Evil Undead

[quote name='Bass_Guardian' post='1118426' date='Feb 7 2011, 12:27 AM'] not looking good then[/quote] I don't know if you'll be interested in this but I've done it before with good results. Instead of a lot of work replacing the pick guard, buy some fablon in the colour that you want, put it on the table sticky side up and place the pick guard on it. Then use a very sharp craft knife to cut round the top of the pickguard. That's how I made this one

I'm gassing big time for a 70's Fender P - olympic white, maple neck, maple board, black pickguard, PJ pickups Mmmmmmm..... if only they didn't cost so much! [url="http://www.drumcityguitarland.com/drumcitygl/stores/1/images/Fender/Fender%C2%AE%20USA%20Artist%20Series%20Tony%20Franklin%20Fretted%20Precision%20Bass%C2%AE%20Olympic%20White%204-String%20Electric%20Bass.jpg"]http://www.drumcityguitarland.com/drumcity...tric%20Bass.jpg[/url]

Hi all Just thought I'd show off my two, love them to bits (Not the best pic as it was taken with my phone)

[quote name='EdwardHimself' post='1158153' date='Mar 11 2011, 04:08 PM']polishing takes a very long time if you're doing it by hand. It's worth it though[/quote] You sir, have been sigged.

[quote name='burray' post='1211803' date='Apr 26 2011, 04:47 PM']I'm pretty sure tom1946 still has a couple for sale.[/quote] Thanks, I've shot a PM over to him Anyone else has one, please let me know. Ideally I'm looking for a white one, doesn't matter if the FB is maple or rosewood

So, does anyone wanna part with theirs yet? I need a cheap P copy, and one of these would be perfect! Unfortunately it seems that Sue Ryder don't sell them any more PM me if interested!

[quote name='27 frets' post='749263' date='Feb 18 2010, 09:10 AM']Ground lift separates the PA's earth/ground from that of the amp/head - this often a switchable feature on DI boxes, and sometimes on DI sends on amps. It removes the possbility of problems with earth loops, where amps and PAs are plugged into separate mains sources, which tend to give rise to hum rather than hiss. It's worth swithing the earth lift in and out, to see if it brings an improvement in background noise levels. One linked comment though is that if you're using a DI box and [b]no amp[/b] (e.g. for an electro-acoustic guitar/bass or keyboard), the instrument does need to be earthed/grounded to the PA for the output signal to work properly.[/quote] I apologise if I sound a bit dumb, but what does earthing/grounding entail? I'm wondering if it's possible for me to DI straight to the PA, without using an amp at all (I live on the top floor, without a lift, and have back problems!)

Yeah I saw a few others knocking about and read the responses, but was also curious to see if anyone else had a similar experience... wanted to hear from others about different experiences as well, good and bad

Long boring story... I had my musical instruments insured with my contents policy, but when I started using them for paying gigs they said they would be covered at home, and at band practice etc, but not if anything happens to them at a venue where I’m getting paid (at gigs). So I got a policy to cover them with another company to make sure they were covered properly. But I spoke to them yesterday about something unrelated and they mentioned that I would need proof of purchase to make any claim. But I buy my gear second-hand always, and don’t have proof of ownership or purchase. So they said that I need a professional certificate of valuation for each instrument, and the nearest place I have found that can do that is in London, and I can’t get there with my gear when I haven’t got a car! So that’s a no can do. So although I’ve paid the £50 or whatever for the cover, they in fact aren’t covered at all! So I call my home insurance company and ask them to put them back on the policy as I figured it’s better to have them covered at home and everywhere else except at gigs, and then they tell me that if they are used for paying gigs, they’re not covered at all even if they’re not damaged or stolen from the gig (i.e. stolen from home or damaged at home). So my most two most valuable material possessions (both sentimentally and monetarily) aren’t covered at all. Which makes me very anxious. Any suggestions of a good company that covers in the UK and won't give me so much hassle? Who do you all use and can you give me some experiences?

I don't use a pick that often but it's handy to have, definitely. When I do pick, I use a 1.5mm Dunlop, and I grip it quite loosely, but tight enough for it not to be flying off all the time I find it easier to play 16ths or faster with a pick rather than fingers - unless it's triplets, oddly. Probably doesn't help that much but hope so!

Welcome! Bit of advice, if you set foot inside the classifieds you'll be skint forever

[quote name='icastle' post='1169962' date='Mar 20 2011, 08:21 PM']Perhaps this is where your sore hand is coming from?[/quote] Hmm, I wonder if this is the case? Lack of playing leading to loss of hand strength... sore hand leading to not wanting to play as much... vicious circle perhaps?