dave_bass5

[quote name='basskit_case' post='850321' date='May 28 2010, 01:59 PM']So I should assume that this is a feature and not something that needs changing? [/quote] I did. Ive not seen a nut like this before so i assumed it might be how they are on the non compensated SR4's. No idea if thats right but i dont find it to be an issue. The actual gap between the strings and the fretboard seem pretty even.

[quote name='basskit_case' post='850294' date='May 28 2010, 01:27 PM']I have just bought a Ray34, I am really pleased with it, however I have one question: The nut doesnt sit flat on mine, the E string side seems a couple of mill higher than the G. This makes the E string sit higher than the other strings I have adjusted the action on that string and it now seems fine. From what I can see the nut on mine looks similar to the OP's, almost a wedge shape is this normal? Apologies for the hijack and also if the question is a bit daft.[/quote] Mine is also like that.

[quote name='M-Bass-M' post='850269' date='May 28 2010, 12:48 PM'][url="http://www.ikmultimedia.com/irig/features/"]IK Multimedia Amplitube iRig[/url] Looks interesting! I already use the StealthPlug at home and find that it works really well for quiet home practicing. The only pain of course is that you have to be near the PC! If the iRig does what I think it does, then it means that as well as quiet home practice (including altering the pitch and speed of music to play along to), you'll be able to have a pedal board with you at gigs! I'm already thinking I could rig up a pouch to attach my iPod touch to my bass strap, allowing me to control effects pedals on stage. If the price they're suggesting is correct, and it can do what I think it can do, then this represents mindblowing value for money! Thoughts?[/quote] Already on the case ;-) [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=87219"]iRig thread.[/url] Software is due in June but the adaptor wont be along until July as far as i can see.

[quote name='WHUFC BASS' post='850172' date='May 28 2010, 10:57 AM']Again, thanks for all the replies fellas. The buzzing starts around the 8th fret on the E, A and D strings. Towards the upper regster, there are a couple of dead notes towards the end of teh neck. As they have agreed to refund me £30 towards a set-up then I think that I'll keep it, my guitar tech charges £30 for a set-up but if there's something minor that can be fixed here then I'd be inclined to have a go myself. To my eternal shame, I've been playing gutiar and bass since I was 13 and never once have I learned how to set up a guitar. I'd love someone to teach me properly as it can save you wads of cash over the years. Maybe something someone could organise - I'd definitley be up for learning.[/quote] Good luck with it. They really are nice basses. This is the video that really helped me with my setups. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIzV9462xeE&playnext_from=TL&videos=cTERsbbGjFA"]Laklland set up guide.[/url]

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='850142' date='May 28 2010, 10:22 AM']But this could all be cleared up in 10 minutes. Dave you said your nut is high too... and you've had no issues with it. Maybe it's just how these are. If we could find out a bit more than "it buzzes" then we can at least eliminate that all it needs is a TR tweak.[/quote] Yeah, mine fine. I was thinking more about what OTPJ said about the nut sitting in the wrong place. If this is the case then it could be a bit more work. Im happy to help the OP with a bit of tweaking although im off to Turkey for a week on monday so it would have to be sooner rather than later.

[quote name='Musicman20' post='850122' date='May 28 2010, 10:10 AM']Send it back, personally I agree with OTPJ as that nut doesn't look right. Ask for another or a refund.[/quote] Yeah, this would probably go beyond just a £40 set up IMO. Ill get some measurements off mine tonight and post them for reference.

Interesting thread. As some know my Ray34 is my only bass and other than a few tweaks over the first week or so ive not had any problems with it (ok, i changed the pup). Ive not played a SR4 for more than a few mins in a shop so never worried about the nut height but have always thought mine was a bit high. I dont see/hear it causing any problems, but i was surprised at how high the strings sit. And i have noticed that a .105 E string sort of clicks in to the slot. I guess its just a cheap mass produced nut. My action on the E string is around 2.5mm from top of 12th fret to bottom of string, the G is 2mm and it plays well so i dont think i have a problem. So now ill go and bugger it up lol. Personally if i was the OP i would let them sort it out of get a full refund. Ill check mine wheni get home, just for comparison. Being also in London i feel i should offer to help but my knowledge is limited. Im fine with setting a bass up as long as there are no other issues.

[quote name='BB2000' post='849808' date='May 27 2010, 09:11 PM']One of Mark's ex's came to stay with me today (a cracker of a Duck Dunn). It's the first time I've dealt with Mark, and I can only echo the previous comments that he's a pleasure to deal with. Thanks Mark![/quote] Thats my old DD, and i really miss it.

[quote name='casapete' post='848551' date='May 26 2010, 03:05 PM']Just heard that there is to be a Faces reunion this year. The band will be Ron Wood, Ian McLagan & Kenney Jones from the original band, along with Glen Matlock on bass (ok so far!) and .....Mick Hucknall taking Rod's place!!!! Good grief, WTF?[/quote] Yeah, already discussed and rejected lol [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=89371"]Faces[/url]

[quote name='Kev' post='847914' date='May 25 2010, 08:56 PM']If I uses the ones I linked to I would just use the phono out on my mixer and plug into the phone?[/quote] Yeah, i guess that would work. You do need to be careful with the input level but im sure you can control that on the desk.

I would say yes. Thats the type i used before. You would still need an adaptor on the phono end though. For what its worth this is where i got my Peterson one from [url="http://www.astrings.co.uk/Peterson_iPhone_iPod_Touch_Cable"]A Strings[/url]

[quote name='gafbass02' post='847585' date='May 25 2010, 03:29 PM'](oh and ahem, Fender owner here....with a zillion pedals lol!) .........well until i got my zoom b9.1 anyway![/quote] yeah, i guess i shouldn't have mentioned any particular brand. I dont think i put my point across properly. I, personally, find a P or Jazz is a pretty simple bass and i find i mess much less with my EQ and tone knobs during gigs when i use one. Just set and forget (more or less). Plus i would say a lot of sound guys would know how to get a good tone from these basses. Then you have the players who have enough electronics on their bass to put the Space Shuttle to shame, 31 band graphics, bi amped rig etc who obviously want their tone to come through out front. I guess this could baffle a sound guy as to why you need all that, especially when a lot of the time this tone would be mixed in to the out front mix and buried in low end mud.

While i know what your getting at, a few of the bass players i know also think that. Not every bass player is really in to their gear like most of us (i would even go so far as to say im not in to it that much either). Of course everyone wants a good tone but for a lot of people (dare i say fender owners without getting to much abuse). Turn up, plug in a P and off you go.

[quote name='OldGit' post='847489' date='May 25 2010, 01:44 PM']I got my drummer friend to take me on a tour of his huge kit (this is not the guy in my regular band)[/quote] I might take my drummer around his kit one day. let him know the big flat round shiny thing isnt designed to be used as a blanket over the whole mix.

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='847334' date='May 25 2010, 11:37 AM']I used to have a Steinberger L2 which I never used, so I sold it and bought a Jazz, which although I don't gig, I play at home. I have another soul/funk band but we aren't playing at the moment. If we do, I'll use the Jazz for that.[/quote] Yeah, i wasn't criticizing you (we all do it after all), just seeing it from the other side of the fence.

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='847134' date='May 25 2010, 07:36 AM']The fact is, I could use the Jazz, but it would mean the songs would sound different. Besides, do people think we spend all our hard-earned money to get the best gear and sound for nothing? [/quote] Good point but looking at it from the other side, why buy the Jazz if you arent going to use it? Why buy a 4 string when you need a 5 string? I would think the reason your drummer asked is because you just brought a bass you dont intend to use. Im not having a pop at you or anyone else, but i can understand why the rest of the band might be a bit confused.

[quote name='Linus27' post='847070' date='May 24 2010, 11:57 PM']Nice one Dave, thanks. I so wish that was fretless. I would snap it up. By the way, I keep meaning to PM you but just not found time. Not caught up with you for ages.[/quote] That bass came very close to being de fretted twice but i never got around to it. Nothings happening here at the moment. Just getting on with the Ray34 and getting ready for my holiday next week. Speak later.

[quote name='Kev' post='847022' date='May 24 2010, 11:19 PM']Is there no other cable in existance that would do the same thing? Really don't want to be paying 10 plus international shipping for something which may be found in maplins for loose change.[/quote] Well i got mine for £13 over here but yes, there are cheaper cables around. In fact i was using a Nokia AV cable i got with my old N95 before i got the peterson one. If you have any AV cables that have a 3.5mm jack that has 3 sections to it (not sure what they are called) you might be in luck. All i had to do was put a phono to jack adaptor on one end of the Nokia cable and it worked fine. Its just not very elegant.