Bassmonkey

[attachment=103847:012.JPG]Debuted the Les Paul last night. Really liked it. It is a tad heavy but seems really well balanced. I used a fairly wide padded strap to compensate for this. The first thing I noticed is just how loud the pickups are. I also used an active Stingray and the LP was noticeably louder. The pickup sourrounds offer a handy place to rest your thumb too. I found the blended pickup selector worked best for me with more through the rhythm than treble. The bottom end is immense and the top is really zingy and bright. Not sure I'll ever use the far extent of the brightness to be fair but versatile I guess? It also sustains really well.

The only slight "moment" was when the top [email="bl@@dy"]bl@@dy[/email] strap pin pulled out mid song, I managed to finish the song kind of with one leg supporting the beast. Cue quick swap to the Musicman. Looking at it today, the screws were a bit small considering the weight they have to support. New screw used and it feels nice and secure now.

Using again tonight so hopefully no more hiccups! (other minor downside is that the case is so nice, I am worried it'll get knackered in the van. Will be transfering in to another today he he - not really a problem)

Anyway, here's a few pics as promised. Feel free to drool boys and girls! Andy

Watch this space - will letya all know tomorrow....

Finally bought a Gibson Les Paul bass. been GASing for one for ages and finally got my hands on one in glorious cherry sunburst. It weighs a ton but sounds mega being a huge slab of mahogany. Was the only bidder on EBay. Exact same model on sale at Dawsons in Leeds for £1449 so I am well happy having paid £690.

Debuting it tonight at my gig. Cant wait.

Sorry to be crowing, just had to share the joy!

Andy

I'll have it if it falls thru. Cheers. Andy

Success - had a tinker with the truss rod, restrung and abra cadabra - the buzz has gone. Useful link though, thanks all Andy

Thanks guys. Will have a go. Appreciate th advice. Andy

So in Clouseau style I have found the truss rod. I guess is trial and error to try and fix? any tips? assume I should make tiny adjustments until the buzz goes? Do you think I should try myself or get to a luthier? Thx Andy

Hi - I recently bought an accoustic bass and was fine when I picked it up. Have used it a few times now and its lovely however, it has suddenly developed a fret buzz at about the 3rd fret on both the A and E strings.

There's no truss rod visible. I've tried packing the nut and the bridge to raise the string level but it's still there. The neck looks straight but I wonder if it's warped being in a new environment? any suggestions on how best to remedy?

Wasn't new so I cant take it back to a shop.

Advice needed and appreciated

Andy

I can wholeheartedly recommend this gent as a seller. A lovely guy. The guitar looks great am sat here pondering on whether I need another P bass.....temptation is a terrible thing. Andy

Can vouch for that. Leeds O2 Screamadelica bottom end was bowel loosening.

Quality. See u at Heaton Park fella

Just bought a cheap used PA mixer amp by Kudos as a back up. Model looks like 8/2 PX. Can't find anything on the web about them. Seems like a solid quality piece of kit. Anyone know anything about them? Andy

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Thats just a label, a lot of it was R&B really..or was Dr Feelgood - for example - not punky enough for you then ??
[/quote] Ooh no, love trad guitar R&B in fact, the first gig I ever played was supporting Dr Feelgood. I mean that vocal gymnastic twaddle my kids listen to Rihanna etc....

It's already been said here but when you look at the music that was charting (and yes I realise that's not the full picture) there was a ton of dross, just watch TOTP 1977 thats been aired at the moment, something was needed to inject some energy. To suddenly see bands like the Pistols and The Jam on TV was truly amazing to a 14 year old like me. Energy, great songs, attitude and the look plus your mum and dad hated them - what's not to like? There is a place for all music (except R&B of course) but in my opinion, Punk is the genre that has never stopped being exciting and remains my first love.

Ugleeee. Yak

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Got to agree there Jon. Yours and my band are poles apart. Its all good for the punters though....

Sold

Was the Hallmark Hotel in N Ferriby. The place and people were nice enough just the bloody inductive loop. Good luck bro. Andy

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My Son's deaf, Chairman of the local Deaf Society, and he knows the laws about this sort of stuff inside out. ALL induction loops HAVE to be turned off when music of any kind is playing at more that 90db, as they can physically damage some hearing aids (and ears wearing those aids) at the volumes achieved. A member of Staff is expected to 'make up the deficit' by being able to understand BSL when it is switched off.
(Codicil to the DDA)
If the Staff say they don't know how to switch it off, they HAVE to be able to contact someone who does.
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[sub]Thanks for this buddy. well, forearmed is forewarned eh? Cheers Andy[/sub]

So will it go in the Corsa? i got my Ampeg 8x10 in the back of a 1 series BMW
Good luck with that then hahahaha Andy

Cheers Discreet. Kinda figured as much but the hotel were pretty vague about the whole thing, just wondered if it was possible to disable it.

Turned up to play a party at a hotel in Hull on Saturday. When we switched on the first guitarists amp we were deafened by feedback. Did the usual fault elimination stuff but couldnt stop it. Then the same happened when the second one switched on. Thankfully both mine and the PA were fine. Ended up the guitarists DI'd and with guitar in monitors only and no amp volume. Not great but at least we managed to get through. Turned out there was an induction loop in the room which the hotel claimed couldnt be turned off. Does anyone know about these? just thinking what we'd do shoudl it recur (first time i've ever come across this though) Cheers Andy

Will is a great guy. Some nice gear too. Could have chatted for hours had I not had to be out this evening. Bought his Cort acoustic. Good price. Immaculate condition. I'm happy and hopefully so is he. How good is Basschat?

Lovely guitar bump

I have one of these and they're fantastic. never had a problem with it in 4 years. Have a same day bump on me my friend.