King Tut

I like boss stuff - it sounds rich and deep to me. So I bought a GT6B - I thought it would be like a pedal version of the pre on my cube 100B. But the compressors seem to be so harsh - even with only a little sustain. Any tips/settings/thoughts anyone? If only it had a 'cube 100B Compressor' setting! Thanks in anticipation. Col

Played at a benefit where Tom Robinson was headlining. After I played, he came over and told me "nice bass playing mate". His own set (a solo set) was superb. Fast forward a few years, and the guitarist i had been playing with passed on - Tom came and played a couple of acoustic numbers at his funeral - nice one!

Don't succumb - don't succumb - look into my eyes - don't look around the eyes. I spend my life hung up on gear to the detriment of being hung up on music/theory/technique - the latter is far more important - concentrate on that dude!

Cheers Burpster - looked on their site but couldn't find what I wanted - maybe I should ring them!

PM'd

I use a Sennheiser Freeport radio system and use a rechargeable NiMH all the time. I just recharge it after every gig. I make sure to turn the transmitter off between sets. Maplins are currently knocking out 3 200MAh PP3s (NiMH rechargeable) for a tenner. A 'no brainer' if you ask me!

Looking for a 250Klog blend pot for a Fender P that's been converted to PJ. WD have got one but it's a bit pricey when you factor in postage - for what you're getting. Any suggestions? Cheers Col

Try sticking on a new E string - and leaving more string to wind on the post - so it goes right down. I've got an MM5 - superb bass for the dosh if you pick a good un!

Later - not 'ater'!!

I've got al ater one of these and it's awesome - can't believe how good the earlier ones must be if they're supposed to be better! Free bump!

It was me who picked up the RBX 270 - I've had 3 basses from them............ First an Ibanez SR900 - it was mint, listed at £300, I knocked them down to £260. Second was a well used but perfectly good Westone Thunder 1A plus fender hard case for £99. And the best was the RBX 270 for £25. Perfect working order but heavily scratched. I sanded it down and waxed it, shielded the cavity and sold it to a mate for £50. The markup wasn't to make a profit - simply reflected a new set of strings and some labour - and it was a wicked bass. I was so impressed with the quality, I've just bought a BB614. Our local store has a very interesting looking 'Asama' bass - original body shape with a maple neck that is a bit bowed - I'm tempted!! Anyone heard of thes? Anyway - in answer to the original post - yes - you can definately find some bargains in Crack Converters!!

[quote name='bass_in_ya_face' post='64755' date='Sep 24 2007, 02:05 PM']why do I never find anything like that? What do you use to remove the scratches?[/quote] Well I never just removed the scratches - I took all the original finish of with a sander for the flat bits, and sandpaper followed by wire wool for the curvy bits. Then i waxed it mant times with beeswax - probably not the most enduring of finishes but it looks nice. Sold it on today, gonna deliver it later this afternoon - didn't make much on it but at least it's been rescued, and a new player will benefit from it.

Lucky old me picked up a yamaha rbx 270 for £25 in Cash Converters last week. Body was badly scratched - but otherwise fine, so I've rubbed it down and waxed it, shileded the cavity, put on new strings and set it up - it's pretty darn good - even paying full price. It's selling to a mates daughter next week - another one rescuede from the trash!!

You're correct - you don't need to wax the coloured oil finishes. I use furniture polish....shock horror!!

My drummer must be closest to the loudest drummer in the worls...honest! Most smaller gigs I use a nemesis NC210 combo, bigger gigs I use I markbass SA450 into a Nemesis NSP115 which is just awesomely loud. If I'm playing outdoors - I couple it to a Trace 2 x10 - but it's more for show - it's just so loud with the 1 x 15 on it's own....... Nemesis NC210 is good - give it a try!

Looks like basswood to me. CIJ and MIJ do NOT denote the wood! Nothing wrong with basswood per se but an alder bass will inevitably sell for more. Col

I'd say initially - go for a MIJ/CIJ, but............if you find a mexi jazz that does it for you - looks, feels and sounds good - then go for it. A MIJ will always have a better resale price, but you can't beat buying a bass that looks good in the flesh, and by playing it, you know has no deadspots or other issues. If this bass is gonna be your 'one and only' please..... don't trust to a mail order online sale - try before u buy!