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  1. lee650
    Nice to see you back beedster, welcome- all the best- lee Thanks so much folks, great to be back
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    Ive always got great results with fastfret, use them on my EUB which has flats, worth a try for £6 Hi, I have two P basses each strung with TI Flats. One plays beautifully (I have gigged this one and the strings are older and have a real slippery feel to them), while the other much less so. Specifically the strings on the latter (which are newer and not gigged) feel slightly rough/dry and are hard to finger pick fast. It could simply be I got a duff batch but I am unwilling to shell out another £30-odd to replace them. So is there a good lubricant you would recommend to improve the feel of these strings and hence the playability of the bass?
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    Great stuff thought you,d like the sunbeams, mind you after your description i might try a set of fatbeams, do they have the smooth feel like the sunbeams I've put Sunbeams on the Stingray, and Fatbeams on the Sub4. I'm really loving the Sunbeams Maybe it's my ears but the bass sounds louder. I read DR's blurb about their string's metal content giving better output - maybe they're right? I'm getting the exact range of sound sound I want - very satisfied. The only way to describe the Fatbeams is that they're a stainless steel Sunbeam - all the warmth and lovliness but with a bit more treble.
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    Ive read lots of good things about the nordstrand nj,s, to that end ive just bought some and are currently being fitted to my jazz, ill let you know how i find them, they are a bit cheaper than the SD,S and are built like the old fender pickups with good quality materials etc, Bass direct do them. cheers- lee I've been looking at the 5 Stack and the passive single in SD's "Pickup Sourcebook", it says the stick isn't a direct retrofit but the singlecoil might be, I'll need to check their website for dims. I don't really know what else is out there as far as other brands go, that's kinda what I was hoping to find out about on here. And suggestions on where to startd brushing up?
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    Hi there Ive been using the sunbeams for about a year now, they have a lovely rich tone, and a great smooth feel ,i do think they may be more what your after as they have a smooth treble thats not too zingy, but retains the high end when they die off, the fat beams i hav,nt tried but would like too they are steel while the sunbeams are nickel, i have sunbeams on my sterling and they really balance out the sound (especially as it has a maple neck), i used the hi beams for a long time then started using d,addarios as i have a preference for nickel. Its a shame ive just moved house and gotrid of a couple of old sets, otherwise id have sent them to you to try(after a good boiling) i am thinking of trying the fatbeams on my warwick 5 as it could use a bit more bite, but im very happy with the sunbeams. Let me know what you think of the fatbeams if you get both- all the best- lee I use the Hi Beams on my 5 string Lakland and they're superb on that. I use the 5 string for different music than the Stingray which is for rock/blues, which is why I'm looking for a little less "zing" than the Hi Beams. Have you tried the Sunbeams at all?
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    AAAAWWW MAN!!! Im currently seriously gassing for a nice p bass with flats, this would be perfect for me, unfortunately im skint after having spent a load of dosh giving my jazz a makeover, bump for a great looking bass. all the best- lee
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    MTD 635

    lee650 replied to Josh's topic in Gear Gallery

    Hi josh When you getting an MTD 635 fretless then? i think that would round off the family nicely Gorgeous mate really jealous!!- lee
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    Some installed pics for your perousal, will get proper pics later bump Hi everyone My jazz is off to the tech tomorrow for new stuff to be fitted, so as of this week the current pickups and circuit will be available, Emg jv jazz pickups are the vintage style with exposed pole pieces designed to replicate the faded sound of a vintage instrument but with no noise, they are very diffrent to the usual EMG pickups as they have alnico 5 magnets ( as opposed to ceramic) and have a lovely warm fat sound with a very prominent midrange, they would actually be a perfect replacement for fretless fender jazz, particularly MIM or the Squire modified fretless jazz as they have a certain tone regardless of instrument i.e they dont rely too much on the sound of wood. Also an EMG BTS bass/treble on seperate pots,(it is set at vol,vol,treble,bass 4 pots) does what it says on the tin, it has two dip switches inside to set the treble frequency there are four to choose from, not sure what they are but info should be available online, comes with all pots and chrome knurled knobs, this system will really pimp up your jazz or any bass with jazz style pickups as i said would be great on fretless. Im after £95 posted for the lot, the pickups are £175 new and the circuit £80 so that sounds about right to me, giz a PM if your interested or need any info. thanks for looking- lee [attachment=14257:P9070005.JPG][attachment=14259:P9070004.JPG] Will get some proper pics up when they are out and i have them, this is what they look like installed, i have a four control layout with a jack on the bottom which i like, i also installed a battery compartment, a dual concentric will be easy t fit and not expensive if you want to keep the three pot arrangemant and the battery fits fine under the control plate(but it is a pain when changing batteries which isnt often with the EMG,S low power draw). hope this answers any queries people have had these are a bargain and will benefit your MIM & CIJ jazzes. [/quote]
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    Hi kevin how you doin!! i like the idea of these hellborg strings, im currently using the sunbeam nickels which i love very rich warm sound, any idea how they would compare with the hellborgs, the sunbeams dont have the brightest topend but stay lovely when they die off, unlike the d,addario xls i used to use which sound great for a short time then completely die. How do the hellborgs slap? thanks for your info mate im thinking of getting a set for my jazz and musicman- cheers- lee Just got a set of these, they're really good, a nice 'feel' to them, the tension is ideal for vibrato tecniques and fast fingerstyle playing, and the sound is beautiful. They feel a bit odd to start with, just the one winding which is especially noticeable on the E and A strings. They don't do a B or a C string at the moment, though seemingly they are going to introduce a B string soon, so I have a B and a C from a set of Lo-rider nickels. I got them from Thomman, ordered Monday and arrived Wednesday all for £25, that's pretty good serv
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    Activate your life!! bump Hi everyone My jazz is off to the tech tomorrow for new stuff to be fitted, so as of this week the current pickups and circuit will be available, Emg jv jazz pickups are the vintage style with exposed pole pieces designed to replicate the faded sound of a vintage instrument but with no noise, they are very diffrent to the usual EMG pickups as they have alnico 5 magnets ( as opposed to ceramic) and have a lovely warm fat sound with a very prominent midrange, they would actually be a perfect replacement for fretless fender jazz, particularly MIM or the Squire modified fretless jazz as they have a certain tone regardless of instrument i.e they dont rely too much on the sound of wood. Also an EMG BTS bass/treble on seperate pots,(it is set at vol,vol,treble,bass 4 pots) does what it says on the tin, it has two dip switches inside to set the treble frequency there are four to choose from, not sure what they are but info should be available online, comes with all pots and chrome knurled knobs, this system will really pimp up your jazz or any bass with jazz style pickups as i said would be great on fretless. Im after £95 posted for the lot, the pickups are £175 new and the circuit £80 so that sounds about right to me, giz a PM if your interested or need any info. thanks for looking- lee [/quote]
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    yes he did for his mate at berklee "alan silvestri" on a fretless musicman stingray, as i read somewhere, ver funky theme, he did a lot of that stuff, he did a lot of the "henry mancini "stuff too- sorry if im being a bit of a geeky fanboy thanks for giving me something to chat about respect- lee Abe played on "Chips" the cop show from the 70's. Class beyondy .
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    Just bought the hipshot extender and schaller tuners, items arrived very quickly and well packaged, really good bloke and very patient with me, thanks very much Mike your a star- lee highly recommended
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    Hi everyone My jazz is off to the tech tomorrow for new stuff to be fitted, so as of this week the current pickups and circuit will be available, Emg jv jazz pickups are the vintage style with exposed pole pieces designed to replicate the faded sound of a vintage instrument but with no noise, they are very diffrent to the usual EMG pickups as they have alnico 5 magnets ( as opposed to ceramic) and have a lovely warm fat sound with a very prominent midrange, they would actually be a perfect replacement for fretless fender jazz, particularly MIM or the Squire modified fretless jazz as they have a certain tone regardless of instrument i.e they dont rely too much on the sound of wood. Also an EMG BTS bass/treble on seperate pots,(it is set at vol,vol,treble,bass 4 pots) does what it says on the tin, it has two dip switches inside to set the treble frequency there are four to choose from, not sure what they are but info should be available online, comes with all pots and chrome knurled knobs, this system will really pimp up your jazz or any bass with jazz style pickups as i said would be great on fretless. Im after £90 posted for the lot, the pickups are £175 new and the circuit £80 so that sounds about right to me, giz a PM if your interested or need any info. thanks for looking- lee [attachment=14257:P9070005.JPG][attachment=14259:P9070004.JPG] Will get some proper pics up when they are out and i have them, this is what they look like installed, i have a four control layout with a jack on the bottom which i like, i also installed a battery compartment, a dual concentric will be easy t fit and not expensive if you want to keep the three pot arrangemant and the battery fits fine under the control plate(but it is a pain when changing batteries which isnt often with the EMG,S low power draw). hope this answers any queries people have had these are a bargain and will benefit your MIM & CIJ jazzes.
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    +1 Abe plays nothing but nicely slapped minims on Randy crawfords "you might need somebody" and sliding down to a tenth double stop on "trade winds" just makes me smile a mile wide, i love Abes playing more than the 1000,s of wonderful musical talented bass players around in this world, he,s played on some muzak stuff buthe,s also done pop, jazz soul, funk, the man does it all, with a humble attitude and love for every project he plays on, his stuff for george benson and quincy jones is sublime, he is a classically trained guitarist (at berkely) and its amazing how he brings that rasguedo technique to the bass, i find his playing very inspirational and have always found great joy in his lines, and blow me his son is just as amazing as a drummer in the genes i think , sorry if im ranting but im a big fan. enjoy the music- lee Abe does it for me, I just like the guys approach and the way he fits incredible technique into the song so musicall
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    good choice I had a black badass on a jazz i had built by a Howard satterly in newcastle, it had a natural ash body with a birdseye maple neck with an ebony fretboard it was lovely regret selling it now, anyway they look fantastic i really like black hardware- all the best mate- lee *withdrawn* I've actually decided i quite like it!
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    ha ha ha Thats fantastic- "pity the fool" BRILLIANT The original!! [attachment=13954:MrT15.jpg
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    yes he,s his dad!!!! Abe laboriel is my favourite bass player ever,loved his work with randy crawford simple, soulfull funky and the man can really step out when needed, ive got his two solo albums amazing. kep groovin- lee great fun! Any relation to this guy (Paul McC's drummer)? [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8AmB2N4XGo&feature=related"]Abe Laboriel Jnr.[/
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  20. lee650
    Many happy returns dabootsy!!! PMT is what my wife gets every month isnt it, usually after ive announced my latest GAS attack! Ive never in all my days playing known a music shop set up instruments i asume they think when you buy it you,ll set it up to your specs anyway so why bother. oh and our fellow basschatter is probably right a lot of music store employees probably dont know how too, i certainly dont and ive been playing 18 years, id rather pay someone to do it properly. Hope youve had a great day mate, treat yourself to a few pints and plan your next bass adventure. all the best- lee Who are PMT?
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    PM'D re schallers Schaller BMFL 4 string set plus matching Hipshot BT2 bass extender in chrome. These are great vintage looking tuners and will be cool for an upgrade or a project. Asking £65 shipped Hipshot HE6Y Ultra Light 5 string set (1/2" diameter) in black. used once so in great condition. Asking £65 shipped
  22. lee650
    No mate, still waiting, a week overdue now, driving us both mad with anticipation, mmm Rhonda!! cool!!! thanks very much for your kind wishes- lee Ps i was thinking of announcing i want to by a P bass that might set her off So how's li'l Geddy/Rhonda goin??? Or hasn't he/she arrived yet????? ;-) congrats if the arrival has er.. arrived!
  23. lee650
    Absolutley right Gerard kenny did co write, i had the pleasure of playing with him a few times while in the house band on the cruises, a lovely fella !very generous with me regarding my reinterpretation( prob spelt wrong) of the written part i probably put a few more pops in than necessary had a great time very enjoyable. absolutely cracking tune!!!! LEE Infact it was Dennis Waterman's (ex)wife Patricia and Gerard Kenny who wrote the theme tune. Cracking tune though.
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    Yeah she thinks its purrrr fect , ha ha I see your cat approves of the rig Lee
  25. lee650
    HA HA Thanks mate, many congratulations on your new arrival, im trying to store sleep, not working mind you!- all the best -LEE My first baby is 4 weeks old this week and I have no idea what day of the week it is, and i'm barely operating on the amount of sleep i'm getting. Enjoy!
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