MoonBassAlpha

Well, I went to Homebass, sorry Homebase, and saw the sheets of 12mm ply, much bigger than I needed and over £40, so I though "that's a lot to spend if it doesn't sound any good or i cock up the building bit", so I ummed and ahhed, and while I was doing this I saw some offcuts in mdf and chipboard, 90p and 60p respectively. That's more like it! Doesn't matter what kind of a balls-up I make of it for that money, then we'll see if if sounds any good, at least. The boy even cut them to width free! (did I mention I'm a tight git?) I'll post some pictures soon showing the almost finished item, and the other money-saving "features". I think it weighs 14lbs now.

[quote name='SS73' post='802436' date='Apr 11 2010, 11:12 AM']What is needed is removal of oils and grease etc from the string, Iso alc'l will do that but it's not cheap, Meths is cheap but won't do the job as well. What you need is Carbon Tetrachloride and a cheap way to buy it is in the form of Brake Cleaner. Clean fast and strong, oh and it will also remove all the oils from your skin too, but you will have clean strings in seconds. [/quote] Carbon tetrachloride is a banned substance since 2002, mainly due to it's ozone-depleting powers, and that it's carcinogenic and can cause liver and kidney damage. Apart from that, it's fine.

I wouldn't do that^ if there's any plastic about. That could get messy!

or cut a groove in the head with a Dremel disc cutter. Wear eye protection as they can break quite easily and unexpectedly.

Kramer metal necked basses like the 450B, the strings always sound new! They don't cost the earth either. The stock pickups are a bit weak but you could get them re wound for not a lot....

I really feel for you man, but thought it cruelly ironic that you first picture posted said "attached thumbnail(s)". That's just adding insult to injury.

Kind of off topic, but do (Fender) Custom Shop basses actually sound any different to the regular American made equivalent?

Look on it as an opportunity, not a setback!

I think the ACG Harlot single cut is about the only one I've seen that really looks like it was designed, and not an afterthought. Aesthetically, the lines flow well, imo.

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='785022' date='Mar 24 2010, 07:13 PM']Not quite sure how you are figuring that. Square wave distortion sounds nasty, and if it is coming from before the power amp, its not comparable to clipping the power amp into square wave territory.[/quote] It's happening at high volume. That is exactly what is happening.

just a note of caution here with the feedback thing. You will effectively be driving a full power square wave into your speakers. If you do this for long-ish periods you will end up dissipating a lot of heat in them, it is the way to blow them up.

The tuners look out of proportion to the head to me. Like Wayne Rooney's ears.

[quote name='Twigman' post='767678' date='Mar 8 2010, 10:26 AM']Rodeo Club Athens Greece Friday 12th and Saturday 13th March..... €23[/quote] you lucky man! Have a great time Ian. I've got 2 gigs on the trot too, in, er Oxford and Paignton! Not exactly Greece though is it?

The good thing about amps of this vintage is that just about anything IS repairable, as they use discrete components and simple ICs. Any decent tech should be able to sort out any fault, really. I'd be more worried about modeling amps and class D power stages...

It's an interesting question, but it also asks "what are we aspiring to these days?" I think it really shows what an influence these guys/this style had then.

Just got a nearly new tip-top condition strap from Gareth. Good comms and delivery. Cheers dude. Jules

Does it only drop volume when used with an active bass?

Well done, we love a happy ending here!

Hi there collective Oracle. I'm after any tips for doing this as I have a lot or sharp ends sticking out on a recently aquired instrument. There is no binding and it is a one piece maple neck. How do you protect the wood whilst getting medieval on the frets? Cheers Jules