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    [quote name='bumnote' post='1041258' date='Nov 29 2010, 03:17 PM']I expect they run it a virtual shop with little or no stock holding. When someone orders they order the item from the manufacturer and expect a quick delivery If the manufacturer doesnt have stock, thats when the problems start Good way of doing business. little cash tied up, and maximum profitability, but a disaster when it goes wrong[/quote] IME its always been like that, at least, the last few years of them having a shop. "It will be here next week" was the standard response you would get when you order something. They would tell you this without even picking the phone up and calling their suppliers. I know its not always down to the shop when things are delayed but they should be more honest with customers, or phone up and find out first without making false promises.
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    [quote name='kirk' post='1039436' date='Nov 27 2010, 11:57 PM']Does anyone have any recommendations for a decent soldering iron? I noticed 40w was recommended in one of the threads Dave posted links to.[/quote] I ended up getting a 30watt iron from Maplins for £9.99. [url="http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=32909&C=Froogle&U=32909&T=Module"]Soldering Iron[/url] It seems to work well enough. Although i have a old 25watt and the 40watt draper that i mentioned in my thread the 30watt seems to be a doing a good job. Its not the best but i didnt want to spend a lot of money on something i wouldn't use a lot. After getting all that good advice i found i got much nicer looking joins, and changing from the lead free solder to the 60/40 made it a bit easier as well.
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    [quote name='WalMan' post='1040493' date='Nov 28 2010, 09:42 PM']I have to admit the first time I used mine at a gig I took it out from under the rig in the break as the bass disappeared, but I persevered and made some level changes and wouldn't be without it now for the lack of boom particularly on high/boxy stages. Whilst castors might help I would have thought a pad would still be better as in most instances the castor is still a more solid affair that will connect with a boomy stage where the pad creates the break - at least that's the way I understood the pads to work[/quote] There is also the foam underneath the pad. Im sure that must do something that just using the 4 corners (casters) doesn't. Ive always thought the foam stops the underneath becoming a bass trap and keeps the boom down. Not sure it works like that but its obviously there for a reason.
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    Blank page at home, dpreview at work.
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    [quote name='steverickwood' post='1040137' date='Nov 28 2010, 05:22 PM']It's a shame the Bass Centre didn't survive as a physical shop - always fantastic stock and staff. Always found their staff knowledgable and helpful to the max.[/quote] LOL, thats the two biggest complaints about the BC over the years. I also used them first when they were in Wapping, and quite a few times after they moved to Liverpool st area but they did seem to go downhill by the end. Rude staff (certainly not all but some of us know who im talking about) and a lack of gear to buy on the spot. Nearly all my gear that was brought there was ordered in, even though they had demo gear. They did lend me a couple of amps to tide me over due to late deliveries so they weren't all bad but this was becaude their delivery dates were nevwer met.
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    Ive always found Soundslive and Reidys to be pretty swift updating their websites. Personally i will always phone the shops first (other than Thomanns), even though i prefer to order online. Any issues with orders are always worth a phone call IME. Email is too easy to ignore or genuinely missed. As far as the BC goes, ive had good experience's with the shop but lesson learnt and i would never order anything that was out of stock from them.
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    [quote name='charic' post='1028761' date='Nov 19 2010, 01:05 AM']How do these hold up to heavy pick usage?[/quote] Other than whats already been said about how they test these strings i just wanted to point out that while i was adjusting the truss rod in my HW-one (at the body end) i happened to force the Allen key against the D string, bending the string slightly, and It took the finish off. I now have a small silver patch. Maybe i should have been more careful but it does show that they are a bit delicate.
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    Cheers guys. To be honest I don't reallly want to spend money on this. I've ready spent enough on the pots. I'll ask around and see if any of my mates have anything I can use.
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    [quote name='chilievans' post='1037695' date='Nov 26 2010, 12:49 PM']How do you rate these bridges?[/quote] They go great on shuker jazz classic's :-)
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    I know its no consolation but my MB SA450 has done well over 150 long gigs without any issues. I also have a LMII that i used occasionally with my other band over the past 3 years and again, no issues. Not wanting to sound too cheeky but im selling my LMII head if you do want one, although by the sounds of it you wont want to touch another LMII.
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    I heard there is a new years day march on downing street over the lack of support Tim has had from the MU.
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    [quote name='4 Strings' post='1037066' date='Nov 25 2010, 10:25 PM']What do they sound like?[/quote] Ive never played DR strings before but have been meaning to try some Sumbeams. First impressions arent great though. They seem more mellow with less growl, even compared to the 7-8 gig XL's i had on. This is only through my PC so far but im used ot this set up and have been using it for a few years so i kind of know how it will sound through my rig. Saying that, they look so cool that i am going to stick with them on this bass. Ill not use them this week but we are playing a Army Party next week and i think they will look great on stage (there is also a DJ so he is bound to have a blakc light).
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    As promised, here's a few snaps of my HW-one with the new strings on them.
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    [quote name='richardd' post='1036424' date='Nov 25 2010, 02:49 PM'] Not every one on this site is able or wants to mess with electrics on there bass,so I think it's a great service John if offering those of us who can't.I have had stuff from John before and he does a very pro job,So stop wingeing you old Tarts [/quote] No one is wingeing, and i think everyone has agreed it is a good deal and a good idea. Keep up
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    [quote name='Ou7shined' post='1036309' date='Nov 25 2010, 01:36 PM']P.S. I didn't know at the start of this thread that you were selling on retail parts because this is normally a forum for used items only. Peace out.[/quote] I must admit i didnt pick up on the OP was making these and selling them until a few posts ago.
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    [quote name='KiOgon' post='1036160' date='Nov 25 2010, 12:07 PM']I suppose I find myself more negative than positive these days! Must be my age So you know the prices, factor in a little for consumables, time etc. + P&P, would you want to make a kit for less? No offence taken or intended - I'm going for my chill pill now Must be lunch time Cheerz, John[/quote] I know what you mean about being more negative these days, im the same. I really dont want you to think i was questioning your price, i was really just replying to your question about why you were asked if it was just for the one kit. I do think its a good price for what it is and like i said, i would happily pay this if i hadnt already done the job myself. In fact in another thread i asked about these kits and was ready to buy one (for a bit more than your asking) but ended up talking myself out of getting one and having a go myself. Enjoy your lunch, im sure you will have a few takers for the kit.
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    [quote name='KiOgon' post='1036120' date='Nov 25 2010, 11:40 AM']Are you answering on behalf of Ou7shined? I don't see how you think "Its a lot of money considering the cost of the components" unless you have access to wholesale price parts or something? Taking into consideration that they are quality components & all the work is done - not everybody has the tools/skills/knowledge/patience - whatever to do things like this for themselves, It seems to me a fair price to ask. I thought I might actually be doing someone a favour, not starting a price war! If you're "not questioning your price" what are you saying exactly? Cheerz, John[/quote] LOL. Why so negative? Yes, i was answering on behalf of Ou7. you asked why he questioned your price. Seeing as ive just upgraded all the internals of my P bass, and paid full price for the parts i DO know how much it all comes to. You only have to look on Allparts or WD music to find out how much each component and a bit of wire costs. I already said that your price was the going rate for this sort of thing so i wasn't questioning it at all, just answering your question. In fact if i hadn't already done my bass i would have had this off you as like you say, not everyone has the skill to do it themselves. I would say chill out but i guess you would take offence to me telling you to do that as well so good luck instead.
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    [quote name='KiOgon' post='1036075' date='Nov 25 2010, 11:17 AM']Yes - 1 kit to fit 1 bass - what prompted your question?[/quote] Its a lot of money considering the cost of the components. I do understand that this is what they go for on Ebay though, im not questioning your price.
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    There are a couple of thread on here, one started by me, on the Amplitube kit but ive not read anything about the Ampkit. For what its worth i had the iRig adapter and didn't get on with it. Using passive basses i just couldn't get a clean enough sound, even though the levels seemed ok on the screen. I know others find its ok so maybe i was just expecting too much or mine was faulty. It seems like a good idea but i much prefer my Korg Pandora for silent practising at home/gigs.
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    My Orange strings just turned up. Blimey, they are a lot brighter than i imagined. Thats good i guess. I was thinking they might look a bit dull under normal lighting but nope, these are going to stand out a mile. I'll post a pic or two tonight once i have them on my HW-one.
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    Andy is great for getting things done. Its almost like popping out to the shop to get them. He sent out my 74's the day he received my 84's back. He had already made them up before receiving the old ones back. Same with my faulty Thumper. He sent out the replacement before receiving the faulty one, even though he hadn't checked it was faulty.
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    I changed the cap in my Squier and it's very easy to do. The orange caps seem to be the cap of choice at the moment. I wasn't going to bother but as i had the bass open i thought i would give it a go. Its easily reversible. They cost less than £1 so it's a very cheap mod. Here's the thread i started a while ago about upgrading my Squier CV P. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=107211"]Upgrading a Squier[/url] And one about Soldering [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=110170"]Dull Solder Joints[/url] some great advice in both threads.
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    [quote name='chrisd24' post='1034294' date='Nov 23 2010, 07:46 PM']My bad,i said thumpers yet i meant hammers...just to add further confusion to my post. what is it you mean by dark? i never really understand these terms that well![/quote] No problem. Dark means, to me, a lot of low mids. I found the bass lost its sparkle and the lows were too prominent. I first put them in my CV Jazz but didnt like them so Andy sent me out the custom 74's and these were better. I must admit they sound quite different now they are in my HW-one. More growl but with a nice deep low end. Best Jazz tone ive ever had.
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    [quote name='chrisd24' post='1034142' date='Nov 23 2010, 05:41 PM']I have been looking at getting some new jazz pickups and from mainly what i have read on here i have wittled it down to wizards,but which ones? So the 3 they sell are: 64's 84's and thumpers,the description on their website is a little vague (dark sound etc,i really dont know what that means!)so im hoping[/quote] Have you looked at the Wizard website? I ask because the Thumper is a P bass pickup. It clearly shows and tells you this. Sure you dont mean Hammers? Just thought i would point this out, it might help to lessen the confusion. By the way, i have 74's in my HW-one and they are fantastic. I had had 84's but didn't really like them. Too dark for me. I also have a Thumper in my CV P bass but i might change that to a Trad.
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    Yes, i have the CTS250 and 2x CTS250SS, plus one of the Vintage type.
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