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[quote name='ahpook' timestamp='1459600128' post='3017966'] You have a pickup that doesn't fit any of you basses ? Buy a new bass. Next ! Seriously tho, the packaging and the whole presentation is very nice, but it's a pitch so I'd not feel too bad about returning it. [/quote] You are right, of course. I've just taken the split-coil out of the Rockburn and put the 51 in there in the same hole (on a slant, but it fits just about. It sounds great. I guess the question here is can I put 2 pups in there close together without any problems? My guess is its what they do in guitars, so why not a bass?

Hi there Good Peoples of BCland, I've been buying and selling basses and things and got in a bit of a situation. First I saw this thread by Discreet: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/281077-harley-benton-pb-50-modded-audio/page__fromsearch__1"]http://basschat.co.u...__fromsearch__1[/url] I thought, "I'll have some of that!" And went the the Thomann site and found a nice B-stock version of the same. Then, thinking I'll get a better pup I ordered a similar hand-wound pup on Ebay. Bass arrived, played it a bit. It was ok-ish, but somehow I didn't take to the feel, so I sent it back. (Good old Thomann - many thanks to them). Yesterday the hand wound pup arrived. I was all ready to send it back as it's not longer wanted. But I opened the parcel and found this The letter reads: [i]"Thanks for buying my handmade pickups.[/i] [i]My Pickups are manufactured with the finest materials and has been made with the same methods that were used in the golden age. I have manufactured each pickup with the purpose to change the sound of your instrument. and finally get the character that you always wanted. In the search to improve my pickups I will be pleased to read your opinions and feelings about the change that your instrument will experience with this pickup. Feel free to contact me for any doubt about the installation or if you need any help with your project.[/i] [i]Thank you for keeping my dream[/i] [i]www.jlguitars.com"[/i] The maker is Jess Loureiro in Spain. Not only is the packaging quaint, but the wire is like the old-fashioned waxed string How can I send the pup back when you read that? OK, I know, I'm soft. So I HAVE to use this pup!! But, how? Well, I do so happen to have another bass that just arrived. It's one I bought on Ebay. It's a brand new Rockburn: graded stock that was pointed out by our own Kiogon. When I clicked on that I didn't really know why as I don't need another bass, but for £50 including postage.... well, you have to don't you? It'd be rude not to. Before sending the HB back I measure the position of the pup, as you do. It was 70cm from the nut. So if I were to add this to the Rockburn, it would place it in the position of the bridge position of the split-coil. Yet I'm thinking of placing the 51 Classic pup in this position: The other option could be to move the E-A split-coil behind the D-G ; reversing it and then put the Classic pup in the position it "should" be in. Has anyone here done this? I'd be looking for a bass, thump sort of sound, rather than a clank. So my guess is I'm better sticking with "Plan-A". Would it be even better nearer the neck? Or would I get it too muddy? What do you folks think? Thanks for looking. Sorry if its boring. BTW, I'm not impressed with the Rockburn pup, so I'm tempted to fit a SDP-3 or get a hand wound one from Jess Loureiro.

[quote name='Kevin Dean' timestamp='1459591428' post='3017867'] Thanks for that I'm the guy on the top of the list , I'm just trying to get another one ASAP . [/quote] Sorry I guess, you have, of course, asked Alex. Have you considered a One10? He might have one of those in stock, or shorter delivery.

On the Barefaced website there's a section called Find a Barefaced near you. There's a guy on the IoW: name SUPER 12 (T) - Ryde, UK description Kevin - [email protected] Details from Google Maps Ryde, Isle of Wight, UK There's also a guy: name SUPER COMPACT - Alton, UK description Peter - [email protected] Details from Google Maps Alton, Alton, Hampshire GU34, UK

Hey Jabber, I'll try to remember to call a guy I know on Monday. He does plating of metals. I'll let you know what he would charge.

[quote name='tommorichards' timestamp='1459465297' post='3016956'] Aluminium tape? Rattle can chrome? DIY acid bath? Looking good so far anyhoo [/quote] It looks amazing. I tried rattle-can chrome on a pickguard. The result was diabolical after ages of drying the surface turned grey if you rubbed it. What did I do wrong? Anyone know?

My order's in!

In the Pro-bassist, part-time-bassist thing, doesn't it really follow that the Part-timer owes it to the Pros to always charge a Pro-rate, so the Pro has just as easy time to get the work? But given that, some venues would stop promoting live music because the crowds drawn don't bring the bar takings to pay a pro-rate? My head hurts.

Try it when you get it. If it's too low I'm sure Martin will be happy to tweeks it up a notch or two. I'm sure it'll be great, whatever he does.

[quote name='ians' timestamp='1459422929' post='3016354'] Funny thing is after 20 odd yrs I now find myself just using my index finger only with the second finger hitting the strings now and again when needed. It seems to work really well with a lighter touch and my playing's improved a heck of a lot. [/quote] A word of warning: This method was used by James Jamerson, Chuck Ramey and Jack Bruce, and we all know what happened to them! So this practice could prove fatal.

I use Musescore software for writing and transposing scores. They have a library of users scores. It seems to me they have folk using the software to write scores for multiple instruments they can't play. I guess its another way to get fulfilment. It's not for me, but clearly some like it. Isn't this all a bit like the Beatles track "Nowhere Man"? I used to get depressed thinking I'm wasting my time, but I came to the conclusion that we're all mortal. What we do doesn't matter. All you do is simply moving the furniture about until we go. It makes little difference in the grand scheme of things. But if you enjoy it, do it.

I, like Truckstop, feel unfulfilled most of the time. Also, like Camdenrob I'm not in a band. I've almost always not in a band. Work commitments won't really give me much time to rehearse in the week. I practice almost every evening, but it's playing the same stuff and scales and Modes etc. Not being in a band and little project of it,I've never got into playing bass lines along with recordings. I don't see the point. So I play by sight reading. The choice of material for playing is limited if you're also not great at sight reading. So mostly I'm playing stuff like "Autumn Leaves", "Morning Has Broken" and "Scarborough Fair". I ask; is this what I was expecting to be doing when Mark King, Chris Squire and John MacVie inspired me to pick up the bass? I don't think so, bit it beats the hell out of vegitating and watching Eastenders. So currently I have 9 basses in the house. (3 are currently up for sale). I like having the choice of frets or fretless, flats or round wound etc, but I must cut down more.

[quote name='roman_sub' timestamp='1459264405' post='3014907'] Next month: the secret to accurate note pitching. [/quote] You mean, put the frets back in? Damn! Just when the wood filler had dried on the neck on mine!!

I recently bought a cheap Westone Jet on Ebay. I actually bought it thinking, "that's too good, I'll sell that for more". I put the low price down to the poor pictures. It's arrived and stuck here. Instead its a Fender I'm moving on as I prefer the Westone. The feel is pure magic compared to the Fender. Beauty is in the eye of the musician.

[quote name='isteen' timestamp='1459230964' post='3014541'] Thanks for posting everybody, let me explain a bit more. I already own a Sandberg Electra, the best bass I have ever owned. I also have had MIM Fenders, and honestly I wasn't impressed with the tone. Wihout checking prices I think [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Maruszczyk and Schecter is priced way higher.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Yamaha and G&L sounds interesting, I will check them out.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Squier is always interesting, I've had a few of those and I will ry them sode by side to the Yamaha and G&L.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Thanks to everybody who contributed[/font][/color] [/quote] What don't you like about the tone of an MIM? IMHO the tone of a MIM is far better than the G&L I used to own. The G&L I horrible and metallic like a MMan, but that's only MY view others like that sound and good for them. It takes all sorts... What is your liking?

And when you win, you're better in who's opinion? Is winning important to you getting more bookings?

Actually I've taken another look at it. There's nowt wrong with the TR. It simply needs the A&D relaxed to allow you to get the key in there correctly. I'm not greatly impressed with it though, so I'm working on sending it back. I could spend on getting a new pup and working on it, but I'm going off of working on basses right now. It's too easy to spend on pups, strings, paint etc, etc and in the end you're the owner of a cheap pimped bass that no-body will pay more for than the "used" value of the original bass.

^ This ^ Failing that, how about Maruszczyk? http://www.public-peace.de/index.php They seem to be getting a lot of love lately

I just bought some strings and a lead from Matt. All went smoothly and all was as described. Matt's a good guy to deal with. Many thanks Matt. Cheers Richard

Well, now I know where I've been going wrong: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bass-Guitar-/222064964624 I'm having this one!!

You're always welcome to try my One10 if that's any help.

I plugged Roland 100w cube into my Barefaced BigOne. It sounded great. According to the spec it shouldn't have worked but it sounded good to me. But then what do I know?

IMHO any TV kills any kind of pub atmosphere. The trouble is there's an element of the public who like it. It's also cheaper than paying a band I guess.