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Probably completely unrelated, but I had a problem with my Jazz and some new Dimarzio pickups. No noise when playing or not, but If I put my finger on the scratch plate about 1 cm from the neck pickup I got a static type of sound. I found that (and this may not have been the cause) the scratch plate was touching the pickup covers, so with a nail file I gently filed away until I got a small gap and the problem went away.

Have fun.

That's really nice!! Think the white scratch plate sets if off better than a black one. well done!!

Welcome Tom from another "Older" member. Have fun

Bought a TC Poly Tune from Dave, easy transaction, great comms, would recommend buying/selling with him to anyone. Real pleasure.

Flats Rule man!

[quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1370026907' post='2095805'] Bigger - longer - harder - & go down deeper, no contest [/quote] And in the "groove" every time

Sounds to me they are ganging up on you to make you feel the weakest link and replaceable which to counteract, you need to do all the funding and other crap in fear that they will replace you? It's an awful situation that I initially experienced in an originals band I was with (I was funding studio time and stuff like that) so one day we booked a studio and I basically said "Well I've done my bit, who's turn is it now?" and was surprised that they agreed to pay for future expenses. The band should be run like a business with all profits and expenses going through the books and expenses paid out of pooled profits before being split between members? I wish you luck, not a very nice situation to be in.

Try this [url="http://www.instituteofbass.com/courses/music_theory_for_bass/"]http://www.instituteofbass.com/courses/music_theory_for_bass/[/url] I did it (and still doing it) a module is release every week for 12 weeks, there are not exams etc and there is a tutour available by email for questions, they also have a course forum. There is so much in the course it's unreal, they also do sight reading courses as well as technique etc. The best bit is, it costs £19!!!!!!!

[quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1369894902' post='2093962'] Does it really look metallic GREEN to you? [/quote] Well spotted, If it was his to begin with, did he record the serial number?

Yep my first marriage eventually broke down due to music.I was "persuaded" that not to pursue it any further after the loss of a recording contract and the split up of the band I was in. The resentment slowly built of over the following 5 years and that was it. Unfortunately, I never played bass for a further 26 years due to heartbreak of seeing my dream disappear before my eyes. The current Mrs Yepmop is quite tolerant to time off practising and the odd gig, as she knows I enjoy it and it's a lot better than going down the pub each night (not that I ever did). Also the kids are into learning to play music which is scientifically proven to enhance their intelligence and ability to learn new things. But you must be prepared to give and take, So if the wife wants a day out shopping or site seeing I have no problem driving her there etc, it's about a happy medium and does help getting them involved as well so they don't feel left out. The wife goes to any gigs we do and takes photos etc and I let her judge if what I'm playing sounds okay when practising at home.

Not surprised playing around the clock for all those years (sorry). Much respect RIP, great player!!

Playing this instrument is not the bassist of a good marriage then? Coat and hat on..........

I really enjoyed that, well done! you should be very proud of yourselves.

Welcome Jim from another Old Geezer. Your never to old to Rock N Roll so get yourself out gigging!!!! This site is great and you'll learn a lot.

I liked Trevor such a sad day RIP mate

She can come and play with my "four string" any time she wants

RIP - a sad loss

Great Vid just love the simple laid back approach to his playing - truly awesome!