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    Feedback for spiritchaser

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    I've just swapped a high end bass for another high ender from Oliver.
    Bass was shipped from Germany in an extremely well packaged box and it arrived safe and sound and on time.
    Doing these kind of deals takes a great amount of trust on both sides, and im glad to say Oliver is true to his word and i wouldn't hesitate to deal with him again, all round great guy!
    Stuart

    molan

    in Feedback

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    Just bought an Alembic from Barrie, every stage of the transaction was perfect, from keeping the bass on hold, arranging couriers, and shipping the bass perfectly (not even a mark on the outer box)
    Barrie is a great guy who cares about his basses and is totally trustworthy, I would not hesitate to do business with him again.
    Many thanks
    Stuart

    Ampeg svt 8x10

    in Amps and Cabs

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    I've recently purchased an early 80's Ampeg 810 and discovered two speakers are distorting, feels like scratchy voice coils. Having trouble deciding on speaker replacements for them. I think the cab has a 5K rolloff and it could do with a very slight increase in the top end.
    Looking at 32ohm 80w 70Hz-7kHz Trace Elliot speakers, would they be ok? or would the lower power and frequency response make that much of a difference? before I have to stump up big bucks for the more expensive original replacements. I'm open to all suggestions.
    Thanks in advance
    Stuart

    Recommended Amp Techs

    in Repairs and Technical

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    Silicones in wax

    in Repairs and Technical

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    [quote name='dickandjill' post='410549' date='Feb 15 2009, 10:29 PM']Hi Stuart
    I finished spraying the nitro today and now plan to leave it for 3 weeks to harden.
    I have read that I should flatten with wet and dry 800# then progress up to 1200# then rubbing compound then wax.
    The finish is pretty good at the moment very shiny and very little "orange peel"
    From what you've written would I get away without the wet and dry? just using rubbing compound instead.
    Also what do you mean by a "glaze" ? Should I not use wax then?
    I've never refinished a guitar before so this is all new to me
    Cheers
    Richard[/quote]
    Hi Richard
    You would use the wet and dry to knock out the orange peel, but if your finish is already quite good I would skip the wet and dry and go to the compound stage. The compounding stage serves the purpose of flattening the marks left by the wet and dry stages, so I would use a light compound polish . After this, you could leave the finish alone for a few months or use a glaze( a glaze is just a polish without abrasives and silicones) After you have left the finish you can use the wax of your choice. Remember if you use a polish, some polishes can be abrasive and inflict micromarring/scratches.
    Hope this helps a bit
    Kind regards
    Stuart

    Silicones in wax

    in Repairs and Technical

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    At the painting stage, avoid using silicone full stop.Once the paint has cured, flatten the finish using your chosen compound, then step down to a finer finishing compound, then use a glaze to finish. Using a wax or polish at the last stage traps the natural gassing process and could cloud your finish. Some say wait 90 days before using a wax or polish.
    Kind regards
    Stuart
    [quote name='dickandjill' post='410375' date='Feb 15 2009, 08:02 PM']How can it soak into the wood if its got over 10 coats of nitrocellulose?[/quote]

    Chaka Khan - Who's the bassist?

    in General Discussion

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    [quote name='JonnyB' post='364064' date='Dec 27 2008, 10:08 AM']Just got this MP3 off amazon - I'm blown away by the bass playing on [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Im-Every-Woman/dp/B001NMZ3TW/ref=sr_f2_9?ie=UTF8&s=dmusic&qid=1230372093&sr=102-9"]this[/url] - Chaka Khan live, I'm every woman. With it being an MP3 track I couldn't get any info - just a picture of the CD cover.
    Anyone know who's on bass for this, and whether s/he is on all the C K stuff?

    Cheers,

    Jon[/quote]
    Hi JonnyB
    I think the bassist might be James Jamerson jr, the Motown legends wee laddie!
    regards
    Stuart

    Your Bass Tone

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='ped' post='234831' date='Jul 8 2008, 11:09 AM']Thanks Stuart, most kind! What about your sound?[/quote]
    Just bought a Glock so everything has changed! Basses run with a flat eq and amp flat also, this is me back at square one :) so the search is on again. Love your sound thou
    Stuart

    Your Bass Tone

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='ped' post='234445' date='Jul 7 2008, 07:58 PM']I have come to realise that I reached that point a while ago, tried other things too and always came back to this one main sound, the first bass in this clip

    [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WILDNiF6k38"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WILDNiF6k38[/url]

    Just suits everything and more importantly sounds fantastic live and recorded. With the Vbass system now installed on the bass I have also nailed the more common stereotypical Jazz and Musicman sounds all on that bass which makes me a very happy boy.

    I recall you saying you were still looking? What do you seek?

    ped[/quote]
    You should be a happy boy!!
    Sounds very clear and punchy and sits great in the mix
    Stuart

    Artists you wouldn't attempt to learn.

    in General Discussion

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    [quote name='Thunderthumbs' post='111878' date='Jan 1 2008, 05:42 PM']Having watched Jools Holland's Hootenanny.....it's just reminded me what a fantastic bassist Bedders (Mark Bedford) of Madness is. Very, very understated, yet his basslines are very melodic and flowing. House of Fun is a prime example.[/quote]
    Have to agree with you there, his precision tone is simply awesome.

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