dave_bass5

[quote name='Musicman20' post='860993' date='Jun 8 2010, 01:58 PM']Thats classic. What excuse did you give when you were on talkbass whilst on holiday?![/quote] Checking my work email lol. The girlfriend was glued to the sun loungers so me and my eldest son would take our ipods up to the WiFi spot for a while each day. Free WiFi and free beer, 41 degrees and a nice breeze. I guess i came back in too good a mood.

LOL. At least its low budget GAS now. I was very saddened to find Bass Chat was blocked on the hotels WiFi all week. Just as well i had Talkbass ;-)

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='860904' date='Jun 8 2010, 12:47 PM']It is in facts a Squier CV Jazz which I moo'ed. DId you not followed the transformation thread? click here [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=78623"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=78623[/url][/quote] I did look at that thread a while ago but had forgotten about it.

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='860845' date='Jun 8 2010, 11:56 AM']Dave, don't worry about the CV Jazz. It really is as good as they say. I played another new one the other day & it had the most glorious flamed neck I've seen on a jazz in years. These really are the new JV's! Rich [/quote] Cheers Rich. Its funny but im not really a Jazz guy but i am looking forward to getting this. Probably because its so cheap i feel i have nothing to loose. A bit OT. I had one of the original JV P's. black with maple neck. I got it for £199 at the Wapping bass centre when they first came out. I never realised they were so sought after until l i took it in to the Bass centre a few years ago to get it set up. To me it was a cheap bass that had no re sell value so i had never bothered selling it and it had been in the wardrobe for years (while i was playing keys ). I ended up selling it to the BC (probably got a bit ripped off) and got my first ever Jazz with the proceeds (a HW1). EDIT: Just found out the shop i ordered from doesn't have it in stock, even though they said they do (no, its not GAK ;-). Order cancelled and ill need to look elsewhere. EDIT2: Re ordered. Ive only been back off holiday for less than 12 hours, its been hectic lol

Great story and that Moo Jazz looks outrageous. What model is that? Ive just ordered a CV Jazz and im hoping everything ive read about them will be true. Im not sure what to expect as far as the thinner frets go but as i love the banjo frets Lakland use im guessing they wont be too different. Ive been through some upper mid range (£1000) basses in the past two years but at the moment my only bass is a Ray34. I like it but feel i need a back up (and a change for now). Im excited about getting the CV but also a bit confused as to how i ended up coming down to this price point. No disrespect to Squier though, i think its more vanity. I do plan on upgrading the hardware, maybe put a Audere in it at some point but if it arrives before the weekend ill be taking it off to my gigs Sat and Sunday. I also plan on getting the P model as well if the Jazz works out.

[quote name='Musicman20' post='852567' date='May 31 2010, 01:19 PM']Hi all With all my buying/selling, I think Ive reached a point where Im struggling to find anything thats better. Its almost like I expect there to be something I should be looking for, but it isnt there.[/quote] Exactly how i feel. When i sold my DD last month i was going to use the money to get a replacement. I was happy with the Ray34 at the time and really struggled to find something i wanted. Its not that i didn't see anything i liked, but i just felt what's the point. I have a bass im happy playing, why do i need to get in to even more debt for something i want rather than i need. I also didnt feel like losing money when i sell it. I work it out that over the past 18 months ive lost almost £1000. All because i thought there was something better. I feel ive had the best for me, and just didnt realise it. For now im sticking to low priced gear, at least until i can settle down (or bass chats shuts down lol). Now my GAS is budget GAS, and i feel a lot less pressure to get it right. I also see me going round in a circle. At least ive experienced a few different basses but i feel im going to be happiest with a passive Fender type of bass. Amp/Cab wise i dont even think about changing my rigs. They arent perfect but they do the job. BurritoBass has hit the nail on the head as far as im concerned. Its been nice buying new basses but ive focused to much on having something new and not enough time appreciating what i had.

[quote name='Linus27' post='851905' date='May 30 2010, 04:28 PM']You are joking right? Now whats taking your interest ? [/quote] A Jazz will be on the cards once i get back off holiday. I might hang on to the Ray34 though.

[quote name='Linus27' post='850485' date='May 28 2010, 05:58 PM']I know what it is. They all have a Ray34. Am I right, am I right, did I spot the pattern? What do I win? [/quote] Maybe not for much longer ;-)

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='849684' date='May 27 2010, 07:08 PM']I've just been looking at your pics again - The way the strings are mounted into the nut looks about right to my eye - Then I blew up the picture & realised it's not the way the nut is cut, but the fact that the groove that the nut sits in hasn't been cut deep enough! If you look, the nut is only recessed about 1-2mm into the neck.[/quote] I thought mine was better but it seems not. Still, it all works ok so ive no worries about it. [attachment=50948:IMG_1699.JPG] [attachment=50946:IMG_1697.JPG] [attachment=50947:IMG_1698.JPG]

My first port of call is always [url="http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk"]Stringsdirect[/url]. If they dont have them then i look else where but so far ive not had to.

[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.