alembic1989

Hi to all. got my new website up and running, and there's a sample track from my soon to be released album on it. It is basically a duet between tenor sax/bass. hope you like it. The bass is my Alembic 20th anniversary (there are pics of the bass in the "guitars" section. I hope you enjoy the music and the playing. here is the link... [url="http://www.rajanspolia.co.uk/"]http://www.rajanspolia.co.uk/[/url]

[quote name='largo' post='334976' date='Nov 23 2008, 04:38 PM']I knew I'd had the same problem, and question a few months ago. Quick search reveals this ... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=8779"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=8779[/url] Good luck.[/quote] Thanks a million. You sir are a star!

Just bought some Nordstrand big singles that I want to wire passively ..with a vol/tone for each pup (without a switch). How do I connect the extra grey wire that this pick up has? Better still where could I get a schematic for the configuraion I have in mind? HELP!!

Just bought some Nordstrand Big Singles..there is an extra wire (a grey one)...how /where is it wired in a passive system?? can anyone help?? Someone out there must have these pickups in a passive bass surely.

Hi, I've just bought some Nordstrand big singles and I want to wire them passively using tone/vol for each pick up (no pick up switch). Does anyone know what value pots for the vol control and tone contol...where can I get good quality components from. Presumably the tone control with have a capacitor soldered to it..or will I have to buy that separately? Bettr still where can I find a circuit diagram for this configuration....(no pick up switch) Help much appreciated. Regards Raj

[quote name='~tl' post='330021' date='Nov 16 2008, 11:18 AM']It really depends on the pre-amp system – some have that functionality while others don't. For example, John East's pre-amps bypass the blend control in passive mode and just have an equal mix of the two pickups. What ones are you considering?[/quote] I've got an east preamp..so I know what you mean. I've got my eye on a Noll preamp..it is a 5 knob configuration.. 1)..vol/blend (push pul/ fpr active passive 2) Bass 3) treble 4) Midfreq / boost 5) Passive tone Noll because they have pretty good write ups in Bass talk..and also I've seen a new old stock one on ebay.

I am looking for a preamp system..a lot of them have blend controls which is fine..and also active/passive choices and often a passive tone control. My question is this..when in passive mode will the pick up blend control still work? If not how do I switch between front and back pup in passive mode.?? Any info gratefully received.

Hi, I'm thinking of buying a Noll 3 way eq preamp...has anyone got any opinions on Noll preamps? Would love to hear from some experts/users out there.

[quote name='budget bassist' post='328610' date='Nov 13 2008, 07:23 PM']Ahh that's not bad, i could do with a pair for my tobias, ta! EDIT: could he have made that website harder to navigate??[/quote] I know what you mean

Hi, just letting everyone know about a guy in the USA who does custom parts. I ordered some brass pick up surrounds from him about 2 weeks ago..they arrived today and are really nice. The owner ..a guy called Dave was a pleasure to deal with and his work is tops. I couldn't find anyone in the UK to supply these..especially so quickly. He accepts paypal and I payed $56 for a pair..for use with EMG 35 series pups. He can be found here.... [url="http://www.fretsonthenet.com/"]http://www.fretsonthenet.com/[/url]

[quote name='Josh' post='327776' date='Nov 12 2008, 05:29 PM']I'm really having thoughts about getting this installed on my Spector, purely because I know the bass has much more potential and even though the Spector Tone-Pump is very useable, I'd just like to have more control over the treble and mids as opposed to the 2 seperate volume controls and the treble and bass controls. Has anyone had experience with this pre-amp? Does it make a significant difference to the tone? Thanks All, Josh.[/quote] Hi Josh, I fitted the BQC to a passive fretless I own and it made a big difference in terms of tonal possibilities. The only thing I was not to keen on was that the wiring coming off the main circuit board is very brittle (at the solder joints)...so if you do install be very careful as the wiring sometimes snaps off at the circuit board...this is a real pain if you don't remember where the wires were originally attached. I liked having the mid sweep.

After years of resisting the urge to buy a Jazz derivative I thinking of going for it. I have got my eye on a VM jazz..the ebonol necked ones... the question is simple ..are they any good...I want that Jaco bridge pick up tone. Is there a huge difference between one of these and a USA jazz? I know that they can be upgraded but I have heard it said that an upgraded Squier is still a Squier..is there any truth in this. If the difference is small then I reckon it's worth a shot. Has anyone put a J retro in one as an upgrade...did it kick butt?..or even different pick ups. Your advice gentlemen please. ps if you have any other recommendations for the Jaco tone ( a different make of bass)...then I am all ears. I'm looking to spend a max of £250

[quote name='Hamster' post='326121' date='Nov 10 2008, 05:59 PM']Not my cup of tea either![/quote] I think it looks great...so there.

Just had an idea..I'm not sure of the practicalities but here goes. Would it not be a REALLY COOL IDEA to compile a sound sample library of peoples basses? Many is the time when I have wanted to buy a bass...usually online but wasn't sure of how it would sound. I am suggesting for example.. 1) Fender jazz front pu fender jazz bridge pu fender jazz both pu's and then the same for more exotic basses.. I think it would be a great idea for the Basschat website....just think of how many different basses are owned collectively! What do you reckon?

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='325069' date='Nov 9 2008, 12:08 AM']I'd say the seller may break lucky in the present economic climate but that's about what it's worth on an average day! But Hey stranger things happen on eBay... it may end up going for stupid money if an idiot and a shill bidder get started. [/quote] Thanks for that.

Hi chaps, does anyone know what this is really worth? [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Warwick-5-string-fretless-bass_W0QQitemZ140277463851QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item140277463851&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1298%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Warwick-5-string-fre...A1%7C240%3A1318[/url]

[quote name='BigRedX' post='319880' date='Nov 1 2008, 11:44 PM']Unfortunately, it's not an easy job. The fingerboard is ebanol rather than wood, so probably won't take very kindly to being planed. There are several people in the US with the required expertise and proper equipment to straighten the neck for you but it won't be cheap. If it's not done correctly you will have problems with the non-aluminium sections separating from the aluminium ones. The best place to ask for advice and find who can do this for you is the [url="http://www.kramerforum.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=7"]Kramer Aluminium Forum[/url]. Good luck.[/quote] Many thanks for the link...looks very useful

I have a customised Kramer fretless with an Aluminium neck. The action is pretty good..but there seems to be a 'generous' amount of relief (forward bow). At some point I think it will need straightening...does anyone know of anyone out there with the necessary expertise? Any pointers in the right direction would be gratefully received.

[quote name='Prosebass' post='309029' date='Oct 18 2008, 01:25 AM']Thanks to everyone for the interest but the bass is now sold. If anyone wants one building with a personal specification let me know.[/quote] well done Paul Raj

[quote name='thedontcarebear' post='308533' date='Oct 17 2008, 12:50 PM']I would assume it was that Luthier Extreme or whatever it was on ebay from brazil that made loads of shoddy bodies and the occasional full bass, mainly sort of copies of all the big basses around. But I guess how good they were relied on the person who got the body and what they did with it if it wasn't one already made.[/quote] I am afraid you are wrong my friend..the bass was made in LEEDS by the seller..he also hand made the pickups...so I'm afraid that they are NOT Lane Poors....I haven't rceieved the bass yet . I am expecting it to arrive tomorrow...who knows.maybe his own pickups are really good..we'll see.

[quote name='7string' post='307457' date='Oct 15 2008, 10:54 PM']Looks very Warrior-ish.[/quote] Just what I thought too

[quote name='bass_ferret' post='307500' date='Oct 15 2008, 11:58 PM']Hand Made or Home Made [/quote] Handmade at home I guess..as long as it sounds wicked who cares?

I just bought another bass that I did not need...,couldn't help it..it was custom made by an unkown builder....made with exotic brazilian hardwoods,the makers own handmade pick ups..a top notch case....and it was a steal...c'mon what was I suppose to do?? Has not been delivered yet....I've already ordered some Nordstrand big singles.http://basschat.co.uk/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=140274640366"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=140274640366[/url]

[quote name='Annoying Twit' post='305191' date='Oct 13 2008, 08:10 AM']How about if you give a detailed review of your wishbass over on the appropriate forum. I'd like to hear of your expreriences with your Harley Benton 6er too.[/quote] That's a thought..but I can't upload any pics of my wishbass as I don't have a digital camera. The Harley Benton..IMHO is a really cracking bass..I bought it to see if I could get along with a 6'er. It played/sounded great right out of the box,very versatile tonally too. I think I paid £120..including shipping from Germany.

[quote name='alembic1989' post='305495' date='Oct 13 2008, 01:52 PM']Many thanks gentlemen[/quote] I nearly forgot...how do I know how far from the bridge to position the pick up...are there any guidelines on this. I am after a very growly sound.