mrcrow

bump for looking
still tied up in ebay

[quote name='SteveO' post='570735' date='Aug 16 2009, 04:01 PM']I stand corrected after a little looking, white spirit is derived from paraffin and is principally composed of simple C7-C12 hydrocarbons, whereas lighterfluid (naptha) is just a light distillate of crude oil and can have loads of weird and wonderful (and presumably plastic dissolving) hydrocarbons in it.

Ooo, there's another suggestion - Paraffin [/quote]

point taken...

i got bostik glue on my rickenbacker paint and it dissolved it

i was sorry..

cheers

[quote name='SteveO' post='570693' date='Aug 16 2009, 03:10 PM']This works, as does vinegar with a bit of washing up liquid. (or you can buy it as windolene)
I've never tried white spirit on plastic, but would imagine you'd get the same results as lighter fluid (the often used glue remover) which will result in a sticky blob where your scratchplate used to be.

Just use a kitchen towel. it'll disintegrate a bit, but you get loads on a roll [/quote]

white spirit is quite inert
lighter fluid sounds like it may not be
but i wouldnt push anyone to use it if in doubt
another fluid is methylated spirit...you can drink that...

bump from me...hanging on ebay just now
thats a cool body colour

[quote name='MacDaddy' post='570665' date='Aug 16 2009, 02:37 PM']don't suppose you saw a dark purple headless thing with a handle?[/quote]

just a quick visit and chat with jon

he was working on a purple guitar which may be what you are referring to...i just got what handle meant

a little diagram is helpful
i used to just jot down the roots in 4 beat bars
D///G///A/B/D////
etc
then learn them by heart or shape

[quote name='JackLondon' post='570604' date='Aug 16 2009, 01:00 PM']Just to clarify how it all went :

Got new strings and got home,
Took all the old strings off at the same time
Cleaned the fretboard
Put the new strings on starting from C up to B
Tuned up the bass to standard tuning
Left the bass for 24hours on a stand
Got back and it's buzz heaven

And just to explain the buzz in more detail, as this is where it buzzes now :

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
C|---X----|--L---|--X---|--L--|--B--|--X--|--X-|--B-|--L--|-X---|
G|---X----|--L---|--X---|--L--|--B--|--X--|--X-|--L-|--X--|-X---|
D|---L----|--X---|--B---|--B--|--X--|--L--|--X-|--L-|--X--|-L---|
A|---B----|--L---|--L---|--B--|--X--|--L--|--X-|--B-|--X--|-L---|
E|---B----|--L---|--B---|--X--|--L--|--B--|--L-|--L-|--B--|-L---|
B|---B----|--X---|--L---|--L--|--X--|--B--|--B-|--B-|--L--|-B---|


X – No Buzz
L – Little Buzz
B – Buzz Heaven


I think what I'm going to do is play the gig tomorrow somehow, maybe just move the saddles up all the way and have a stupidly high action and take it to the gallery on Tuesday and ask for a set-up, anyone know how much Gallery takes for a proper good set-up ?

Cheers[/quote]

you have some in the bow area and some in the action
when adjusting bow it will relieve some in the action section
the strings seem to be lighter so that the neck isnt so bowed etc

[quote name='ahpook' post='570233' date='Aug 15 2009, 08:58 PM']sadly the small skies in london meant that i didn't see it.
BUT...the inspirational power of guinness !
guess who forgot about the old 'boss power supply magic'...the chorus won't work with a standard wall wart unless it's grounded through another pedal via the input cable shield.
so...there's nowt wrong with it - it's just a sad case of operator error.
at least i cleared the frozen screw and got a replacement to slide in
cheers ![/quote]

ahpook pedal guru strikes again

cheers

[quote name='1976fenderhead' post='570622' date='Aug 16 2009, 01:23 PM']I just got a new Fender and when I removed the protective film over the pickguard, it left this thin wavy-patterned transparent layer of glue over most of it that I just can't get rid of with guitar polish. It just grabs the fibres from cloths and makes it worse, I then have to rub it with the skin of my finger to remove those fibres. Also tried soapy water on a tiny portion with a cotton bud just for testing and didn't work.

What can I use that won't damage the plastic and the bass's finish?[/quote]

white spirit followed by a soft cloth wetted and with washup
dry with a fibre free cloth
2 for 99p in tesco

[quote name='lee4' post='570522' date='Aug 16 2009, 11:29 AM']Welcome to the club,Robert.
If a bass feels right to you,then its the right choice.What it looks like is immaterial.An uncomfortable bass will put you off.[/quote]

erm..yes welcome..sorry robert

[quote name='OldGit' post='567811' date='Aug 13 2009, 11:42 AM']Interesting article I remembered during the discussion on how rubbish promotors are, it's related..

[b]The Top Five Reasons You Will Fail In Music[/b]

[url="http://www.musicdish.com/mag/?id=12479"]http://www.musicdish.com/mag/?id=12479[/url]

"Too many musicians put too much energy and effort into talking about why things have not happened or why things are not working for them.
Everyone has reasons, justifications and rationale to explain why they are failing, yet these same artists do not take the steps to problem solve, change direction, learn, educate or empower themselves with the knowledge and the tools to change the path. "[/quote]

its all about attitude...

[quote name='timloudon' post='570275' date='Aug 15 2009, 10:09 PM']I went to the Shuker workshop with a friend who was looking to purchase a single cut through neck five string.

Excellent times. The guys (and Ruby the dog) were welcoming and helpful.

I think my next bass will be coming from there![/quote]



i must have just missed you...ruby is a real baby
rob used to be the bass player with ABC and wrote a few songs for Alison Moyet
and jon is a real craftsman and wizard with woods
i saw the big single cut with the fan frets...a real work of art
its good to see rough woods and machinery and then the finished article hanging like a jewel on the finishing section
cheers

ps jon is handling the sale of my/his 51P prototype no 001 and signed if anyone is interested contact jon

[url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/34963887@N02/sets/72157621683978205/show/"]SHUKER T BASS 001[/url]

[quote name='ahpook' post='570213' date='Aug 15 2009, 08:40 PM']well, it looks dry as a proverbial now (it's been outside in the shade all day)...just about to grab a multimeter, a screwdriver and a guinness and see if anything looks abviously wrong.

/sluurp/[/quote]

well i am here in the living room with the lights off so i will join you in the dark
brilliant sunset tonight

/jealous burp/

sorry mark
hope that you get it dried out...slowly and in a dry place...airing cupboard or a greenhouse/shed
cheers
geof

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='570198' date='Aug 15 2009, 08:13 PM']I think he means it's too wide for the slot (so it won't slot in)[/quote]



back to the zimmer frame, geof and calm down

put it in the actual place its going and photograph it
the notches look about right and the neck widens a bit nearer to me



maybe not..

set the pitch of all the strings correctly
check the settings of the neck and then saddles
then intonation
adjust as necessary
its a strange thing for so much to go at the same time
but the suggestion of differing tensions for similar strings from different manufacturers may be the reason
but i have never had a string change in that smallness of difference that really affected anything except a bit of bow
best of luck
geof

at first your mind is on the music...later you want to look better
your on the right track..play it!

black..it can be filthy and still have pazazz

i would do that on a garage night
but never send or lend

i set mine lowish..until all the strings dont sizzle when plucked open
flattish bow and standard action usually achieves this
i like softish feel to my fretting so use TI rounds or lowish tension sets from others
if i want volume i dont batter the strings...fingerstyle
i just turn up the vol
i set my vol about 3/4 on the bass to give a measure of increment when necessary

re: my action is at the octave around 1/8"..

[quote name='Baxter' post='569590' date='Aug 14 2009, 10:52 PM']What is it for you chaps

I used to be round - but now I'm flat

- all the way and never to return![/quote]

depends...rounds are brill..flat are fab
no preference really but find TI rounds or flats the best
rounds suit my dynamic range and flats get rid of skiff and give click instead...use them for retro feel

[quote name='ahpook' post='568650' date='Aug 14 2009, 08:57 AM']well i tried mrcrow's suggestion, but only succeeded in knocking a corner off the offending screw.

now what ?

drill it out or just snap the bassplate off ?

i'm thinking it might be a better option to just buy a new pedal - there's no guarantee that i can get it working properly anyway.[/quote]

keep tapping quietly at that corner and introduce some WD40
remember...zen overcomes..

ps will the corner allow you to get some twisting purchase ..how about a pic

and if you do drill out you neednt worry about replacing the screw with a similar...use a machine screw with hex head

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfKARbdtwck&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fbasschat.co.uk%2Findex.php%3Fshowtopic%3D57549%26st%3D0%26gopid%3D569440%26&feature=player_embedded"]this guy[/url]

[quote name='Zach' post='569413' date='Aug 14 2009, 07:47 PM']shouldn't there be a corresponding thread of psychological effects?[/quote]

will you stop pestering me....