Hellzero

Here is the little trick I used to learn when I was working as a Truck Allocator Clerk (logistics clerk), simply write this and sign, you will be protected, no kidding : SUBJECT TO CONTROL. It's faster than negotiating with the driver, who is not allowed to refuse you the right to open and check the parcel, that said. Knowing the law and throwing it at their face can be useful too, sometimes.

Look here, I knew I saw some : https://www.zikinf.com/annonces/dispannonce.php?annonce=1572593 I can translate anything for you.

Sadly, the answer is : welcome to the real world, ... a world of total incompetence. The last great sentence from one of the numerous UPS driver, last week : "You have a newly painted facade, that's why I missed the delivery". 🤨 Hey man, the house is still there, at the same place, in the same street, with the same number and I'm still bearing the same name !!! Extraordinary stupid driver, like most of them...

Check this out : And this tribute to "Sound of Noise" :

The guy likes challenging as he is always trying ridiculous or weird basses with some taste and fun, I must admit.

Without discussion, the Leduc basses as they are simply perfect for me, especially the ones in my signature. I'm coming back from Christophe's home right now and we had a long talk about lutherie, its influence on sound and his new internal preamp. We have also become friends over the years. So the Masterpiece (MP or HMP for headless Masterpiece) fretless, the PAD (only fretted as there was no fretless), the U-basse (UMM) fretless and my 6 strings EUB called Moaï are my favourites. And this Ken Lawrence Associate 5 which was the best all maple neck ever.

Yes, but it's a pain in the *ss to move, you know these stones are so heavy.

This is a very good idea, being mostly a fretless player for more than 3 decades, I always like to check my intonation (which is very accurate) and tuners are great for it. That said a clip on tuner will be a real pity to watch while playing. That's why, for practising, I suggested this for PC as you can play and watch the screen at the same time : https://www.tomasboril.cz/tbstrobetuner/ Or the paying Peterson app ($9.99 USD) : https://www.petersontuners.com/products/istrobosoft/

Here is the way to do it as NOBODY BUT ME ever reads a user manual (copy/paste) : Setting instrument type (guitar or bass) By default, PolyTune Clip is set up for tuning guitars. To tune a bass, press and hold the Display Mode Button for more than 5 seconds. The secondary display will display “B”. To return to Guitar Tuning Mode, press and hold the Display Mode Button for more than five seconds again. The Secondary Display will display “G”. The selected instrument type will be stored and preserved even when you change the battery. Read the f*cking manual ! 😎

Did you set it up for bass ? I have mainly 6 strings basses and even a 6 strings EUB and have absolutely no problem tuning a low B.

Urm, don't you have eyes ?

If you are into Indian music, it's not a problem. That said, I use this free strobe tuner on my PC and it's absolutely brilliant : https://www.tomasboril.cz/tbstrobetuner/

That said, the Jerzy Drozd pickups are wax potted. Is it that the very bass coming from North Africa ? When yes, the wax may have melted during transport, which could be the explanation. Remember we had an awful overheated summer.

Loose pots and exhausted rubber dampers can lead to this problem too.

Check the battery connector which can be loose too.

How did you know ?

It means that they amplify any sound and not only the (metal) strings. Take a look at your pickups, they should be like this with rubber dampers.

TC Electronic Polytune, quite cheap (compared to a Peterson) and very accurate.

Looks like microphonic pickups, had no issues with my Jerzy Drozd with the same pickups. Strange. That said, good luck if you contact the man himself, he'll certainly charge you 1.000 Euros to change the pickups...

May I enter the shirt and sandals contest ?

Listen to Chris SQUIRE, Lemmy, Paul McCARTNEY, Geddy LEE, Roger GLOVER, Cliff BURTON and some others. They make it sound right. I had one a long time ago, sold it after one week, hated it so much. A friend of mine had one and he had a great sound, funny, no ?

One is there since 12 years and another since 5 years. And be lucky, I didn't put the amps and guitars... 🤣

Here is my short alphabetical and chronological list after a bit more than 30 years of playing and collecting. Some are still there, most of them have been sold. Enjoy : 1. Alpher Mako Elite Custom Fretless 5, 2014, natural maple burl. 2. Ampeg Dan Armstrong, 1971, fretless, see-thru. 3. Aria Diamond 1420 (Höfner 500/1 copy),1960’s, sunburst. 4. Aria SB 1000, 1980’s, defretted, natural light oak. 5. Aries Bajadera 6, 2002, natural bajadera . 6. Aries Senes VS 6 Signature, 2009, natural translucent redwood. 7. Aries Senes VS 6 Tomek, 2006, natural ebony. 8. Bass Collection SB 401, 1990’s, black. 9. Bassline Buster CW Fretless 6, 2000’s, natural maple. 10. Belle Isle 5, 1990’s, white. 11. Berne Harpobasse, 2000’s, violin burst. 12. Blade B4, 1991-92, translucent red. 13. Byl 6, 2005, natural walnut. 14. Capelli DM Signature Pro 6, 2001, natural sophora. 15. Carvin LB70F 2TEK, fretless, 2000’s, blueburst. 16. Celinder Custom 6 Michael Andersen, 1994, natural flamed maple. 17. Cimar (Jazz Bass copy with Cimar pickups), 1970’s, sunburst. 18. Cort A6, 1990’s, natural maple. 19. Cort B4FL, fretless, 2000’s, natural mahogany. 20. Cort B4FL, fretless, 2000’s, natural walnut. 21. Cort C4, 1990’s, natural walnut. 22. Cort Curbow 5, 1990’s, blue. 23. Daion (Jazz Bass copy with Daion pickups), 1970’s, sunburst. 24. Daion Power Series, 1980’s, neck-through, natural. 25. De Gier Elevation 6, 2004, natural burl maple. 26. De Gier Origin Deluxe Fretless 6, 2009, natural buckeye burl maple. 27. DeArmond Ashbory Bass, 1999, red. 28. DeArmond Ashbory Bass, 2001, blue. 29. Eko Violin Bass, 1970’s, sunburst. 30. El Maya (Precision Bass copy with Maya pickup), 1970’s, red burst (my first bass). 31. Epiphone EBM 5, 1990’s, natural. 32. Ergo 6, 2009, natural. 33. Esh Impact 6, 2005, natural mahogany. 34. Esh Stinger 4, 1990’s, Musik Messe Edition, translucent black. 35. Esh Various 5, Neuser NFS bridges, 1990’s, translucent green. 36. F-Bass AC6, fretless, 2006, antique violin. 37. F-Bass BN4, 1986, natural ash. 38. Fender Jazz Bass, 1968, sunburst. 39. Fender Jazz Bass, 1970, defretted, black. 40. Fender Jazz Bass, 1971, sunburst. 41. Fender Jazz Bass, 1972, sunburst. 42. Fender Jazz Bass, 1976, natural. 43. Fender Jazz Bass, 2001, sunburst. 44. Fender Precision Bass American Vintage ’57, 2010, white blonde. 45. Fender Precision Bass, 1964, fiesta red. 46. Fender Precision Bass, 1964, natural (sanded). 47. Fender Precision Bass, 1964, with Jazz Bass pickup added, olympic white. 48. Fender Precision Bass, 1966, sunburst à la Rory Gallagher. 49. Fender Precision Bass, 1970, fretless, sunburst. 50. Fender Precision Bass, 1972, brush white. 51. Fender Precision Bass, 1975, fretless maple board, sunburst. 52. Fender Precision Bass, 1978, antigua. 53. Fender Precision Bass, 1978, sunburst. 54. Fernandes ABM 70, 1990’s, vintage natural. 55. G&L SB2, 1990’s, sunburst. 56. Gibson EB 3, 1970’s, cherry. 57. Gibson Grabber G1, 1980’s, natural. 58. Godin A4, fretless, 1990’s, natural. 59. Godin Z1, fretless, 1980’s, black. 60. Godin Z1, fretless, 1980’s, white. 61. Guild SB 605 Pilot, 1986-88, black. 62. Höfner 185, 1962-64, red. 63. Höfner 500/1, 1967, sunburst. 64. Höfner 500/1, 1968, sunburst. 65. Hohner B Bass 5, 1990’s, natural. 66. Hohner B2A FL, fretless, 1980’s, black. 67. Hohner B2A, 1980’s, black. 68. Hohner Professional B Bass VI, 1990’s, amber maple. 69. Hohner The Jack Bass Custom V, 1989, black. 70. Ibanez 2030 (Jazz Bass copy with Ibanez pickups), 1970-73, sunburst. 71. Ibanez Affirma A 204 F, 1992, fretless, natural kralo walnut. 72. Ibanez Affirma A 305, 1992, natural flamed maple. 73. Ibanez ATK 305, 1990’s, black. 74. Ibanez EDA 900, 2000’s, blue. 75. Ibanez MC 924, 1980’s, yellow. 76. Ibanez Roadster RS 800, 1980’s, yellow. 77. Ibanez Soundgear SR 700 WH, 1992, white. 78. Ibanez SR400, defretted, 1990’s, white. 79. James Trussart Custom 6, fretless, 1988, Parisian period, amber burst. 80. Jerzy Drozd Obsession Basic 7, 2007, natural etimoe. 81. JP Basses Plume 5, 2006, natural burl redwood. 82. Ken Lawrence Associate 5, 1994, natural koa. 83. Kramer 650 B, 1978, natural. 84. Kramer DMZ 4000, 1979, vibrato, natural. 85. Kramer The Duke, 1980’s, black. 86. Langowski AJ6, 2016, natural flamed maple. 87. Lasido Z1, 1980’s, grey. 88. Le Fay Herr Schwarz 5, 2000’s, black. 89. Leduc BD3, 1982, translucent red. 90. Leduc HMP 528 SF, fretless, 1999, honey yellow flamed maple. 91. Leduc Lady B 4, fretless, 1980’s, translucent red. 92. Leduc Maurad 4, 200’s, natural. 93. Leduc Maurad 4, 2000’s, blue. 94. Leduc MNV 6 SF, fretless, 1990, yellow pearl. 95. Leduc MNV 6, Vigier Nautilus preamp, 1989, translucent green. 96. Leduc Moaï U-Contrebasse 6, 2013, natural mahogany. 97. Leduc Modern 5, 1989, yellow pearl (stolen). 98. Leduc MP 624, 2003, natural ash. 99. Leduc MP 628 SF, fretless, 1990, active, natural bubinga. 100. Leduc MP 628 SF, fretless, 1990, passive, natural bubinga. 101. Leduc MP 628 SF, fretless, 1999, active, honey yellow flamed maple. 102. Leduc MP 631 SF, fretless, 1990, passive, natural bubinga. 103. Leduc PAD 6, 1998, natural padauk. 104. Leduc PAD Rock 5, 1998, natural padauk. 105. Leduc UMM-6, 1999, honey yellow. 106. Leduc UMM-6, 2006, high gloss honey yellow. 107. Lightwave Saber 4, 2000’s, flamed maple. 108. LTD B-206SM NS, 2016, natural. 109. MTD 635-24 Fretless, 2002, natural red. 110. Music Man Sabre Bass, 1986, black. 111. Music Man Stingray 5, 1989, translucent red. 112. Music Man SUB Bass 5, 2003-06, cinnamon. 113. Neuser Cloudburst 5, 1990’s, red burst. 114. Neuser Courage 4, 2000’s, natural. 115. Neuser Courage 6, 1986, honeyburst flamed maple. 116. Nexus Gom Jabbar Magellan Fretless 6, 2000’s, natural spalted maple. 117. Noguera Expression Plus Deluxe 6, 2000, natural birdseye maple. 118. NS Design EU 5, 2000’s, natural flamed maple. 119. Overwater Progress 4, 1986, natural zebrano. 120. Pedulla Thunderbolt 5, 1990’s, red. 121. Rickenbacker 4003, 1980’s, black. 122. Roland G77, 1985, white. 123. Rybski 4, Rybski pickups, 1990’s, natural. 124. Sandberg Thinline Custom Fretless 6, 1990’s, sunburst. 125. Sanox Logabass 4, 1980’s, red. 126. SD Curlee 4, 1970’s, natural. 127. Sei Flambloyant 6, 2006, natural burl thuya. 128. Shuker Series One 6, 2001, natural. 129. Skjold Custom Series Whaleback 6, 2005, natural birdseye maple. 130. Spector NS 4 CR, 1990’s, black. 131. Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass 70, 2010’s, natural. 132. Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass Fretless, 2006, sunburst. 133. Stanford B61CM5FL OP, fretless, 2000’s, natural cedar. 134. Status 2000 Graphite, 1980's, black. 135. Status Electro 4 Fretless, 2010, natural rosewood. 136. Status Electro 6 II Jonas Hellborg, 2001, natural rosewood. 137. Status Energy Matrix 4, 1990's, natural. 138. Status KingBass Black Beauty, 2009, black. 139. Steinberger XL2, 1980's, black. 140. Stradi Symphony Bass 5 Fretless, 2015, natural 2110 years old swamp oak. 141. Takamine B10, 1990’s, antique stain. 142. Tobias Growler GR 4, 1990's, natural. 143. Trace Elliot T-Bass 4, 1990's, sunburst. 144. Tune Bass Maniac TBC 4, 1980's, black. 145. Veillette-Citron 4 short scale, 1980's, natural. 146. Vigier Arpège IV, fretless, Delta metal fretboard, 1980’s, black. 147. Vigier Excess 4, 2000’s, black. 148. Vigier Excess 4, fretless, Delta metal fretboard, 2000’s, antique violin. 149. Vigier Passion Custom III, 1999, red. 150. Wal MK 1 Fretless 4, 1980’s, natural shedua. 151. Warrior DM7 Signature Custom, 1990's, natural flamed maple. 152. Warwick Streamer Stage II Fretless, Bartolini, 1990's, chameleon purple. 153. Warwick Streamer Stage II, EMG, 1990's, natural maple. 154. Warwick Thumb Bass NT 4 SE, 2008, natural burl bubinga. 155. Warwick Thumb Bass NT 6, 2006, natural burl bubinga. 156. Washburn Status 1000 S70, 1980's, natural. 157. Westone The Rail, 1985, red. 158. Wood & Tronics Zoid 5, 2007, natural quilted maple. 159. Yamaha BB N4, 1990's, natural. 160. Yamaha BB5000A Wide Neck, 1990’s, purple pearl. 161. Yamaha John Patitucci II, 2008, amber quilted maple. 162. Yamaha Nathan East Signature, first generation, 1990’s, amber burst. 163. Yamaha TRB6P, defretted, Crel-Noguera, 1980’s, natural. 164. Zeta Crossover 4, 1990’s, natural. 165. Zeta Crossover 5, 1990’s, black. 166. Zeta Prism, 1980’s, green. 🤘 💪 🖖

That said, the lead guitar player deserves an extra mention too with his marine blue socks on bermuda pants. Very stylish !