dave_bass5

You would probably have to use a different strap to the one you have the Schallers on. I must admit im not really clued up on the different types of strap locks, ive only ever used Schaller and Dunlops. Why dont you want to change the buttons? Dunlop do buttons that work with their locking system or can be used with a normal strap. These look pretty close to a normal button but have the special locking hole in the middle. Probably not what your looking for but you can get straps with locking devices that fit normal buttons. [url="http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/products/6434-planet_waves_50mm_polypropylene_planet_lock_guitar_strap_black_"]Strap with locks[/url] some people also use Grolsch bottle tops on their straps although ive not tried this.

[quote name='Musicman20' post='887858' date='Jul 6 2010, 10:21 PM']I'm going to shelve the idea for a while. The RW is a nice bass, but I've confirmed with Fender UK and USA that it's exactly the same as the MIM 60s bass, except the appearance. The extra cash is for the relic/paint. All parts are Mexican including the pickups. That's not knocking em, but I'm going to think about it a little more.[/quote] I still think the HW-ones are better value if you dont want MIM. And the pups are (i think) USA vintage. Heres a thought Gareth. If you do like the RW look send me one of your new SR4s when you get them and ill customize it for you and give it that RW look lol.

[quote name='Conan' post='888149' date='Jul 7 2010, 10:11 AM']Go to "enhancements" and select "play speed".[/quote] Yeah, like i said in my post above yours, its been there for ages

Just got a set of Chromes off Nick. No problems, as expected. It like having Thomanns on your doorstep with Nick lol. Cheers mate.

[quote name='Conan' post='888118' date='Jul 7 2010, 09:40 AM']You can do the same thing using Windows Media Player... very useful! [/quote] Ive not heard about that before ;-)

You can do this in windows Media player as well IIR. For quite a few years now. I tend to use these sort of things to change keys of songs without shifting the tempo as well.

Very strange as i set up my mates 55-01 with mine last night and had no issues with it. Did lots of tuning (intonation as well) as we were adjusting the neck and action and it picked up all strings correctly.

[quote name='Paul S' post='887455' date='Jul 6 2010, 04:03 PM']If you listen here it is quite clear, around 30 secs in, it goes up to Db then down an octave - it does this whenever this chord change comes along in the verses. But I am not sure what his tuning is to do that. I guess it isn't important.[/quote] Ah, that could well be happening BUT thats a Db and not D. It would make sense that he is sliding a tone up if its in Bb i guess. come to think of it im sure somebody told me (no, really thats not an intended pun) that they down tune anyway. Maybe this is the answer. It looks like the bass player is fretting a A at the start of the chorus (1:10) so i guess they are downtuned. Bloody awful version though.

[quote name='Low End Bee' post='887424' date='Jul 6 2010, 03:37 PM']As long as it's OK on frets 1-5 I'll be fine.[/quote] 1-5? Flash showboating bugger ;-)

[quote name='Low End Bee' post='887239' date='Jul 6 2010, 01:06 PM']I can't bear them when they're not clanky [/quote] I bloody hate the Clanky's (especially the short one ;-)

We play it in Bb and ive not noticed a low D. then again, maybe im not playing it exact. Lowest i go is a F.

I wonder if the poll should have been based on gigging basses. That would maybe give a better indication of how much playing time a set of strings get.

I started a thread around christmas time on here as i didnt know anything about MM basses either. If you can track it down there is loads of good info in it. Im also not a lover of P necks and thats really the only reason i dont own a SR4. My Ray34 has a P sized neck and while i can play it im struggling and dont play it much now. They do a version called a SLO special that has a Sterling (jazz) sized neck. That what i would kill for. Could the NR stand for Natural/rosewood by any chance? EDIT: Probably not i guess as all the Natural ones ive seen have maple fretboards.

Ive given out quite a few sets of strings on here, some almost new. I change mine about every 6 weeks if im gigging every weekend. While i dont like the strings too zingy i dont like thme when they go dull. Saying that im going back to Chromes for a while as i like how they sound and they last forever so i should save a bit of money.

[quote name='4-string-thing' post='886566' date='Jul 5 2010, 06:51 PM']Ah, I should have said 300w 8ohms each....[/quote] Yeah, i was going to ask, seeing as you already have been using them both together. I would say that this sort of cab wouldn't be ideal for punching through a band mix, probably not enough mids. I think the new cabs would be a good idea.

Two wedding with my other band this weekend. Could well be the last time i play with them as they are splitting up at the end of the year. On sat we were playing at Nottingham Uni. Lovely venue and great crowd. I used my BD21 (Sansamp clone) for the first time with my CVJ and god did it sound meaty. Very pleased. last night we were in Bath (yeah yeah) at Priston mill. Another nice barn type venue. Although we were knackard from the night before (and got to the venue 4 hours too early so had to sit in the cars and watch the rain) we had a great gig, probably better than the night before. The Groom was an Aussie so we did a lot of our more rocky covers, plus of course some ACDC and it was more like a proper rock gig than a wedding. Great way to end the weekend. Now im back and work, trying to catch up on some sleep.

If your cabs are 4 ohms then you can only use one cab connected to a MAG head. Dont connect both to the MAG.

[quote name='Rich' post='883775' date='Jul 2 2010, 10:39 AM']Don't worry Dave, if Si started disappearing up his own butt, his missus would soon bring him back down to earth she's great[/quote] I guess my statement sounded a bit sweeping but i hope the IME qualified it as just personal experience. My girlfriend is a singer, ive disappeared up.....oops, wrong thread lol.

[quote name='OldGit' post='883767' date='Jul 2 2010, 10:35 AM']Sorry Can't talk to you as you are just a bass player [/quote] Yeah, sorry sir, i should know my place (bows, stays low and walks backwards out of the throne room). Im still strugling with backing vocals. Although i do them as im the weakest singer i dont get a monitor so most of my singing is probably never heard. maybe thats a good thing. One thing i do find is its hard to do both for more than a bar or so at the same time so big respect to anyone who can.

Nice one, sounds liek a great night for you and the audience. Well done. So you'll be demanding your own dressing room now, and no blue M&M's lol. LSD soon turns you in to a twat IME ;-)

[quote name='IK Multimedia' post='883553' date='Jul 1 2010, 11:37 PM']heard some good things that are coming just a couple of hours ago. Can't wait![/quote] Sounds very intriguing.

[quote name='Musicman20' post='882582' date='Jun 30 2010, 11:31 PM']That colour looks great! I can see by looking at yours that I had a fairly rare problem; a neck pocket gap and a step between the neck side to the body. Yours looks perfect! Enjoy [/quote] To my eyes that step is still there, especially at the body end. Could be my contacts playing up though. Its a lovely bass though, im jealous even though i would never get one (neck too big).

Cheers Peter, cant wait to get hold of one. It definitely looks like a quality product, and i prefer the look fo this ot the Peavey one. Im having to learn a level 42 song as a first dance. Sitting her in the living room trying to slap (badly) while the others watch CSI is quite surreal. shame i didnt get one for the weekend but im sure ill have plenty of opportunities to use it.