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I don't know if it applied to MIM Fenders but certainly the later model Squiers had plywood bodies. If you hold the bass body up to the light and look at the reflections off the painted surface in the waist chamfer, you will be able to see faint sets of alternating parallel indentations. Don't even waste your time refinishing that kind of body, get another from somewhere like Brandolini or off Ebay.

Go to the members list in the top right hand corner of the forum, and type in Dave in the search field. It will bring up all the members whose names start with dave. Look for Dave Marks and click on his name to bring up [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showuser=213"]this[/url]. Then just click on [b]send message[/b] under his personal photo.

+1 for Dave Marks, I'm sure he'll be very helpful and encouraging.

[quote name='redroque' post='14735' date='Jun 9 2007, 06:38 PM']bit late in the day[/quote] No way Max, not late at all. I was thinking it would be kind of nice to set up a discussion on using MIDI for all those were interested. Thats kind of why I was testing the water.

Hey Chris, thanks for that! It might come in useful for triggering synth bass lines in a more realistic manner. I've already got a keyboard controller for the chordy bits.

Postage would be tricky because the courier could only collect from my work during business hours. There's no way I can realistically take the PC and monitor + gubbins into work on the underground.

I've bought their soapbars in the past, as Russ says they're very underrated and good value for money.

Another mod is needed to cover the new forums. So if you're interested and have the following: 1) Experience in modding on another forum 2) Good standing on Bassworld/Basstalk/Talkbass 3) Enthusiasm 4) Proven ability on the forums to maintain perspective on a situation Drop either Ped or myself a PM. You don't necessarily need to have an interest in a specific area to be a mod so long as you can sign in on a daily or near daily basis. The role will involve keeping an eye on your forum(s) for posts are in the wrong place, moderating anti-social behaviour and intervening in the event of a dispute between members. It all sounds exciting, I know. The rest of the Mod team and I will be backing you up and available to give advice, if you encounter particularly difficult situations so you'll never be without support. All the other mods will be involved in choosing the successful person. We do operate a standby list as well, so if you're not successful this particular time, it doesn't necessarily mean you won't be invited if someone else departs in the future. [i][u]NB: This is now closed. Thanks to those who have applied for their interest and we'll let you know the outcome very soon.[/u][/i]

Dood and I both mention the [url="http://www.bkelec.com/Pro/Amplifiers/MXF1200D.htm"]Class D 1 u 1200w amp[/url] offered by BK Electronics. Also you can find the [url="http://www.peavey.com/products/browse.cfm/action/detail/item/82528/number/00350750/cat/89/DPC%AE+1400X+Digital+Power+Amp.cfm"]Peavy DPC1400 power amp[/url] sometimes on Ebay with a similar spec. Wallbassist had one for sale a while back.

[quote name='DHA' post='14205' date='Jun 8 2007, 02:13 PM']Hi, Each channel is a separate circuit with it's own boost and output level controls so that the level of each channel can be matched regardless of gain settings. There will be a master output level as well. Being a simple guitarist I am not up to speed on crossovers, got anymore info? Dave[/quote] Big discussion on it here Dave [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=1197"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=1197[/url] Basically its about splitting the output signal up into frequency bands and sending each band to a set of speakers that are better optimised for handling that specific band efficiently.

Dave how will we set the levels of either channel so that loudness isn't affected when we change channel? Would it be worth putting in a crossover as well?

Just spotted this on the BBC website. Same principle of resonance for deadspots is providing a source of wireless energy using 'magnetic resonance'! [i]"The system exploits "resonance", a phenomenon that causes an object to vibrate when energy of a certain frequency is applied. When two objects have the same resonance they exchange energy strongly without having an effect on other surrounding objects. There are many examples of resonance. "[/i] [url="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6725955.stm"]http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6725955.stm[/url]

Yeah, and to get the thread back on track. I didn't start it because of my problems I just wanted to see how many people have used MIDI. Its not normally something us down-to-earth bassists like to dabble in, is it?

A high interest account isn't going to give you much of a return for two grand unless you keep it in there for quite a while. Plus, if I was in your shoes, sweating my arse off and trying to motivate myself to get through the day, I couldn't think of better motivation than a better piece of kit. I'd probably print out a pic off the internet and carry it in with me to work so that when the going got tough I'd have a reminder. I did exactly the same thing when I was saving for my Jaydee bass way back in 1991. Worked two goddawful jobs to save the £450 and never regretted it (in the long term). Yes I could have saved the money but I had no regrets and I used that bass for 12 years exclusively afterwards. I got good value for my effort. So if you're passionate about bass then get yourself a better bass if thats what you want! Enjoy your money because you've worked hard for it. Just make sure you get the best value for your effort as you can and don't succumb to fashion too much. However if you know you've got priorities with university or living expenses then it only stands to reason that you think of those needs first. Otherwise I say go for it! Reward yourself for sticking with it!

Hey Mike, glad you haven't forgotten us! Congrats on getting your life back together and getting back into bass. S'why we're all here really at the end of the day, innit? Hope your knee doesn't get much worse too.

Tony would you please keep me in mind if you do decide to sell?

damn, if you were in London, I'd have 'em. With a bit of polyeurathane foam sandwiched between, they're great for isolating speakers.

Hey BOD2, looks like I don't need to rebuild Windows after all because I've finally sorted out all my problems. I had a copy of Xpand arrive today in the post and I installed that into ProTools as well. In 10 mins Slaphappygarry gave me a couple of pointers on MSN this evening - like where to set up the Inserts and I finally heard ProTools play MIDI!!! [i](CUE: Crowds cheering, bands playing, fireworks etc. )[/i] Then I figured out how to set up the Yamaha CS6R using an Instrument track, set the Yammie up to recieve on the right channel and had Xpand running on Channel 1, with the Yammie on Channel 2!! All routed through the Delta 1010 patch bay for audio. It's funny how sometimes it can be just one thing that is the key to unlocking everything else. It all sounds awesome and more importantly, IT ALL WORKS PERFECTLY

Well the Yamaha CR6R arrived today and I've just spent the last hour flicking through all the patches, getting acquainted. There's some great sounds on there! Only I still haven't resolved my MIDI issue and you know what? I think the card is to blame because I've set everything to recieve/transmit on Channel 1 and I'm not getting any light on the MIDI out despite MIDI thru being selected. I think thats what the problem is. Its likely that the installation didn't fully detect the card (again). The only way I've solved this problem in the past is by doing a complete rebuild with Windows, letting it detect the card during the installation process. I might see if I can do a repair or something though. I've got the OS backed up as an image on CD so I can reinstall it no problem.

Great review Oxblood!

[quote name='thumbo' post='13505' date='Jun 7 2007, 11:28 AM']Hi Hadrien, welcome to bass chat. Cool pic, what bass are you playing there?[/quote] I know, but I ain't sayin'

[quote name='TPJ' post='13523' date='Jun 7 2007, 11:59 AM']I never really noticed dead spots in my other axes, maybe I've been luck so far.[/quote] Its likely that your other basses have dead spots too, its just that they don't share frequencies with notes on the fingerboard. Alembic picked up on this idea in the design of their original Series basses - all centred around isolating the string as much as possible from the bass to promoted sustain and attack. The idea was to lower the resonant peak as much as possible below the fundamental frequencies produced by the instrument (at least according to Rick Turner). Make your own mind up about what that sounds like.

What were you doing to the satire that resulted in your thumbs being removed?! Would being sardonic be safer?

"Oh the humanity!"

[quote name='Sibob' post='13474' date='Jun 7 2007, 10:07 AM']Indeed, but i played another '72 priced at £1700, and it was gash. So what do you do!? And that '66 i played was priced at like £3650 or something....horrible bass![/quote] Caveat emptor, I'd imagine - know what you're buying. Fenders are remarkably easy to counterfeit because of their simple construction too. Artificial aging techniques include aging pickups with high intensity UV radiation, leaving parts out in hot/cold weather extremes, inducing corrosion etc. I'm not trying to diss those who have bought themselves a nice old fender at all, but its a bit of a minefield from what I can see.