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Teardrop hard shell case - what's out there in the UK?
Grangur replied to franzbassist's topic in Accessories and Misc
[quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1497513423' post='3318714'] LOL. What did you have? I can't find anything in the UK. [/quote] Sold in 30 mins. Not exactly "tear drop". But not far off. But it bumped your thread. -
Please tell me why I should avoid getting a Rickenbacker!
Grangur replied to Al Krow's topic in Bass Guitars
Reasons to be cheerful part 52: 1 - John Hall 2 - Right forearm 3 - 2 Jack sockets (wassatallabout?) 4 - 2 truss rods (wassatallabout?) 5 - They're ugly (IMHO) -
Teardrop hard shell case - what's out there in the UK?
Grangur replied to franzbassist's topic in Accessories and Misc
I just sold one this morning! Sorry, I'm not helping much am I? -
[quote name='hamfist' timestamp='1497425860' post='3317958'] Its really important to match the pickups carefully. You need a lowish vintage-type P with a pretty hot J pickup, or the P will dominate. Also, it needs care setting up the pickup heights to again ensure the P does not dominate. When it all comes together it can be fantastic thuogh, and its not that difficult really. [/quote] In PJ configuration I've always just used the manufacturers pickups. I must be having the P pup too close to the strings. Thanks for comment.
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Frank bought my Tascam GB-10 from me. Good coms and easy to deal with. He collected the item from Mrs G. It all went smoothly and easily. Thanks Frank.
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I'm with Chris. I've had a few PJs and don't find the J does a lot on a PJ. If you have to do it, I'd go for a switch. Take a look at Tony Franklin's bass.
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I have one for sale http://basschat.co.uk/topic/307073-fs-tascam-gb-10-bass-and-guitar-trainer-recorder-multi-function-thingy/
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Hi there, I have a Tascam for sale. This one is in good condition. It comes with the power-supply and a carry-case. (3rd party case that it fits in). The price above is for the device posted to an address in the UK. The USB lead is not included, but you might have one already, or you can buy one separately. Price £80 posted within the UK With this device you can:[list] [*]Listen to MP3s [*]Slow down tracks [*]Speed up tracks [*]Change pitch of tracks [*]Play over tracks with Bass or Guitar [*]Add guitar effects [*]Record your playing (with or without the track) [*]Headphone bass/guitar practice device [*]Metronome [/list] See the independent review below for more info. Based on its acclaimed line of instrument trainers, TASCAM's GB-10 is the ultimate tool for guitar and bass players to learn and record new music. Load up the SD card with your MP3 collection, then loop and slow down licks without changing the pitch. Plug into the 1/4" input to play along through amp modeling, reverb and other effects. The GB-10 even records your music with an overdub mode to build up arrangements. The GB-10 includes a 2GB SD card for loading in your music collection. Variable Speed Audition allows musicians to independently change the speed and pitch of MP3 or WAV playback. The tabletop design is perfect for practicing almost anywhere. A tuner and metronome are also built-in for precision playback. A 3-button footswitch input for TASCAM's optional RC-3F allows hands-free control. The TASCAM GB-10 is the ideal practice tool for musicians of any skill level to build their technique. Overview: [media]http://youtu.be/C4IYeae-mxE[/media] Independent Review: [media]http://youtu.be/iYBoVBb5RtQ[/media] Manual: [url="http://tascam.com/content/downloads/products/526/e_gb-10_om_vb2.pdf"]http://tascam.com/co...b-10_om_vb2.pdf[/url]
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A total rewire and pot change needed. But I can't do it!
Grangur replied to Dandelion's topic in Repairs and Technical
Or take a look at this thread http://basschat.co.uk/topic/277468-bcers-prepared-to-help-fix-a-bass/ Pete1967 is in Leeds. He may be able to help -
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All I ever play is solo pieces. Mostly I sight read. But I don't do "the band thing".
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I usually set the height of each string by using an allen key as a guage between the string and the highest fret on the fretboard. This way they're all the same distance from the frets, but they follow the radius.
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[quote name='LewisK1975' timestamp='1496945248' post='3314925'] I've actually got one of these PB-50 basses, currently stock. Came as a part trade on something else I sold. Cogs be turning after reading this thread! To the guys who did these, how did you nail the headstock shape before taking tools to them? [/quote] You can download the template http://basschat.co.uk/topic/87240-tele-bass-headstock-template/ Remember, we need to see pictures!
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Andertons stocking the whole Sire range?
Grangur replied to YellowLedBetterBass's topic in Bass Guitars
[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1496939806' post='3314878'] This is the Jazz I'm interested in. [url="https://www.andertons.co.uk/p/V9ALDER5BRS/electric-basses/sire-marcus-miller-v9-alder-5-string-brown-sunburst"]https://www.anderton...-brown-sunburst[/url] [/quote] Nice.. great value for £509! -
Andertons stocking the whole Sire range?
Grangur replied to YellowLedBetterBass's topic in Bass Guitars
[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1496939428' post='3314870'] Am I missing something.? [url="https://www.andertons.co.uk/p/V7VINSWAMASH5BK/electric-basses/sire-marcus-miller-v7-vintage-swamp-ash-5-string-natural"]https://www.anderton...-string-natural[/url] maybe you mean the P Bass.? [/quote] Yes, it's all down to the cookies based on your location .People in Cheltenham are a bad credit risk. So you get higher prices. All the rest of us see a price of £502. You need to move house. Then you'll save on all your online purchases. (Don't anyone tell him ) -
If the volume difference isn't caused by the set up, and faulty strings aren't the issue, try swapping the coils round: So the section now under the E, A will be under the D, G, and vice-president versa. See if this moves the low volume to the E,A. If so, change the pups. In relation to the Mark Hopus thing. I've had basses with both configurations. I still do. I also have read posts on here others say, for all the agro of changing them round, it makes very little difference.
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Removal of fake decal on painted metallic headstock.
Grangur replied to DanH71's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='tonyquipment' timestamp='1496912890' post='3314617'] Only just use read this again and only realised it is painted metallic. Ummmm tricky now. How about sticking another decal over it ? Or yeah carefully blade it off. Then relacquer it. [/quote] I would still scrape it, but go gently. Then finish it after with very fine wet & dry. Then lacquer it. -
Removal of fake decal on painted metallic headstock.
Grangur replied to DanH71's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='Norris' timestamp='1496904538' post='3314543'] Don't try and get under the decal with the Stanley knife blade as it will dig in. You'll want it at about 90 degrees. Have a look on YouTube for people using cabinet scrapers - it's the same technique [/quote] This. You need to hold the blade in your fingers with the long sharp edge flat to the surface and scrape towards you. Allow the blade edge to tilt back, so it will be at, something like a 45 degree angle. Use it as a scraper, but dragging, not pushing. So think of it as being like a window squeegee, not a wall-paper scraper. This method is also good for getting a smooth surface on wood. So, as Norris says; it's used in wood furniture. Which is the industry in which I learned to do it. -
Removal of fake decal on painted metallic headstock.
Grangur replied to DanH71's topic in General Discussion
I usually do it by scraping it with a flat blade. The blade I usually use is one from a Stanley knife, removed from the holder. New sharp blades are better than an old one.