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[quote name='Shockwave' timestamp='1380712036' post='2229252'] I have now got a response from Lettsbass. No updates, but the communication makes me rest a bit easier. [/quote] Come on Rob, what did he say?! Summat about Miliband's dad maybe?

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1380708681' post='2229185'] That the keyboard sound on "Jump" is Oberheim OB-Xa is preset #1 without any modification. [/quote]

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1380703837' post='2229069'] These days if any particular instrument stands out to me on casual listening it's because IMO it's doing something wrong in the context of the whole piece. [/quote] What happens when you casually listen to Van Halen mate?

[quote name='Lorne' timestamp='1380666012' post='2228840'] Because he's an old guy, and a nice guy, I was fuming though, especially when he told me I never brought the Kahler arm or a set of strings for the bass when I dropped it off, I knew I did, and when we found a set of D'addario EXL 170's in the first drawer we looked in, the truss rod cover and trem arm were in the packet LOL [/quote] Well I'd have been extremely pissed off, but would have been firm with the guy. Hope he took no money off you!

[quote name='Gust0o' timestamp='1380706659' post='2229147'] Of course, there's very little means to identify false information from accurate - all feedback is, by it's nature, subjective. Which presents issues on occasion Within recent memory, you all may recall a member posting about a couple of brands with which they had had an issue - and which did generate a threat of legal action against the individual. Thus, I think it's only fair to urge caution - both for the individual member posting, and for the administrator considering the issue. I suspect someone has made a judgement call and erred on the side of caution, which I think is the safe thing to do, to protect either site or membership - and Charic has reviewed that decision and responded. [/quote] Thanks Gus, fair comment mate.

[quote name='witterth' timestamp='1380670656' post='2228887'] are they likea are they like Elixir strings Nige? (I Have the same issue) in that I can "Kill"a new set of strings within minutes like Painy says because of acidic sweaty fingers (yuk,sorry) I have however found that Elixir strings have lasted for a year on my acoustic guitar, and still sound bright. do you know if they work so well for bass guitar? I like that zing of new strings!! [/quote] Much nicer than Elixirs mate, which I found to feel a bit rubbery and plasticky, and a bit flaky. I forget the Cleartones are coated, they are bright and snarly, and I've had no problems at all using picks. They also keep their brightness for a long time. They feel smoother than normal stainless rounds.

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1380706268' post='2229138'] I'm trying to find out myself. Although it is possible that it was a slip of the finger by a mod reading through the thread [/quote] While checking neck dimensions?

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1380705572' post='2229119'] Although, if another mod closed it for a legitimate reason one of the GMs or admins should know why. If you have any questions just ask [/quote] Cool, cheers.

Is it BC worry about defamation? No-one posted any false negative info did they? Or has there been a threat to BC from someone mentioned? An explanation would be nice.

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1380667012' post='2228858'] Fat-ist and Feet-ist all in one go. Epic fail, nige [/quote] I allow myself one epic fail per day, just to keep the ol ticker going

I'm sorry, It looks all wrong, like a fat girl with tiny feet.

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1380661885' post='2228754'] As long as the nut slots have been started, it seems fair enough to me that you (or your chosen) tech should have the final say in the guitar's set-up, of which nut slot depth is a significant part. Plus you can always get MDP to do it for you: [/quote] Is that a nut or a piece of fried squid? Ridiculous.

[quote name='Painy' timestamp='1380662702' post='2228772'] Personally I like the bright sound of new strings but have freakishly acidic sweat (new strings will sound dead by the time I've finished a 2 hour gig!). I just boil my strings in a saucepan of water for 20 minutes then wipe them down thoroughly with a cloth before every gig and they sound like new - at least until the next gig. Disclaimer:- it is advisable to have a special saucepan reserved for this purpose as using one of the good pans to boil dead skin cells and grease out of your strings may result in the missus smacking you over the head with aforementioned pan! [/quote] Listen mate, you need to do what I do. Use coated strings (I use Cleartone and they last for f***ing ages) and play wearing a pair of black silk gloves from Jasmine Silk. They look a lot better than you do standing with an old pan by the Aga explaining to your mrs that proper Italian spaghetti is supposed to look like that.

[quote name='Fionn' timestamp='1380651154' post='2228526'] Wow!!! I heard Bitches Brew for the first time ever today. Both records, loud, through nice speakers, whilst I should have been concentrating on work. I became lost in it really. What I found most absorbing were the prevailing hypnotic grooves which are interlaced throughout the radical and sometimes (borderline) chaotic course of the two records. They are most often very subtle, sometimes almost buried. This is superlative musicianship on every level. It totally blew my mind. Is it co-incidence that this record was concieved during the psychedelic revolution? It's been a while since I've heard anything which is at once so utterly engaging, challenging, and stimulating. That said, It's not shagging music, and your girlfriend will probably hate it It wont sound at best on youtube, but here's a link if you're interested ... [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-vFIh7GP-Q[/media] [/quote] I'm with your girlfriend. I f***ing hate it as well

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1380661211' post='2228738'] K-yak, K-yak. Ker-chuff, Ker-chuff [/quote] :giggles:

[quote name='rapscallion' timestamp='1380639135' post='2228274'] Looks interesting. Is the neck one of the ones from eBay that come with wilkinson tuners? [/quote] Yes mate, they do them without for £74.99. It's really good, some little finishing issues, but nothing worth moaning about. Fits like a glove too.

[quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1380648019' post='2228457'] Years, decades even, since I've seen them. At one time Hami was living in the flat across the hall from me in Pierrepoint road in Acton. Were you ever part of the Meon Terrace (or was it road?) gang, A Scanner Darkly emerged from there as well. [/quote] Amy Villas ring any bells? I moved to London too late for that scene. Simon B sadly died a couple of years ago, he was one of my closest friends. I played in his bands too. We should do this by PM really shouldn't we Off to rehearsal shortly. Will PM you later mate.

[quote name='alhbass' timestamp='1380573218' post='2227410'] Hey all - thanks for all the tips. I suspected there might be more to it than just cranking the lows! Thanks particularly Roland Rock - when you say "[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]dub is not about an old school flatwound thump, but clean and close-to-the-fundamental depth with clarity and sustain[/font][/color]" this is exactly my feeling - at least it best describes the kind of tone I'm after. I love all sorts of vintage sounds on my basses, and they're all strung with various types of flatwounds already. But like you, I'm not particularly looking for vintage, old school sounds here - it's that spaced-out, long sustained, smooth, frighteningly deep sound I'm after. Tho no great fan of John Lydon's "singing", I've recently been listening a lot to the most recent PiL album, and love the bass sounds on that.... [b]Anyway, I'll try some of the (cheaper) suggestions above, and keep an eye on the thread for any further contributions.[/b] Thanks again. [/quote] My JAH-TONE knobs were less than a fiver. PM me if you are interested.

[quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1380645283' post='2228394'] A man of taste, evidently. Looking at (and listening to) your soundcloud offerings there are some familiar sounds there. You mention Transglobal Uunderground, who seem to include some of the remains of West London band Furniture who I knew well some 30 years ago. I wonder if our paths crossed somewhere between Acton and Hammersmith back then? [/quote] Ah, interesting I play in London Zulu with Tim, Hami, TUUP and Larry from Furniture/TGU, they are old friends. We may well have a few other mates from Acton and H'Smith in common.

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1380640476' post='2228307'] It makes you wonder what the luthier saw in you to end up with a choice of a spalted wood doesn't it? [/quote] Ewwww!

Mmm, I was a guitarist before being a bassist, Alex Lifeson was and still probably is my biggest guitar influence, but bass is different, I got into bass out of necessity not desire. Nevertheless I suppose Geddy and Chris Squire were good sources of bass information for me, and also Vivian Weathers, and Sting. Guitar is highly stylistic, but bass is a supportive role, or should be (I can't stand solo bass), so my bass influences are more philosophical than stylistic. I adore Scott Thunes because he is so romantic with his phrasing, truly beautiful. But really, a study of harmony and understanding the needs of the song and the song's leader is way more important than any stylistic leanings on bass. If I'm playing with London Zulu I'm definitely pumping out my dub and reggae influences, people like Viv W, Sting, Robbie Shakespeare, all those guys on the old records. But in Kit's band, I'm often thinking more orchestrally, so I use a lot of volume pedal and effects, deffo Squire and Scott influences in what I do, but I'm thinking of dynamics and harmony, and how to make the vocal sound gorgeous in the context of the song and band more than any influences, so maybe I'm finally in the cycle of influencing and inspiring myself in that situation.

[quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1380376254' post='2224463'] Mike Howlett, Keith from Here & Now, Tommy Shannon [/quote] I love Mike and Keith too.

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1380639443' post='2228278'] HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!! If only people knew what we were talking about. That's the post of thread. [/quote] I think that's why everyone asks for a modern C shape with a nice bit of Brazillian to get their fingers on

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1380638823' post='2228266'] Yeah, but does he wine you and dine you, ask for neck measurements....? [/quote] I'd be a bit embarrassed telling him I like it shallow with a narrow nut width

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1380637784' post='2228249'] Err... you gave him a second chance? 3 years? Err... what is wrong with you? This is something - as you have proven - could be done by any other luthier. Why would put yourself through that? [/quote] Because ol Chris is one charming muthaf***er [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADq79DFd6qg"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADq79DFd6qg[/url]