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Jean-Luc Pickguard

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  1. I now have a bunch of 0.047uF capacitors so I can build a new loom for my mini p-bass. I went for 400v metallised polyester film. As these are a darker colour than the orange drops I have used in other builds I wonder whether they'll sound any darker?

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    1. Jean-Luc Pickguard

      Jean-Luc Pickguard

      According to the AI thing google answers queries with now: A capacitor labeled "473k" has a value of 0.047 microfarads (µF), which is also equal to 47 nanofarads (nF) or 47,000 picofarads (pF). The "473" part of the code indicates the significant figures (47) and the multiplier (3, meaning 10^3 or 1000), while the "k" denotes a tolerance of ±10%

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  2. I've had a nesting box up in the garden for about ten years. This year, finally, at last, the great tits are in residence. 

  3. After years of having random Allen keys, acquired almost by accident, I’ve bought a set of metric and imperial hex keys. Why did I wait so long?

    1. Jean-Luc Pickguard

      Jean-Luc Pickguard

      I think I need new specs as I keep reading 'allen keys' as 'alien keys'

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  4. My dad just called to ask what gauge strings I put on his EB3 last time I restrung it. Apparently they're starting to sound a bit dead, which is hardly surprising given that I last played that bass in 2003.

    1. Jean-Luc Pickguard

      Jean-Luc Pickguard

      Are they flats? If so they should just about be played-in now.

  5. 2024 JetGlo Ric 4003 incoming!

    1. Jean-Luc Pickguard

      Jean-Luc Pickguard

      It has now arrived at the delivery depot but it's not on a Saturday service so I have to wait until Monday. 😠

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  6. 2024 JetGlo Ric 4003 incoming!

    1. Jean-Luc Pickguard

      Jean-Luc Pickguard

      Bah! Looks like it is going to sit in the depot over the weekend

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  7. 2024 JetGlo Ric 4003 incoming!

    1. Jean-Luc Pickguard

      Jean-Luc Pickguard

      Just got the tracking number. I hope it'll arrive before the weekend. The pics of it aren't great but it was described as 'very good condition.'

       

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  8. I heard that the Bass Player in Gov't MULE uses a gtr pedal for fuzz? Who's heard of this? Wut do u use for  Bass Fuzz?

    Thx, boyonbass

    1. Jean-Luc Pickguard

      Jean-Luc Pickguard

      I like the TC electronic MojoMojo as a bass distortion, but I now use a boss bass driver as my board is all boss now.

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  9. 15th SE BASS BASH....JUST 1 WEEK TO GO!!!

    1. Jean-Luc Pickguard

      Jean-Luc Pickguard

      That sounds more like a meeting for, er... well I'd better not say...

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  10. 15th SE BASS BASH....JUST 1 WEEK TO GO!!!

    1. Jean-Luc Pickguard

      Jean-Luc Pickguard

      Yeah! Looking forward to meeting everyone to put faces to the screennames.

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  11. Totally baffled... Just had a Scottish VW dealer refuse to sell me a used car because it's going to be registered in Northern Ireland... Answers on a postcard please!

  12. Hey fellow bass friends would anyone know or happen to know where I can get the chords for those damn crows who said rock n roll is dead please thank you xx

  13. I'm just sitting here wondering how I never noticed there is a Turd in Saturday...

  14. My name is David I am the first guy to give TM Stevens his start in the 60's I lost contact with him many years ago do you know how

    I can reach him.

  15. Accidentally plugged my Subspace into the 18v output... Now it won't turn on 🙃

     

    1. Jean-Luc Pickguard

      Jean-Luc Pickguard

      Oh No! Hopefully it will only be a sacrificial fuse that has blown. Have you contacted Hamstead for a repair quote?

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  16. Loving 90-35 gauge, nothing lost in tone and so easy to play

    1. Jean-Luc Pickguard

      Jean-Luc Pickguard

      I only use flatwounds but always buy the lightest guage available of any set I use. I prefer the feel and the tone of lighter strings as you don't need to put in as much energy to get them moving.

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  17. Well, that's a first for me: being offered money NOT to play a gig!

    1. Jean-Luc Pickguard

      Jean-Luc Pickguard

      People offer me money to stop playing all the time

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  18. Have I just ordered the blingiest pedal ever?

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    1. Jean-Luc Pickguard

      Jean-Luc Pickguard

      I knew exactly which pedal it was going to be before seeing the image.

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  19. The EMG GZR P pickup is SOOOOO good!! 
    Just dropped on one my Tokai and it sounds superb!

    1. Jean-Luc Pickguard

      Jean-Luc Pickguard

      I have one in my '81 Precision. Its a massive improvement over the stock CBS-era pickup

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  20. Took a wee break from BC, not sure if anyone noticed!

  21. Good lord, how expensive are Mim Fenders now!! Nearly £700 for an Mim p bass!! I remember when you could get one for £300ish new

    1. Jean-Luc Pickguard

      Jean-Luc Pickguard

      The JMJ mustang is MiM & costs around a grand these days. Worth every penny as well!

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  22. Quorn sausage patties are back at asda after being discontinued. yum yum

    1. Jean-Luc Pickguard

      Jean-Luc Pickguard

      I don't think there's a frozen veggie bacon in the plant pioneers range - there's a chilled version but that has a weird taste. The frozen meatless meatballs are good though.

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  23. Quorn sausage patties are back at asda after being discontinued. yum yum

    1. Jean-Luc Pickguard

      Jean-Luc Pickguard

      I'm still missing the sainsburys own brand frozen veggie bacon - that was my regular weekend breakfast buttie. No other veggie bacon I've tried comes close

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  24. Hi guys quick question. Which flat to choose instead TI Flats? Same clarity and bright sound but more tension are what I need for. Thank you. 

    1. Jean-Luc Pickguard

      Jean-Luc Pickguard

      Ernie Ball cobalt flats are nice & bright, and there is a range of sets. I really like the lightest set on my thunderbirds but so you can choose a heavier set for more tension.

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