The Burpster

I'm saying nowt - I'm just sat here smug in the knowledge that the PRS was getting so much attention!!!! :wub:

[quote name='jimbaby' post='961009' date='Sep 19 2010, 10:58 AM']Hi I put a set of 45-100 chromes on my p-bass last week, terrific sound but the extra tension means I will have to get used to it or lower the action. Regards Jim[/quote] Lower the action Jim, really enjoy those puppies. (athough 105s are better IMHO).

E to E is a pretty tall order on a really short scale (Baritone) I have got my PRS MM sig down to A to A without using a different or modifying the bridge. This using D'add 16 - 60 EXPs. It is a monster but I struggle with little fretboards. [url="http://www.prsguitars.com/mushok/index.php"]http://www.prsguitars.com/mushok/index.php[/url]

BE, I'll take that on the chin if thats what they state, however do you use them...? I've lost count of the number of sets I've used and I'm yet to to open a pack that I would consider polished. They are wonderful, wonderful strings, but my idea of polished is clearly different to thiers. They are also covered in ucky packing oil that needs to be cleaned off and leaves a black residue on the cloth that you use. A small price to pay for the wonderful tone they produce, but I would challenge their claim when compared to other products. (GHS - DR - Optima) The GHS polished flats are however, brite and spangly when you open them - like they have been polished. They are smoother too.

As an ardent D'add user a few points above worth clarifying - Chromes are a flatwound tape and not ground or polished. 1/2 rounds are roundwound ground to be flat. Chromes are quite bright when they are new but mellow out after use (yum!). 1/2 rounds give more of a roundwound sund but in my experience are very abrasive on your fingers and the fretboard. As they are even brighter than the Chromes they arent really my cup of tea. Another worth considering is GHS polished flats, I found these very nice to play but brighter in tone than the chromes could be just what your lokking for?

I've not bought one but at one point was about to order one - They are VERY good German basses at least as good as Warwick. You will not be dissapointed if you get one, and on a finer point if you order it they can be pretty flexible about finishes/ hardware etc allowing to cutomise quite a lot from std.....

For 'off the peg' pups I have to agree with Barts - I have installed them in a P. They are splendid, and I am now a big fan..... ( I have a Bart pre-amp in one of my PRSs ). However I reflect those comments above - if you are going to the trouble of having the bass custom made, then listen to the opinion of the chap doing it for you and seriously consider having the electrics [u]made[/u] to complement it.

Crikey, its like a ukele bass - Sorry Larmer I have no experience of these, although I was wondering if you know any little peeps of the younger variety? Thoughts were for £100 you could try and if its not good enough to upgrade then you could pass it on as a present..... B.

The snare seems a little too intrusive in the mix for me, otherwise I like it - I do like antistar great track!.

colour - disgusting! bridge - looks cheap! Other than that it looks superb! If it was natural finish with a Hipshot bridge (and blk hardware) I'd probably be dribbling on my keypad!

[quote name='martindupras' post='948225' date='Sep 7 2010, 01:03 PM']I have an American Deluxe Jazz Bass V from ca. 1999 (5-in-a-row headstock) which has active electronics. 1. Am I right in thinking that the pickups are passive, and only the EQ is actually active? That's what I understand from the little information I could find. 2. If that is the case, am I right in thinking that I could swap the pickups for any other passive 5-string Jazz pickups? The new [url="http://www.aguilaramp.com/products_pickups_AG5J60.htm"]Aguilar AG 5J-60[/url] pickups look pretty cool, and I was wondering if perhaps that would be a good choice. 3. On a related note (assuming I'm right about the above), has anyone attempted using a push-pull volume pot to disable the EQ? Don't get me wrong, I think it sounds ace, but I just thought it would be nice occasionally to be in completely passive mode. (And I do understand that I would then have no tone knobs. That's OK.) - martin[/quote] So here goes..... 1. Yes 2. Yes, and the Aggies look good as would Barts SDs and probably Schallers 3. Yes the Bart in my EB IV has a push/pull on/off pre-amp switch and it is pretty cool (although TBF not used that often!)

[quote name='munkonthehill' post='947893' date='Sep 7 2010, 07:13 AM']aye and that's fair enough, I have checked most sites and seen that it wouldn't break down the output on 8 ohmes, 4ohmes etc..... What I'm mainly saying, is that a heads up on the requirement of an extention cab would help alot and possibly reduce my 'homework' time and leaving me more time to look through more suitable ads.[/quote] Mesa do - But in fairness they only put heads that are available seperately in thier combos so, a but unusual.

[quote name='Doddy' post='943919' date='Sep 2 2010, 08:43 PM']The best bass money can by? Whatever you personally like.[/quote] I agree, I could've easily spent more than I have - however Mr Smiths basses are outstanding.

[quote name='Sean' post='939608' date='Aug 29 2010, 09:16 PM']No, I can't see the connection. No similarities at all. [/quote] They even went to pains to get the backdrop similar.....

I would hope you are aware but for those that weren't - the Shania vid is a pastiche of this Robert Palmer Vid from the 80's........

I'm hoping my one off HG Thor Fretless neck on one of my EB IVs is the best ever fretless, however its been (and still is) a long old expensive haul to get there.

mine is not TOO absured but it would be if I had to replace them..........

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='919232' date='Aug 9 2010, 06:45 AM']I've had all sorts of basses over the years. My first 'boutique' bass was an Alembic 20th Anniversary, which I bought in 1989. I sold that and had a Tobias Classic 5, which I used for about 15 years solid. During that time I went through phases of wondering if I'd overdone it and that a cheaper bass would be just as good. They weren't, and I wasted good money in trying to convince myself. You will appreciate the top notch sound, build and quality, and your playing will improve as a result. A friend has recently bought a Roscoe and discovered exactly that.[/quote] Absolutely spot on. I guess I am no way accomplised enough as a musician to own what I do, but I LOVE owning them, I really get a buzz out if picking them up and playing them. Often I miss playing them (not enough time) but I never get bored of picking any of them up to noodle. That is of course if you include PRS basses in your 'boutique' catagory.?

Deano, welcome to BC! You're right, the B4 is a cool bass and there are plenty of Cort users on here! Being offered twice what you paid for it is quite unusual tho.....

[quote name='chris_b' post='913082' date='Aug 2 2010, 06:46 PM']I guess you'd better switch to something else then. Golf perhaps?[/quote] There's plenty of time for golf [u]AND[/u] bass....... I seem to manage OK!