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John kindly helped me [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/190896-thank-you-kiogon/page__fromsearch__1"]modify my bass with some electronics[/url] the other week. Lovely, friendly and kind bloke with a real talent for all things bass. His actions sum up the feel of BC - don't hesitate to deal with this guy! Cheers ped

[quote name='andydye' timestamp='1352366883' post='1862126'] So, during the changeover period will any existing threads need to be recreated in the new marketplace in order to be able to continue to answer questions about them? Also, is bumping still achievable in the new styley or is it a bump free world that works very differently from now on? [/quote] We'll have to see what happens with existing threads but we'll probably have to close them and ask users to PM the seller unless the seller relists. Maybe we can make the forum locked to new posts but still allow replies. We'll investigate this week. Bumping isn't happening just yet - there are plugins we can buy that will allow it but with 60 items a page, an item listed in the most popular section (basses for sale) will remain on the first two pages for approximately 3 weeks, so it shouldn't be necessary especially with the gallery view making items more visible and being able to filter out sold items too. Again, as many people disliked and were annoyed by persistent bumping than those who liked to bump daily. I wonder if it's actually very fair to do that. We currently have a 36 hr rule but that requires constant vigilence by the mods and it's not really enforcable. We may custom make a bumping button that is only allowed to be used once every 36hrs but we'll see how it goes. By the way sorry I missed the mobile theme question - again, that's coming once we can afford it. We're trying to bring you the best experience we can, with close to zero money, remember Cheers guys

[quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1352361253' post='1862056'] Madness! I can imagine with steels though you get an awesome clank with plenty of overtones [/quote] Actually I play so lightly that fret buzz and clank are only there if I wish, and when I do, I can dig in a little and bring it in. I do like a little clank as it gives the notes a sort of 'bottom' that I find quite satisfying.

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1352363994' post='1862086'] Thanks Ped, but if anything that reinforces my reticence. A sub-eBay Q&A system is no substitute for proper communication. I do appreciate that a lot of work must have gone into this, but I still find myself wondering what's the driver for this proposed change - I have no recollection of a storm of protest from BC Members complaining about the existing system. Is this a done deal? Or is there still time to pull back and think it through again? [/quote] Yes it's a done deal but we'll continue to adapt and customise as we go. The driver for change is lack of funds - approximately 4% of current sales throught the site end with the seller donating a few pounds. We also feel that the new format is a big step forwards in usability and clarity. 'Proper communication' can be entered into with the seller, albeit in a clearer, less 'stop messing up my sales thread' and more direct kind of way, which is important as the volume of sales is so high on BC. We feel it'll be less work to look after, easier to see what's for sale and raise some funds to help develop BC, DC (drumchat) and GC (guitarchat). I hope you'll change your mind when you try it. It's impossible to impress everyone, but the benefits for us as a team running this site are huge, and we believe the majority will enjoy the new format and find it clearer and as useful as before. Cheers for the feedback, all ideas will be discussed when it's been going for a while and when we can afford to hire more programmers to add any adaptions we might like.

I've added a couple of demo 'questions' to show how they appear in the associated tab. http://isaaclewis2.invisionzone.com/index.php?/classifieds/item/9-warwick-brand-new-with-case/#questions

[quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1352353755' post='1862032'] In standard tuning? [/quote] DADG actually. Used this since as long as I can remember

[quote name='Mudpup' timestamp='1352334928' post='1861993'] Anyone want these? Couldnt get on with them. You need a 2 a side headstock - wont fit a Fender style. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/190079-fs-%3B-elixir-stainless-bass-string-set-l17-taken-off-a-spector-euro-after-1-months-use/page__fromsearch__1 [/quote] Too thick for me, I'm a .40-.95 man. That reminds me, actually - I had a quick look earlier and I couldn't actually see my preferred gauge in stainless, but could for the nickels. maybe that was because the retailer didn't have any but not sure.

I've also been using the originals for years; for me they feel brilliant and literally last 6 months at least. Couldn't be happier but also want to try the new ones just out of curiosity. Thanks for the link. I'd be interested to hear how you get in with yours ped

[quote name='LawrenceH' timestamp='1352328515' post='1861911'] I'm with Happy Jack on this - the current (old) format with plenty of chat does let you suss out what's what with a lot of sales and, I've felt, gives me more confidence in purchasing e.g. by post which is a real trust thing. This new format seems much too open to gumtree-style scams in comparison [/quote] Hi mate You can still comment on the 'questions' tab. Cheers

liugwq wqifdgi fwqufdtyiut wqd yqwu scratchplate!

It's great that my bass represents the sense of community on BC. It's reminding me how special this forum is.

Recently I decided that I wanted to install two buttons to control the Roland GK system into my bass. I asked on BC if anyone could help me source some appropriate momentary function push buttons and I had a response from KiOgon who sent me a couple of samples. After we got chatting about the installation process he offered very kindly to do it for me. All I had to do was supply the bits. I installed the GK system myself a couple of years ago but since moving house I don't have the equipment to do a neat job of this further addition. So, when the bits arrived from Roland I emailed KiOgon to say 'when are you available'. 'Any time' he replied... 'Now?' I ventured... and two hours later I was parking up outside his house 104 miles away. Needless to say he was a welcoming and friendly chap who did a superb job of the install whilst I watched on, feeling somewhere between terror and awe as I watched him drill holes in my bass: And here's the finished job (sorry, crap pic): Vigier Passion GK by chiscocks, on Flickr Thinking about it, this bass has been 'adapted' over the years by a few BC members. The pickup surround was made by a BCer from Australia many years ago, before BC was called BC, and the bass itself was bought on BC and filled with Marleaux electronics by Eubassix here on the forum. So, thanks KiOgon, thanks very much for helping me. Cheers ped

[quote name='Ben Jamin' timestamp='1351005248' post='1846097'] Cool, thanks loads! I'll drop them an enquiry through that site then Whatever made you get rid of that Jazz, by the way!? [/quote] No probs let us know how you get on... I loved that bass, it sounded brilliant, but the slab fronted body was quite uncomfortable at times and I needed the money, basically. It could never compare to my #1 anyway so it was a luxury I could afford to let go. It's the best sounding 5 string Jazz I've ever played and I often wonder where it is now! Cheers

I had one of these. Really cool piece of kit. I'd have one on my current bass but there's no room! I bought mine directly from their site and even though it's a bit expensive and a piece of foam works pretty much just as well, it's much quicker and a nicely engineered solution [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/pedullaman/Vigiers%20and%20Bacchus/P7010684p.jpg[/IMG] They get my thumbs up!

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1350941839' post='1845491'] its all about the dymo label. Switch position looks about right to me. [/quote] I love Dymo labels!! Yeah it's hard to put them in line with any other knobs because nothing lines up but they look quite neat like this and are in a nice position for adjusting in the fly. Looking forward to having it all set up!

Alright, the bits are on their way but I also have some 'momentary' buttons here which I might use (depending on what the Roland ones are like) I'm thinking I'll put them here roughly, bearing in mind how much space there is inside the cavity [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/pedullaman/null-11.jpg[/IMG]

Excellent list. Thanks. I have some very old Basstec pickups in my bass, I believe they were used by Marleaux a while ago. How about Benedetti pickups http://n.mercadal.free.fr/ Cheers

The pinnacle of Rotosound's long and exciting history was when I visited them recently. I'll remind Jason http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9v5q03sYjE&feature=g-upl

Love that!!! Brilliant. And scarily realistic. lol

[indent=1]Just finished a phone call to Roland UK - I'm going to install the 'up' and 'down' buttons so that I can switch between patches. There's two small push buttons to facilitate this which will go in between the stacked bass/treble and magnetic pickup pan. A friendly BCer has offered to help me with the circuitry, too.[/indent] [indent=1]Looking forward to it... will post pics when the bits arrive (approx 3 weeks from Japan, apparently!)[/indent] [indent=1]I know some will say it's not great to customise the bass too much but realistically this is MY bass and I'm not selling it for anything, so this little customisation is something I have been thinking about having used the same setup for a few years now, and having realised the Vbass is a really essential piece of kit in my setup.[/indent] [indent=1]Cheers[/indent] [indent=1]ped[/indent]

Didn't you have a S2 Vigier Passion for a bit? IME they have a velvety growl that slices through the mix with a warmth that throws its arms around it, too. Although playing style accounts for a lot, I don't think you can get any bass to sound like any bass.

[quote name='fumps' timestamp='1350035917' post='1833735'] I'll go anywhere if there is balloons & a free badge [/quote] LOL

[quote name='Johngh' timestamp='1349992098' post='1833419'] Ped, you really need to get out more mate. It is a terrific achievement though. It's now't without the members though. [/quote] Lol well if I got out more, there wouldn't be Basschat!! Good point RE the members, we're very lucky to have such a great community.

Ah excellent!! There's a Vigier porn thread somewhere so you can add your pics.

Looking great chaps - have those pics ready for the new site, should be with us in a little while....