Immo

I have 32" scale 4 string bass and once used Rotosound Jazz 77's in 55-130 size (BEAD) and they were really good, B was clear and weal head, no problems.

That is why you should find someone who would think the same as you and will be at the same level of (no) advancement. In that case you would both pick yourselves up. Alone flimsy, together - stronger

I believe that even the worst player will become able to play properly when having another person playing next to him. Spontaneous improvisation will ensue. It's like '[i]Hey, this time I managed to play well for entire 4 seconds and it sounded pretty cool! I gotta try harder and repeat that![/i]'

Try [url="http://bandcamp.com/"]Bandcamp[/url] I dunno if they're charging, but I downloaded album of an experimental band from this site and everything went good.

[quote name='silddx' timestamp='1324739402' post='1477483'] You need to have the discipline to pick it up and learn summat new, after that, progress and inspiration usually keep you playing. Then you apply that learning, unlock a mystery or two, then learn some more and so on and on. [/quote] Nay, I think more of a good buddy to improvise with. That will be fun, not a compulsion. C'mon, let's keep a little optimism in here! It's Christmas!

I uess good way to spend more time playing than reading forum is to have [b]someone to play along[/b] with. Have you tried?

[quote name='silddx' timestamp='1324688476' post='1477161'] Edward, you sound like you are afraid of people and feel vulnerable because, despite your persona on here, you are easily hurt. You may procrastinate because you have high standards that are hard to reach and basschat is an easier way to express yourself for less real effort than learning your instrument to a high enough standard. You're obviously imaginative, and creative, and can express yourself clearly. I think the only way out of this for you is probably a large dose of self discipline and self belief. But, if you think life's a bit of a waste of time, what's the point in all that pain for gaining little that would make any difference to anything? Sorry mate, I just realised I'm talking about myself [/quote] Wow! And I though I was the only one I guess as long we're getting more knowledgeable about the art of bass playing/building/modding or even the bass history, time here's not completely wasted, right? We can even impress girl musicians with our knowledge!

[quote name='FlatEric' timestamp='1324716675' post='1477232'](...) The other thing it does is act as a Coil select on the Bridge PU, when the tone is on Full - Single coil - it switches from the one nearest the bridge to the one nearer tthe neck, giving a slightly fuller sound.[/quote] Wow, I didn't knew that! Thanks for info, nice Christmas gift [b]EDIT:[/b] Yeah, that's right. With this unique feature, T-40 sounds like a funky Jazz Bass on steroids! Whoever designed the entire electronics layout in this bass was either genius or crazy. Or both. Given the prices for T-40, I guess the only reason not every bassist has this bass in his collection is its horrid weight.

[quote name='Jam' timestamp='1324680784' post='1477087'] Welcome to the forum dude! Look forward to reading about your bass constructing efforts! [/quote] I can already tell I'm about to build four basses:[list=1] [*]Single coil, single cut Telecaster Bass in the 'woodie' (surfer car) style [*]Two coil, double cut Telecaster Bass in the 'race car' style [*]EB-3 TeleJag - EB-3 PU's, Jaguar body, TeleBass neck with a hint of several other basses elements combined [*]Totally crazy bass with electronics still not selected, but it has lefty neck and custom body [/list] One problem is - where's the time to do all of this?

How nice of you to buy yourself such a fine bass! You must be grateful to yourself! Where did you find such a nice yourself to deal with[sup]*[/sup]? And, speaking more serious, that's a really beautiful bass. [size=2][sup]* [/sup]this year I've made myself a graduation present - P-bass, a birthday present - Sunn Amp, 'girlfirend-dumped-me' present ( [/size][size=2] [/size][size=2]) - Peavey T-40 and Christmas present - Telecaster Bass. [/size] [size=2]So I also found nice myself [/size]

Well, I registered about 6 months ago, but - how rude! - I forgot to say proper 'hello!'. So... Hello. I'm from Poland and basschat.co.uk's (well earned) reputation brought me here. I'm big fan of bass guitars, I like them and know about them much more than I can play them, in fact. Usually I read 'Gear Porn' threads here, because... I love Fender and Gibson basses and all the vintage low-end and lo-fi gear. I'm a big fan of - you guessed it! - Telecaster Basses of all kind. Very heavy kind of G.A.S. I even try to build few for myself. My gut tells me I will find Dremel under my Christmas Tree, so it'll become easier now to make few nice basses out of wothless parts found here and there. Besides of all bass stuff, I'm a writer. I design texts of all kinds for video games and write short stories. I'm a huge Star Wars fan. I also love many other things. And I'm a cultural studies major. [center]My list of gear is in my profile...[/center] [center]and [color=#a9a9a9]down there[/color], too [/center] [center][/center]

► Flea (RHCP) - he proved me that bass player is important not only in the means of filling the low-end of the scale, but can also be that 'something more'. I loved his bass even before I could tell bass from guitar. ► Dee Dee Ramone (the Ramones)- he introduced me to the infamous ethos of bass player - the one who's in trouble most often. And I started because of him. ► Steve Harris (Iron Maiden) - he plays damn well, composes perfect songs and proves you can do it for years ► Matt Freeman - he uses more complicated - and damn catchy too! - lines while playing punk rock.... and he overcame cancer ► I can't thing of one particular guy to fill the last position. But That would be either Jeff Ament (Pearl Jam), Stu Zender (Jamiroquai) or Les Claypool (Primus etc.) - each because of their unique and inspiring way of playing. I also love many 'vintage' bass players, like Andy Hellaby (Comus) or Burke Shelley (Budgie). Hell, there's too many of them.

One is pickup selector, other - seies/parallel switch.

I wonder - did this affair died?

What is the best and most efficient way to remove holes in plastic pickguard? It's a PG I probably won't be able to buy (Squier VM 70's TB), and I need to remove holes made by 'those who came before me' - someone installed thumbrest in a ridiculous way, much too angled to be comfortable and obnoxiously unsymmetrical to the pickup (I'm a bit compulsive, you have to understand ). It looks like this: What is the most efficient and non-intrusive way to get rid of the holes (especially the lower one, as the higher one could be hidden with correctly placed thumbrest)? As for now, I've used old, brack screw, but I'd like to get rid of the holes. Any ideas?

Wow, my T-40 looks very similar to yours, but she's one year younger. Very nice bass, I agree. And the sound's just a killer. Along with my customized P-bass and Tele Bass it's the perfect setup to fill the whole spectrum of bass sounds. Love her, never gonna give her away. Oh, and BTW - what the heck is with Boba Fett fans and T-40's? I met a guy from USA who was big fan of both, who messaged me after I called T-40 "Boba Fett among basses". At the time I was writing my thesis about Boba and I interviewed him...

Couple of things I always say to the one who wants to buy his (her) 1[sup]st[/sup] bass should be a handful short guide (just wanted to write something REALLY short, but - as usual - it ended up as a small book ) and it may add some freshness to this topic:[list=1] [*][b]Listen to[/b] several[b] samples[/b] of most popular kinds of basses (P, J, MM etc.) to determine what sound you like the most. I think even the biggest 'newbie' would hear the difference (even my half-deaf grandfather had to admit that EB-3 setup sounds much different than Traben's two soapbars); checking the [b]gear of a favourite bass player[/b] is good idea as well [*]Think about what[b] music you'd like to play[/b]. It's no point buying active six string fretless bass for punk rock. [*]Be sure you'd be[b] comfortable[/b] with an instrument. Check the reach of your left (if you are right handed) arm in the nearest guitar store. Maybe you'd like to begin with short scale bass. Check if you are feeling comfortable with the width of fretboard (e.g. my fingers tend to 'wrap' around SVM JB's neck and I find it really hard to play this bass); if you are 5'2" girl, don't buy a big and heavy bass like T-40 just because it is a really cool instrument. [*]Generally,[b] don't buy something just because it's cool[/b]. It's nice to have the aforementioned active 6 string fretless, but does it really have sense to start with heavy artillery like that?[b] Try simple stuff first[/b]. If you are impatient person who tends to quickly get disappointed, playing active, extremely sensitive bass (which would obnoxiously expose your every mistake) may not motivate you to improve your skills but even discourage you to play any longer. [*]Check the [b]opinions about the gear[/b] you like to buy carefully and - if buying online - try to find somewhere a similar instrument you can check personally.[b] Check pros and cons[/b]. [*][b]Read forums a lot[/b] to find basses that are quite inexpensive but really good for the money or even far beyond. [*][b]Do not buy[/b] extra-cheap,[b] budget instruments[/b] - there's more harm to it than benefits! [*]But always[b] look for a good occasion[/b] anyway. You'll never know what you can find in pawn shops, local sites, old friend's basement etc.; always try - as mentioned before in this thread - to get a bargain or discount. Finding something utterly cool for less quid is extremely satisfying. [*]Last but not least (I'd even say it's the MOST IMPORTANT!): [b]don't buy new instrument[/b]. Always [b]go for used gear [/b](especially late 70's-early 90's Japanese stuff ): [/list][list] [*]it's cheaper [*]it's been used and if it would broke, it would have broke already [*]some agree that the quality was better some time ago than it is today [*]it's probably already dented a bit, so you won't cry about your first scratch (and believe me, it DOES hurt!) [*]it has so much spirit to it [/list]

Speaking of BadAss bridges - they look cool on Jazz Basses, but personally I just can't stand BA on P-Bass. Something about P with that kind of bridge just feels... off. Vintage bridge seems just perfect... Besides, I'd put a cover on it anyway

Maybe sanding the covers of new ones a bit would do the trick? But - of course - it'd be better to get some vintage ones.

Try to do your best not to put active electronics into this bass, it would be damn shame - in my book - to 'active-ate' it if it works fine as passive bass. P's are made to be passive (mine isn't, but it was not my fault ).

[quote name='gareth' timestamp='1323990107' post='1469694'] [u][u][/u][/u] [/quote] Is this P orange or it's just my LCD screen playing tricks? Cause if it's orange, it really has something to it.

Okay, my history ain't that impressive, but still... Modified Defil Lotos called [b]Motley Drama[/b]. I know, it looked like cr*p, but was quite playable and had a nice tone. Despite the bent neck and strange cracking in the pots. And losing it's tune. But still, had a lot of spirit to it. Currently, lies disassembled and awaits for the better future. My [b]Traben Neo[/b]. Currently strung with flatwounds, she really does the trick. Not many of them in Poland, too. Versatile and nice bass, especially after I removed the lacquer from the neck pocket - it added LOTS of sustain to this already sustain-ish ( ) axe. As she's my first REAL bass, I'd never let go of her. But I'm planning to lend her to my friend as she wants to learn to play a bass. Now, that's my 'Immo Custom Shop' project number 1. Feast thee eyes upon [b]ICS EB-3 TeleJäg[/b]. Looks weird, doesn't she? She's a really great bass. Custom electronics, tremendous amount of punch and... bent neck. When I'll get raise, I'll order custom neck (32"), exact copy of the old one (with a bit tweaked headstock, maybe) and fix the electronics (pots, wires and switches) and finish her finally (I started to work in a company with constant crunch-time and never had the time to do so earlier). Another prototype. Single-Cut, Single-Coil - I give you [b]ICS SC[i][b][color=#104E8B][sup]2[/sup][/color][/b][/i] TeleBass[/b]. Surf rock style, baby! As with the TeleJäg, she'll be finished when the time will allow me to do so. As for now, she's nice 'semi-acoustic' bass with lots of vintage feel. Familiar grounds, at last! Here's my [b]Ibanez ATK-310[/b]. Great bass, but I'm not entirely feeling it. Have you noticed? I said "it", and I referred to the previous ones as "she". Lacks something, I don't know... Spirit, maybe? It's too modern for me, I prefer vintage basses as for now. So, it's for sale (actually, almost sold). Here's my all-time favorite: 93' MiJ [b]Fender [/b][b]Custom [/b][b]Precision Bass[/b], my cream of the crop. She's seen a LOT of action and has been customized with APB-2 Lightnin' Rod pickup, chrome covers, thumbrest and nylon tapewounds and the scratchplate was painted black. The most unique sounding P-bass I've ever played/heard. And she's mine, mine, MINE! Akhem. Aother one is 83' [b]Peavey T-40[/b], a monster among basses. Tonnes of sustain, tonnes of sound. [i]Pure mayhem[/i], [i]carnage[/i], [i]havoc[/i] and other nasty words come to mind when you hear her. She also has many sublime things to her, however. Great purchase. Last, but not least, my newest acquisition: Custom [b]Fender/Squier[/b] mash-up [b]70's Telecaster Bass[/b] that I'm going to customise as my 'Fake Fender Signature'. it's already great, punchy and very low-endish. Feels like a Fender should. Now I'm going to find a nice electric guitar, most likely Fender-like (Telecaster, Jaguar or Duo Sonic). And that will be it for the coming years, I hope. One must know when to stop and I guess it'll be after that point. Probably. Maybe. Eventually.

For me? Not at all. More the weight, more the sustain and power.