PURPOLARIS

[quote name='SirChewey' post='1338380' date='Aug 13 2011, 02:37 AM'][url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xe080BJUAh4&feature=youtube_gdata_player"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xe080BJUAh4...be_gdata_player[/url] i got one you can have lol ^^^^[/quote] PMSL at this...................loved the ending

[quote name='bobogib' post='1323722' date='Aug 1 2011, 11:57 PM']Hi, Thanks for the input. I would love to be able to go look at it but due to work i'm currently around 3800miles away. (a beer to who ever can guess where I am, if we ever bump into each other) Cheeky question would be could any of the Swindon BC'ers take a look at it for me? Big ask but If you could I will buy a 6 pack. As for music shops, I tend to frequent Holmes music for all my 6 string stuff but know of a couple more in the town. Thanks again so far.[/quote] Well I'm off to Kos on holiday today so that rules me out.

[quote name='bobogib' post='1323683' date='Aug 1 2011, 11:14 PM']Hi, As you can see i'm new here, I don't currently own a bass but am activly looking. Came across this on ebay [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/bass-guitar-package-/180702926783?_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D4%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D1762693028531496189&_qi=RTM742988"]Bass Guitar[/url] I've messaged him to ask what his reserve is but his reply was "Whats you best offer?" What I would like to know is, Is it suitable for a complete newbie? What is it all worth? Thanks[/quote] I'm sure he's had this on sale before so if you offer him £100 he might take it. It's a pity I didn't know because I've just sold a couple of basses either of which would have been ideal for you.

[quote name='Evil Undead' post='1323451' date='Aug 1 2011, 08:15 PM']Still taking orders! Let me know how many and what colour. I'll PM "orderers" just before placing the order to arrange payment, postal addresses etc. I imagine I'll place the order on around 14th August to give folks plenty of time [/quote] Count me in for one blue and one green. I've just bought a new batch of picks but I'll give these ones a shot and see what they're like. What sort of size are you ordering because I'd like the striker XL if there's a choice.

I'm interested in some picks too if you're still placing orders, need to be quick, I'm away to Kos tomorrow for a week

Welcome to the site. As you'll find out it's a great forum to be on. You only have one bass ? .................let's see how long that lasts for

[quote name='steviedee' post='1306407' date='Jul 17 2011, 08:55 AM']Hi I recently picked up a Washburn AB35 acoustic bass it's lovely to play acoustically, though obviously not loud and it has a great sound plugged in but the G string is considerably louder than the B. I switched the saddle round and the situation was reversed obviously it's not making proper contact, any tips on how I can fix this. Cheers Stevie[/quote] Sounds to me like the saddle isn't flat on the underside. Take a flat edge and line the saddle up against it, I'm willing to bet it's curved up on the B side and not flat therefore not making good contact with the pickup. It's an easy fix if you're handy with a file.

[quote name='Bassman Sam' post='1299230' date='Jul 10 2011, 08:11 PM']Thanks for your comments everyone, I'll keep you updated on my progress in the band. Looking forward to the next rehearsal.[/quote] Well done Rab, I'm sure Mary doll will be well made up for you. Congrats.

[quote name='Marky L' post='1298814' date='Jul 10 2011, 10:18 AM']My singer and I have been writing some original material, we've recorded it and are now close to the position of sending them off to try and get some music industry notice. Our issue at the moment is copyrighting. Does anyone have any suggestions on the best way of getting our material protected from the possibilty of theft? My singer (not the most web savvy) came up with the following link - [url="http://copyrighthouse.co.uk/"]copyrighthouse.co.uk[/url] I've had a look at it and to me it looks decidely amature. A single page, yards of waffling text, a few testemonials and lots of scrolling before you get to the price, which seems too cheap. Just looks somewhat scammy to me. Anything to help this stage of our creative journey would be fantastic.[/quote] Can you not just upload it to youtube and myspace or something. I might be wrong but I think they record the upload date.

Wow, worth the wait, very nice

[quote name='thebrig' post='1298448' date='Jul 9 2011, 06:48 PM']Here are a couple of basses that I have just completed. I have designed my own logo, which is made up of my surname which is Darke, with horse added to it. I have registered the name, just in case I decide to sell bits & pieces online one day. One is a fretless Jazz bass, and the other is a Precision bass, which I have called ‘Old Thumper’. The reason is because I have used a Wizard Thumper pickup, and my favourite tipple is Ringwood’s Old Thumper. I’m really pleased with them both, as they play and sound great, and saved me a lot of money in the process. [i][b]The jazz is made up of:[/b][/i] [i]Body[/i]: Mighty Mite [i]Neck[/i]: Mighty Mite Precision with ‘Ebonal’ board [i]Tuners[/i]: No-Name Deluxe [i]Bridge[/i]: Gotoh 201 [i]Pickups[/i]: EMG Active [i]Finish[/i]: Natural Ash with Gun Oil finish [i][b]The precision is made up of:[/b][/i] [i]Body[/i]: Squier VM [i]Neck[/i]: Mighty Mite Jazz with maple board [i]Tuners[/i]: Wilkinson [i]Bridge[/i]: Gotoh 201 [i]Pickup[/i]: Wizard Thumper [i]Finish[/i]: Olympic White with Tortoiseshell pickguard[/quote] Where are they then

[quote name='Pow_22' post='1298003' date='Jul 9 2011, 09:53 AM']Theres a cheap music shop in manchester than normally sells basic/entry level stuff, usually lots of shine guitars. Anyway i was mooching round online and saw this... [url="http://www.chasedirect.co.uk/ViewProdDetails.asp?prod_code=PON08E000006&Prod_name=ELECTRIC"]http://www.chasedirect.co.uk/ViewProdDetai...d_name=ELECTRIC[/url] 4 STRING SHINE BASS GUITAR SBA-724&CAT_CODE=&SUBCAT_CODE=&Search=Y Now i know its a cheap probably korean or chinese made effort but for some reason it just really interests me. Having played a Retrovibe RV4 i know how good two MM style h'buckers CAN sound. So im gonna have a stroll into town later and give this a try. Hopefully it sounds sh*te because i cant really affrod another bass at the mo and am in the middle of another big gear clearout myself. Anyone else tried on of these? Ill report back later with my findings[/quote] Don't knock Korean made instruments, in my experience with them they've always been good. Fender even allow one of their models (light ash) to come out of there with the Fender badge on.

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='1296598' date='Jul 7 2011, 11:06 PM']I liked my Bongo, but it wasnt all that to be honest. Nice neck and very powerful neodymium pickups but frankly the Big Al was better, not as good as the 25th Anniversary, mind you, that was and still is their one off masterpiece, if truth be told. The Bongo, I actually found it to be limited because of that silly pickup blend thing which renders is a bit marmite, I don't know about the rest of the people here, but I prefer on off switches rather than a pickup pan, Sterling keeps telling people that the secret of that bass is in the pickup pan because of the unlimited possibility but in reality it's the opposite you blend, you pan to your heart content but you'll never really obtain a satisfactory result unless you have ultrasonic hearing and can really tell the difference, I couldn't so I've offloaded it, but then I happened to have found something so much better that in a heart beat made me sold it and the rest of the other Music Man basses I had, like it never even happened, and you know what Gareth? I've not regretted it one bit, and in shameful honesty I only bought it because of the brain wash that the EBMM forum does to people, I too fell into that trap! All those kiss ass children of the corn in there, blinded by an imaginary light that Sterling and his goons work so hard at shining on people, Sterling invested millions in the BMW design team that you can tell theinvestment that he had to shell out to BMW has yet to pay dividends hence the hard hear bending you get from him every time someone mentions the Bongo. But seriously it is a nice bass overall and all that, but... not one that may suits every taste, my advice to you is try it first, and don't forget your Big Al is 10 years of technology down the Bongo line and simply more advanced. So in conclusion if you want one simply because you too fell vitctim of the EBMM forum brainwash, or are just gassing for it then who am I to stop you, but if you fancy it because you might think it will put the Big Al to sleep, let me tell you, it won't. If I were you (and I know you only buy new so it's never going to happen) I would look for a good condition second hand 25th Anniversary, that would be the best bass they ever made and yeah now it's called the Reflex but with that name and the poor colour choice they offer it in, it's not the same thing anymore. Written in genuine honesty. Fran[/quote] Fran, I've also been gassing for a Bongo.......................and you just put me off........................great post though I guess I need to reconsider.

If you want to sell it PM me.

[quote name='ficelles' post='1288491' date='Jul 1 2011, 01:19 AM']Hats off to my very very clever guitarist (well really I'm his bass player rather than he being my guitarist)... I had left over from an old project a small front baffle cut for a 12" speaker and dual-ported... after a deal involve exchange of parts for labour the aforementioned guitarist agreed to knock up a cab around the baffle board which I could then finish to suit. I was expecting a basic box which I would cover with the usual carpet fabric. Well I got it at rehearsal tonight and the workmanship is so good I am going to leave it uncovered! I'll probably stain or varnish for durability but definitely no carpet. Beech ply, solid construction, perfectly made, just needs a back and the cabinet hardware plus the recently acquired 12" neo speaker from Mykesbass and my 300w 1x12 practice/small gig cab will be ready Will post some pics if anyone's interested. ficelles[/quote] Hey you can't tell us that and NOT put up pics. PICS ARE MANDATORY

[quote name='barteroo2002' post='1289568' date='Jul 1 2011, 09:13 PM']Is there a comprehensive list of 'Valve Amps still being manufactured'?? Trying to sort New from Vintage/Secondhand. Just wondering because they're not exactly the most common bass amps in stores - but they are out there, aren't they! Anyway... I've just tried making a list from GAK, just to get things going (without prices, although I could add them - I don't know if that's against the Forum rules? Posting a shop's current prices??) - Orange - AD200B Mkiii Matamp – GT200 Hiwatt – Custom Bass 200/400 Ashdown – Little Bastard - DP-200 Drophead (COMBO) Mark Bass – Classic 300 Marshall – VBA 400 Peavey – Tour VB2 Please help to flesh this out - there must be more manufacturers etc...[/quote] Laney Nexus ?

[quote name='Hobbayne' post='1286901' date='Jun 29 2011, 08:13 PM']Our guitarist fell off the stage during a gig once, after consuming a bottle of Jack Daniels all by himself beforehand!. The Hohner Jack is a good bass, I had one a few years ago, after headless basses went out of fashion![/quote] I had a Hohner Jack, sorry I sold it. I'd buy a 5 string version if one ever came along.

[quote name='Musicman20' post='1286809' date='Jun 29 2011, 06:55 PM']I prefer her sister.[/quote] I'd go a 4some with mother and two daughters

[quote name='Clarky' post='1286690' date='Jun 29 2011, 05:21 PM']Apologies - who is it, w-o-t or PURPOLARIS?[/quote] It's Kate Middleton in a Rangers top

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='1286657' date='Jun 29 2011, 05:04 PM']I'm amazed people are suggesting you swap the pickguard to preserve the sticker. Really, I am... astonishing.[/quote] I was the one that suggested it.................................. as a solution if he wants to keep the sticker. Personally I've never bought a new Fender and never will, I let other people take the hit on the depreciation. The sticker would never be an issue for me