Clarky

[quote name='Lorne' timestamp='1330026719' post='1551749'] Huh, call that a flight case!, now this IS a flight case! I had to have it custom made for the rediculously large bass that lives in it (Adrenaline Flight cases are awesome if you're looking for one- they did not line it with the velvet though) Here is how it turned up I had a flightcase sent to me once covered with bin bags! I agree with others, if you don't cover it with cardboard, then use loads of packing tape to make sure it doesn't pop open in the truck or the driver doesn't sneak a peak! [/quote] My thats a big one, missus The consensus seems to be that putting some cardboard round, maybe using cable ties on the locks and lots of tape to stop it being opened should see it right. Cheers all!

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1330027217' post='1551763'] Shame you sold the wrong bass though mate [/quote] Its not sold Chris, my good friend in Harrogate is just borrowing it for a while

[quote name='clarkpegasus4001' timestamp='1330026491' post='1551746'] Have you tried UPS Clarky? I work for them. I will try to find out tonight (I work nights) approx shipping costs, insurance cover etc.... for you if you like? it's no bother for a fellow Basschatter. [/quote] Thanks fellow Clarky, the Interparcel quote was in fact using UPS

Thanks gents, very helpful advice all

OK I've partly answered my own questions by going on the Interparcel website. The size/weight don't seem to be an issue (the quote was only around £15, albeit with minimal insurance). So that box is ticked What about securing it or wrapping it? What would you do?

Hi all, a BCer wants to try out my Bruce Johnson bass but is at the other end of the country and neither of us have plans to travel in the other's direction any time soon. The bass comes in a whopping great aluminium cornered flight case (18" x 6" x 54"; pictured below) and the whole thing weighs about 50 pounds. Has anyone had something like this delivered in the UK with Interparcel/ParcelForce etc? Will they accept something this big and heavy and do you recall roughly how much it cost? Also, would you try to put some wrapping around it or is this negating the whole point of a flight case!!!! Incidentally it has those turning locks where metal 'plates' slides together as you twist the lock and doesn't have a key so in theory it could be opened in transit. All suggestions/help gratefully received! [attachment=100755:flightcase400.jpg]

[sup]Happy Jack has owned both and may well be able to answer your qustion - try dropping him a PM maybe?[/sup]

[quote name='Mr Bassman' timestamp='1330016913' post='1551533'] As for theory I know all 3 chords! [/quote] Can you teach me the other two then?

Max just sent me this picture of the completed pedal. Should arrive in next few days Looks ultra-simple to use (I don't like lots of knobs and dials) and I am really looking forward to putting my P bass through this [attachment=100748:rd-xlr.JPG]

[quote name='Toasted' timestamp='1329983200' post='1550658'] It's an age thing. The core of Basschat regular posters is dominated by the 40-60 age bracket. [/quote] I ran a poll on this a couple of years ago at which time the biggest faction on BassChat was 40-49 year olds but there were plenty (>40%) below 40. However there very few below 20 [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/84782-how-old-are-you/page__st__100__p__816917__hl__how%20old%20clarky__fromsearch__1"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/84782-how-old-are-you/page__st__100__p__816917__hl__how%20old%20clarky__fromsearch__1[/url]

And this guy makes a Ricky fretless sound fabulously DB-like when playing jazz http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2-88-nlIgg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7ivOkt6Ya4&feature=channel

I thought it might be useful to set up threads with good YT clips of particular bass styles (eg, funk, metal, latin, jazz etc) but since I am a bit besotted with my Wal at the moment thought I'd start with fretless bass. Feel free to chuck in further clips so it can be a sort of style library for those interested in delving in. This guy is a very melodic player of a fretless Wal 5 string - here's his version of Jaco's 'Come on, Come over' followed by a very easy-on-the-ear improvisation over one chord http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhr6I8YVpqo&feature=channel http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_-zr5AwQbU&feature=relmfu

I have been contacted about a spare fretted Wal Mk 1 neck (it looks great although the hardware is chrome, whereas on my bass its gold). Its Euro 520 posted to UK (ie, around £430) which isn't so eye-watering. I don't think I will go for it but if anyone else is interested I can put them in touch

I echo the above, quite wonderful fretless basses and yours is a beauty, irrespective of whether Percy slid any harmonics on it

Pierre, whats with the writing (Nile Rodgers etc) on the rear - was it signed for Percy by Nile?

Probably East Cheam Ladies Second XI

I was just being a gear-stalker, admiring his (I assume) Pino Palladino CS Precision. Thats how sad I am

[quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1329947232' post='1550319'] Indeed, you may as well wear a shirt saying 'I don't like having sex'. [/quote] I have one similar, its says 'Married'

By the power of Greyskull, I sense that this beautiful bass is now owned by a lucky BCer of Belgian persuasion

Hmmm, maybe the Wal database listed bass W-2900 incorrectly? Its a shame this guy's photography skills (and English) are so rubbish as it may well be a super-nice bass but the dingey, blurred pics and CAPS LOCK problem will be putting people off (plus TBH its a few hundred quid too pricey even if its all legit IMHO)