenneth Weatherington-Fearnhighstoneleigh (pro. Fanshaw) in the 1980's.[/quote] Something tells me you're not being entirely serious, sir

[quote name='Blademan_98' post='1289612' date='Jul 1 2011, 09:38 PM']I almost offered to sent it to you when you were asking for picks but I couldn't bring myself to part with it [/quote] I don't blame you man! That's awesome I can't find any with my birth year (1982) but I'm still hunting!

A single pick. That you use, not a collectors item. I'm interested

[quote name='gjones' post='1289571' date='Jul 1 2011, 09:15 PM']Just dinnae bother. I bought a set put them on (they looked lovely) but they really cramp your style when playing. Fender knew what thet were doing when they stopped selling basses with the covers on.[/quote] When I'm playing, I have no problem at all so far as I play close to the bridge (I like the tone there). In fact, they seem to help me, as I rest my thumb against the pickup cover when playing fingerstyle, and the side of my palm against the bridge cover when using a pick.

Small update.... I decided to go with Ou7shined's suggestion of blu-tack which works really well, and I don't seem to have a problem playing with them on. But I'm going to play a gig with them on before I take the plunge. One small issue though. I find myself resting my hand on the bridge cover when I'm playing pick style. The blu-tack seems to move slightly and the cover slips down. Not a major problem but I have to keep re-adjusting it which is a minor inconvenience

There are benefits to both of course. But I wouldn't be without my Precision. Welcome