Marc S

[quote name='JazzBassfreak' timestamp='1396944115' post='2418887'] Definitely a twist. In theory I gather you've altered the two truss rods separately, when really what you do to one you should do to the other too. It's all about minuscule adjustments with a bass with two truss rods else they will counteract each other and so much can go wrong. From my experience that bump looks like maybe in one place the truss rod has been tightened so much on the bass side it has probably hit the fingerboard and unfortunately most likely also will have twisted the neck. My suggestions: Get a good heavy string gauge, but leave them slack, take off all the tension from the truss rod on the bass side then tune the bass side strings (E & A) to say Eb to look where you're at. Adjust by tightening little by little over a week or two and keep checking where you're at with a straight edge and by sighting the neck. Leave the strings slack only tune them to check how the action is and if it looks like it's moved at all. DO NOT leave tension on the D and G strings as this will pull the treble side and make the twist worse. The neck is hard rock maple, if it is twisted it's gonna be a bitch to get out, so it may be worth looking into a tension jig to see if that may help. As a last LAST LAST resort there's always the case of slackening both truss rods completely and slowly tightening them over a few weeks working with a straight edge each time. Hope this helps [/quote] Good answer! Definitely looks like a twist from those photos I'd take note of JazzBassFreak's advice Also, I was once told by a luthier, that sometimes it's good practice to allow the trussrod(s) to "settle" i.e. Don't attempt to over-adjust them all in one go Allow a bit of time between adjustments I think he mentioned a half turn every few hours..... Make sure to let us know how you get on but most of all - good luck Marc

[quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1396869368' post='2418097'] I'd not worry at all; you can get as good a sound at house volume as you can cranked. TBH you are better off having all of that extra headroom in case you get to a situation where you are playing with a loud drummer and you have no PA support. [/quote] + to this reply If you end up finding other musicians sooner than you currently anticipate You're ready to be up & running straight away...

Sorry to hear of your loss too artisan I know what you mean re not waiting too long for something But I do like the look of your nice blue bass Looks lovely Marc EDIT: What you ask for your Strunal depends on how much they are new how much they go for second-hand usually, what condition is yours in, and what mods have you made that might add value.....

[quote name='AndyBass' timestamp='1395690777' post='2405204'] Just to add to your GAS, my Duke turned up last week and it's proper lovely... [/quote] Yes, lets see some pics please... No, wait - you might make me want one too!

Hi again Jus Lukin, Trawling ebay today, I saw this & thought of you (ooo err, how does that sound?) A bit closer to home for you too, I think? Worth a look anyhow..... [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-4-Size-Double-Bass/281287472309?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.RVI%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20646%26meid%3D5596220338518405725%26pid%3D100033%26prg%3D9210%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D291100574785"]http://www.ebay.co.u...%3D291100574785[/url] Cheers Marc EDIT: Looks like it's one of those G4M models Not everyone is a fan - but it might be a starting point ... and a few people who have them do like them...

Yes, I'd like to hear from anyone who has played one of those slim DB's They do look like they'd be a bit easier to transport about the place... ... what with me not getting any younger! But what is the sound like, when amplified?

Bought a Markbass pedal from Simon Great guy to deal with He answered my daft questions, and the subsequent transaction was smooth fast, safe delivery too Deal with confidence people of basschat Marc

Anyone recommend a good DB luthier in Cardiff? I just fancy a set-up, maybe lower the action a tad, and general check-over for my bass Marc

Played Double Bass and acoustic bass guitar last night, accompanying singer, songwriter, guitarist Georgia Patterson and Nigel Hodge on Flute & Sax We played at Llanhilleth folk club, in the Open Hearth pub Pontypool The 1st half of the evening was open-mic, and a few people got up & played It was a good evening, and lots of people seemed to like the sound of my double bass Although I myself couldn't hear it too well...... It was the 1st time I'd played a proper gig with the duo having had only 1 rehearsal, and done open mic twice before with Georgia... All in all, it was very enjoyable Can't wait to play another gig now.....

I have a PF 500, which I really only use as a backup head or depending on which band / musicians I'm playing with, I use it as my main amp with a smaller rig...... and I've used it quite a bit for rehearsals I've got to say, I really like the sound the amp produces and it packs a punch, especially for something so small So far, no issues with it whatsoever, except as earlier posts suggest re the gain control On one of my active basses (Ibanez SR500) I need to take care on not setting output on the bass, and gain on the amp too high The limiter simply cuts in - but no cutting out issues..... Although I haven't used it a huge amount, it seems totally reliable and it's a head I really like Again, maybe I'm just lucky and got a good one.... Just adding my own thoughts / experiences to the others who've found their Ampeg PF's to be fine

Strange, yes But isn't it a bit satisfying too? Cool cover on the CD How much do you sell it for usually? Might just pick a copy up.... Marc

A lot of people on here seem to recommend either Thomann, or Geddo A short while back, I was in a similar situation to yourself I wanted a DB, but there just seem to be none locally to me either new or Secondhand Fortunately for me, I was offered my lovely DB, by fellow BC'er Sarah Who let me come & try the bass first, didn't live too far away ... and even made me a cuppa One problem about buying a DB secondhand, is that you don't really know its' history And as you point out, you don't have any guarantees... However, everyone I've now dealt with on this forum has been great.... I don't personally know [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]thisnameistaken, or any of his friends but it does seem to me, that buying from a fellow BC'er is a safer bet than buying from a stranger, say on ebay, or another site like Gumtree.... The fact that this one has already been set up, by an experienced player is a real bonus Another BC'er recently said that he'd bought a cheap-ish bass a short while back and the sound he got from that was good, and had improved But it had only improved because he was playing it and the sure-fire way of improving the sound & playing was to get stuck in, and not dither about whether to spend £500, or hang on until he had saved £2000 Keep your eyes peeled for other 2nd hand DB's on here too, but in your position, I'd really be considering [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]thisnameistaken's bass[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I've not looked back since buying my DB - even if my playing isn't brilliant - I just love it Welcome to the world of DB And please let us know what you decide.... Best of luck in starting your new, exciting adventure Marc[/font][/color]

There is also a short scale electro acoustic bass Can't recall who markets it in the UK But I think it's branded with the name "Swift" (of London?) I played one I had on loan for a short while It's got a slim neck, and was dead easy to play Sounded really good through an amp too And I did see them on ebay, for around £50 I could have bought it for around £30! but although my first couple of basses were short scale I couldn't swap back down to the short scale easily.....

Saw them a few years ago, and they were as good as ever! JJ is still one of my fave bass players Hope Jet is OK Time to see them again, maybe?

[quote name='ratman' timestamp='1394190287' post='2388889'] ...... As a quick fix, the rubber washer from a Grolsch bottle do a fair job too. [/quote] A guitarist pal of mine uses these Swears by them - never seen him drop his guitar either Useful tip

I'd say, if you're new to DB This bass could be a bit of a risk, for all the points mentioned above It's difficult to know what is a good instrument and what isn't if you haven't played much..... I'd recommend seeking a few out, and giving them a whirl Not always easy depending on where you live, and how many there are in shops near you I was very lucky, in that Sarah (above) sold me my lovely Boosey & Hawkes laminate I was in your position just a short while ago and I'm so glad I bought my bass Is there a fellow Basschat member near you, who'd be kind enough to let you have a play of their bass? Keep your eye on the "for sale" section of this forum It's a good place to buy from, IMHO Good luck, and let us know what you decide Marc EDIT: There's a bass F/S on this forum at the moment, actually http://basschat.co.uk/topic/231153-fs-34-laminate-bass-l500/ Worth a look, at least?