Bassmonkey

I use the DR Sunbeams on my short scales and DR Black Beauties on the longer ones. I really like the BBs, they seem to last ages and somehow don't seem to get as grimy as standard strings, likely the coating. They are expensive but I prefer them. Have historically bought a few cheap sets from guitar fairs and shops as I have come across them but find they lose their sound very quickly and end up dull and unresponsive. Just my opinion. Andy

Hi - I was only on here last week crowing about the new 1973 EB3 I had just purchased. I immediately sent it off to a guitar tech pal who set it up and it now plays as good as it looks. The only gripe I have is the rear strap button. On the back by the neck. This means that, my middle aged man body tips the bass away from me. Plus had to swap a strap lock around on the strap to fit properly without twisting the strap. Although loathe to mess with it, I am seriously considering moving the button to allow the bass to sit better. Has anyone done this? after a bit of googling, I have seen them fixed to the underside of the upper horn. This seems like it would fix the issue. What do you think? should I leave well alone and persevere until I get used to it or go for the move? Decisions, decisions..... Thx Andy

My first ever bass. Loved it. Sold it for £60. Bloke never paid me for it!!

Realised that the strap button is on the back of the body. Means that when worn, the bass tips forward (probably forced by my single six pack). Would you move it? I'd rather but a. Don't wanna desecrate it and b. Not sure where to? Upper horn? Back of heel? Anyone done this? Waddya think? Andy

Ha ha. No chance!

Am embarking on a Bowie covers project and wanted a Trevor Bolder style guitar. Picked up this beauty. 1973 EB. It's brown through age but upon removing the pick guard I discovered it's original delicious red wine colour. Hope you approve. Andy Also - when I took off the pick guard, I also discovered an early owners name and address in Edinburgh scratched in along with 1976. How nice.

Glorious - Andreas Johnson - never heard another thing from him? Proper tune

Welcome aboard buddy. Good to see more West Yorkshire bassists joining the community

[quote name='chriswareham' timestamp='1454966234' post='2974711'] Andy Cairns is often described as the nicest bloke in rock, as he's very down to earth and friendly. Dave Ball from Soft Cell took the time to explain to me how to get the synth sound on "Youth" which I was most pleased about. [/quote] Met Andy in Leeds last year - lovely guy. Looking forward to 3 March when they're next in town

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1453643846' post='2961302'] Lots of love for ABC here. Personally I found them a bit of a disappointment because they were so ordinary compared with how brilliant Vice-Versa the previous band of Martin Fry, Mark White and Stephen Singleton were: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVXfUilHUIk[/media] [/quote] Saw Vice-Versa at The Warehouse in Leeds in the early 80s. Really good - had that soul boy kinda look and vibe, Happy days. Album wise The Stone Roses for me

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1453477358' post='2959872'] If you've finished with the buzz, can I have it? [/quote] It's a vintage one. I found it in my late uncles loft as we were clearing his house. I believe its an early 60s buzz. Offers?

After taking the tuner out of the loop for two gigs now and the buzz hasn't recurred I've concluded that IT must have been responsible. Have removed the TU-50 and replaced it with my Boss VF-1 using that as the tuner. Not ideal but is half rack so fits. Also took Big RedX's advice and fitted Humfrees. Can't do any harm. Now will try and get the tuner checked over to see if the cause of buzzing can be established and fixed. Thanks for the support guys. Appreciate it. Andy

C'este merde!

icastle - no - it happens at gigs. I even struggle to replicate it at home. JapanAxe - it's an electrical not a cabinet rattle. Tried last night with the tuner out of the loop. NO BUZZ Gonna try one more gig's worth and, assuming the buzz doesn't recur, I will swap it for the Boss VF-1 which has a tuner function and is also half rack. Will then try and get the TU-50 looked at assuming it's that creating the buzz. Thank you all for your help. Andy

Bought some Humfrees. Can't make it worse and only about £12 for 12. Bargain.

Thanks Big red X. Don't have space to separate but can swap the washers cheaply enough. Will try. Thanks again. Andy

I saw that Mike had a spare control plate for a Gibson Les Paul Triumph bass. I contacted him and he offered into me for FREE!!!!! WOW - again, another example of forum members being top notch good guys. He nay struggle to play bass now I have snapped his hand off!! Thank you again Mike. Top, top guy Andy

Big Red X. Yeah. There are some. Gonna exclude components one at a time in a process of elimination. BassHertz. Yeah using the plastic washers. It happened again last night. This time once again, slightly moved free amp and it stopped. Makes me wonder if it's the amp BUT when I go direct and bypass the rack, it's fine leading me to think it's something rack based. See how tomorrow goes. Thx for the help gents

Thx all. It doesn't appeR to be a location issue. Seems to happen randomly have had it noisy and quiet at home and at gigs. Not the rack catches. Have had that in the past. Good idea about the Witeless frequency. Will try changing that. Cheers guys. Appreciate your trying to help. All worth mentioning. Will keep trying. Rehearsing tonight so gonna change the frequency. Quickest possible fix. Andy

This is driving me nuts. I use an Orange TB and Sp212 so have a half size rack which holds my in ears, my Boss TU-50 tuner and Sennheiser Freeport wireless. I have suddenly developed a buzz. I have so far swapped all patch leads, completely replaced all the 3 parts of the wireless (body pack/lead/transceiver) plus checked all plus earths. Still the buzz keeps coming back. Stupidly, sometimes stops if I move the rack. I am starting to think that maybe the tuner is the issue. I am gonna take it out of the link on Saturday and see if there is a difference. I thought these things were bomb proof. Any thoughts? dunno if any local tech would be able to look at the tuner to try fix. Perplexed!!!

Ha ha - that was ace. Needed a smile today. Shocking and terrible news. RIP David Robert Jones. Thank you x

Quicksand. Memory of a free festival. Bewlay Brothers. Wild eyed boy from Freecloud....etc etc...

Bought Pete's 83 USA Jazz. Smashing fella and lovely bass. We had a nice cuppa and a natter, doubtless boring as hell to non bassists but I enjoyed it. Would defo deal again. Cheers Andy