Weird War

[i]Sometimes, to go forward, you have to go back[/i]

Updated with new gigs...

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='275005' date='Sep 1 2008, 10:09 PM'].... been looking for one of [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/EMS-THEORBO-LONG-NECK-BASS-LUTE-CHITARRONE-BAROQUE_W0QQitemZ350093442837QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item350093442837&_trkparms=39%3A2%7C66%3A1%7C65%3A1%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14"]these[/url] for ages. Now I can get that Funk Baroque project started. [/quote] Don't bother... Sting will only outbid you.

I'm listening to 'On The Corner' a lot at the moment; it's a later album and sounds to me like Sly Stone, Miles and Hendrix all mixed up - lovely

Hi BOD2 Thanks for your thoughts. I've now shielded the pickup and control cavities with copper foil: but have yet to alter any wiring (such as grounding everything at one place). As you can see, in each cavity there is the Fender copper grounding plate which is now sitting on my foil shielding. I normally use my EBS Microbass with headphones to test things, but for some reason, it's not working with perfectly good 9V batteries. When powered with a Diago, the Microbass is noisier than when battery-powered, so I can't really tell if shielding has helped just now. I will test with my practice combo at reasonable volume tonight too. Cheers Doug

Welcome, L, your mention of New Romantics and keyboards made me chuckle - got any band photos from those days? See you around, Doug

Sold Tom the Jamerson book/CDs and he is a top man to deal with.

Well, as I haven't got a gig for a month, I decided to try shielding my 75RI Jazz. Tonight, using copper tape with adhesive backing, I've shielded the pickup and control cavities. I did this without disconnecting any wiring, and just worked around as best I could. I think I've done a fairly neat job so far, though I had to use a few small bits in awkward gaps. The adhesive tape is supposed to be conductive, but it seems best to tack solder the joins between the pieces of copper tape - a job for tomorrow night. Questions: 1. What should I do about the 'tunnels' between the pickup cavities and control cavity? Am I right in thinking that the shielding has to be 'continuous' (i.e. joined up and showing no resistance) in order to work? 2. The scratchplate is plastic - should I do anything to it? 3. Would you recommend changing the existing (standard) wiring and grounding (as suggested by Lyle Caldwell on TB)? I'm ok at soldering but don't mind a lazy option now and then. Thanks for your help, I'll keep you posted. (Apologies for lack of photos - new camera arrives tomorrow!). Cheers Doug

A hearty welcome to you, and nice intro there.

[quote name='hairyhatman' post='263341' date='Aug 15 2008, 07:52 PM']Can't really go wrong with the Yammies. I've got three! Build quality always good and best beginner bass in my opinion. I love 'em[/quote] +1 to that - Yamahas make excellent basses for the £££s. Welcome.

Hi there and welcome. Keep an eye on the 'basses for sale' forum here, as there are usually a few bargains to be had.

Aloha from Hawaii (I wish - ok, London) Margus. Tell us more about yourself, music you like, bands you play with and so on.

At a recent [url="http://www.myspace.com/sibillaband"]Sibilla[/url] gig with my 'game face' on - perhaps I should smile more...

Thanks for posting this, Craig, what a great trip. Did GAS overcome you at any (or several) points, leading to extra luggage on the way home?

Hey Karl Your instruments look terrific, and welcome to the forum. Cheers Doug p.s. my middle name is Karl - do I win a free bass?