The Burpster

[quote name='silddx' post='752260' date='Feb 20 2010, 09:48 PM']Precisely. Another bass for an idiot from Staines with a management position at Netto.[/quote] Because someone can afford to buy it doesnt make them an idiot - In the same way as not being able to afford to buy one makes you a f++kin genius...... Am I an idiot because I can afford to, and am going to spec and buy a 5 string Private Stock PRS that will be a complete 1 off.......? Am I an idiot because I can afford to and WILL go to the factory to pick it up as part of a holiday.....? Please tell me I am then that will make me feel much better. Why do you find it necassary to judge people and then brand them.....? Please stop it.

Yep I'd say General Bass discussion. prob get the Notts boys coming over and a couple from Peterboro so could be a great bash.

In the words of Chruchill........ Errrrrr No.........

[quote name='BottomEndian' post='752346' date='Feb 20 2010, 11:31 PM']Can? Please, for the love of god, tell me that you [b]don't[/b].[/quote] +1 Lovely piece of music spoilt by a ponce with long hair and a Strat...... And to the OP, cant really help you with your qunadry but it does sound like if the 'ray was too brite you should've tried it with flats. Just my opine of course....

I've no complaints either..... seems a very honest and forthright chap.

You will find that necks and bodies on the MIM are actually machined in the US and shipped to Mex for assembly and finishing so if you get a good 'un it will be a GOOD 'un. Get a bad 'un and boy it will be so average...... Your money, your choice buying into Fender. But then a P is a P, is a P............ So as long as the wood bits are good then the rest can be sorted out of you are patient enough.

Best broom I ever had this one..... Only had 3 new handles and 4 new heads!

[quote name='iconic' post='751554' date='Feb 20 2010, 06:28 AM']Getting away from Fender and Squier's.... By build quality as in 'build'quality' as I know it as an engineer, meaning quality of construction//finish/stability/consistancy I really don't think that you can get much better than Yamaha's.[/quote] I absolutely agree with this. Yamaha and Ibanez have a complete domintaion in QC and quality in sub £300 basses. Now I know some of you will argue that Squires are better but Squire is part of the Fender Emporium and therefore is/will/has been subject of shonky QC. I would really like to like Fenders as I would Gibson but charging us mortals top dollar for a product they cant be ar5ed to check out before it leaves the factory goes against the grain with me. These 2 giants rely on the brand loyalty that comes from having teh history they do, and not on supplying market leading goods. I very much doubt I will ever buy from either of them again. As to the OPs original thread opener, IF you have bought a budget bass and found deficiencies that otherwise spoil the bass or its playabilty then pimp it. Deliberately buying a cheap bass to pimp doesnt really make sense unless it is creating a complete one off. Starting with a GOOD quality bass and adding a few cheaper bits to iron out its rough spots does make sense. i.e. A Fender Highway with a D-tuner and upgraded electrics..... Chucking £600 at a £250 bass is not at all sensible, especiallyin in this climate when you could buy a SUPERB bass 2ndhand for the £850 outlay....

[quote name='bass445' post='751307' date='Feb 19 2010, 07:48 PM']hey thanks alot guys i have found alot of good information and good bass sales on this forum. And yepp im wiggy's son. oh and mgibson i play mostly rock and punk i play alot of green day, NOFX, and other bands of that genre. OutToPlayJazz to be honest i'm not that great on guitar yet, but when i improve and learn more skills, then i'll try keep contact again thanks guys for the welcomings [/quote] From what I hear you and your bro can pretty much nail ought you try..... Sounds like your Unc is a pretty cool contact as well. looking forward to meeting you, next time I'm 'round blagging a lift off your pa I'll drop in and say hi I'm normally struggling to walk [u]after[/u] he's been training me..... :blush:

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[quote name='Mzungu71' post='750600' date='Feb 19 2010, 10:16 AM']Hello Charlie and welcome form another Lincolner (I just made that up good eh?)[/quote] Errrrr is that not Yellowbelly.....?

Hi Charlie, I have a suspicious feeling that I may already know a bit about you........? Does your dad play table tennis by any chance...? I maybe wrong, but welcome aboard anyway and dont be shy about asking questions!

[quote name='lanark' post='749879' date='Feb 18 2010, 03:45 PM']+1 for chromes. I changed to flats within three weeks of taking up bass and have always hated playing rounds everytime I've played someone else's guitar. Anyone have thoughts on the Rotosound black taped flats? I've almost bought a set a few times now, but always backed out.[/quote] I only use Chromes now. Tried GHS, La Bella, Fender, Roto and TI's I love (and so does my G'tard) how Chromes sound when they have been on a few weeks. They are way to brite when new. The others were OK (except La Bella which I personally did not like at all!) but just didnt move me. You need to try some and see what you think. Roto Nylons are OK but very soft and way large gauge, sound very thuddy. GHS nylons are way better in tone and feel,. IMHO of course.

[quote name='Beedster' post='747968' date='Feb 17 2010, 06:44 AM']+1, great sound[/quote] + another 1 Dont give up on 'ray, just 'mellow him out' a bit!

[quote name='Killstarz' post='741809' date='Feb 11 2010, 10:48 AM']Sorry, yeah i should have mentioned. Gonna be running a smallish board with: Bass Big Muff MXR bass octave deluxe (or EBS Octabass) A yet undecided Envelope Filter Boss pedal tuner (Tu-2 i think it is) maybe 1 more eventually.[/quote] Maybe one of these...? [url="http://www.hotroxuk.com/gigrig-daisy-chain-power-supply-7070-0.html"]http://www.hotroxuk.com/gigrig-daisy-chain...ply-7070-0.html[/url]

Badass, Gotoh, Schaller or Hipshot. All excellent choices. SD or Bartolini pickups again great US gear, but also consider a Wizard as about the same money but custom made..... Buy decent pots and wire from a repuatble bits seller as there is little between the makes. Make sure wood work is sound, frets are level and nut is spot on, also consider upgrading tuners too, but otherwise you are barking up the right tree...... See if theres owt on here that'll help ya..... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=18771&hl=highway"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...&hl=highway[/url]

[quote name='AttitudeCastle' post='746354' date='Feb 15 2010, 07:32 PM']and +1 To those who donated straight away![/quote] I couldnt agree more. It always amazes me the sense of community on here, I know sometimes crossed words are exchanged but I guess a lot of the time its because the written language can be on the whole expressionless, even with emoticons. In person pretty much everyone on here would get on! In my day to day experiences what has happened here isnt that big a deal and due to the vigilance of a couple of my mod colleagues was addressed quickly and effeciently. It does sadden me tho' that there are still individuals that would take advantage of others good will, and prey upon others emotions. Oh well, at least that one less parasite that we have to entertain....!

[quote name='tombboy' post='746317' date='Feb 15 2010, 07:14 PM']You've done it now, haven't you? They'll all be wearing their undercrackers over their jeans now!!!! [/quote] I already do - My partner says I look a twat, but then I used to enjoy tucking my jumper into my jeans......

Bugger - beat me to it again!

Post on its way as we speak........ No more speculation necassary!