AinsleyWalker

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1449842709' post='2927417']
I rarely change strings but if I do I would do a setup. I'd also redo or check the setup every now and then anyway without new strings.

How would you know it didn't need doing if you hadn't checked it?
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I guess through my lack of knowledge of how to actually do a set-up on my own I've never thought it was necessary to do that often!

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1449842355' post='2927407']
You can buy an electronic micrometer for less than a fiver.

Even with the same gauges and same make and model of string you will likely need to do a setup. New strings even of same model and gauge are different, they are new.

If they are a different make of string and still the same gauge then you are extremely likely to need to do a full setup.
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Wait, does this mean you do a full set-up every time you change your strings?!

I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure those different gauges shouldn't impact on your intonation. They're all round about what a standard 4 string pack would be.

Selling my Guyatone VT2 Vintage Tremolo
In basically mint condition with original box.
[color=#333333] Capable of sounds ranging from soft in-out volume wash to quick choppy tremolo[/color]

Price: [s][b]£60[/b][/s][b] £50[/b]

Feel free to post/PM me with offers.

[quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1449835916' post='2927309']
Ah if the pedal is used I see no reason why the seller should not offer you an exchange as they wont lose anything may be worth having a look what they have in stock and sending them a message? Good luck whatever happens
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I can't as their website is under construction and doesn't have their stock listed but thanks!

[quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1449835827' post='2927308']
Oops, I've just re-read your first post, and I hadn't noticed that you're inside the 14 days. If you contact the seller directly you might be OK.
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I did that stating that it was my wish to exchange it for something else and pay the extra, but they said they can't due to their 14 day policy... So i went back stating it was less than 14 days since I received it..
They haven't replied yet so thought I'd get some advice before I try calling them on my lunch break.

The thing is, if they accept my offer to return it and have another pedal in stock that I'd rather have, the odds are I'd actually be paying them more money! So you'd think they'd co-operate...

[quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1449835033' post='2927295']
Hi Mate

I am not sure how the rules apply with returns and I really do not want to sound harsh but I am not sure why the shop/seller would take it back because you dont think you will use it much as they will have to sell it on as B stock or used I hope you sort it out though if it was me I would sell it on here and take a small loss
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No that's fine you don't sound rude, but through eBay I'm certain you're able to return something on the grounds that you're simply not happy with the item.

But yes I might do that... I'd ideally be looking for a trade but I'll look into starting a FS topic later if I have no joy. Cheers

NOTE: It wouldn't be B-stock I don't think, as this is quite an old pedal anyway so not brand new.

So I bought a Guyatone VT2 Tremolo off eBay, cool little pedal but don't think I'll use it much so pursuing a refund/exchange with the shop. The pedal arrived 1st Dec, so we're within the shop's 14 day returns period.
However I've accidentally closed the Return Case, and eBay say that it's now not possible to reopen.. I'm not sure if the seller is going to co-operate, what should I do?
I'm going to try calling the shop to negotiate but if that fails, shall I call PayPal?

Cheers!

Good interview, I don't know much about recording at all so some of the ideas like recording behind the headstock and in front of the strings were interesting to read

[quote name='Number6' timestamp='1449781547' post='2926859']
Oh good.....i can't remember if i was an Aye or a No but well done the Aye's.....i think
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Yeah I think overall there were more Aye's. Lots of suggestions and links to stuff I'll be checking out soon!

[quote name='project_c' timestamp='1449768691' post='2926704']
I think Blue was trying to say that an educated opinion is more valid than a dumb opinion expressed in a seemingly provocative manner. Regardless of the op's intentions I have to say I still agree with Blue.

I just thought it was worth pointing out because some of you are ganging up on him in a weird 'Internet lynch mob' kind of way.

If everyone is entitled to an opinion, why throw personal insults at him for his opinion? Goes against everything you're arguing for, doesn't it?
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I'm not sure how my opinion on a bass player can be dumb just because you don't agree with it. Juvenile logic.
My opinion would be dumb had I tried to judge Jaco without hearing anything he played, alas I have and therefore I'm entitled to form an opinion on what I've heard. By your thinking, a lot of here have stupid opinions.

Why is it weird that people are standing up against someone? He does this on almost EVERY thread he gets involved in, I think it's spot on that people who are sick of it tell him. There's another thread about Paul McCartney and guess what, he's in an argument almost identical to this where he's accused people of being trolls and he's told people they should stop playing bass just as he has here. And like this thread, he has a whole host of people mocking him for his personal attacks. A mod even got involved and told him to stop, he takes things too far.

For a man of his age he's acting like a total child on here

So as I've mentioned elsewhere, I really want to get playing again.
I'd be really keen to get involved with a jazzy/hip-hop enthusiastic keyboard player (or pianist)... However I'm just not sure how to find any!
Anyone know good forums for keyboard players? Or better yet, know anyone who might fit this bill??

EDIT: think stuff like Submotion Orchestra or BadBadNotGood

I think I probably got frustrated when I first started playing, but now I'm pretty patient because I know that I'll get it eventually if I keep going.

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1449760006' post='2926585']
Because open strings & fingering patterns would remain the same as he plays them now relative to the capo.
It's certainly the way I would do it but that's because I use open strings whenever possible.
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Ah ok, perhaps it's because I play a Ray but I tend to avoid open strings if possible, so in my mind capo or no capo his fingering would be exactly the same. Would personally take a 5th fret over an open string 9 times out of 10, more warmth!

[b]EDIT:[/b] Depends what I'm playing actually, with distortion/fuzz on then perhaps I would maybe go for open A over 5th fret E. All depends on the part I suppose

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1449755820' post='2926529']
Tune your bass down a full step & use a capo for the half step & standard tuning stuff.
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Just wondering but why would he need a capo unless he was playing open-string chords?...

[quote name='No lust in Jazz' timestamp='1449752655' post='2926486']
Ah.. My issue is with a bass that has a Maple neck - A Roscoe its currently retro fitted with gaffa tape fret markers at position 3, 5, 7 etc.. its effective just not elegant.
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Oh really? Fair enough, perhaps I've never played on a stage that was THAT dark then haha I've always found my maple neck Ray really visible.

Thanks for the advice everyone! Sent some enquiries out and will be looking into learning to do it myself for in the future
Will ring Coda now.. Fingers crossed it'll ready soon and I won't have to bother taking it elsewhere

A maple neck

[quote name='Rumple' timestamp='1449744244' post='2926382']
Oops I didn't know it had closed down, I used to work almost opposite Coda but I left that job over 5 years ago.

There used to be a Luthier in Luton that made high end custom basses [url="http://www.luthierdirectory.co.uk/luthier/rim-custom-basses"]http://www.luthierdi...m-custom-basses[/url] but I'm not sure if he does set-ups, could be worth giving him a call.
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Thanks, I'll give him a shout!

[quote name='Rumple' timestamp='1449743409' post='2926373']
Have you tried [url="http://www.coda-music.com/servicing?oscsid=ddc243f826767d4263de5fe74b893447"]Coda[/url]? I can't vouch for them as I've not used them, just remember the shop from my days working in Luton.
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Coda is the shop that it's in haha! The Luton store closed down, so I was forced to drive to the Stevenage store as it's the closest shop that I know of.

[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1449742243' post='2926359']
I'd say learn to do it yourself - you know what you like your bass to feel like better than anyone else and there are heaps of guides out there. Save time and money, get satisfaction from being all self-sufficient.

A fortnight for a setup - ridiculous.
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Others have said this to me but a lot of guides give very varied advice. I'd assume all you need to adjust the neck and bridge would be an allen key and a screwdriver but most guides I've looked at say you need a load of tools..
I've also been warned that doing it wrong and messing up the truss rod can cost £££ to fix... Any truth to this?

My bass is currently in a certain guitar shop in Stevenage.. On the phone I was told it would take 1 week to get it set-up, it's now been 2 and I'm getting a bit lost without it in my life.
I called at the weekend expressing that it's not a big job and that I'm hoping it won't be much longer, but it has.
I'm considering just taking it elsewhere if I don't hear from them today...

Anyone have any suggestions of good places to take it? Preferably outside of London for convenience but any suggestions welcome.

[quote name='colgraff' timestamp='1449675579' post='2925872']
Help, please.

I get McCartney, but not Pastorius. Do I continue to play bass or not?
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Nope you must immediately put down your electric bass guitar or be deemed a troll and an unworthy bass player for all eternity!

I've always used a TU-3, night bright display and as others have mentioned has the silent switch which is great. Looking at most pro boards, Boss tuners seem the most popular.