Hamster

[quote name='stewblack' post='32368' date='Jul 16 2007, 09:20 AM']If you consider traveling as far as Bristol then why not get off the M4 sooner and [url="http://www.guitarclinic.co.uk/"]use this guy[/url]. I have had him repair several basses with differing problems and he is fantastic.[/quote] Thanks for the info, I've added him to the luthiers thread. Hamster

[quote name='Rooster' post='32293' date='Jul 15 2007, 11:29 PM']Anyone care to recommend me a bloke to fix my bass. It's giving me some real problems, i'm not sure what it is but it's either giving a low output, no output or a slightly audible e estring and barely audible everything else. No one can seem to find the problem (music shops, electricians, fellow bassists/ guitarists) anyone care to recommend me someone?[/quote] Have a look at the recommended luthiers sticky at the top of this forum, theres a couple in Bristol which I think is closest to you. Hamster

[quote name='Vasquez Rich' post='32208' date='Jul 15 2007, 09:20 PM']Am exploring some new stuff and know these nifty little boxes from seeing a solo acoustic guy basically backing himself on songs with multi loops from a Boss Loop Station. Just wondered if anyone has used one, if there are any problems. Richard[/quote] I'm toying with the idea of getting one to play about with too, have a looky here: Hamster

[quote name='bassbloke' post='32189' date='Jul 15 2007, 08:11 PM']Don;t buy a bass here to take wth you. Wait til you get to the states and buy something there- take advntage of that exchange rate. You'll get something nice for your money and it'll be an extra special momento of your days travelling.[/quote] If you do your homework, you might be able to buy a Warwick or similar here to take with you, and then sell or p/ex it for more than you paid for it here? Check the prices out carefully. Also a big +1 for buying a bass over there and bringing it back - crazy not to. Hamster

The Trees - Rush

[quote name='five-string.co.uk' post='32049' date='Jul 15 2007, 12:39 PM']Just Popping my head round the door to say hi from Southampton, UK Keep it low Greg[/quote] Hi Greg - glad to have you here Hamster

[quote name='paul, the' post='32000' date='Jul 15 2007, 09:48 AM']Too true! The votes have changed since I started introducing pictures as well Is she an active or passive?[/quote] Active. Colour combinations do grow on you - I might buy 2 pickguards and swap whenever I change strings Hamster

[quote name='Hamster' post='30999' date='Jul 12 2007, 11:25 PM']Darcy - I have the tab of Abba's version if that helps - it's fairly accurate. I don't have the Wondermints version. Hamster[/quote] Darcy - here you go. Wearing of platform boots and silver sparkle suit will help you to learn it faster (so I'm told) [attachment=1193:Knowing_...wing_You.pdf] Hamster

Chers ngombe - added. Hamster

[quote name='paul, the' post='31839' date='Jul 14 2007, 04:57 PM']Oh, handed thought about that. Got to agree about the OLP, glad I haven't eaten yet [b]EDIT[/b] Don't mind me, choose what [i]you[/i] like the look of. Who gives a flying monkey duck what I or anyone else thinks. Although looking at that black-white-black on black, I'm starting to wish I bought the bass.[/quote] I value other people's opinion and comments because things start to grow on you - as you've found out Hamster

And another piccy

[quote name='FretBuzz' post='31849' date='Jul 14 2007, 05:35 PM']Hi everyone. My name is Chris and I am an alcoholic (Oops! Wrong forum) I am from Vancouver have been living and gigging in Oxfordshire for the last couple of years. I look forward to chatting and swapping ideas with fellow bass players.[/quote] Hi Chris and a warm welcome You'll find quite an eclectic bunch of people here - all more than happy to chat & swap ideas Hamster

Some more guide piccys

White pearl - Black pearl - Aged pearl -

[quote name='Mrs Tinman' post='31769' date='Jul 14 2007, 02:43 PM']I'm sorry, I think something has gone wrong with your poll - I can't see 'Pink' [/quote] Silly - pink only goes with lime green!

I'm in the process of acquiring a nice Musicman Sub 4 from Mikey D - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=2323"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=2323[/url] I'm tempted to pimp it with a new scratchplate but I'm not sure what will look good with the matt black body? Feel free to photoshop if you're talented!! Hamster

[quote name='markdavid' post='31723' date='Jul 14 2007, 12:34 PM']Am thinking of adding an active pre amp to my bass to fatten the sound a little, possibly something like this, [url="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/page/shop/flypage/product_id/17272"]http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/page/shop/fl...roduct_id/17272[/url] Ive never added a pre amp to a bass before , will i be able to have this fitted to my bass with out purchasing any other parts? how much do you think it will cost to get a music shop to fit it? The bass I want to add it to is my squier p bass special with the passive seymour duncan quarter pounders[/quote] It may fit into the control cavity, the body might need a little relief work done on it. Have you considered something a little more tailor made, which although a little more you can fit it yourself and save on the luthier fees. Speak with this nice gentleman [url="http://www.east-uk.com/jrhome.htm"]http://www.east-uk.com/jrhome.htm[/url] Hamster

[quote name='therealting' post='31683' date='Jul 14 2007, 09:59 AM'] [/quote] Wasn't the bloke on the right on Crimewatch?

[quote name='Hamster' post='31694' date='Jul 14 2007, 10:24 AM']It may be a related problem but I find that when I edit a post, when I look at the preview (and edited post) I loose loads of text. In fact I only seem to retain the top portion of the post that would fit in the text window. This happens every time in "full edit" mode, but seems to be ok in "quick edit" ? I also did a long (for me!) reply to a PM and the recipient told me she didn't receive any of my reply and a portion of her 'quoted' PM was missing?[/quote] Hamster edited to add "Hamster" which was not included in my original post??

It may be a related problem but I find that when I edit a post, when I look at the preview (and edited post) I loose loads of text. In fact I only seem to retain the top portion of the post that would fit in the text window. This happens every time in "full edit" mode, but seems to be ok in "quick edit" ? I also did a long (for me!) reply to a PM and the recipient told me she didn't receive any of my reply and a portion of her 'quoted' PM was missing?

Thanks Steve - added

I'm right handed and play a righty bass, but it often sound like I'm playing with my feet!

Oh No! - I live waaaay too close to that shop

[quote name='3V17C' post='31244' date='Jul 13 2007, 01:24 PM'][url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNV--9G_2tE"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNV--9G_2tE[/url] check out his facial expressions! haha...what a tool. peace c[/quote] A tool who plays miles better than I can! - I think his facial expressions add to his playing, more entertaining to watch. Hamster

[quote name='bigash' post='31034' date='Jul 13 2007, 12:52 AM']just wondering if it isi just a case of ripping out old and soldering in the new . Or do you have to replace the circuits as well. Any reccomendations of some good quality reasonably priced pups for a p/j bass set up. cheers [/quote] Most of a case of carefully de-soldering and then re-soldering, but yes its simple. When you say circuit, do you mean the active bass circuit, or just the wiring on a passive bass? There are quite a few options out there - what sound are you looking for? Hamster