The Burpster

Great news!

Had a noodle on a 505 a few weeks ago and it is a very nice instrument, especially for what it costs...! I guess teh 305 stayed in teh shop?

I've been listening to Dire Straits quite a bit of late and wondered if any of you own or have tried a resonator bass? I know Ozark made them for a while and I have no idea what they were like..... I have this sad romantic notion that one would sound pretty good trough a valve amp.....

[quote name='BassBus' post='345252' date='Dec 4 2008, 12:20 PM']Has anyone ever tried using cello strings on a BG? It's that old Holy Grale of trying to find that DBish sort of sound on a BG. I would asume they have a shorter sustain time which might help with that sound. I use flats on my Status fretless but the they sustain for ever with the graphite neck. Any experience?[/quote] You can get near that experience with plastic (nylon) wound flats, leave 'em on for a few months and they have that DB limited sustain thud.... It would be a very costly experiment as stated above, and with teh light gauges you may struggle with intonation and relief issues.... but that is mere speculation.

[quote name='wombatboter' post='345131' date='Dec 4 2008, 09:43 AM']Exercises also help : program a drumpattern with one bar with snare, hi hat and bassdrum, followed by one bar "empty" and keep on playing while filling the gaps and ending on the "one" after the empty gap.[/quote] Soooooo spot on there.... I use this as part of my practice regime... Warm up playing along with a couple of fave tracks to loosen up the fingers, and then play to pre-recorded drum tacks concentrating on the 'one' or 'two' for the odd backbeat track that we do.. Best to mix up some timing in there too, make you work at it and feel more relaxed. Several of my fave tracks are in 3/4 or 6/8 timing which can be a bia-tch to get right if you loose it mid track!

Yep I use GHS ones. They are average on the PRSs (and P basses that I've had) and not really that nice sounding... However on my Ovation Viper (electro accoustic) they sound fabulous. I concurr with the above comments about double bass sound - thats exactly how they sond to me. On the right bass they are lovely to play and very tactile and produce a lovely warm tone, on basses that a they dont suit they sound dull and thuddy.

Yep I've done a few now.... Dremel and cut off discs by these folks.... [url="http://www.permagrit.com/"]http://www.permagrit.com/[/url] Then when nearly to shape a Dremel flap wheel.... then diamond files, then wet and dry paper and finally polish. Drill holes and countersink with a permagrit countor tool..... All you need is some manual dexterity, skill and plenty of time....

[quote name='Wil' post='341230' date='Nov 30 2008, 04:47 PM']That's not true at all. I think you'll find its more a case that people can express their opinions in the open without flame wars happening. Or getting banned. Or moderated. It's certainly not a "them" and "us" thing, though, because a great many members on there are members here too, myself included. So it would be more accurate to say: "a lot of members of finnbass and basschat think there are a lot of dicks on basschat" Of course, that's like any big forum though. The vast majority of users are diamonds, but there are always a couple, and generally some people like 'em, and some people hate 'em.[/quote] Please keep this thread on track, it was a thank you from me to those involved in retreiving Reuels bass, not a platform for open warfare between two sites...

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Excellent replies, thanks fellas.... I believe I know what the problem is now..... I'll just have to give it some thought...! Thanks again. Bob.

Dave, What is the cause of microphony on single coil pups? can it be rectified? Is it amplifed by a pre-amp (proprtianally) or does it just make the problem louder? Is there a test I can preform to identify if this is the problem as opposed to just very sensitive pick ups....? Help please.... (cant find any tech reading on this!) Bob

A bit of slapping should be reserved for the bedroom, but I understand some folks like to do it in public and have others watch them! I also belive there are websites set up that guide you to areas where those exhibitionists like to ply thier skills!

Hello my name is Jake......

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='340347' date='Nov 29 2008, 10:51 AM']It's always tricky to pat yourself on the back (metaphorically and physically) but don't leave yourself out of the role call Bob. [/quote] John, Noted, but having a done a thankless job for 25yrs, i) I'm used to it, and ii) I dont expect it... So very few people get any thanks for doing their job these days! It just gives me a warm glow to know I have done something good and worthwhile...

I want to try and get to this next one, I'll bring a couple of my PRSs......

Speaking from the point of one that was ripped off for £900 last year (found him and hes paying up or going to jail ) I was kinda the same as Reuel.... you feel mad but stupid for getting taken for granted.... As for the more vociferous ones..... In my experience those that shout the loudest generally have the most to hide and are trying to divert attnetion from themselves......

Gman how much more do we need to be able to send it DHL ?

Now I am happy that we have reached an agreeable and sensible resolution to the recovery of Reuel's (IncX) Vampyre I would like to make a few points and thank a few people. This weekend I will write a full account of what we were faced with and how it was dealt with, although this wont have all the investigative narrative in it as I dont want it to be a "this is how we did it" breifing for someone else to figure a way of getting 'round it. It will however be titled "Read this if your thinking of ripping someone off" and will be a sticky in the For Sale section. To this end I will be deleting both the threads contents, except the OP as there was some investigative work still in there and some pretty strong emotional posts that will I'm sure be replicated in the very near future in other threads. This course of action has been agreed by all the principal participants of this affair. So to the Thanks:- [b]Reuel[/b] (IncX)- has been a true gentleman throughout this. He has listened to and taken advice, and has gone well out of his way to assist in helping. He has remained sensible and non-vindictive and from his reactions is a pretty happy bunny this evening. [b]Rob [/b](Shockwave) - Had no real reason to be involved in this at all but has practiaclly done it all, we have been working together on this from about post No5 of the first complaint. I have been gobsmacked at his fortitude and doggedness in persuing threads of investigation, and of anyone, he has blown me away with his controlled sense of justice. [b]Steve Norris[/b] - for putting himself out to act as neutral and non judgemental courier. [b]Crazykiwi[/b] - for allowing us to get on with it and sort this with the minimum of pain. And the following for parts they have played quietly behind the scenes (in no particular order) Warwickhunt Greg, Gman and Florin (from the Warwick forum). Alexclaber Boo Waynepunkdude DocB I'd like to thank Jake for coming forward and taking it on the chin. He could've made this alot worse than in reality it has been. I know there are those amongst you that have judged him, however it does take some courage to come forward and admit your are wrong... EVEN when backed into a corner. Belive me this could have been a lot messier for those involved than it has been. I'd also like to thank the rest of BC for being patient with us and whilst maybe not even agreeing with some of our actions, at least allowing to get on with it.

Whilst I understand the feelings that have prompted this thread I dont feel its appropriate. I speak individually as a mod here, (obviously a decision to ban someone is normally agreed by a quorum lead by at least 1 admin!) I will NOT be voting for Jake to be banned. He has had to endure plently of humiliaton already and considearbly more than any mormal offender for a relatively minor theft/fraud. I dont expect he'll be welcomed back with open arms either. Our interactions with him have been open and frank and I have left avenues open for him to ask for help if he genuinely needs it. For those of you that believe I and others are being over generous.... ask yourself this..... "how would I expect to be treated, finding myself in a similar situation?"

[quote name='Shockwave' post='339744' date='Nov 28 2008, 03:45 PM']I just wish i could see the bass at somepoint! RL or photo! I wont even get to touch them damn thing! lol.[/quote] LOL me neither, and its certainly the most amount of work I've put into obtaining a bass and it wasnt even mine....

[quote name='IncX' post='339173' date='Nov 28 2008, 07:01 AM']macdaddy, just dont get a banjo cause ive heard bass players usually pick them up, get addicted to them and never return to playing bass[/quote] F F Sake *never* get a Banjo, your only one step away from a straw hat, rocking chair and pleasuring little piggies.....

I know it is kinda bass related but it more general disscussion so thats where its off to..... That forum needs some light hearted stuff too....