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[quote name='King of Loss' post='9139' date='May 30 2007, 12:04 PM']Why do people use compression? Is it really necessary? I would look into buying one if I could see the point in getting it for live use.....I can see why studios use them, obviously, but live?[/quote] It all depends on what sound you want for each song. IIRC Billy Sheehan uses a lot compression and raves about his twin Ashly Audio SC 50 Compressors (which I think are out of production?) Hamster

[quote name='bassboy115' post='9066' date='May 30 2007, 10:41 AM']iv gt a interview in bass guitar magazine somwhere ill try n find it...all i can remeber is he takes all his control knobs off his pbass and controls it all via a volume pedal and leaves the tone full.[/quote] I think it was in Bass Guitar, he wires his pickups straight to the volume pedal, bypassing the tone controls on the bass. IIRC the volume pedal is the only pedal he uses, with any fuzz/distortion coming from cranking up the Ampeg amp. Hamster

I have an Audere fitted to my Lakland - a 3ZB preamp - it's really good. It really brings out the tone of the bass without adding noise or colouration. Let us know how you get on with the JZ model. Hamster

[quote name='MacDaddy' post='2334' date='May 19 2007, 04:14 PM']That's the bass I learned to play on. Or the bass I used when I first started to play [/quote] My first bass was also a Westone - a IIA IIRC. Hamster

DR High Beam 5 String 45-125 - from wherever I can get them at a good price! Hamster

Or even.............. Hamster

Have you tried a 2mm hex key? Hamster

I've been asked to do some quick and easy recording of various singer's vocals. It doesn't have to be studio quality, just a good level, and I think it would be easiest taking the signal straight off the mixing desk. I'm thinking of something like a [url="http://www.roland.com/products/en/_support/om.cfm?ln=en&dsp=0&iCncd=1072"]Roland Edirol R-09[/url] as it's quick, easy and pocket-size portable. Any thought's / experience? Ta Hamster

Thanks Dave - here's the link for one-click access! ...... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eWNu9FyspQ"]Lesson 4[/url] Hamster

[quote name='BlueBear' post='5286' date='May 23 2007, 06:10 PM']Be interesting to see what kind of effect it's having on vocalists.[/quote] Better than the opposite effect it had on tap-dancing trumpet players. Hamster

[quote name='Toasted' post='3669' date='May 21 2007, 03:18 PM']The wound that we bass players call "synth" is basically a blend of Octaver, Fuzz and Envelope Joe.[/quote] Thanks Joe. I shall now dymo-tape my synth pedal as a "Fuzztaverlope" to impress people Hamster

+1 for the Line 6 Studio 110. I had a play with one of these a while ago and thought they were quite good for practice. Hamster

[quote name='slaphappygarry' post='4142' date='May 22 2007, 02:23 AM']Good job it's not your bass then - eh? Hmmm, i am sure its a great bass, just looks kinda banana shaped. Any 'names' use these things? i dont think i have even seen one of those before G[/quote] I'm sure I saw a photo of Leland Sklar playing one of these - can't remember when/where though? Hamster

Why not www.bassworld2.co.uk Hamster

[quote name='pip' post='1788' date='May 18 2007, 09:04 PM']Hi ppls I'm considering a good octave pedle and wondered if u guys have any suggestions? I quite like the EBS Octabass but I'm willing to here what others u might suggest? Thanks Phil[/quote] The Digitech Bass Synth Wah is widely regarded as the best octaver effect. Hamster

I've searched around this forum and our previous home and have come up with the following luthiers. They have all at some time been personally recommended by forum members who have had work carried out by them. As this is a living document, if you have any amendments / additions then post the details on the thread and I'll add it to this first post. Hamster In a rough North -----> South order: Alan Cringean 07754 502 366 www.acguitars.co.uk Moffat Joe & Dave 07896759715, 07918646359 Austin Guitar Shop [email protected] Blyth Dave Wilson 07951 710626 http://www.dwilsonguitars.com Haltwhistle Chris and Laurence 01228 590591 www.overwater.co.uk Carlisle Nigel Stockbridge 01748 824700 http://www.nigelsguitarworkshop.co.uk/ Richmond, N Yorks Steve Suggitt 01723 859176 http://www.chapelguitars.com West Ayton, Nr Scarborough Jim Fleeting 01765 607761 07792 457 741 http://www.guitarrepairman.co.uk/ Ripon, N Yorks Phil Hartley 01204 592373 http://www.guitarsetup.co.uk/ Bolton Steve Robinson 07776 434987 www.manchesterguitartech.co.uk Manchester Keith Bennion 0151 647 3268 http://www.kgb-music.co.uk Birkenhead Jack Ellis 07706 828122 http://jacksinstrumentservices.com/ Salford Ged Green 0161 4289098 www.gedgreen.co.uk Manchester Jon Shuker (Shuker Bass) 0114 2582555, 07901 896021 www.shukerguitars.co.uk Sheffield Dan 01159 784403 http://www.themusicinn.co.uk Nottingham Colin Staples 01159 417955 www.davemann.co.uk Nottingham Nigel Roberts 01530 454945 www.leicestershire-luthier.co.uk Thringstone, Nr Loughborough The Guitar Workshop 01530 267324 http://www.theguitarworkshop.co.uk Ibstock, Leicestershire Howard Smith 01162 706862 http://www.howardsmith.co.uk/ Leicester Ian Hancock - 01733 565099 Peterborough Jon Haire - 01733 348661 Peterborough Duncan Wales - 01354 652231 www.organicguitars.co.uk Peterborough Rob Williams - 01686 689120 www.robwilliamsguitars.co.uk Newtown Powys John Diggins 0121 7735711 www.jaydeeguitars.co.uk Birmingham Andy Guyton 01986 896689 http://www.guytonguitars.com/ Bungay Suffolk Paul 01604 460848 www.arrowheadguitars.co.uk Northampton Pete Allen 01926 499012 http://www.guitartec...lservices.co.uk Warwick Colin Fulton 07913 797193 Glemham, Suffolk Kim Seabourne 07974294681 http://www.bassurgery.com Worcester Andy Viccars www.andyviccarscustom.co.uk Milton Keynes Robbie McDade 07915 075077 www.rimcustombasses.co.uk Luton Dave Dearnly 02920 462953 Cardiff Mark Percy 07956 611811 / 07804 289794 http://www.markpercy.co.uk London N19 Dave Wild 0208 3407766 http://www.wildguitars.com/guitars.htm London N6 The Bass Gallery 0207 2675258 www.thebassgallery.com London NW1 Chris McIntyre 07764747450 http://mcintyreguitars.com Unit 228, Blenheim Court, Blenheim Grove, London SE15 (new address) Bill Puplett 0208 9541965 [email protected] London Harrow Paul Herman 0208 9731441 www.guitarexperience.co.uk London Hampton Wick Andrew Scrimshaw 07941 434650 http://mbwebs.co.uk/scrim/ London Martin Phelps 0208 6809747 http://www.martinphelpsmusic.com/ Croydon Feline Guitars 0208 6809131 www.felineguitars.com Croydon Simon Law 07786 563214 Swindon Eltham Jones 07971 240296 http://www.edgeguita...co.uk/index.htm Bristol Oli Foxen 07884 371559 http://ampstack.wordpress.com/ Bristol Jonny Kincade 01179 243279www.kinkadeguitars.co.uk Bristol Frank Aust 01179 603589 Bristol Tom Waghorn & Dave MacLean (Waghorn Guitars) 01179 272111 http://waghornguitars.com/ Bristol BS1 4AJ The Guitar Klinic 01761 419199 www.guitarclinic.co.uk Midsomer Norton Mike Walsh 01376 500820 www.zootbass.co.uk Witham Barry Palmer 01279 432900 http://www.giggear.c.../home/index.php Harlow Bob Johnson 01702 558890 http://www.legraguitars.co.uk Leigh-on-Sea Mike Seal 07906 354339 Northfleet Tom Anfield 0845 2268175 http://www.ukguitars.com/ Ripley Joe White 01252 520911 www.jwhite-guitarworkshops.co.uk Farnborough Ben Fleetcroft 01483 427444, Godalming Martin Sims 07768 401186 www.simscustom.com Ashford, Kent Ben Crowe 01963 364101, 07799 003701 http://www.crimsonguitars.com Henstridge Nick Benjamin 01273 480907 www.benjaminguitars.co.uk Lewes Bernie Goodfellow 01273 220055 www.gbguitars.co.uk Brighton Graham Wheeler 01903 893029 Worthing Shane Haigh The String Surgeon www.thestringsurgeon.co.uk 01924 277930 Wakefield New Ireland Section! Chris Larkin +353 66 713 9330 http://www.chrislarkinguitars.com Co.Kerry New Germany section! Rüdiger Ziesemann +49 2151/736496 http://www.bassline-bass.de Krefeld New Australian Section! Brian West (+618) 8231 8588 www.fretco.com.au Adelaide Tim Wright (+618) 8398 5551 www.wrightguitars.com.au MT BARKER (Acoustic & Electric guitars)

Ok people; time to make this site bigger and better than it's previous incarnations! This thread is for DIY Spare Parts – whether for your Bass Guitar, Amplifier or Cabinets. I'll split the first post into these three sections. To give you an idea, I'm looking for suppliers of: For Bass guitars - bodies, necks, machine heads, decals, scratchplates, screws, pick ups, bridges, on-board pre-amps, tone/volume control knobs, potentiometers etc - all the stuff that you might not find in your local guitar shop. For amplifiers – valves, knobs, switches, rack mounts, feet, handles, sockets, wiring diagrams, cooing fans, LED's etc. For cabinets (including self-build) – speakers, wood, covering cloth, grill material, handles, feet/wheels, corners, crossovers, plugs, sockets, acoustic foam etc. You contribute to the thread the details - name, telephone, website, range of gear they sell etc, and I'll update the sections in the first post as an easy reference. Hamster BASS Decals www.thedecalshop.co.uk www.haneberg.se www.axesrus.com [email protected] For funny Fender style decals "Faker", "parts-o-caster" etc that occasionally come up on ebay ebay seller brauskoh Reproduction vintage headstock decals http://caraguitars.c...ender_decal.asp Make your own Fender style decals Electrical Components Farnell www.uk.farnell.com Maplins www.maplin.co.uk Rapidonline www.rapidonline.com RSH Electronics www.rshelectronics.co.uk Luxe Guitars Luxe-Guitars General Parts Axes r Us www.axesrus.com Highly Strung www.highlystrung.co.uk Basspartsresource (USA) www.basspartsresource.com Bestbassgear (USA) www.bestbassgear.com WDMusic www.wdmusic.co.uk Allparts www.allparts.uk.com Mojo (USA) www.mojomusicalsupply.com Tubesandmore (USA) www.tubesandmore.com Brandoni Custom Guitars www.brandoniguitars.co.uk Stewart MacDonald (USA) www.stewmac.com Small Wonder Music www.smallwonder-music.co.uk Good for inlays Axiomatic www.axiomatic-music.co.uk GuitarJapan www.guitarjapan.com Good for Fender MIJ parts GR Guitars (USA) http://www.grguitars.com/ Angela Parts (USA) http://angela.com/ ESR Electronic Components (UK) https://www.esr.co.uk/ LED's Sims Custom www.simscustom.com Auroraproject www.auroraproject.co.uk/ Metal Re-finishers Premier Plating www.premier-plating.co.uk Alpha anodising www.alphaanodising.co.uk Pickups Wizard www.wizardpickups.co.uk Delano www.delano.de Villex villex.com Bareknuckle www.bareknucklepickups.co.uk Oil City www.oilcitypickups.co.uk Preamps (on-board) John East www.east-uk.com Audere (USA) www.audereaudio.com Villex villex.com Scratchplates Sims Custom www.simscustom.com Jeannies Pickguards (USA) Jeannie Pickguards Pickguardian (USA) www.pickguardian.com WDMusic www.wdmusic.co.uk Auroraproject www.auroraproject.co.uk/ Custom Cables OBBM www.bassic.co.uk/ Bayou Cables (USA) www.bayoucables.com AMPLIFIERS Electrical Components Farnell www.uk.farnell.com Maplins www.maplin.co.uk Rapidonline www.rapidonline.com RSH Electronics www.rshelectronics.co.uk Luxe Guitars Luxe-Guitars Ampwares (USA) www.ampwares.com Watts Tube Audio http://www.turretboards.com/ General Parts Ampwares (USA) www.ampwares.com Mojo (USA) www.mojomusicalsupply.com Tubesandmore (USA) www.tubesandmore.com Tubetown www.tubetown.de Askjan www.askjanfirst.de Ampcomponents www.ampcomponents.co.uk Bluebellaudio www.bluebellaudio.com Fliptops (USA) www.fliptops.net Ampeg specialists Amps-n-bits www.amps-n-bits.com/ Watts Tube Audio http://www.turretboards.com/ Doctor Tweek http://www.doctortweek.co.uk/ Great for stompbox parts/tweaks etc Valves Voc Rock Guitars http://www.voc-rock-....com/index.html Watford Valves www.watfordvalves.com Bel-Tubes www.bel-tubes.co.uk Electrofix www.electrofix.co.uk Hotrox http://www.hotroxuk.com/ Amp Covers Roq Solid www.roqsolid.co.uk CABINETS Coverings & Covers Ampwares (USA) www.ampwares.com Tubetown www.tubetown.de Roq Solid www.roqsolid.co.uk Cover over Covers http://www.coverovercovers.co.uk/ Fixtures & Fittings Maplins www.maplin.co.uk The Electronics Shop www.theelectronicsshop.co.uk Nut screws washers and bolts www.stagonset.co.uk Speakers Blueran www.bluearan.co.uk BK Electronics www.bkelec.com BMSpro www.bmspro.info Alcone www.lautsprechershop.de AER www.aer-loudspeakers.com MCM www.mcminone.com Parts Express www.partsexpress.com Circuits / Wiring Diagrams / Tech Stuff www.montagar.com www.seymourduncan.com www.christianmusicweb.com www.diystompboxes.com www.kbapps.com www.avatarspeakers.com www.mif.pg.gda.pl/homepages/tom/schematics.htm www.freeinfosociety.com www.warwickbass.com/schematics Warwick schematics www.guitarnuts.com Several pages of pickup/wiring principles www.alexplorer.net/guitar More pickup & wiring combinations explained http://www.duncanamps.com/index.htm Loads of stuff on here - amps, tubes, impedance calculator etc etc http://www.fender.co.uk/support/wiring_dia...parts_lists.php - From the horses mouth http://ampedia.redbeartrading.com/ How To guides and DIY Luthier courses Bailey Guitars www.baileyguitars.co.uk Craft Supplies Craft Supplies Bass De-fret Bass De-fret Tone-stack calculator www.duncanamps.com Musicman Pickups and preamps Musicman guide String Tensions www.daddario.com Swirled paint finish www.projectguitar.com Bass Building Monster Bass Bass Building Phil Mailloux Fender neck set-up www.fender.co.uk General neck set-up www.garywillis.com General neck set-up www.weedhopper.org Rickenbacker neck set-up www.joeysbassnotes.com Neck Radius Gauge (Downloadable) www.pickguardian.com Thunderbird Neck-Dive fix www.lysator.liu.se Drop-filling damaged lacquer Lacquer repair Buzzing 101 The Big Buzz List Guide about wood and tone etc www.warmoth.com How to apply carpet to your cab www.icixsound.com How to properly connect cables! - http://www.rane.com/pdf/ranenotes/Sound%20...rconnection.pdf

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='4' date='May 16 2007, 09:46 PM']I just want to say a few shouts out first to: [b]Phatmonkey[/b] - for being the technical genius behind this forum. If it wasn't for him, you wouldn't be enjoying the slick and secure site we now have. [b]Ped[/b] - for dealing with Gerard in a way that I just don't have the patience or skills for. [b]The Moderating team[/b] - particularly Slaphappygarry, Dood, Lukeward2004 and Machines for their advice and support. We're lucky to have them onboard.[/quote] [size=5]+1[/size] Thanks from me too guys! Hamster