AinsleyWalker

[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. [/quote] 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 [/quote] 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 [/quote] 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? [/quote] 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. [/quote] 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. [/quote] 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. [/quote] 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. [/quote] 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. [/quote] 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. [/quote] 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? [/quote] 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.

Looks like you've already found some luck but I think you posted in the wrong thread, ''Bassists Available" is probably what you were looking for

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1449618095' post='2925351'] Saying you don't recognize one of the world's top bass player as a bass player is either trolling or straight up ignorance . If you can't feel Paul or recognize him as a bass player, you really should consider dropping bass and trying another instrument. [/quote] Hahahaha he said almost the exact same comment word for word to me because I said I wasn't a fan of Jaco. This guy is like a broken record, trawling the forums accusing people of trolling and telling them to stop playing bass. What a joker.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1449602223' post='2925101'] It's trolling, no back pedaling. Blue [/quote] How is clarifying my point 'backpedaling'? I haven't gone back on a single thing I've said... [quote name='blue' timestamp='1449603783' post='2925129'] I've read all the replies Maybe not as blatant as mine, but my sentiment is shared by others here on this topic. Blue [/quote] And the same goes for me, plenty of people who agree. It works both ways. I'm not sure why you've gotten so uptight about the fact that I heard 'aimless noodling' in his music. That's my opinion and I have every right in the world to express that. And (as I've already reiterated) I asked for people to give me examples of his music that might [b]change my mind[/b]!! What more do you want?! I'm openly admitting I want my mind to be changed!!! If you disagree with me then that's absolutely fine, that's actually what I wanted! It'd be boring if everyone agreed with this post, I wanted people to challenge what I said and to prove me wrong in the name of musical exploration! But show me why, give me examples like I asked for, don't just sit there repeating yourself over and over again calling me a troll for voicing my opinion. Check my other topics, I ask a lot of questions, I haven't set out to get anyone riled up. I had no idea that a simple post like this would cause such a 'crap'storm to be honest, it's quite baffling to me why you'd get so upset about a difference in musical opinion. But for the sake of being mature about this, I apologise if my honest current opinion of Jaco's music has upset you or hurt your feelings. As someone who is about 40 years my senior I hope you can do the same now and just respect my opinion. Thanks again to everyone who has debated/discussed this topic maturely and constructively! I have a lot of musical research to do this weekend

[quote name='project_c' timestamp='1449585443' post='2924874'] Ok, I'm happy to argue this out. If you post a deliberately troll-ishly worded post (labeling someone universally renowned for being one of the most important musicians of the last century as "not all that") and then saying he sounds like someone noodling in a guitar shop, don't be surprised if you get called ignorant. It's the same as walking into the Tate and telling everyone about how you think Picasso just looks like a bunch of random crap done by a 2 year old. Or going into a theatre and telling everyone about how Shakespeare is just a load of weird words. It comes across as deeply naive and provocative. That's how you normally choose to start a 'mature discussion', is it? You are entitled to your opinion, but it just comes across as trolling. For the record I am not a big Jaco fan either, but it doesn't take too many brain cells to figure out that there was a lot of talent and ability there. [/quote] Well firstly, I didn't say 'he's NOT all that', I asked 'IS he all that', which is a question rather than a statement like you're suggesting. It was intended as a means for people to either come and say 'yes, he is *insert explanation*' or 'no, he isn't *insert explanation*'. The best headlines/first sentences are meant to spark debate, for those who are capable of articulating their opinions without the use of insults. Yes, my opinion is that the tracks I've heard reminded me noodling you hear in a guitar shop. I've not listened to every track of his, nor am I saying that everything he's done sounds this way. If you read through this thread, there are others who agree with this opinion of mine, would you go as far as to call us all ignorant trolls or simply people with opinions? I often go to galleries and I almost always hear people criticise classics or pieces I like*/appreciate, and that's perfectly normal in my mind because I'm capable of processing opposing opinions without employing insults or put downs. Finally, at no point did I claim he didn't have talent or ability. Overall I think you're over-exaggerating what I said massively whilst you've misinterpreted a question and an opinion for statements... Which simply is not the case.

Thanks to everyone who gave genuine helpful responses/suggestions, I plan to check all of it out at some stage! As to [url="http://basschat.co.uk/user/3700-project-c/"]project_c[/url] and [url="http://basschat.co.uk/user/34882-blue/"]blue[/url] it's a shame you feel the need to respond in the aggressive and self-righteous manner that you have, it's people like you that tarnish forums for others. Before I even said anything I stated that music is subjective, ergo, this is purely my opinion. I've been completely honest about my opinion and then as you can see, I've asked for suggestions that might change my mind because I'm always open to a fresh perspective. I figured this was the best platform to express my current point of view in the hopes that it might be changed, not for people like you to say I shouldn't be playing bass or that I'm deeply ignorant because I'm not currently a fan of one specific player. This is a place for friendly discussion and exploration, not for people like you to climb onto your pedestal in an attempt to put others down. Perhaps you both need to learn how to maturely disagree with others.