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[quote name='skej21' post='1134401' date='Feb 20 2011, 03:35 PM']Are you suggesting that I am trolling, or that JTUK is trolling?[/quote] Not you, but I've retracted (edited) that comment, as not to cause offence.

[quote name='skej21' post='1134361' date='Feb 20 2011, 02:47 PM']....I think that people on here are simply trying to point out that, unless you've tried the bass, you aren't entitled to a comprehensive/realistic opinion based on what your assumptions of the bass are and I would have to agree. Unless you've actually had one in your hand and played it, how could you ever know what it's like?[/quote] Been following this thread for a while... I think everyone of JTUK's points raised concerning this bass, which are not really based on any factual information, have been answered by persons who have had actual experience of the instrument, along with working knowledge on everything from manufacturing processes, quality control, overseas sourcing, musical instrument retail etc... Therefore his argument cannot really be considered to be valid anymore can it? *Edited - not to cause offence

Quite happy with mine. Gigged it a few times now, so its more than paid for itself. I'm not a particularly lighthanded player, but the bass has held up with no issues & not crapped out on me. I'm not kidding myself its in the same league as my CIJ Fender or my favourite old Tokai, but it's certainly no worse than a lot of other P-Bass types I've played at double or more the price. For me, it's filled a need I had for a bass to do rock gigs, jam nights etc particularly in less than salubrious venues. I've also now got a bass in a shade of blue that matches one my suits I have been hankering to wear for some time.

[quote name='umph' post='1124259' date='Feb 11 2011, 07:44 PM']you sure they're 803's? they have a different pin out. Great valves non the less though, worth a small fortune if you have some of the originals![/quote] According to Watford Valves they are : [url="http://www.watfordvalves.com/product_detail.asp?id=1423"]Harma STR ECC83[/url]

[quote name='mcnach' post='1131300' date='Feb 17 2011, 05:24 PM']I've spent some time looking at various possibilities for a pickup replacement for a P-bass copy (no price for guessing the brand ) I am looking for something with good midrange and which will enhance the "growl". I will probably use my trusty D'Addario XL170 roundwounds 45-65-80-100 that I use on the OLP and MM Stingray with great results. I'm at the moment considering these three pickups: Wizard Thumper - great reviews on the pickup and the company. DiMarzio DP122 - good reviews, good samples on Youtube (for what they're worth). I'm leaning toward this one. Pity teh polepieces are black, I'd prefer teh usual silver ones but sound is more important. Seymour Duncan SBP-3 - good reviews, good samples on Youtube too... but hard to judge. I would welcome any comments, experiences etc about these pickups, or any other alternatives you think I should consider.[/quote] I like the Seymour Duncan SPB-1 myself. It's just a decent Precision pickup - nothing special, but punchy & growly enough when needed for me. Would like to try Wizard Trad at some point in the future. If you're after a lot of mids the SPB-2 'Hot' is better than SPB-3, which can sound quite scooped. However, regarding the pickup on the Sue Ryder bass, just wondering why do you want to change it? Fairly picky myself, when it comes to P-Bass pickups & as a matter of course always upgrade them to SPB-1's , but TBH found the stock pickup in the Ryder bass to be surprisingly good. Decided to keep it installed. Changing the pots & putting a PIO cap in it though... Just curious(?)

Nice job of 'Miss You' done here, if thats any help

[quote name='Soliloquy' post='1122461' date='Feb 10 2011, 11:48 AM']A friend of mine has an Alembic F1-X preamp. I remember spending a few hours with him one day experimenting with different valves. There was a noticeable difference between them. I just spoke to him and he thinks he settled on a Telefunken valve (great name !), He's going to take the top off and have a look see what sort.[/quote] Telefunken ECC803S(?) I've got a pair of Harma (cryo'd) made Telefunken ECC803S clones in my V-Type preamp. Love the tone, almost bell-like.

[quote name='paul_5' post='1121805' date='Feb 9 2011, 07:39 PM']I moved onto a Micro Q-tron after being a bit disappointed with my DOD FX25, loved the sound, but wanted to tame the volume boost and have a blend control, so I sold it and bought an old 24v Q-tron+, had the option to blend, but still a noticeable volume boost when engaged. I did the master volume control mod, and now I love it.[/quote] +1 Despite being a really funky filter, I actually think its not that useable as an effect without the volume control mod, or at least with a limiter pedal after it. Well worth getting the mod done.

[quote name='DanOwens' post='1121545' date='Feb 9 2011, 04:42 PM']It was a gas job from Maplins - I left it on for about 5 minutes and the plastic housing melted. Bastard cost about £40 too! Dan PS [url="http://www.maplin.co.uk/solderpro-70-gas-soldering-iron-kit-34959"]THIS ONE[/url][/quote] Get yourself a decent Weller soldering iron, not too high wattage, 15-25w is OK, and if you can find it, the proper lead solder.

Hi Liam, I've got a Qtron & a Boomstick Bottom Feeder. Give us a shout if you want to borrow them, try them out etc... Cheers

Had same set of d'Addario 'Chromes' flats on my Tokai for over five years. Think it took two years for them to play in! A knackered '62 Precision recently that I came across recently which unsuccessfully tried to buy, had according to its owner the same Rotosounds on it since 1971. They actually had a nice tone.

Hi all, I playing with Bristol R'n'B legends Hotdog Jackson @ Kings Arms, Monmouth Place, Bath this Saturday. Will be a mixture of material including some R'n'B classics & a bit of ska thrown in for good measure. Please pop down if you're in the area, if you say hello I'll buy you a pint. Cheers

[quote name='Marvin' post='1111705' date='Feb 1 2011, 10:08 PM']come on you can't leave that one hanging in the air like that [/quote]

[quote name='Beedster' post='1108926' date='Jan 31 2011, 12:13 AM']Ah, the song that got me into playing bass, I even started a thread about that very thing about two years ago. We've played it, but it's hard. I think it's one of those songs that needs two things, a focus on getting the feel of the bass part as opposed to getting it note perfect, and a bloody tight band. It's a song that's driven by the bass part so you have be prepared to lead from the front. I'll have a good listen to it tomorrow and get back to you with anything I can remember C[/quote] Its a classic - love this song. Beedster's comments above are bang-on; you just gotta go for it & let rip each time that part kicks in.

Hi All, Thought I'd post a bit on an SFT clone I've been building for Bassbod This is the third one I've built so far, previous two I did on veroboard, but thought I'd try a ready made PCB from [url="http://www.madbeanpedals.com/projects/Faultline/docs/Faulltline_ver1.pdf"]Madbean[/url] Got the already painted box from Banzai (Duncan wanted purple ). Drilled holes etc... just waiting the knobs to arrive. Wired up the switch, jacksockets & pots. As opposed to the schematic, went for a reverse 1m log for gain & 100k linear for volume, as with previous builds all the warmth & grindy action was bunched up at the top end of the pots travel. The build worked great first time no issue. However, as per many recommendations on Freestompboxes & Madbean, this thing opens up with more headroom when powered by 18 volts. So I'm going to add this little voltage doubler inside. Next steps; wiring up the voltage doubler, tidy up wires with some wraps, fit knobs, battery compartment... To be continued.

[quote name='PURPOLARIS' post='1107907' date='Jan 30 2011, 10:28 AM']Go on......spill the beans [/quote] Would be unprofessional of me to comment publicly on the way other bands go about their business, even if it is [i]"the finest 60's & Motown showband in the country".[/i] Lets just say, I found it an 'interesting' experience. Hi Liam, if you're interested go for it mate, give 'em a try - the do seem to be getting the gigs. If you still want to know why I jettisoned, PM me.

[quote name='Dusty' post='1107927' date='Jan 30 2011, 10:55 AM']Can I post the first gripe with these..... Changed the strings on my White one for some Rotosound Black Nylons. Looks and sounds fantastic, but the Ball Ends are too small to fit into the things on the back of the body, so they all are sticking out What a shame, but I still think it's a great Bass.[/quote] I strung mine with black nylons, just went the usual back of bridge route, though not too bothered about string through body - sustain's not a priority for me.

Set mine up on Friday, when I got it. It did come with a high action for me, & I have my basses probably higher than average. Few turns on the truss rod & a fair bit of bridge adjustment got action down to somewhat lower than what I normally have - medium/low - Its still holding that, no issues. If its defective, & the neck is goosed; I would personally send it back, regardless of the cost. *Yeah, mine came tuned to G also?!

[quote name='Mykesbass' post='1106851' date='Jan 28 2011, 11:16 PM'][url="http://www.rock-til-you-drop-musicians.com/group/southwestmusicians/forum/topics/bass-player-urgently-required?xg_source=activity"]http://www.rock-til-you-drop-musicians.com...source=activity[/url][/quote] Ha .... my old band! Though I'm not the last bass player, I left a couple months ago

[quote name='budget bassist' post='1107813' date='Jan 30 2011, 02:00 AM']What's the story behind this then?[/quote] And [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=120281"]here[/url]

Stephen Morris, or going musically in the other direction Carmine Appice