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[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1380106416' post='2220794'] Presumably the AKG was analogue running on the old deregulated band though? Not prone to drop out, more prone to static! [/quote] Yes, it was analogue. Ive never suffered from any issue's with it other than the battery door popping off a few times.

Ive been using a old AKG system for years and never had any drop outs, although i have had the battery drop out a few times lol. i did think it could be to do with wifi, as i had read there can be issues, but the venue i was in had no wifi connections available, not even from other buildings, so i think it was the phone causing this. Andy, the G30 is really nice, and so easy to use.

I've not done many gigs with my recently purchaed G30 system, but in the few I have it's worked really well, and seems to have brought out some of the highs I've never head with my old system. One strange things though, at one gig it cut out for about a second. This seemed to coincide with my iPhone receiving a text. The phone was very close to the receiver. Might be a coincidence but I'm not taking any chances and I'll keep the two well away from each other.

[quote name='Delberthot' timestamp='1380062553' post='2220471'] £378 for a Mexican Precision body & neck or the whole bass brand new for £483 from Soundslive. Same goes for the US one - £738 for a US body & neck, £869 for the whole thing. [/quote] Lol, what's on earth has that got to do with buying a neck or body? No one in their right mind would expected to get a Fender bass cheaper by buying parts over a complete bass.

There has already been a thread about these on here, this was just a heads up that they are now available over here. Here's the first thread http://basschat.co.uk/topic/211247-fender-selling-necks-and-bodies-separately-seem-pretty-cheap/page__fromsearch__1

As far as I know the American standards have truss rod access at the heal, and the Standard MIM's have access at the headstock.

Ive just had a mail shot from them and was very pleased to see they now stock these. I can see my Squier CVP body being replaced very soon.......finally. Necks [url="http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/c/957/bodies-necks/necks/"]http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/c/957/bodies-necks/necks/[/url] Bodies http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/c/956/bodies-necks/bodies/

[quote name='silverfoxnik' timestamp='1380034074' post='2219869'] +1 This is definitely something we need to get right at future Bashes and it's good to see a 'calm and reasonable' discussion taking place about it already.. We obviously want people to be able to come and enjoy the day as much as possible and that can sometimes be difficult to achieve because people have very different expectations of what sort of facilities/activities a Bass Bash should have on offer.. There are logistical and organisational issues that affect this directly; having enough spaces at our disposal for the day, having enough people to set up the various spaces at the start, being able to manage all the different rooms/spaces properly through the day, etc, etc, etc. Suffice to say that we're going to have a debrief about it between us, take on board what comments have been made, and then hopefully, we'll have a 'cunning plan' for going forward (as Baldrick would say). [/quote] Assume you are talking about the slapping and not the volume lol.

This Bass Bash sounds just like a Sat afternoon in the Bass Cellar. I thought us bass players were a sensible, considerate bunch, who on the whole cant stand slapping :-)

Haha, yeah, that's me

Fran, as i said before, it wont be this month (unless i get a few more gigs in). Ive got a 3 week break after the 12th Oct, so that time can be spent getting used to it. If i get it before then il be tempted to use it on the next gigs, and that could be a disaster lol.

I should add, the interface used also makes a difference. Most work better with something like iRig or JAM (JAM is better IME but cost a lot of money). I brought the Peterson interface when i first got the app, but ithat thing is waaay over priced for what it does.

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' timestamp='1378909475' post='2206373'] I also would agree that the Polytune of iPhone is great but... ha! there is an even better one out there and that is the iStroboSoft by Peterson strobo tuner with a suberb accuracy. [/quote] Yep, Ive got both and the Peterson one is better better, in that it seems more accurate. Mostly used when doing set ups.

Thanks for the heads up. I had the same issue with 2 MIA black Jazz basses a few years ago. The 3TSB and maple neck was what really drew me to these basses, its a colour combo ive wanted for a few years now, but if the finish is that thin then maybe ill get one of the others. I know i can send it back if i dont like it but id rather not have to do that, its becoming a bit of a habit. I love maple boards but do prefer a darker body colour. The CAR seems to fit the bill but would need a black PG on it ASAP, whereas the white looks just fine as it is. Im not going to move on this for a couple of weeks at least so ill have plenty of time to make my mind up.....and then wish i got the other lol.

The problem I have is I do love the look of them all. As for why buy a Fender. I've been wondering this myself ever since getting my first CV. I understand they look nicer and had a few refinements but I don't feel either of my CV's lacking tone or playability, and for me that's what counts the most (plus spending as little as possible)

So you think i should get the White one then eh? I must admit the 3TSB was top of my list, but i do sooo love the white as well.

Cheers Andy. 18mm sounds ideal. Good to know the neck is better than the previous one, looks like ill be spending some money soon. Thanks for the help.

Cheers Andy, that would be great. Yes, centers will be fine. How are you finding the bass?

I've been looking at see of those Squier threads but it doesn't seem clear what the spacing actual is, although as you say there are comparisons. Maybe I'll go and ask outright via PM with someone who does have one. The worst bass I've ever owned was a Squier P bass special 5 string. I found it a nightmare to play as the neck felt too wide and it was very uncomfortable. This was at the time I had a Honer 5 string and a Spirit 5 string, so I was used to 5 strings. Ever since then I've been very nervous about another Squier 5 string, but I have a good feeling about the VM (not that I've actually play one yet).

I always cut a full thumbs length past the post off the strings. Seems to work well for my Fenders.

Yep, just the official spec's, as i too found. Its not a huge deal breaker, but it would force me to replace the bridge sooner rather than later if i do find its a bit wider. Cheers anyway.

I have no idea what the string spacing is on a Fender P5, although it felt comfortable. As for why it might be different anyway, i have no idea, i didnt ask if they were different, just asking what the VM's measure. I do know that the string spacing on the MIA 4 string is different to the spacing on the High Mass bridges the Classic Vibes have, so that one reason i suppose.

Im looking at getting one of the above but cant get to try one out. Im sure it will fit my needs but id like to know how far apart the strings are spaced at the bridge. I had a Fender 5P a few years ago and still regret selling that. Im trying to get back in to 5 strings on the cheap, so not expecting too much but the VM does look like the closest ill get without selling one of my kids. Not interested in anything that isnt a passive P bass. I'd also probably think about putting a MIA 5 string bridge on it at some point (i like the look of them, thats all), but i dont intend to mess about with it too much at first. Cheers for any info.

[quote name='funkle' timestamp='1378400991' post='2199804'] [FYI, I did stick on my Squier CV Jazz neck onto the Squier CV 60's P - and I thought the tone lost something. [/quote] This was not my experience when i did it, but maybe i wasnt really listening out for it. I had the necks reversed for well over a year before putting the Lakland neck on it. I

Ive had a Lakland JO jazz neck on my CVP for almost two years. Best thing i ever did. Before that i just swapped my two Squier CV necks over as i dont use the Jazz much. The CV necks also have vintage frets, and i feel this makes them a bit faster for me, as i dont need to press down as much.