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[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1505942619' post='3375451'] I was changing some strap locks over earlier and realised how bland and uninteresting the design of most strap locks are. I mean, the visible part is essentially they are just a piece of metal with a hole in, like a washer. Now I have some old coins somewhere, you know 10p and 50p pieces which would be far more interesting than the plain bit of metal (though too thick). I also have some metal plectrums which would be an improvement. I got to thinking, let's consult with the BC Massive for ideas, many heads being better than one, and all that... So any ideas of ways to improve strap locks with a bit of lateral thinking?? [/quote] It's interesting you brought this up actually, as I've always found pickups really boring to look at. Leo got it mostly right by putting a chrome cover over them, but maaaaaaan are soap bar pickups uninspiring! /railroad

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nBXf1ghxvU

[quote name='bigjimmyc' timestamp='1505836269' post='3374661'] [attachment=253971:IMG_3082.PNG][attachment=253972:IMG_3083.jpg] If anyone's worried, I should point out that I paid the full asking price without quibbling. [/quote] My first proper amp was a 3520! I loved it, but sold it like a baffoon to buy guitar gear!

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1505832348' post='3374626'] That could be it. I know that if you don't take care to get a good break angle over the nut on a Fender-style bass, particularly on the A string, you can have problems. [/quote] Yes, hence the added the A string clamp to pull the string downward. If it vibrates in the slot, it affects the string tone.

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1505825225' post='3374570'] Furthermore, I remember watching a science program about Piano design and the 'inventors' of a system managed to make a like for like piano sound more resonant and detailed in tone. I think they used a similar method of bilateral string mounting. I'd have to look that up though!! [/quote] I'm looking for the news piece on this, but I ca only find the Barenboim Piano - which I don't think is the piece I recall. I'll look some more.

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1505825026' post='3374565'] The break angle over the saddles or nut can make a difference it seems. A higher action, meaning the saddles are much higher means that the string going over the saddle down to where the ball end is mounted, will have a greater force being applied to the top of the saddle. Or to put it another way, the string will be more tightly anchored to the saddle. The same *can* happen for the nut. I have a bass with a string retainer on it. I took the retainer off as I decided to spray it a different colour. With the bass tuned up to standard pitch, there was a noticeable (not massive though) difference to the tone of the open strings. The string being pulled down tightly against the nut made a difference to the tone. Which is annoying as I really don't like string retainers over all strings! Guess I need to find a slotted 'quick release' version! [/quote] Furthermore, I remember watching a science program about Piano design and the 'inventors' of a system managed to make a like for like piano sound more resonant and detailed in tone. I think they used a similar method of bilateral string mounting. I'd have to look that up though!!

The break angle over the saddles or nut can make a difference it seems. A higher action, meaning the saddles are much higher means that the string going over the saddle down to where the ball end is mounted, will have a greater force being applied to the top of the saddle. Or to put it another way, the string will be more tightly anchored to the saddle. The same *can* happen for the nut. I have a bass with a string retainer on it. I took the retainer off as I decided to spray it a different colour. With the bass tuned up to standard pitch, there was a noticeable (not massive though) difference to the tone of the open strings. The string being pulled down tightly against the nut made a difference to the tone. Which is annoying as I really don't like string retainers over all strings! Guess I need to find a slotted 'quick release' version!

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1505817626' post='3374477'] This thread is depressing with some of the attitudes on display and justifications being made. [/quote] Indeed. Female bassists are just queuing up to join BassChat... not.

[quote name='ped' timestamp='1493747742' post='3290420'] Looks like a great little bass. Would be brilliant to have at work... Sorry about the crappy quality BC 'title card' by the way... maybe we need a competition to do a new one??? Cheers ped [/quote] I think a competition might be a good idea!

[quote name='njr911' timestamp='1505741608' post='3373910'] Any more news on this - looks great from the video [/quote] Ask away, I'll be happy to respond!

Anyway, KK Jale, we've hopefully a recording of the track coming through - hopefully it will be the lyrics we are expecting. Your help was very much appreciated and I'll let you know if you have saved the day

Having worked as a musician very closely with sufferers of Dementia, this hits hard. I had an emotional time getting to know some truly beautiful people but seeing how Dementia affects them. I've met TM a few times and on one memorable occasion, I wanted to tell him that I loved his playing and enthusiasm, but he beat me to it, complimenting my own playing instead.

[quote name='Yank' timestamp='1505553987' post='3372731'] This might not be politically correct, but if the female is wearing revealing, provocative outfits, isn't this the response they hope for? I doubt that can-can dancers in years past were expecting mere polite applause. [/quote] [quote name='SICbass' timestamp='1505561286' post='3372829'] I work in shows with dancers all the time. They hate this kind of crap but tend to just take it as an occupational hazard. As for "loving it", no, not ever. They have to earn a living just like we do and almost never have any say as to what they have to wear. [/quote]

[quote name='gjones' timestamp='1505572474' post='3372943'] My names is actually gjones. I didn't feel the need to hide my identity on a site called Basschat. Now if it had been a site called Asschat, well that's a whole different kettle of fish. [/quote] Kettle Of Fish, that well known website for tea making singletons.

Neanderthals walk amongst us even in 2017.

Buy anything, remove the tweeter, job done