Stylon Pilson

[quote name='The Burpster' post='330142' date='Nov 16 2008, 04:09 PM']Anyone got one? I'm tempted to get a fretless for noodling.....

OK or pants?[/quote]

Got one, like it. Yes, buy one.

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As the owner of an Ashdown Electric Blue, I'll agree with the above - it would be ideal for your needs.

Unless you are dead set on buying new, go second hand. You'll come in well under your budget, and if you change your mind, you'll be able to sell it on for basically the same amount that you paid for it.

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Last night was one of those end-of-the-bill, playing-to-a-nearly-empty-room specials. Thank heavens that I enjoy playing bass so much, otherwise I would be utterly narked. And the crowd that we had, while small, were very enthusiastic.

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Grotesque. But I hear that's quite common with "Tennessee" brand instruments.

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[quote name='cytania' post='327296' date='Nov 12 2008, 09:00 AM']Yep, all that talk of sustain and clarity... bogus, what it's really about is that moment when you're at home had a nice warm bath, drying off with a towel round your waist and you pick of the bass for a tiny bit of practice...

Ye Gods that bolt-on plate is cold! And poly finishes are pretty icy too. Neck-thru instruments were clearly developed with the naked player in mind. A square of cold metal to the abdomen kills the whole warm and fuzzy vibe (man)...[/quote]

Yet Nick Oliveri still plays a Precision. He must be a masochist.

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I didn't vote, because, as others have remarked, it's not usually a direct choice between the two, so I didn't know which of the first two to go for.

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[quote name='ianb696' post='294907' date='Sep 29 2008, 08:28 PM']I have a epi nikki sixx blackbird, a white epi tbird and a les paul bass and i use a laney rb9 stack. recenltly i been getting an earth buzz from all 3 bass guitars, i've tried different cables and other amps in different locations but the buzz is still there sugesting it lies in the guitars does anyone have any ideas why all 3 should get this at the same time.[/quote]

I was also trying to track down a similar buzz that was afflicting all guitars, all amps and all cables. Turned out to be the overhead lights downstairs that were on a dimmer switch.

If all three guitars seem to have acquired a problem simultaneously, then the problem is almost certainly not in the guitars.

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Are you planning on buying it so that you can play it, or as an investment?

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[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='322965' date='Nov 5 2008, 08:57 PM'] He would be howling for my blood. Custom features are both a blessing and a curse for him. He doesn't make a lot of money on the additional features people request and the extra time he spends doing them suck up any earnings he had from making the instrument. However the custom bits do provide him with some interest outside the normal models.[/quote]

It probably gives him a bit of extra positive publicity, but judging by the build times that people are reporting, it sounds like extra publicity is probably quite low on his priorities list right now.

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[quote name='peted' post='322830' date='Nov 5 2008, 05:30 PM']Plus, I think we're paying the $75 license fee so that Jon can get support if he comes across any difficulties.[/quote]

Kcha, difficulties? Just put the frets in at an angle! How hard can it be?

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In the pocket = good timing

Deep in the pocket = also good timing, but even better than the previous guy, so I need a new superlative.

It's a bit like A* at GCSE.

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[quote name='cytania' post='322775' date='Nov 5 2008, 04:32 PM']Particularly thinking of Fender here, were thumb rests optional? When did they switch to being above the strings and when did they stop doing them altogether?[/quote]

They used to be below the strings because back then, bassists played "thumb-style" rather than "finger-style".

They got rid of them altogether when they realised how utterly unnecessary they are. IMO.

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[quote]Our licensing fee is $75.00, US for a single instrument paid in advance of construction. Production runs of 10 instruments or more are licensed at $55.00 per instrument. Instruments built outside of the U.S. do not require licensing unless they are sold in the U.S.[/quote]

[url="http://www.novaxguitars.com/licensing.html"]Enlightening reading[/url].

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[quote name='thepurpleblob' post='322636' date='Nov 5 2008, 01:32 PM']I keep reading this expression. It used to only seem to appear in American publications but has now crept over here... "his playing is deep in the pocket" etc.. What on earth does it mean? As is traditional I should ask if there are any other bass-related expressions that are utterly baffling?[/quote]

It means that it has the qualities of a 5p piece and a nugget of fluff.

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[quote name='peted' post='322600' date='Nov 5 2008, 12:44 PM'].. all will be revealed in good time I'm just waiting for Jon to confirm that he's received my deposit, and that he has the green light from the U.S. patent holder for this 'feature'. You've all heard of it/seen it, just not on a Shuker [/quote]

Gibson Robot?

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Makes complete sense now you say it, OldGit. Thank you.

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[quote name='Matt_UK' post='321896' date='Nov 4 2008, 04:11 PM']Just got a new battery, all sorted, it works great (with a brighter sound than before)!

Thanks for all the advice guys, muchly appreciated [/quote]

To prolong battery life, unplug the instrument lead from the body of the bass when you're not playing it. I don't know whether you are already aware of this.

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How do you feel about having a "testimonials" section on a website? Personally, whenever I go to a band's website and see a quote from the landlord of their local music venue, gushing about how wonderful the band are, it makes me want to throw up a little. Is it just me?

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[quote name='stylonpilson' post='305957' date='Oct 14 2008, 06:29 AM']I've just placed my order![/quote]

So the cover arrived 9 days later. I was utterly ecstatic - the build quality is superb, but it was a couple of inches too short. I emailed Shaun and told him my problem, and he showed concern and took all the relevant information. I haven't heard from him since then - it's been nearly two weeks, and I've sent him a few emails, but he hasn't replied. I don't know whether he's in the process of making a replacement, or if he's ignoring me and hoping that I go away.

UPDATE (Wed): I've had a reply. The replacement has been made, but he was waiting for me to send the old one back.

FINAL UPDATE (Fri): I sent the old one back on Wednesday, and the replacement arrived this morning. No problems with it. I'm slightly annoyed that the whole thing ended up costing an extra £5.72 (for posting the incorrect one back) but I suppose this is probably a rare occurrence.

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1. Have you tried using [url="http://audacity.sourceforge.net/"]Audacity[/url]? It's fairly easy to use.
2. I have a [url="http://www.zoom.co.jp/english/products/h2/"]Zoom H2[/url] which works really well for me, if you're prepared to spend a couple of hundred euros. It's an all-in-one unit which saves you carrying a separate computer and microphones to recording sessions. The sound quality is surprisingly good.

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[quote name='josh3184' post='320812' date='Nov 3 2008, 11:52 AM']I have never heard a more painful phrase in my entire life. You sir have made me wince.[/quote]

Makes me glad that I don't have any ass nuts.

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As a general rule, if its lined then you play on the lines, if its not then you play on the dots.

If in any doubt, grab an electronic tuner and play a note where you think the 5th "fret" should be.
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[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='319444' date='Nov 1 2008, 01:39 AM']Shame you couldn't play I think the hypothetical situation could be getting closer?[/quote]

That sounds ominous. What happened?

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[quote name='Adee' post='318918' date='Oct 31 2008, 11:39 AM']Well thats not very helpful is it ! If we all took that view then I'm sure we would all gig with a Stagg Bass and Amp and not spend thousands on Fender, Rickenbacker, Ampeg etc[/quote]

To an extent. The audience wouldn't be able to hear the difference, but if you have good quality gear then it is easier to use. You're relaxed and you are enjoying yourself, and that affects the way that you sound.

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At the vast majority of gigs, the only person who would be able to tell the difference between valve amp distortion and a processor distortion would be you.

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