Thunderbird

OK cool cheers

Cheers lovely guys thanks

My basschat header just turned blue and said IPS Community instead of basschat it is OK now but did this happen to anyone else ?

Just to clarify to I cover the whole inside of the control cavity ie just stick the shielding over the wood and everywhere inside ? Thanks

Just a little follow up really, the strings seem to be performing well after about 3 months of lightish use considering there price but what I have noticed is that they seem to lose a lot of tension and feel almost floppy especially the E string, They are still loads better than most cheap strings out there and the customer service from there website is fantastic I told them about the tension problem (dead E string) and they said next time I ordered I could have a free pack of strings but I have not taken this offer up as I want to try other products. So I think they are still good value for money as a spare set or a set too put on a cheap bass or even a bass for a child as they are nice and soft on the fingers etc etc but I don't think they are for a gigging player. So I think all in all I would score them a 6.5/10

I nearly always used Ernie Ball super slinkys and think they are a great string but I am currently experimenting with cheaper brands (£10 or less) at the minute I am using Picato 735 standard gauge strings and they seem good and are in budget and they also have some very favourable reviews on here and other websites but I have not had them on my bass long enough for me to know if I like them or not. I also have a bass strung with Daddario pro steels and I really like those they seem to stay bright for ages and have a nice tension.

[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1383427208' post='2264466'] I've used that supplier a couple of times and have been more than happy with the service and product. [/quote] Cool I shall order some then

[quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1383425902' post='2264447'] Yes ideal - you can get wider tape or even sheets - less joins 1m would do a P bass I reckon. [/quote] Why thank you kind sir

Hi All I want to shield my pickguard and control cavity would this stuff be suitable? [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EMI-COPPER-FOIL-SHIELDING-TAPE-SELF-ADHESIVE-/390686022776?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item5af6b39c78"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EMI-COPPER-FOIL-SHIELDING-TAPE-SELF-ADHESIVE-/390686022776?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item5af6b39c78[/url] And how much would I need meter wise to do a proper good job? Thanks in advance

I liked the Cog better than the Demon King but I do like the look and sound of the Lomenzo hyperdrive Hope Santa brings me one lol

I have heard a similar story about wearing headphones you know the one where the lad is doing something with them on and his eyes shut then opens his eyes to find a cup of tea there lol bet he was grunting too bloody headphones hehe

[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1383383899' post='2263796'] Thanks for that Mr Thunderbird, not that I'm flying but thats a handy link. [/quote] No worries it should be of help to some one

I love block inlays but IMO I think they will look rubbish on the bass I think it will make it too "busy" if you get what I mean as its a pretty in your face as it is, I think it looks great as it is now

There is a guy on ebay who sells heavy duty shipping boxes for basses they are 12.99 each that could be a cheap solution? [url="http://dsa.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p3984.m570.l1313.TR3.TRC0.A0.Xcardboard+guitar+box&_nkw=cardboard+guitar+box&_sacat=0&_from=R40"]http://dsa.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p3984.m570.l1313.TR3.TRC0.A0.Xcardboard+guitar+box&_nkw=cardboard+guitar+box&_sacat=0&_from=R40[/url]

[quote name='aalam' timestamp='1383313527' post='2263032'] haha, there'll be time for that in hell. Oh, come on, make your guess! [/quote] £25/£30 ?

We had nothing at school really there were a couple of old keyboards and a couple of old bashed up 6 string acoustics and a few recorders and maracas only the kids who had well off parents did any kind of proper music such as the violin or electric guitar as they bought there own instruments and did paid after school lessons.

[quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='1383243806' post='2262108'] Same seller. £50 for two vintage strap buttons. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Fender-Strap-Buttons-1960s-1970s-/261319096705?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3cd7d4f981"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item3cd7d4f981[/url] [/quote] The sad thing is some silly T--t will probably buy them lol

[quote name='RandomBass' timestamp='1383253402' post='2262309'] Out of interest which Vintage do you have? [/quote] V4 Icon series P mate but I am thinking of investing in another Vintage when funds allow

[quote name='RandomBass' timestamp='1382432622' post='2251959'] To add to your journey, don't overlook the Vintage brand - they are a brand in their own right, not to be confused with the Vintage Modified line from Squier. They do fabulous 'copies' of the classic Precision, Jazz and Musicman models. They are extremely well made with high quality hardware (tuners, bridge, knobs) and great pickups, as well as being very cost effective. They are distributed by JHS Ltd (www.jhs.co.uk). Cheers Geoff [/quote] This I have a Vintage and it blew my Squire away and is actually a fair bit cheaper than a squire but it is also worth looking in the for sale section on here you could pick up a rather nice used bass in your price range