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[quote name='Shire' post='1028354' date='Nov 18 2010, 08:08 PM']My girlfriend had this novel idea to use the hats that you get on the innocent smoothies (every smoothie bought donates 25p to the Age UK charity) to keep my tuning pegs warm now the winter is setting in. Not very macho but I found it amusing and thought I'd share [/quote] Likin' it! I always rated Ped's little machine head buddies, can't find a picture to link to though, argh!

Sonic Blue with white, tort or black p/g Sunburst with tort Although with those options, the Candy Red is the one. Edited to add: Or Olympic White with tort or black.

In French, bass is feminine and bassist is masculine. [sub]I think[/sub]

It's not mine and I don't know if it got sold or what but this is sublime: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&showtopic=79740&view=findpost&p=765130"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&sho...st&p=765130[/url]

[quote name='J.R.Bass' post='1009197' date='Nov 2 2010, 12:43 AM']Please don't tell me its this one as i know its from around the Huddersfield area and i've supported the guy that plays it and it sounds amazing!!! (it's what i'd base mine on if i got a shuker) Love it. I really hope the guy gets it back... [/quote] That looks a lot like Yorks5Stringer's. Is that the one that's gone missing? I'll keep my eyes peeled.

[quote name='mikey' post='995538' date='Oct 21 2010, 07:50 AM']im buying my first bass and i have already got it down to 2 bass brands but 4 different basses its either a musicman stingray, musicman bongo (love the shape), fender jazz or fender presision. however the sound im after is important because i dont want to spend all my money and find out it doenst match my style, i like to play slap and pop mostly so if theres any help you can give me it would be gladly appriciated[/quote] Personal preference plays a big part in this, as the two replies already show. Try out as many as you can from the basses you suggest (I've had three stingrays and they all play differently). Try shops, bass bashes, friends, (ask politely!) and see how you find them to play.

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='993231' date='Oct 19 2010, 10:06 AM']First off, i haven't got the bass yet. Its ordered and on its way though. I do plan on putting a Wizard thumper in as soon as i can but as i haven't even heard the bass yet maybe ill not need to. Anyway, one thing most people seem to do is change the pots and wiring. This is one area i haven't ventured in to before. My soldering skills are fine, and i can follow the SD wiring diagram so im pretty confident i can do it. I think its the cap values im not too clear on. Should i get like for like or change it for one that will work better? So, knowing that most people use CTS pots ive found this kit on line and it looks like it will do the job. Im not really after recreating a certain vintage tone, i just want something a bit more sturdy and reliable, with better/smoother control over the volume and tone. I find my CV Jazz to be almost all or nothing so im basing my assumption on this. Anyone care to have a look at this link and tell me if it will do the job, or if there is something better i should look at. And if this kit is ok will i need to get some new knobs? Cheers. [url="http://www.guitarpartsshop.co.uk/acatalog/Precision-Bass-Wiring-Kit.html"]P bass wiring.[/url][/quote] I've bought p bass and j bass wiring kits from this place: [url="http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Storehouse-Studio/Wiring-Kits-/_i.html?_fsub=7668211&_sid=23350206&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322"]http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Storehouse-Studio...d=p4634.c0.m322[/url]

[quote name='AndyTravis' post='989096' date='Oct 15 2010, 12:17 PM']i'm listening to macca as we speak, got my head on. Cheers guys.[/quote] I'd worry more about the vocals, the guy had a voice high enough to be a eunuch! They transposed long tall sally up from the original Little Richard version which wasn't too low to begin with! Are you doing any macca lead vocals?

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='974381' date='Oct 1 2010, 05:53 PM']If you had asked any of the venues we carry out the fixed wiring tests (Or periodic Inspection to give it its proper name)for this we can supply a duplicate via either email or a proper legal paper duplicate within a hour or so as its all kept on computer or using NCR paper handwritten ones (I have just finished a 40 page one today!) and the yellow copies are kept under lock and key but they can be scanned in just the same.Sooner or later a venue will call your bluff.What will you do if you get their and they say "Our friendly local electrician is in a band and has popped down to watch you play and bought the Periodic Inspection documents with him"? The five year IEE cert is correct but this is where you might find a problem,If the building is leased (as many are) then it may not be their responsibilty to do the cert anyway and many establishments carry them out every year nowadays.In this case the pub/club/venue would not have any access to the docs at all unless you really wanted to see them and maybe they would contact the landlord to produce it? Unlikely for a band me thinks. And again if the local fire officer has insisted as part of the Entertainments licence that all performers produce PAT test certs for the gear its going to be down to the venue not your band as to whether they want to risk infringing the rules I think some would and some (any that have been checked up on or had an electrical incident) will not.For what it will cost you just get them tested and make sure you get a paper copy with a list of items tested too that way even if the stickers fall off or rub off you can show its been done from the brief description on the list. ie "Mackie PA speaker" will be fine. For a change I do know what Im on about (TimR) and its not like a which is best P bass or Jazz we have rules (BS7671) to follow maybe BASSCHAT could create its own set? Rule No-1 Thou shall never mention a weak G String on a MusicMan! [/quote] I probably should have mentioned that we're fully tested and insured so they can't call my bluff since I don't have one (or something like that!). Since we have to comply I like to make sure they do. Leeds Uni took a month or so to find it so I emailed our copies, Holiday Inn blustered a bit saying how they were a global chain and of course they had these sort of things but never managed to produce them and then never asked for ours. I had copies with me on the night of the gig in case they did. I don't doubt that you know what you're on about but venues that ask you to plug into cracked wall sockets whilst asking for £x million insurance cover and PAT testing annoy me, this is a nice polite way to protest.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='972976' date='Sep 30 2010, 05:38 PM']OK Guys actual electrician here now! Full NIC registered (Not just part P domestic either) This statement above is rubbish! Yes it will fox the waitress thats showing you where to put your empty cases etc but at no point would I expect any members of staff other than managers that would usually only be around during 9-5 hours to have access to these documents as they will often be kept with insurance papers and important personal papers.For your example Leeds uni they would have a massive document for the larger areas kept by the Maintainence dept not behind the student bar! Sometimes the fact they have an entertainments licence will be enough to ensure they will have one under local authority rules and most brewery run pubs will too. If a venue has a policy for you to prove your gear is PAT tested it will be down to them as to how strongly they want to stick to their own rule as to whether you perform or not! Any decent local sparky should be able to do a few items for you,If it were me on the way home or after work I would be looking at £10-15 an hour which is all it should take anyway + a brew obviously! And Im not sure who was on about a sewing machine but if it were an industrial one it would not have a 13A plugtop,I would of thought maybe a 5A fuse should be OK to cover the startup surge but I agree with him on removing the 13A that you usually find in everything.[/quote] So what about that makes my statement rubbish? Is NiceGuyHomer's point about the IEE fixed installations 5 year examination certificate invalid? Incidentally I didn't ask a waitress or member of the bar staff for this, i asked the facilities management department and the events manager respectively via email several months before the gigs in question and only when they asked me for our certificates.

[quote name='gafbass02' post='948428' date='Sep 7 2010, 04:05 PM']I use the rather excellent wizard 'gaffer' which is a humbucker in a jazz sized casing, sounds immense for rock and solo'd at the neck can sound like a huge p bass sound, kinda like green say American idiot sorta tone and solo'd in the bridge adds a nice ray-ish snap. Stick two of em in a bass and BOOM. Sweet :0)[/quote] I can't see these on the Wizard website, have they been discontinued do you know? [sub]Edited to add:[/sub] I know, I'll email Andy.

Just bought a set of replacement PA cables and instrument cables for myself and the guitarist in the band I'm in. Excellent service, excellent quality of product and speedy delivery. Can't fault it.

[quote name='pietruszka' post='964602' date='Sep 22 2010, 03:58 PM']I had a custom made rosewood one, 'cos it matches my fingerboard. Looks lush and rather subtle from the crowd to! Dan.[/quote] Ooh, pictures?

I've just picked up a really cheap 2 tone sunburst Jazz with a white scratchplate. I wanted to change the scratchplate to something different so I tried doing a little research and couldn't find any pictures of two tone sunburst fenders (Jazz, P, or guitars) with anything other than a white plate (and none with ashtrays either). Does every other colour option (and the ashtrays) look hideous on two tone sunburst or what? I saw plenty for the three tone sunburst by the way.

[quote name='JTUK' post='957955' date='Sep 16 2010, 07:27 AM']Many music shops will have a banned list up in the shop so if you demo a gtr or something, they will have a note saying no 'smoke of the water', sunshine of your love, sultans' riffs as they get them played to death..often badly, by all and sundry. They really just don't want to hear them over and over[/quote] Do these music shops enforce the banned songs list? Anyone been asked to leave?

[quote name='derrenleepoole' post='946640' date='Sep 5 2010, 08:32 PM']The Bass Doc has just PM'd me about offering a custom plate cut, so I'm currently exploring that avenue instead [/quote] +1 for the Bass Doc.

[quote name='Gust0o' post='934491' date='Aug 24 2010, 09:50 AM']Love Wizard pickups [/quote] Yep, a big plus one from me too. Got some thumpers in one of mine, super helpful chap that Andy.

[quote name='wombatboter' post='904004' date='Jul 24 2010, 01:53 PM']I'm actually going to see a show tonight in Gent where a band plays the entire White Album (from start to finish without pauses or any talking) and they do a remarkable job (saw it two months ago and I was stunned). Five people who cover the entire album (they rehearsed 6 weeks to get every detail). Not even The Beatles themselves played this ever live.. Hardest job is for the stand-in McCartney who has to play "Why don't we do it in the road", put his bass down, grab an acoustic guitar and continue with "I Will". Kills his voice but he pulls it off (it's harder when he does 'Helter Skelter"). They even play "Number 9 " :-)[/quote] There's a band called the fab faux that did abbey road second half live: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmhDCIftfdA"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmhDCIftfdA[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4_H37A_-lI&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4_H37A_-lI...feature=related[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4_H37A_-lI&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4_H37A_-lI...feature=related[/url]

He made me a custom tort scratchplate which is a perfect fit and smells lovely, not sure why though! Excellent to deal with, brilliant communications, reasonable price, excellent product. I shall never go elsewhere.

[quote name='silddx' post='869785' date='Jun 17 2010, 11:42 AM']I just had an idea while fitting a new PG to my new Squier Classic Vibe '50s Strat (yes, I know that's a guitar ) I had ordered a Fender '50s reissue PG for it with eight holes and although one middle hole was about an inch away from the Squier's, it all fit perfectly. Since it's usually guesswork (I've had nightmares in the past) with an older Fender, Jap, Mex, USA, different Squiers, vintage reissues, non-export, all the different models, etc. I thought it would be a good idea to start a thread on it. Maybe it could even be pinned if it works. I would suggest including the Fender Part number. I don't even own a Fender bass now![/quote] Excellent idea! I had a faff around with a squier p pickguard change which I eventually solved by getting a custom one done from thebassdoc. Thread here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=88847&hl="]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=88847&hl=[/url] [sub] Edited due to fat fingers[/sub]

[quote name='fender73' post='865402' date='Jun 12 2010, 05:49 PM']Great bit of kit dude - got my normal amp back today and immediately dialled in some great sounds. Have another beer and order one! Cheers Graeme[/quote] Don't say that! I've had a few lagers from northern italy already!

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