The Burpster

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='864736' date='Jun 11 2010, 09:51 PM']And then you did it twice I agree, I tried to make the same point but with less articulation.[/quote] Sorry Wayne I have no idea how I did that but I did rectify it pretty quick! As to the reply, well it would have to well measured wouldnt it...? as would a reply from Beedster to a thread slagging of Fenders or Warwickhunt to a thread slagging off Warwicks, Outtoplayjazz to a thread slagging off Statii...... You get the idea....

Sorry but just way too much bling for me. Looks like the Mr.T of the bass world.

It wasnt going to be long before I had to post was it. I do honestly truly understand the 'but I can make the same sound for £500' argument. I can also understand the 'I wouldnt use that in a pub 4 nights a week argument' (I wouldnt use mine for pub gigs, I'd probably use an Ibanez). However I have to say a few comments on this thread have somwhat vexed me Why is it a waste of money? Someone could afford to buy it and probably will. If you use that argument Ferrari, Maybach, Rolls-Royce and Bentley would never sell any cars. If you want the very best of everything it costs money. Because almost everyone cannot afford £7k on an instrument doesnt make it wrong, itjust makes it very very expensive. A PRS EB IV when on sale in the UK was £2.4k. I would most certainly have not been ableto buy all the lovelies I have if I'd had to pay that amount, but some were sold for that price in the UK. I'm afraid most of you are missing the point. You have to order PRS Private Stock instruments. They are hand made for you in the custom shop at Stevensville. The customer specifies all aspects of the order. PRS has obtained some of the most exotic woods and finishes available to make Private Stock instruments from, and some of those have been stored and conditioned for years to produce massively stable structures. The GG 5 string for sale at Thomanns will have been orderd by someone maybe even Thomann to sell. They are not mass produced machine made 'fighting guitars'. Thomanns can reflect that price in what they are asking for it. I also resent the midlife crisis bass label that some of you have added to it - would you say the same of a Shuker, a Custom shop (POS IMHO) Fender or a custom shop Warwick......? There is less than 5 GG basses made a year, that makes it a very exclusive club. A club I will be joining in a couple of years time, not because I want ANY OLD 5 STRING bass, I want a handmade PRS and I am prepared to pay for it. I will be flying over to pick it up too. It will never get played in a pub but will be played and cherished as my others are. Someone will buy that one and you know what.... You will never see it for sale on here because whoever does buy it will want to keep it.

Dave, it did take a while to come but the VT-1 is very very good. Its a lot more clever and versatile than I gave it credit for or expected. I have now with about an hour of fiddling got exactly the tone I was looking for.... So thank you for a great piece of kit. One thing, while I appreciate why it was designed the way it is, it would be really cool if you could use the line in to play MP3 (or in my case drum machine) whilst in an effects loop as opposed to 'just' through the headphone side of the system. Just my thoughts.

[quote name='eude' post='862485' date='Jun 9 2010, 06:49 PM']I'd be really interested to see how that came out dude? Sounds real interesting, plus I'd still get my "MarkBass Sound"... Eude[/quote] I'll do some pics tomoro eve. I've been out for dinner tonite as its my birthday........

Eude I had the same dilemma as you but I made my practice box of doom myself as what I wanted just wasnt't available... Used a @@@ked Rolland cube 30x as the donor cab. Stripped it and made a (mesa cribbed design) mount in the back for a PJB D-200. Re kitted it with a new Celestion green Ceramic mag 10" 200w speaker and recovered it in tolex. sound wise it was a bit too clean and hi fi for me so now I have a DHA VT-1 through the effects loop to give it that 'valve pre-amp' tone...... Whilst its not a Mesa, it is remarkably light, compact and loud enough........ My g'tarist who is very critical is very impressed with it. If you can find a @@@ked Roland cube to act as donor I have have no probs doing the mods to it so you can put the same bits (or a LMK 250 which was my other choice) in it..... Just a thought...... I must get some pics of it and put it in the build diaries section.....

Silddx, Oddly I just bought a load of kit from HD and they were spot on! Included in that were 3 D-tuners that are all now fitted. I had to strip mine and put the correct design key in as I wanted to keep the PRS ears in them (dead easy to do) and I did rebuild mine with Lithium greas but onlybecause I have it. Vaseline will work just as well but only use tiny amounts and it will befine.... Enjoy, these are great bits of kit!

Isnt the Pino sig model pink......? I'd have one of those....

Chris, Zoom MRT-3. Works for us. Should be able to get one cheapish off t'bay, e.g. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Zoom-MRT3-drum-machine-mint-condition-/190400925967?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Drum_Machines_Grooveboxes&hash=item2c54c7910f"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Zoom-MRT3-drum-machi...=item2c54c7910f[/url] If I wasnt using mine next weekend you could've borrowed it.

HI there and welcome aboard. I havent heard of a blk/white split so rare definately. Original? not so sure, you would have to checkwith Hohner to ask if it wsas supplied like that or its a re-fin. Price-wise thats an OK price, not an absolute 'yippee bargain' moment tho...... £100 or less would've been. If its mint or v.good+ then you have a very lite, very playable little bass. I had a passive B2b for while and enjoyed owning it but not playing it..... I couldnt get on with the neck, but I do have large hands. Quite a few on here have/have had them and whilst they are a substitute for the original (carbon fibre and very expensive) Steinberger XL, they make a good go of it but sadly are not in the same league as teh original. If you accept it for what it is, a cheap and cheerful copy of an ogininal design and it plays well and fits your criteria for buying it then, then it will serve you well.

As long as you are sure of what it is you want then buying on-line is a great idea. It does help ifyou have a wee bit of an idea about set ups as it may need tweeking when it arrives but if these two issues are sorted then go for it. A lot (if not all ) of basses in you local shop will have had sweaty 'erberts playing with it unless you insist on a brand new one from the stock room if indeed they have one. GAK, Dolphin, Thomann, absolute music, and bass direct all sell absolute brand newbies as they sell direct from stock, I would recommend all of them.

Predictably..... 1. PRS EB IV. 2. as above 3. as above 4. as above 5. as above

we use one of these. [url="http://www.zoom.co.jp/english/products/mrt3"]http://www.zoom.co.jp/english/products/mrt3[/url] Its a bit of a pain programming it, but it produces pretty good tones and is spot on time wise.

PRS EBIV. D'add. Chromes Neck pup on full Bridge pup on 3/4 Slightly + Bass - treble. Mesa Wlkbt Scout. Graphic flat gain as high without clipping or o/d ing. = creamy lovelyness. Nothin' else has got anywhere near.

The RBX 374 is a good bass. In fairness that VMJ is a pretty good buy too. You are correct there is a huge amount of choice.

I agree Wayne, a bit unneccassary I feel. Keep the rants to yourself please or take it into offtopic - but not on here where there is clearly someone young wanting to start up and who doesnt have the benefit of lots of folks around that can help clearly its a big decision too. Also remember that £250 is a lot of money to some people and making sure they do the right thing is a big issue.

PRS SE Mike Mushok baritone...... Whilst I am sh!ote on mine it is lovely in the hands of my g'tard and one day when I have retired I will get my head 'round ickle fretboards..... [url="http://www.prsguitars.com/mushok/index.html"]http://www.prsguitars.com/mushok/index.html[/url]

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='835629' date='May 12 2010, 08:11 PM']That's just plain old false advertising.[/quote] Wayne sadly its not! Probably only god and Fenders marketing dept know where they are made, but they are indeed geniune Fender starter packs...... [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starcaster_by_Fender"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starcaster_by_Fender[/url] also see here on amazon..... [url="http://www.amazon.com/Starcaster-284800108-Fender-J-Bass/dp/B00243FOLQ/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&s=musical-instruments&qid=1273692414&sr=8-12"]http://www.amazon.com/Starcaster-284800108...414&sr=8-12[/url]

Ovation mags are bullet proof (no actually bomb proof) solid workhorses. 2ndhand they would I guess work out pretty similar in value providing similar condition. However if your H1 is mint and the Mag is a dog then hang onto your H1 - No brainer...! If you like the Mag (and I suggest play the hell out of it and thru your rig first before making any kind of decision) and you are happy with its condition then you and only you can make that decision. You're right in some respects tho - the Mag is quite a rare beast and will be starting to appreciate in value and the H1 is just another H1. Oh and BTW if you get some pics of the Mag posted on here several of the guys and gals own them so they can tell you if its been messed about.

check this site under bass set up. [url="http://www.tunemybass.com/"]http://www.tunemybass.com/[/url]

Looks are very 'Jetsons' to me, but it will I'm sure play and sound fantastic as EBMM do. Big up to up to you for stating your individuality.

[quote name='DreadAlert' post='831730' date='May 8 2010, 08:20 PM']Think I will be. Its either the SR300 or the GSR200. Also, what's the difference between the SR300 and the SR300m?[/quote] The M stands for Maple and that refers to the fretboard material, Maple as a generalisation has a slightly brighter tone than rosewood but that is not an exact science. Both those models are excellent basses for what they cost - budget Ibanez and Yamaha are by far the most consistent and reliable VFM in their price bracket. Of your 2 above , I'd personally go for the GSR as the P and J style pick ups can be be IMHO more versatile then the 2 soap-bars in the SR - the other key feature that I'm not keen on in the SR is that Strat style jack exit. Looks very prone to chipping body work to me, and if you find bass is not for you, chips and dings are easily seen when you come to sell it on.

I was a bit confuzzed upon reading your post but I think I have it now. You want the mounting nuts. A bolt or screw has a male thread a nut has an internal or female thread. Tuners are secured by small wood screws (normally 4 on the back of the headstock and the mounting nut and washer that goes through the headstock from the front. These might be tricky to get hold but someone will have some.

[quote name='ian' post='827919' date='May 4 2010, 09:33 PM']hi my dads got a very early stingray well early 80s and just wanted to check is there a way of getting it took back to wood finish many thanks[/quote] This has been covered several times in repairs and tech so of to there you go. Several paint experts on here.