Kiwi

Oh well thats lot of number ones and number twos isn't it? Jon mentioned to me that he'd been looking at getting a local military machining workshop to make his hardware in the future - I wonder if these events will give him extra impetus to look into that? I hope it doesn't hold my bass up too although its still very early days yet. I reckon I probably won't get mine much before Christmas anyway.

[quote name='dlloyd' post='49770' date='Aug 23 2007, 07:51 PM']Well, she had an epileptic fit brought on by flash photography...[/quote] it seems there was more as well, judging by some of those posted reactions

[url="http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=95747580&blogID=262875460"]http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseacti...logID=262875460[/url] Her manager says: [i]"These dates were misrepresented to her fans and ticket buyers by the promoter of these 3 shows (DC, Charlotte & Atlanta). Meshell had warmly agreed to participate in a double-billed show with her and W. Ellington Felton - Meshell going on first and introducing some NEW music, then introducing W. Ellington Felton, playing a tune or so together and then letting him play for the crowd. She - as those who love and appreciate her artistry know - is not ever likely to play a date filled with past music. She may inject a few 'old' songs into the set (as the mood takes her) but is not the type of artist that likes to dwell in the past. It was not until we arrived at the venue in DC that we learned that the promoter had thoroughly disrespected our wishes about the setup and promotion of the show and had also not thought it appropriate to inform us before we arrived. At the end of the day most have no idea that this is the case and it only reflects negatively on her - no matter that the promoter is ultimately responsible. I am so proud of her for going on with the DC show - despite a terrible cough and a general feeling of malaise about the whole thing. We were met with the same scenario in Charlotte and Atlanta - in Atlanta people chose to disregard the requests of no flash photography and pummeled her from the front row until she passed out and fell over - and she STILL came back and performed an electrifying set - against my better judgment. I have read some of the comments (and have been sent many) but feel the fans should know that - even with all the misrepresentation by the responsible party Meshell IS aware and respectful of her fans and the folks who bought tickets to see her - however misguided they were. Was she angry? Yes indeed. The beauty of a Meshell as an artist is she is ever-creative and moving forward with her creativity. The beauty of her shows is that we - the audience - get to participate in that process. Any true music lover knows that in a live performance setting the energy between artist and audience work together to create something unique and truly worth being there for. For no one more than Meshell this is true. If the audience are coming to her shows to hear their favorite CD cuts they should think twice about their own expectations. Expectations can only cause suffering. The promoter was missing in action of course and - for that - he has to live with himself. Shame on him. --Meshell's manager"[/i] Anyone find the sense of indignation a bit odourous? Her OFFICIAL Myspace page owner says: [i]"Yeah, there were a couple of folks taking photos, but this seems to happen at every concert of her's. This will continue since she is always gaining new admirers, and no matter how many times I personally tell people that using flash photography while taking a photo of Meshell can kill her, people will continue to do so unless they are warned THAT NIGHT by Meshell personally before the first note of music is played. I feel it's unfair to blame the fans who might not have seen the "No Flash Photography" signs in the dark venue. It's also unfair to blame them if they don't read their tickets. Folks don't know WHY they are being asked not to use flash photography. They need to be told at the beginning of every show. And the only person they'll listen to is Meshell. But hey, that's just my opinion. Yeah, it hurt reading what I read about the Atlanta show. Reading and approving of every heartbreaking comment posted by her admirers. Especially those that were at their first Meshell concert, saying it would also be their last. It hurt me knowing that they're going to miss out on what so many of us have experienced seeing Meshell live. To those of you, if you're still reading, this week has been an aberration. I know that Meshell loves and respects her fans, but from what I've been told by many who were at the Atlanta show, well... let's just say I'm thankful nothing from this past week has been memorialized on Youtube. To me, the water bottle incident, the cursing out folks -- it's just not the Meshell most of us have experienced in a live setting."[/i]

[quote name='Cantdosleepy' post='49669' date='Aug 23 2007, 05:00 PM']Hey guys. My main bass is a MIJ '75 Jazz reissue. I like it an awful lot, but it's pretty noisy around any kind of electronics (up to and including my amp and POD!). I need to keep my fingers on a string or the bridge almost constantly. It becomes noticeably worse if I turn the volume down on one of the pickups (I like to rolll a little off the neck to give it a bit more 'bite'. Is this just a shielding issue? Is it a pickup issue? Can I take it into a shop and get it properly shielded by an hexpert and make this noise go away? Does anyone have a reccomendation of somewhere in Lnodnon to get this done? Be careful about tempting me with new pickups. All this talk of Wizard here is giving me GAS! Cheers![/quote] Did you look here first? [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=194"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=194[/url] This is why we have pinned topics! Shielding a bass is relatively straight forward once you have some adhesive copper foil or tape. I've done it myself and its a cinch to get a neat looking job if you have a sharp blade to trim the overlap off. See if your local maplins or electronics supply store has some perhaps? Or maybe check out [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Guitar-Shielding-Tape-High-Spec-Adhesive-Copper-Foil_W0QQitemZ250154745707QQihZ015QQcategoryZ42455QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]ebay[/url]? Your hum issue may be as much a product of your surroundings as it is of your bass. Shielding the control cavity may only address one area where hum can be picked up by your bass, the wires leading to the pickups too and pickups can also act as receptors. In fact, single coil pickups are fairly notorious for picking up hum when only one is being used at a time. It might be worth looking at alternative "stacked" jazz pickups if you really like your bass or saving to upgrade to a bass with humbuckers perhaps? If you decide to get a tech to look at it, there is another pinned topic in this Repairs forum with a set of recommendations. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=253"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=253[/url]

[quote name='lex_luthier' post='49212' date='Aug 22 2007, 10:13 PM']If there aren't any luthiers in your area who could do it why don't your look for a car refinishing or furniture company? I reckon either should be able to help you out[/quote] Zakly what I was going to post. There was a custom car painter on Bassworld who offered to do basses for something like £50. If he had a car to do, he'd just add the bass body in with it on the side and they'd both get hand rubbed. He could do custom "candy" colours on maple tops too.

I saw it but it wasn't to my taste.

hi richie - welcome!

[quote name='metalmaniac' post='49073' date='Aug 22 2007, 05:26 PM']Nice to meet you all, and btw.. this is one of the best and frendliest bass forums I've used.. and from now on will only use. Ash[/quote] hi ash - can you speak italian? Welcome

Hi Rich, welcome to the forum

[quote name='Something' post='48741' date='Aug 22 2007, 09:56 AM']The same as yours mate... (I'm here incognito, lookinf for advices between a 55-02 and a DJ5...But shhhh :ph34r: )[/quote] Plenty of Laky owners on this forum. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=4553"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=4553[/url] Some of them were at the meet we had on Saturday just outside London.

welcome aboard matey

[quote name='Lulu' post='48865' date='Aug 22 2007, 12:27 PM']Salut ! It seems there's an invasion from the Continent ![/quote] [i]"Us roastbifs see no invasion!" [/i] (For the sticklers of historical correctness, Nelson never wore an eyepatch) Welcome Haborym! The rest of us are delighted to have you here also.

Indeed, welcome aboard Lulu! We can never have enough active members

[quote name='ped' post='48619' date='Aug 21 2007, 10:48 PM']Hmm. Sort of I suppose. *skulks away* Pretty similar amplifier section to the bigger amps though isn't it?[/quote] I think its fairly different to my RB700. I tried one in Mansons in Exeter and wasn't impressed. It wasn't a pile of toss but it wasn't what I was looking for.

[quote name='ped' post='48607' date='Aug 21 2007, 10:36 PM']Since when have GK made a breifcase combo? Sounds interesting[/quote] I think thats the MB150 perhaps?

[quote name='ARGH' post='48520' date='Aug 21 2007, 08:14 PM']Bar the little briefcase combo thing they do (Which sounded lovely and I would have no arguements buying) Ive played a quantity of what else they have and come to the conclusion that its utter toss.[/quote] You're not here to win friends, are you matey? Many GK users on this forum would disagree with you but probably can't be bothered taking you on. Homer you could maybe ask the same question of the distributor? Tell them whatever they tell you will be shared with other GK users on this forum.

welcome aboard M. Something. Jeez, I hope we're not going to get confused with your nick during any complicated posts...lol

lol I have to confess, I showed Ped OnlyBass.com last night because he's into French basses. I've been lurking on your site for a while. Welcome Nuf!

welcome back Si, what kept you away so long?

[quote name='dr.funk' post='47926' date='Aug 20 2007, 08:28 PM']Can you advise me on some albums to purchase for essential listening?[/quote] The [url="http://www.amazon.com/Prince-Rave-un2-Year-2000/dp/B00004Y2QS"]Rave Un2 The Year 2000 [/url]DVD was filmed at the Paisley Park sound stage and its a good performance. I really liked the [url="http://www.amazon.com/Prince-Live-Aladdin-Las-Vegas/dp/B0000AVHDC/ref=pd_sim_v_title/105-2965997-6370060"]Live at The Aladdin, Las Vegas[/url] DVD as well. I can take or leave his greatest hits but the good thing is that both feature funky jams which are the real reason I like Prince. He's the only one really pushing the musical boundaries of pop performance in this way. Beverley Knight gave it a good try the other night though.

My custom jaydee jazz looked the shizzle. My spec My parts sounded crap My fault.

Hi Igor, [quote name='MileBG' post='47361' date='Aug 19 2007, 01:26 PM']and after all these years I find myself satisfied with Fender Marcus Miller Jazz Bass![/quote] You say that you're satisfied at the moment, but you're HERE now... You might need one of these for the G.A.S. you may experience through using this site: Welcome aboard!