dave_bass5

[quote name='OldGit' post='906484' date='Jul 26 2010, 11:32 PM']and Dance the night away - the Mavericks just to see if you can keep it going all the way through [/quote] I switch off on that one. My fingers know what to do which leaves my brain free to wander off in to a better world.

Lets get retarded by the Black eyed peas. Not a classic as such but i like it. Other than Keep on running and A;right now i dont know any of the other bass lines suggested in this thread and i dont feel im being held back because of it. My bands don't play them so i dont need to know them, although i do like to learn songs we dont play sometimes, none of the above really interests me though.

Good luck, hopefully it can all be sorted quite painlessly.

Any one know where i can get one quickly? Ive tried a few on line stores but they are all out of stock. We are going away for the weekend and i'd love to take this rather than my Korg Pandora.

Thats bad news, sorry to hear that. Regarding the pups, i had a MIM 70's last week that i also couldn't budge the pups. To me it looked like they were hard against the pick guard and that was stopping them from moving. Same sort fo thing, the screws would come out but the pup stayed where it was. I had to get a screw driver down the side to help raise it. Neck dead spots are usually where the note is too low or has no sustain, not really anything to do with fret buzz IMHO. Im no expert when it comes to setting up a bass, although i do all mine so dont take this as gospel. I would actually try to take out some of the relief, this will help get the action lower. Have you checked the height of the offending frets? are they sticking up? I find that when played in isolation, or at home, i can get a bit of fret buzz that can really bug me, as i like a low action (2mm 12th fret E string) but at a gig its never been noticeable. Personally, i would take it to the shop, explain your issues and get them to sort it. Good luck, and welcome. EDIT: wow, in the time it took to type this there has already been two replies. I must try to type faster.

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='902505' date='Jul 22 2010, 11:07 PM']Congrats on your new bass, Dave. Now all you need is a set of DR Fatbeams to make it complete. You won't believe the difference in the sound! Do we get to see some pics of this new beast of yours? [/quote] Ive never used DR strings, but i was just looking in to the Fatbeams when i came across the Black Beauties. I think i might try a set of these next. If they last as long as they are supposed to i dont mind spending the extra.

Cheers Rich. The black PG was already on the cards due to me getting the Black bass so i figured i would still get it, and if i didn't like it i would put in on the CVJ. Im still undecided but as im going to sell the CVJ i might keep both PG's and alternate when the mood takes me. Its a shame the headstock has the large area of grain on it but i can live with that.

Cheers Guys. I got my PG from WD music. I ordered it a 2.45 on thursday and it arrived on friday. £16 all in. I had a reply from Sims and they want £44+ £3.5 postage so i went with the cheaper option just in case i didnt like black. But yes, i might put the Tort back on and see how i feel about it. Only slightly disappointing aspect was the routing under the PG. My HW1 didnt have any and looked good without a PG, not much chance of this going naked. There's even a big round hole for some reason. Just one more.

Well, after just one gig im convinced i made the right choice. Lots of tight low end but each note was as clear as a bell. This bass has a lot more tone than my old DJ5 and HW1 and i found i was using the bridge pup more than i ever have. I can certainly hear a huge difference between this and my CVJ, its like night and day. I also like the stock strings so might go with another set of these before putting my XL's on. I do have the Chromes ready but cant see me using flats just yet. I love the chunky tone im getting (that might be down to the Sadowsky pre though). Here's a pic i took earlier of it with a Black PG. Im not 100% on this look and i might go back to the tort. Plus the Tort fits a bit better.

I like the youtube clip. Sounds right up my street. If i could drive i would be very interested. Good luck with finding someone.

[quote name='kidman007' post='902263' date='Jul 22 2010, 07:50 PM']Hi everybody! So my question is a sterling similar enough to the real thing? Or shold i wait a (very) extended period of time and save the money for a stingray? Thanks guys![/quote] yes, they are similar enough IMO. You could always pop around to mine and have a play with my Black Ray34. IMO its a great bass in its own right. These are made in the Cort factory (as are many other basses). Ive put a Nordy in mine and thats given it a bit more depth. I will admit ive not much experience with a SR4 so cant tell how close it is but most people who own them say they are as close as you will get without getting the real thing. Its true, you can get a SR4 second hand for a few £100 more but not one with a matching headstock IME. These cost a lot more. I was looking for a second hand SR4 earlier this year but i realised you have to either get lucky to find one in the exact colour you want, at the price you can pay, or take more or less anything that comes along. For me the look of the matching headstock was a real attraction and i couldn't find any second hand at the time. Just my thoughts though. Oh, and there is one for sale in the classifieds (shameless plug ;-)

[quote name='Clarky' post='902816' date='Jul 23 2010, 09:01 AM']Fret gaps apart (which should be a quick fix) is this what you had hoped it to be Dave? I know you have been searching for the right bass since you sold me that P5 a year ago ... and I hope this is the one![/quote] Well to be honest its better than i hoped for so for now im very happy. But we all know what this means ;-) Im glad i got the 3TSB now, ive always stuck to pretty boring looking basses so the Black one going back was a good thing. The Maple seems fine. The tone seems a bit clearer at home through the system ive been using for a couple of years so im happy with that. Using the Sadowsky helps gets a bit more roundness and warmth so im confident i made the right choice going back to a Jazz. This will cover all my needs........for now. A month ago i was over the moon with the Squier and never thought i would need to buy anything that costs this much, and then last week the GAS hit. Its a bugger. The black pickguard just turned up so once thats on tonight ill post some pics. Oh, and i tested out my theory that the GF never notices when i get a new bass. I sat down on the couch next to her last night and waited. Remember ive not had one this colour before, the last few being black, red and white. She looked at it and just said "ive not seen you play that one for a while, can you sit on the other couch" ....result. Next ill try and double bass lol.

Yeah, its not good is it. At least this bass doesn't have the very noticeable wood section joins in it like the black one i had earlier this week.

[quote name='Musicman20' post='902583' date='Jul 22 2010, 11:49 PM']Ah yes, I agree, always best to check. Its definitely one of the minor gripes Ive seen.If you notice the length of the other frets, they are all even, and the slight 'filler' is not as packed on that fret.[/quote] Yeah, and i took a straight edge to them and they are all level. I wonder how hard it will be to fill the gaps. Probably not worth me messing with it just yet though.

[quote name='Musicman20' post='902563' date='Jul 22 2010, 11:36 PM']Dave Ive checked on this issue before, both rosewood AND maple boards. Ive seen it on Fenders of all ages, and as you can see on your bass, its actually just the filler at that end that isnt 'as full' as the other ones. As much as I moan about QC, Ive seen this on a hell of a lot of basses (even non-Fender) and I came to conclusion as long as the neck feels great and the frets are level and smooth, then Im ok with it. Its one thing I wont actually get too beat up about as its literally just a case of not as much filler at the bottom of the fret.[/quote] Cheers Gareth. yes, its a minor issue and while ill see if i can get something out of the retailer ill not be sending it back. The main reason i started this thread was to see how common it was. I almost got a Sandberg a few years ago but it had loads of frets with gaps. I was told the neck was a bit twisted. I was just worried that this might be the cause of my problem but the neck looks fine.

Cheers Rich. Well i do have some Chromes that will go on at some point, but not just yet. Im happy with the tone. And once i get the Sadowsky pre going im sure i wont notice any difference, just a great tone. The bass is lovely but over the past hour ive noticed two frets have a small gap under them. It seems its where the slot has been cut a bit too long. Not a big deal but ill see what the retailer says tomorrow. Ive already got a thread going about them here [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=96087&pid=902458&st=0&#entry902458"]QC issues[/url] Im also finding the fret ends are rubbing the base of my fretting finger but thats probably because of bad technique and being used to the vintage frets no the CVJ. I think if this si all that wrong with it then ill keep it. its always a gamble when ordering on line and i really do need this bass so i dont want to send yet another one back. I've already sent two basses back this week. Ive got a black pickguard coming, once thats on ill post some pics. No point posting just stock ones.

[quote name='ThomBassmonkey' post='902496' date='Jul 22 2010, 11:02 PM']Isn't maple a soft wood? Hence why you don't see maple fretlesses very often.[/quote] You could be right. Maybe its because its got a gloss coating that's makeing it feel harder. Or maybe its just me being silly :-)

[quote name='Clarky' post='902453' date='Jul 22 2010, 10:35 PM']Aha (said Alan Partridge). I misunderstood your OP and assumed you could see daylight between the frets and the board! The pics actually don't look so bad. The frets are seated properly and its just the holes, as walbassist, said that are drilled a little too deep. Tougher call that - probably easier to keep the bass, if it plays well, although if you can get the retiler to pay the Gallery to put a little filler in each gap to tidy it up it would be the best result.[/quote] Yeah, sorry i should have posted the pics to start with. Im might try and get a discount off the cost, that would then go towards getting the Gallery to fix it i guess. I'll let you know what they say tomorrow. Ive emailed the MD of the company as he has been helping me out with the order so im sure ill get a good result. End of the day, it plays so well i really dont want to risk getting one that has different issues.

[quote name='walbassist' post='902444' date='Jul 22 2010, 10:30 PM']It's just that the slots were cut too deep for the fret; a not uncommon problem on a mass produced instrument. If you like the bass, it plays well, and the frets are seated properly, I'd just fill the holes (or ask the seller to do it for you at no cost to you) and forget about it...[/quote] Yeah, im inclined to go this route. I did get it on line so it would involve me sending it back (at their cost of course) to be rectified. If it doesn't cause a playability issue im probably happy to live with it but i have emailed the retailer with the pics and ill see what they say. They are a great company to deal with though so i dont see any real problems if i wanted to send it back.

Cheers Clarky. Yeah poor QC no doubt. I still dont think it will affect playability though but who knows what might happen a few months down the line. It looks to me like the grooves are cut too deep rather than the frets sitting proud. I think i will email the pics to the retailer and see what they say. I think they will be cool about me swapping it over but i know they dont have any in stock. These are the offending frets (only 2) [attachment=54843:Thu_22_J...010_2088.jpg] [attachment=54844:Thu_22_J...010_2087.jpg]

Ive just got a new MIA jazz and it plays really well.Everything about it seems spot on. The only issue i can find is a few of the upper frets have a slight gap underneath them. They dont seem raised as im not getting any fret buzz. Should i be worried? Im inclined to just live with it as its not affecting playability and i could end up with a bass thats got more faults. Cheers.

Just a quick update. My new MIA has arrived and ive had a quick play. The bass is very well set up. Very low action. I'll probably need to put a bit of relief in the neck, just to stop some buzzing down at the nut end but other thna that, perfect. The neck feels very fast. it seems a bit strange having a harder surface to fret on (or is that my imagination?) but im sure after 30mins or so ill get used to it. Tone wise i feel its a bit thinner than the RW was, but this is really just from memory. Certainly, i cant hear anything that cant be EQ'ed and it does seem to have a clearer tone. Not sure how this will translate on stage at gigs but im confident it will make hearing myself a bit easier. I expect ill try and tame the top end and try and get back to the warmer tone i had before but im hoping ill get a nice middle ground. So thanks for all the relies, they really helped prepare me, made me a bit worried, and a bit excited. Job done. look out for it in the classifieds around Christmas time lol.

[quote name='jakowelshy' post='901641' date='Jul 22 2010, 09:32 AM']yh it is, shame. thanks for the heads up though[/quote] No problem. To be honest i feel its almost complete as it is so not really worth spending too much on as there is no need IMHO. Good luck with the search.

[quote name='Smash' post='900654' date='Jul 21 2010, 12:45 AM']Ok I now have it, it took a while to get a note out of the headphones with all leads plugged into the relevant ports. My passive bass seems very low output and using the free lead amp (via download) I had to turn the gain and volume up to 9 each, possibly an active bass may suit better. It works as it should now and seems good fun to play with, the tuner and metronome are handy features as with the preset function. I just need to download the next stage which is a hard one as I want the bass amp and chorus but may in future want the other pedals but also I have an ipad and would like to have the same program for that but wish not to pay the full amount twice. But all in all it's good, more of a handy ideas pad but the recording feature is the big thing that is missing.[/quote] Ive not used an ipad so it may be different but i can share all my apps with my son by just authorising his ipod touch to use my account. If you own both devices then i cant see a problem. Not sure if thats legal or not but it works ok. Whats the latency like? Im looking to get one soon but still cant decide if its going to be better than my Korg Pandora for messing about.