stewblack

13 minutes ago, Baloney Balderdash said:

I might be far from the optimal solution from a strictly aesthetical point of view, but if possible it would certainly fix it from a functional/practical point of view: Wouldn't it be possible to remove the current bridge and install an entirely different more regular one, or even mono rail bridge piece, and that way fix the problem? 

 

If I could find a bridge that suited the bass and covered all the holes drilled out to sink the existing bridge into the body, then yes, absolutely.

OK folks, getting the ruler out to measure string height, I used it to check what my unreliable eyesight was telling me. The bridge has been bodged on and it isn't square. Not much but the couple of mm I need.

Nothing short of major surgery can fix this one I'm afraid.

6 minutes ago, Doctor J said:

How close are the pickups to the strings?

about 5mm

Nope, new strings didn't work

54 minutes ago, Reggaebass said:

Have you tried different strings stew, I had this once and it was ok with another set 

Cool. I'll try that next - thank you

So I bought a bass that won't intonate. Only on one string but it's maxed out and needs to go further. Had this on another bass and I just moved the bridge back a bit; problem solved.

This bridge is fixed into drilled holes. It ain't moving.

Is there owt I can do?

Love that black fascia. Wish mine had that finish. GLWTS

Best looking stingray I've ever seen. 

Sorry to hear about your health problems and good luck with the sale.

5 minutes ago, bassalbert said:

Another Jacson Browne's song: THE FUSE. This transcription is a little long but plenty of interesting things in there. you can see as Lee plays 5ths altogether and he kind of gets the sound of a 5 string bass. there is a phrase that sounds as he was playing a fretless thanks to the slides he uses. and plenty of fills worth studying.

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/PVrIr8k6Qbk
SCORE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Kg-PKNc8l-hTgv4a2EPNWUdEJibg0UWg/view?usp=drive_link

I wonder if it wouldn't be more polite to start your own thread? Rather than using Tom's for your transcriptions?

Jason is a smashing bloke. Hospitable, friendly, honest, and an all round pleasure to deal with.

I am more than happy to commend him to the Basschat Massive.

Deal with absolute confidence.

Stew

1 hour ago, shug said:

Well, y'know, it could be yours.

 

I'm playing through it right now. It sounds as good as it looks. Better, maybe...

Ah I bet it does. However - I think two big old valve amps is plenty for me.

Oooh.

*swoon*

3 hours ago, SumOne said:

The thing that always let's multi-fx down for me is when you need that decent envelope filter, or synth, or whatever else the unit doesn't do well you need the individual pedal - which then needs a power supply, and a pedalboard, and before long individual pedals start to take over again!

I must say this is where the Zoom products always win over their more illustrious competitors. To my ears anyway.

It's just come at the wrong time. I'm committed to other purchases.

However if I manage some sales, things may change.

Forgot to mention this one. Clearly based on the Boss LS2 it is bigger but way better designed without the three jack sockets all crammed into a small space.

12 hours ago, LukeFRC said:

Knobs are clever as they can use different colour enclosures and only one knob colour- chrome is so out there it will go with any colour  - reducing part count 

Yep. Not knocking them for their utility, just not to my taste.

Joyo has some new pedals on the way. Of interest to us are the Legal Done noise gate, Narcissus chorus and specifically these two:

The R series looks extremely cool (except those shiny knobs, I must confess they cheapen the aesthetic to my eyes). But most importantly they sound pretty darned good too. I have a few of their pedals in this series and in the Ironman range and they are very, very good.

I've been excited by this too. The guitar version sounds great on all the demos I've heard 

7 hours ago, Franticsmurf said:

I unleashed mine on the unsuspecting band for the first time at last night's rehearsal. A universal thumbs up, with some nice compliments from the guy who does our sound. He was a fan of my old pedal set up (Digbeth pre-amp, EHX Bass Clone chorus, Zoom MS60B for various spot effects (swapped out for a Plethora X3 for some gigs) and TC Hyper Gravity compressor). From my perspective it was nice to hear it through the PA (I DI for this band) and it sounded pretty much as I had hoped it would, having only really used headphones and amp/cab at low volumes.

Mine has never disappointed when used live. Really great sounds from it, and the always on stuff like compression is top drawer.

Oh and don't forget the B6 boasts the best tuner I have ever used.

1 minute ago, songofthewind said:

Breathe. Breathe, I said!

Oh God of god oh god 

I've heard this bass live - it's lovely. Really rich rounded tone 

Oh and Matt is a lovely guy to deal with too 

Oh God. This is on my most wanted list.

This colour too.

Oh God.

I'm surprised there's no bass stuff on the new model. The original gives you a choice of bass or guitar  at the very start.

2 minutes ago, moley6knipe said:

I want one. Absolutely no need whatsoever but yeah that’s had some thinking time behind it for sure. 

I'd love one, but it would be an expensive luxury for me if I'm honest.

Having said that, logic seldom plays a part in my decision making.

2 hours ago, dudewheresmybass said:

That wireless looks incredible!

 

Agreed. Excellent design.