Huge Hands

Was just wondering what the red fiver with maple neck was the bass player is using? Any ideas?

[quote name='Eight' post='518509' date='Jun 19 2009, 04:00 PM']What about O I play bass guitar but own a double bass[/quote] I kind of agree with this. I own an upright, play it in the house, and have even used it in a couple of gigs, but in the presence of the likes of Jakesbass and co, I wouldn't dare to call myself an upright player.

I have owned four sets of 5 string Labella flats, all from Stringbusters. One had a bad B string, really stiff and sounded damped, sounds like the same problem as Clarky's E string. After 2 rehearsals and midway through the second gig, it appeared to snap, although there was no visual damage. I think it was the inner core that snapped. I had never snapped a string by playing before, certainly not a B! Up to that point, I had assumed it was down to my new Squier P5 not being able to handle a B string properly. Stringbusters were great, and replaced the string, although it did have blue on the winding instead of black, so may have been a different string in a Labella packet, or certainly from a different Labella range. Didn't seem different in terms of feel, and is still going strong.

I suppose you could use the "MID" band on your Peavey in mono mode which should mean that both the crossover frequencies would do this. It does seem a bit crude though, and you would have to parallel the output elsewhere (your amp?) to make two mirrored outs but they wouldn't work independently. It doesn't appear clear on your diagram which out would be the mid out in 3 way mode. It almost seems like trying to use a sledgehammer to crack a walnut.... Maybe there are some boxes on the market (even a pedal) that just do what you're after? Not too much of a product catalogue index myself I'm afraid.

[quote name='bigjohn' post='517473' date='Jun 18 2009, 03:40 PM']I thought as much. Does anyone know of one that'll output into 2 channels?[/quote] The problem you have (from reading into your intentions) is that you are after the top curve of the High portion, and the low curve of the Low portion [b]on the same output.[/b] You then want this mirrored onto a second output for your other cab. On a fixed crossover like the one you mention, the two curves never meet as they are always on separate outputs. Some higher end DSP crossovers (I'm specifically thinking of PA stuff such as XTA as that's what I know) can be programmed to do what you're asking as both ends of the filter are programmable. However, what you are actually asking is for the crosover to work as an EQ filter. A lot of graphics have HPF and LPF controls/switches on them and give you all the EQ in between.

[quote name='bigjohn' post='517460' date='Jun 18 2009, 03:27 PM']Ok. So say for instance I have a peavey vsx crossover... it does 2 and 3 way. How would it work in terms of the controls? And how would I connect the outputs to a 2 channel power amp?[/quote] If you're using this unit, although it has a adjustable crossover frequency(ies), it has fixed H, M and L bands. It wouldn't do what you want it to do becuase it deals with each section on a separate output.

[quote name='Stewart' post='517442' date='Jun 18 2009, 03:09 PM']Yes - you will need a 3-way crossover.[/quote] Ummm - not necessarily, I don't think. As I said earlier, you could get a more programmable DSP unit that has filters on each output. 3 way would just mean that on a "stereo" input unit you'd have six outputs instead of four. However, it's been a little while since I've been in the game so not sure what's on the market. What I was saying earlier is that on a versatile unit you could set up two outputs to give you what you need and ignore the other two. I'd tend to agree with Alex - if you just want a LPF and HPF I'd look into an EQ unit - you may then get a couple of extra bands to filter in the middle too and possibly cheaper than a crossover, depending on functionality.

Depends on the crossover I guess. Some of the simpler ones may have fixed, or variable "High" and "Low" outputs but some of the clever ones will give you four separate outputs that can all be high, all be low, some high, some low, some mid - blah blah blah, the world is your adjustable oyster. Still not 100% sure of what you're trying to achieve from you first post? Not a top and a sub, but different frequency range to each cab?

[quote name='Zoe_BillySheehan' post='516575' date='Jun 17 2009, 04:32 PM']DETROIT ROCK CITY! [/quote] City? Mo[b]town[/b] surely..... Welcome Ken.

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='516170' date='Jun 17 2009, 10:02 AM']The strap button appeared in 1960. As for the heel... rumour has it there was a spell of a few months in 1959 where the neck heel wasn't marked. Before and after that, it was pencilled.[/quote] Learn with WoT! Excellent mate, thanks, I figured you'd be able to put me right. The last thing I wanted to do was sound scoffy and say "That can't be right" as I knew someone would correct me! I will probably never be able to afford somethng like that (certainly not to justify that outlay anyway) but I am fascinated by all the history of it!

Just an interested question, rather than trying to prove anything, for you Fender experts: I note there doesn't appear to be a date stamp on the base of the neck, or a strap button/hole where one was on the back of the headstock. Is this because Fender started doing this after '59, or because this one is not original? Just interested to know....

Just to back up my original post: In the Victoria station WHSmith, I have found the following two issues: 1. I don't know if it's because they buy limited stock and run out, or whether it's because they remove non-selling stock too quickly, but there does appear to be regular times in the month where there are no bass mags, or only BGM, or only BP. I don't buy them that often (hence not wanting a subscription), but the last one I bought was the recent one with Flea and his beginner bass. 2. Getting past the crowds of "readers" in that section, i.e. people who want to read the mags but have no intention of buying - can be a nightmare. I had to literally push two guys out of the way when I bought the last one because they refused to acknowledge my various polite requests to move so I could get to the shelves.

The optimist in me says he is waiting so he ca double check with the band one more time. The pessimist in me says he wants to get into a relaxed place (i.e. home) so he can let you down easier. (I have had this happen to me, hence the suggestion). I hope for your sake it's the former. Good luck.

[quote name='steve-soar' post='515436' date='Jun 16 2009, 04:21 PM']Maccas Ric, Mystery Tour era.[/quote] Come to your own conclusions about me after this statement, but it was after watching Macca with that bass in the "I am the Walrus" part of the film that got me to take up bass as a wide eyed 14 year old. I thought he looked so cool, even though I've never really fancied Rickys myself, and much cooler than Ringo (I played drums at the time).... Thank you Sir Paul. I have never managed to look that cool, but enjoy playing the bass. (P.S. As I have said before, my starting to play bass was equally to do with watching an old video of Russell Jackson playing with BB King). EDIT: As for classic basses, Jamerson's Funk Machine for me too.

I often pop into the WHSmith at Victoria station. Once you've dug past all the copies of Rhythmn and various g****r magazines, they're usually in there somewhere.

I love the name/control plate on these, always reminds me of my Dad's old reel to reel player.....

I have Ashdown cabs and I use one of [url="http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?moduleno=97489"]these[/url]. It was on special when I bought it, suggested by someone on Basschat. Folds away nicely next to the cab in the boot of the car.

I have a Squier P5 which I love and is now my main workhorse. It's definitely a "marmite" thing, but I love the cricket bat sized neck. I wanted a five with 4 string spacing after I kept tripping up over the tight spacing on my Cort C5. The only mods are a set of custom Wizard J pups and a set of Labella flats. I know there are much more expensive basses out there that will feel tighter and better put together, but I prefer the fact that this is something I have worked on myself and feels good to me. I can't justify the outlay on a more expensive bass all at once. I have bought a second one which I've stripped ready for painting and bought a "proper" precision pickup for (thanks Old Horse Murphy), but I haven't got round to carving up the body to fit it yet. My theory is I'll always have this one to go back to if it doesn't work out.. I think the recent birth of mini HH has put all this on hold for a while.....

Worth noting that Andy at Wizard is a top bloke and usually replies to e-mails within a day or so. If you are really uncertain, give him a call or mail - all details on the website.

Mine did. That's all I have to say really.....

Have finally managed to get my a**e to the sorting office and retrieve the parcel Nick sent very promptly to me containing a set of 5-string EMG P/J pups. Pleasure doing business with you Nick, and thanks for putting up with my slow responsiveness due to the birth of our son. (That's "ours" as in me and Mrs HH's, not me and Nick). I just hope I end up with some spare time to actually do something with the pups! All the best, Stew (Huge Hands).

[quote name='Brother Jones' post='507007' date='Jun 6 2009, 02:52 PM']Last week I tried a second hand five string (a [i]five[/i] string people!) that had been strung with flats.[/quote] All my 5 stringers are strung with Labella flats. I didn't realise I was being stupid..... I love them. I originally tried them to see what the fuss was all about (the plus side of being on "Groupthink Central" ). I almost gave up as I found they would make my fingers sore and blister, but once I got used to them I have had no problems since. I love the feel and sound, it has nothing to do with following a crowd or bandwagon. I have no desire to go back to rounds, unless I find some that convince me otherwise.

[quote name='Hamster' post='500980' date='May 29 2009, 02:55 PM']You did - OP asked for deletion as it was a double post - you replied to the deleted one, I've just merged your post into the current one so we don't loose your reply [/quote] Ta. I got a bit confused there!

Weird, I could have sworn I replied to this - now it's telling me I haven't.... EDIT: Whoop, no, there we go. Crazy. :wacko:

I'm not claiming to be an expert by any means, but it sounds to me like you have a bad signal ground somewhere, and your body is providing a better signal ground reference when you touch anything to do with it. It almost sounds to me you're grounding the whole guitar - i.e. it could be an issue with the cabling or equipment you're connecting to. If not, then I would check all the ground connections to the pots and the tab you have shown a photo of. Perhaps a hot iron to resolder them might help? Just my guess formed on what you've said, not gospel....