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[quote name='stephent' timestamp='1316761601' post='1382390'] Hi I am having problems uploading my images into the amps and cabs marketplace. If I use the basic uploader method it seems to do sit around a while but nothing happens. If I use the flash app it gets to about 2mb and then comes up with 'error in IO' or similar. I have done it before (before the facelift) on the site from the same computer etc. Has anything changed - anybody any ideas to help? Thanks [/quote] Similar problems for my 'Headless Bass' post. I also tried both upload types with the flash app. working but it would only allow 3 picks to upload. After 50 mins I had to give up. I've also noticed today that I had to edit my post as many words had been 'interupted' with other 'computer' speak terminology.

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[quote name='skidder652003' post='1298705' date='Jul 10 2011, 01:53 AM']So there we were, in the middle of "just got paid" / "American woman" by ZZ Top/ The guess Who - in the pub tonight when the guitarist busts a string, goes out of tune and stops playing. What would you guys do in that situatiion? Me and the drummer improvised into a dodgy jazz funk thing for a couple of minutes whilst said guitarist fumbles for new strings, restrings and retunes. We discussed it after the gig, and as its happened before and likely to happen again we think we should have a standby "question and answer" thing going on between myself and the drummer to cover the guitarists ass. Its really panicky when it happens in a room full of punters! Any ideas, experiences? Dont suggest he gets a standby axe cos he hasnt got a pot to piss in [/quote] DRUM SOLO!!!!!

[quote name='Mod_Machine' post='1312392' date='Jul 22 2011, 09:41 AM']Hi, Ive changed the neck (electrics, paint work, pickups, etc etc) on an old jedson to make it something else entirely.(photos going up on build thread soon) I played it last night for a few hours and have a real prob with longer term playing. The neck ive used is a short scale from an epiphone eb0. Its lovely to play BUT ive retained the large elephant ear tuning pegs and they weigh a ton. Look lovely, but weigh a ton. This is obviously resulting in neck dive which the old epiphone EB0 also suffered from. So other than replacing the tuning pegs for a lighter set (which i dont want to do based on purely on looks!) what else can i do? I was contemplating couter balancing the bass by adding some sort of weights to the other end of the bass which may increase the weight of the bass but ultimately make it more playable? Any advice about doing that and best way to achieve a nicer balance to save my fretting hand from substantial cramp?[/quote] The top 'horn' of your bass comes to the 15th fret area. Fender 'style' basses come to the 12th fret area. This helps maintain balance of the instrument and for many players is a little easier to play the bass down the low end (F F* G) than modern balanced basses where the top horn only reaches to the 15th fret area. Have you tried the old acoustic folk strap idea that goes from the bridge end strap button and ties onto the headstock (or even move the strap button to the back of the headstock if this balance works). I seem to remember some years ago a company, probably American, bringing out an 'extension' top horn that was fixed somehow to the (back of) the bass and extended to the 12th fret area.

[quote name='Danbass7' post='1286804' date='Jun 29 2011, 06:52 PM']Ive got a Peavey Mk 8 head on two 210 TX cabs, both of the cabs instantly stopped working recently during a practice and the sound now being emitted is clear but extremely quiet. I know the head is still fine and its the cabs that are the issue due to the head having a full service earlier on today. What will the problem usually be in this situation and is it going to be worth fixing them? Cheers[/quote] Some amps also have fuses inside the casing, that is, not accessible unless the amp is unscrewed and slid out of its case. The fuses simply look like clear glass fragile mini tubes with fuse wire visible inside and I think they are quick blow ones as in, sudden voltage peaks and they will blow to protect the rest of the unit. These can blow! IF you decide to investigate, make sure the amp has been switched off for 24 hours and remember the circuit can hold a surpise charge for quite some time. I've experienced it! Also, the tweeter units/crossovers can also 'blow' but it would be unusal for both to go together.

[quote name='tommorichards' post='1276090' date='Jun 20 2011, 05:16 PM']Hello. At the moment, i am making an explorer type bass, and i was originally planning to paint it a colour, but after seeing it taking shape, im deciding to clearcoat it. Question is, the woods used are yellow pine and sapele, and i was wondering what can i use to bring out the grain. And heres a picture of it unfinished to help you answer. [/quote] I use "Tru oil". Basically gunstock oil and purchased from gun shops. (There is a grain 'filler' coat available pre the main coats). Its only about £5 a bottle so maybe try some on the offcuts first.

[quote name='philwood' post='1274877' date='Jun 19 2011, 04:10 PM']Does anyone have any experience with these basses or even just tried one? I'd be interested to hear opinions on both the rockbass version and the more expensive one. Thanks![/quote] I tried one a few years back (in Italy). If my memory is working well, it was a larger to handle body than it had looked in any photo I had previously seen, well made but I wasn't completely taken on the acoustic sound. However that is one of the main 'problems' when trying out acoustic basses unplugged. I've played an old Washburn fretless AB20 for 15 years so I am more comfortable with this bass anyway.

[quote name='big25g' post='1263658' date='Jun 10 2011, 10:01 AM']Hello, I'm just in the middle of converting an old p bass into a PJ bass. Has anyone ever route out the hole for the pickup before. My dad is the one with the tool and know how for using the router but is a bit worried that the hole isnt going to look tidy. Has anyone got any tips for doing this? Thanks Gary[/quote] If it is a colour spray/varnish finish, go carefully with a router initially, you may chip the finish. For the corners you will likely need a 3/8" router cutter (1/2" deep blade) with a bearing upper guide, ie, the bearing above the cutter as it plunges to follow the template. A 1/4" router machine will take the 3/8" router cutter bit and they cost about £25 from Trend. Now I guess the chisel seems more cost effective!

[quote name='Al Heeley' post='1243284' date='May 24 2011, 07:04 PM']Help - I've had this little can of fingerboard oil for years and years, it's the best thing ever for conditioning fretboards, marvellous stuff, but it's run out and I can't find anywhere that sells it. Its a mix of linseed oil and lemon grass, not that naptha spirit stuff with lemon perfume added to it. I rub it in to fretboards, let it soak then buff off any excess, brings out a marvellos rich shine and smooth finish, dries hard and protects the wood. Company on the back says Logic International, Gwent but I can't find anything on the internet. Anyone know of this product? Whaere I can get some more? Suitable alternative to do the same job? Thanks![/quote] "Bore oil" made by Yamaha for woodwind. Used it for years, re-coat yearly.

[quote name='dumelow' post='1186638' date='Apr 3 2011, 12:21 PM']Its an active bass alright, ill go with the ebay link then, thanks a lot for your "input" guys![/quote] Saw this the other day....if the link doesn't work...go to Ebay then Ibanez bass and its on the second page. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BARREL-JACK-output-socket-Ibanez-guitar-bass-etc-/120694819391?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item1c19f8ca3f#ht_500wt_1156"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BARREL-JACK-output-s...f#ht_500wt_1156[/url]