BassTractor

Hey Al, Welcome to the surface. Not that I understand how you dare, but who knows, you may just need a ninth bass. Know what? You [b]do[/b] need a ninth bass! Keep on enjoying, and don't be a stranger. BTW, your link gave an error message about server not being found. best, bert

[quote name='Huge Hands' timestamp='1349967169' post='1832863'] I didn't put up a build/customise thread as I read so many on here done by some very clever and talented people, and then I look at some of the shoddy DIY I've tried in my house over the years. It is not good![/quote] On the contrary, my friend. I feel sure it would be inspiring to many. Superjobs so easily discourage others. [quote name='endorka' timestamp='1349974300' post='1833014'] Thank you Bert, you are correct, it is SJB-3 pickups that I used.[/quote] Wasn't correct. Just didn't understand anything, but you understood that. best, bert

Hey Paul, Welcome to BC. You may already have found out this site is huge, and contains enormous loads of info. Stay around, search, ask, and join the banter. Enjoy! best, bert

PM'ed. You'll find I'm at least as flaky and unreliable as him. Looking forward to meeting you tomorrow, october 11! best, bert

[quote name='ped' timestamp='1349989569' post='1833345'] We've had donations ranging from 10p to £40[/quote] [b]WHAT?[/b] You put £960 in your own pocket? I [b]knew[/b] I shouldn't take the risk! If we all pull together, 21,000 or so donations of 10p each would make roughly 2,000 guineas - - quite an amount. Imagine what £1 each would do (I know about inactive accounts, but still). best, bert

Hi Yorkielowdown, Welcome to BC! Sorry, have no idea about your question, but maybe you're more lucky if you search the fora for them (upper right on the forum pages). The Rockinbetter has been mentioned lately, and I seem to remember people weren't that impressed. Enjoy your stay! best, bert

Hey Chivalry, Welcome to BC! Me, I got hooked maybe 40 years ago, but only bought my first bass last year. Love it, and am selling all my keyboards. Let your fun continue, both on bass and on BC! best, bert

Hi Rob, Welcome to BC! You'll fit right in. All the signs are there. It's a great place to learn too: with the help from people here, I can now play just about every song ever written for the open E, and will soon advance to ... er ... something else. Enjoy! Oh, and you know there are no stupid questions, right? Only stupid people asking questions on here at any rate. best, bert

One thing I didn't get was that the SPB-3 pups looked like a set of SJ5-3s. Does this mean the SPB-3s come in different forms? best, bert

Thanks for the link! Twas a nice read, and I loved the sound of the bass. best, bert

[quote name='Dom in Somerset' timestamp='1349945056' post='1832452'] I did change the white scratch plate for a grey tort one, the tone , response, intonation, sustain, output, coolness were all much improved. [/quote] [b]Bollocks![/b] You [b]must[/b]'ve known you wouldn't get away with this. Only red or burgundy tort will do that. best, bert

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My last band: bass, drums, singer, keyboards (no gtr, mind) I fondly remember: Mother's Finest: Baby Love Sting: Set Them Free best, bert

Enter Norwegian bassist Maya Vik: [attachment=120626:Maya Vik m bass 978x550.jpg] or is it better without the bass? [attachment=120627:Maya_Vik_84726216x9.jpg] best, bert

Pure improviser, Miles made me that way. Licks make me feel like I'm living in the past, I want to be individual Pure improviser, Miles made me that way. Licks make me feel like I'm living in the past, I want to be individual Pure improviser, Miles made me that way. Licks make me feel like I'm living in the past, I want to be individual Pure improviser, Miles made me that way. Licks make me feel like I'm living in the past, I want to be individual Also, I never repeat anything. best, bert

Hi Skinnyman, You made the right choice indeed, and I mean BC, not EB, SG or unmentionable RB, though of course those are right choices in their own right. Boy I need to learn to put things into words differently. I can confirm Telecaster enemas do not last, and are counterindicated as well. In expensive private clinics, one uses pointy things like Dean guitars or the occasional Cort Gene Simmons Axe. You're welcome. Anyway, enjoy! best, bert

Veronica Maggio: "Jag kommer". Swedish pop the way I like it. Also music I'd love to play the bass to in my own band, simple as it may be. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjZwz3yxS9I[/media]

Have you contemplated a stair climber? One like these is yours for £49 incl. postage on evilbay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/180985059551?_trksid=p5197.m1992 best, bert

Hi Bassmoof, Welcome to the site! I like the idea of another Grabber being rescued. Good luck with that. Enjoy! best, bert

Hi Kai, Stay around and you'll learn a lot. I know I do. best, bert

[quote name='sime17' timestamp='1349548836' post='1827679'] back to the original one and then going - 'yeah that's it - perfect!' [/quote] Oh yeah! That's a classic, that one. I find it especially funny with classicalish singers who get parts that are written for the standard ranges, and thusly normally should fit them. best, bert

Yup! In the column to the left of the listing, under the Location heading, you can check the "UK only" box. best, bert

Oh, and learning a keyboard instrument. Main instrument, keyboard, and drums. BLISS! best, bert

Yes, it is. I will be doing it myself in some thirty years from now. Watch this space. I seriously believe playing the drums as well as you can in addition to a musical instrument (couldn't hold myself) is one of the best things to do. At any rate, one normally won't play the main instrument any more than 5 or 6 hours a day, so that leaves a lot of time for learning to play drums. Don't gimme no crap about jobs and kids, please. You've only got one lif Sorry, kids shouting BRB