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[quote name='lonestar' timestamp='1316857499' post='1383693'] [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NUT-FILE-FITS-STRATOCASTER-TELECASTER-PICKUP-NECK-BODY-/190578169933?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item2c5f58184d"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item2c5f58184d[/url] In fact they work so well someone is selling them as nut files [/quote] I notice he's selling them BIN for £2.99 + £2.99 p&p. That's £4.14 more than the total cost of the one Skank linked to. Not too shabby a business if he's sold the 800+ he suggests.

I don't slap, but when I've messed about with it at low volume in the past I've noticed the same thing as you're describing - you can hear the strings striking the fingerboard above the volume of the amp. Perhaps the answer is to turn the amp up?

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1316702507' post='1381704'] By adding a 15" you will be getting double the volume. By stacking on top of the other you will 'nearly' double the volume again in the lower frequencies. So for the same volume setting on your amp you will be getting 4x the volume out you did before. You'll be driving your amp a lot less. But you will also probably get a much cleaner sound because it's unlikely that the 15"s are now anywhere near their excursion limit. As was said earlier I have always found that adding a different type of cab either 2x10", 4x10" or even another 1x15" will alter the response of the system. It will certainly be more powerful in the lower frequencies due to the stacking in close proximity. You will probably hear more mids too which are punchy and will cut through. There will also be some "random" frequencies cut where the two cabs cancel each outher out and it seems you have been lucky that they sound good. [/quote] All true. I was just pointing out that he'd actually be driving each individual speaker less hard.

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1316724489' post='1382049'] Like this one a lot: [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Very-rare-vintage-Hoyer-Bass-guitar-1970s-vintage-Fender-hardhell-case-/290612933004?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item43a9e1718c"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item43a9e1718c[/url] [/quote] It's gone already. What was it Jack?

[quote name='OzzyGreg' timestamp='1316728824' post='1382199'] Actually, I just thought of something that might work very well without any heat.... White spirits. Soak them for a day, then swish the strings around in a container of that for a few minutes. I'm going to give that a go next time! Greg [/quote] Yep. That's known to work quite well. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/105958-cleaning-strings-with-methylated-spirit

Glad you like it! Although the flaw in your idea about driving the speakers better with the full wattage from the amp is that each speaker will be receiving less power. A single speaker at 8 ohms will get up to 200 (ish) watts, whereas two cabs at at 4 ohms will be getting 150 watts each!

Line6 Studio 110 is another worth considering for about £200.

[quote]BassBrites have a special formula that [i]deoxidizes [/i]the strings in addition to cleaning them.[/quote]Snake Oil, right there. [quote]BassBrites clean out the dirt and oil AND prevent oxidation and corrosion that comes from acid in your hands.[/quote] WD40???

It does look like a Hondo, though if it is the tuners have been changed. Everything else on it has been lashed up, so why not the tuners as well.

Probably a good idea to send a PM to FlatEric, since I'm assuming he hasn't seen this thread yet. He's very into Peter Cook instruments and may well know a bit about the Far East versions.

[quote name='BottomEndian' timestamp='1316349874' post='1376774'] It's still at [url="http://wiki.basschat.co.uk/"]http://wiki.basschat.co.uk/[/url] Not visible from the new site, but still there (for now at least...). [/quote] So it is. There's hope for it yet then. Any chance we can have the 'jump to forum' drop down box back Ped? I used that quite a bit.

I can't see the wiki anywhere. I know it wasn't used that much (probably because people never seemed to notice it), but if it's still here it's visibility seems to be zero ATM. I rather miss the graphic of the Jazz-a-like at the top (was it a Sandberg?) but I'll get used to it. Other than that, nice work!

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='1375313' date='Sep 16 2011, 11:25 AM']Cheaty way would be route in the bridge. Not sure a reset the neck option is doable, it collapsed cause there is no strength from the pickup route being there. Hard to fix that.[/quote] I suppose the mudbucker rout could be filled and a space left for rick shaped p/u at a more sensible distance from the neck. I'm not sure how you'd go about fixing the damage to the neck though. I've seen a thread on Rick Resource where someone had their old 4001 fixed, but unless this goes for a pittance I can't see it being worth the cost.

[quote name='Mickeyboro' post='1373849' date='Sep 14 2011, 10:14 PM']I googled and found enough info to get an eBay refund when I was flogged one.[/quote] Yeah, there's loads of stuff on the fakes. I remembered that the easiest way to tell was by checking to see if the XLR pins were numbered, but doing a quick google this doesn't seem to be fool proof anymore. It seems the countefeiters are upping their game.

[quote name='bassman7755' post='1372977' date='Sep 14 2011, 10:45 AM']Really I think you dont need to worry too much about amp power with a super 12, its a very effecient cab. I have a benz genz shuttle 6 and an RH450 and both of these are massively loud with my compact+midget combo and a super 12 would be even louder (about 2.5 db louder according to the specs - [b]that almost twice the percieved volume[/b] !!).[/quote] I think you mean the equivalent of almost twice the wattage - 2.5dB is a very small (but noticeable) increase in actual volume.

Selmer. [url="http://www.vintagehofner.co.uk/gallery/gallery3/gallery6/gallery7/cat74.html"]http://www.vintagehofner.co.uk/gallery/gal...ery7/cat74.html[/url]

[quote name='risingson' post='1369018' date='Sep 11 2011, 01:15 AM']You need to connect with fans on any level possible, if that means that you're engaging them with a bit of banter then this can go a mighty long way. I was definitely being mildly flippant about the Beatles/Widdecombe convo but people want to see that you're not just leaving your social networking dormant or strictly business. The majority of posting should concern band matters and I would agree that too much joviality can certainly appear to come across as obnoxious but once you have a fanbase then there definitely isn't wrong with posts that prompt reactions back from people, after all if it appears as though you don't take yourselves too seriously and are happy to connect with fans then you're much more likely to see a marked increase of people who want to come and see you, be involved with you and follow you. This can't be underestimated.[/quote] I'd totally agree that they shouldn't be a set it and leave it type affair, punctuated only by posts whoring the next gig, but my point was really that these things should be a [u]two[/u] way dialogue - with people, not 'fans'. That's the strength of social networking sites. The more bizarre thing about FB is the fact that the bigger fanbase you have the more you can rely on just pushing out one way broadcasts, but I suspect that not the position the OP is in. It's really not about trying to get as many fans/friends as you can for your social media page, it's a matter of trying to connect and engage with people and get [i]them[/i] talking/tweeting/messaging about your band.

[quote name='risingson' post='1368652' date='Sep 10 2011, 03:54 PM']Aside from that, you need to be constantly on the ball when you start to rack up your friends and followers on Facebook and Twitter. Keep the interest there by making videos and posting stuff of interest and substance, [b]peppered with a few nondescript remarks about what you had for dinner, who your favourite Beatle was, the time you met Ann Widdecombe etc.[/b] It's all about developing feedback and generating buzz. Make sure to always mention that you're available on Facebook and Twitter at gigs as well. Good luck with it![/quote] I'd have to respectfully disagree with that bit. FB is a [i]social[/i] media site, and there's nothing particularly social about constantly talking about yourself. Lest we forget, forums are also social media sites and I wouldn't expect much of a response by posting the sort of topics you're suggesting. What would get a better response are 'What did you have for dinner'/ 'Who's your favourite Beatle' type posts. They absolutely beg a response. The point is - it's not all about you, it's about [i]them[/i]. Listen to what they say and reply personally, rather than a mass announcement. Like and comment on posts on their walls. But be selective - there are only so many hours in the day, and it's worth remembering that it's easier to sell to an existing customer than find a new one. [quote name='BigRedX' post='1368691' date='Sep 10 2011, 04:30 PM']Fan numbers and followers from social media sites mean almost nothing. The important thing is being able to persuade these people to come to your gigs and buy CDs/downloads/T-shirts etc. Whilst the social media sites (and your own web site) are essential for promoting your band's activities don't read too much into the numbers of "likes" or "followers".[/quote] +1 Social media sites can be great for networking (so long as you don't jump straight in asking for stuff) but really you should be driving fans towards your own website. Anyone who has a domain that re-directs to a social media site is missing the point. The Arctic Monkey's success for instance had less to do with Myspace than the clever (and hard) work put in by Bad Moon PR.

[quote name='bassman7755' post='1367688' date='Sep 9 2011, 02:26 PM']As has been discussed it would amusing if it went the way the boutique hifi where manufactures use low headline power ratings to get attention and qdos - how long before a boutique bass head comes out rated at 25w or somthing [/quote] Like the [url="http://www.ampeg.com/products/heritage/b-15/index.html"]Ampeg B15[/url]?

[quote name='rco95' post='1368110' date='Sep 9 2011, 09:40 PM']Budget is minimal, as a guide I'll say £100-120 but cheaper is better[/quote] In that case you're fairly limited. Peavey TNTs and Ashdown MAGS can be picked up for that sort of money and both are gigable, especially if you've got PA support. Don't get too hung up on the wattage differences, as in practice the difference in volume is fairly minimal. Out of personal preference I'd go for the Peavey, but plenty of others would choose the Ashdown. P.S. I'm assuming you're looking for amp and speakers here, rather than just the head.

A bit of a 'how long is piece of string' question. The wattage you'll need from an amp for a gig is incredibly variable, depending on a number of things like the efficiency of your cab(s), how much bottom end you like in your sound, how many guitarists in the band and what they're using, loudness of the drummer, etc. Your budget would be a good starting point though.

[quote name='tauzero' post='1366657' date='Sep 8 2011, 04:55 PM']The power ratings for Behringer's EP2500 are considerably more accurate than those for the RH450 (ie. they're almost exactly correct). TC were foolish - they could have called the thing the RH450 and given its RMS power rating elsewhere. I think there has been a hysterical overreaction on TB by some members, saying that they will now sell their RH450s and 750s even though they love them because TC used misleading figures.[/quote] I can well believe it, although I was thinking more of the claimed 3600w of The Nuke bass head. Weirdly, this thread has served to move the RH450 into my personal 'Interested' category. I've never really subscribed to the idea that you need 300w+ for a gigging bass amp, and all this talk of compression at volume and valve-like characteristics sounds like just the sort of thing I'd get on with. Maybe I should get over to TB to pickup one of these heads that people are threatening to unload.

[quote name='flyfisher' post='1366623' date='Sep 8 2011, 04:37 PM']The loudness war has also spread to TV adverts - or am I the only one who gets annoyed when the ads are far louder than the programme? Actually, I don't get that annoyed because I just hit the mute button . . . which rather defeats the obejective of the advertisers in the first place. [/quote] I don't think that's a new thing though. I can remember a discussion at school about compression being used to side step rules about the loudness of adverts - this was 35 years ago!

[quote name='LukeFRC' post='1365953' date='Sep 8 2011, 12:08 AM']one of them west bury track 2 basses for £125 ish [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WESTBURY-TRACK-2-BASS-GUITAR-MADE-JAPAN-MIJ-1980S-/300597093800?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item45fcfba5a8#ht_3469wt_1138"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WESTBURY-TRACK-2...#ht_3469wt_1138[/url][/quote] 8 offers. £125 seems like quite a decent price to me so I suspect this won't hang about too long.

[quote name='Merton' post='1365618' date='Sep 7 2011, 07:12 PM']why? More air being moved.....[/quote] +1 You'd actually get about 1dB increase in volume, although in the real world that equates to no difference at all.