The Burpster

Just bought a couple of Leatherman tools from John. Top Bloke - Has some top kit too - always better than he lets on. Bob.

Dont think you'll be dissapointed, I have a Bart Preamp in my hack PRS and it is very good - TBF its running from 2 PRS pups but it does produce a rich tone.

All packaged up and ready to go today!

DB, point taken... For those that have no idea what I'm on about..... [url="http://www.woodwiz.com/epoxy/"]http://www.woodwiz.com/epoxy/[/url] Bob.

Hmmmm good topic this one - I sit in both camps really. If its an intersting or pretty piece of wood I like to see it, afterall most basses are clever bits of woodwork. I'm also really OK with a decent paint job, solid or otherwise. I also like naked Carbon fibre. I'm not keen on distressed 'road worn' or whatever this weeks term is - they just look f**ked and uncared for to me. However taste is personal and subjective.

....HG Thor has just let me know my number is up for my neck de-fret job.... For those that dont know 2 years ago I bought an EB IV specifically to have teh neck de-fretted by the American master. 2 years I have been on his waiting list. Now is my time. I have the shipping tubes coming in the post and it will be off next week. I have other jobs to do to this project before the neck is returned, so I must get my finger out! Will keep you all posted!"

[quote name='chilievans' post='1038237' date='Nov 26 2010, 08:23 PM']What are the advantages (if any) of having bridge made of seperate individual pieces fitted?[/quote] Not sure what you mean by that ? however Gotoh /Badass/Hipshot/ Schaller are all better that a std BBOT style bridge. As long as it fairly high mass and density and has enough throw to cover any intonation issues, style is a matter of personal preferance.

I think its fair to say that its no more a genuine MM than I am Pope Bob the first!

[quote name='KevinJazzBass' post='1037922' date='Nov 26 2010, 04:11 PM']Hi guys, I know this isnt a for sale thread but I wanted to say something and thought this was the best place to do it. Kev[/quote] Kev I believe General bass discussion is the place for this topic.

Just done a swap with Luke and very good comms and reliable!

I'll level up the ballot at 3 all, and here's why.... Just by the fact you are on here asking our opinions whatever you buy isnt likely to be a life keeper. Whilst the Shuker will be better built, certainly waaayyy better QC'd and will more than likely even feel better to play, it has not been made for you specifically (ie to order) and is therefore an off the peg bass as is the Fender. Wherever you turn up to play everyone will recognise teh Fender and you wont have to explain what it is, and when you come to sell it you will get the same response. If you try to move on a Shuker if you dont like it or get bored with it or come across hard times and need to convert it into filthy lucre you will take a huge hit on it andit may take you a while to sell it. Never a problem with a Fender. Jeez I cant believe I have just put this post. If it was my £1k there is only one of 2 ways way it would go, and it wouldnt be on either of the above.

I have a PRS Mike Mushok baritone tuned down to A that you may be able to persuade me to part with - PM me if you are interested. You can do it, it sounds immense but you need to be an accomplished 6 string player which I'm afraid I'm not. Going all the way down to E is tricky (as the scale just isnt long enough) but A holds tuning and plays very well. [url="http://www.prsguitars.com/mushok/index.php"]http://www.prsguitars.com/mushok/index.php[/url]

[quote name='Mikeg' post='1031215' date='Nov 21 2010, 10:44 AM']i think im gona start pimping it out next week, maybe buy a stick on PRS badge Oh and by the way i do have much better bass's, this ones just lying around.[/quote] Badge, BADGE...? Paul would reduce himslef to putting a badge on his basses...... Have you pimped any of your other basses then? Come on fess up!

With requirements as specific as that I think you should Wizard pick ups a call and get them to produce you a custom pair. [url="http://www.wizardpickups.co.uk/"]http://www.wizardpickups.co.uk/[/url]

[quote name='chilievans' post='1000758' date='Oct 26 2010, 06:38 AM']MY AWESOME wife has just agreed that is a good idea for me to get a,new bass. I've a 700 budget. I really fancy an ibanez srt900dx. beautiful thing. Is there anything else I should be considering at this kind of price? thanks in advance[/quote] This has just been relisted because it didnt sell. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2000-PRS-Paul-Reed-Smith-Bass-EB-4-Mint-Birds-NR-/120649362091?pt=Guitar&hash=item1c17432aab"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2000-PRS-Paul-Reed-S...=item1c17432aab[/url] Whack a last min bid in for the start price and you could have it in the UK for around your budget (maybe a bit higher after import duties) - believe me you would never want for another bass! If its gotta be here and no hassle, then late US P or J or a Warwick.

" Bring a sleeping bag as I know you won’t want to put it down once you start !" The sleeping bag of course is to put over your head to hide you incase anyone recognises you !

Jeez I'd forgotten what a great looking dame Linda was before she truned into a tree hugging soy eating political buffoon!

Awwwwwwww how sweet, an unashamed PRS EBIV rip off - even with birds on the fretboard ! Well I suppose mimickry is the highest form of flattery. If you like it of course its worth pimping, will it turn it into a real PRS ? Sadly no! Play it and enjoy it, but save your money and invest in some better wood to start your pimping career on, maybe Ibanez or Squire or Fender. (INMHO of course)

Off to repairs and tech for you... Oh and BTW once you have got the socket mended do yourself a massive favor and carefully wrap up the PLanet waves lead make it into a nice circle and drop it into your dustbin. These leads are cack - Invest in a new one from OBBM on this site or get the components and make your own (if you can fit & solder in your own jack socket) using Nuetrik connectors and Van Damme or Klotz lead - For the small investment you'll instantly wonder what you were playing with before when you plug in.

My advice would be if you cannot try one of each set up properly back to back then go with teh Ibanez as they punch well above their weight and I am yet to see touch or set up a poor one. Bob.

Irrespective of the fact that technically it looks like an O level students first attempt at at making some Newell posts, it puts a new eff in fugly.....

The TV on really inappropriately loud and my dad snoring his box off - WHat an unpleasnet combo!