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[quote name='JackLondon' post='759448' date='Feb 27 2010, 09:26 PM']Right lads, I'm in a need of some parts that I can't find anywhere It's all capacitors so if any of you could help me out I would apreciate it I'm after : 4 x 0.05uF 2 x 0.0027uF 1 x 5pF 1 x 0.0027uF 1 x 0.0033uF 1 x 0.0047uF 1 x 0.033uF 1x 0.047uF Who can help [/quote] Have you tried [url="http://www.bitsbox.co.uk/index.html"]Bitsbox[/url]? Fast delivery & good prices. They should have all of those caps. You may find [url="http://www.translatorscafe.com/cafe/units-converter/electrostatic-capacitance/calculator/picofarad-%5bpF%5d-to-nanofarad-%5bnF%5d/"]this[/url] useful as well For example 0.0027uF = 2.7nF What are you building BTW? Cheers

[quote name='bubinga5' post='758703' date='Feb 26 2010, 10:57 PM']Went to a rehearsal last week...i was really looking forward to it... as ive been bandless for a while...So i get a call from a guy in Bristol looking for a hip hop funk bassist kind of thing..there into stuff like quantic soul and general modern soul funk i drove from Chester where i was working, got there late which was not good (i got stuck in traffic), as i hate being late for anything, nevermind a first rehearsal..i said i was very sorry... Found the place eventually..Walked in with my gear to a room that is the old police station in bristol...the first thing i noticed was the smell...Very strong Skunk weed..they were drinking also...the place looked like it had a major drug session the previous night..i mean there were hundreds of cans, bottles of booze, ashtrays everywhere... i would NEVER!!! invite someone to a rehearsal unless it was a place i thought was good for me and them to play.. Now i do smoke from time to time, and am a big believer that it adds to my creative mind, but you have to keep it in check...these guys were really high..and they were drinking scrumpy cider.. started a random groove going, and it got pretty messy..the drummer was loosing time, the guitarist's was thrashing around with no sort of musical direction...did i say there was 2 guitarist's..(my worst nightmare)..The female singer was scatting also...There were some parts where it got quite good when there was a little space in the music, because they could groove.... but generally it was just a mess..[/quote] Sorry to hear it didn't go well mate. Unfortunately, that seems to be the way with a lot of bands here - [i]'mild mild West' [/i] There'll be other bands. If I hear of anything in the funk vein, will give you a shout. The band you auditoned for have been after a bass player for a while. I was in contact with one of the guys in December, did like the sound of what they were doing too & it all sounded quite together from the the telephone conversations. Guess fortunately with hindsight, the new function band I'm in, started to step up a gear, so I declined. What with being teetotal, reckon I had a lucky escape!

Whatever it's worth, it's still a nice, quality bass you've got there. It is model RB924CS - big brother of my RB920BS. I remember Will Sinnott of The Shamen & Chris Layhe of Icicle Works using them back in the day.

[quote name='LukeFRC' post='758569' date='Feb 26 2010, 07:48 PM']that is just what i wanted! thanks nick![/quote] That's a good site for layouts, built a few off there myself successfully. Guess you're aware of the freestompboxes & diystompboxes forums too(?) Wealth of info & advice on both them.

[quote name='LukeFRC' post='758534' date='Feb 26 2010, 07:20 PM']anyone know of a good veroboard layout for a big muff? (not the one with the ICs)[/quote] Here's a couple. Not being a Big Muff fan, haven't built any of them myself so can't say they're verified or not. But, would probably go with Torchy's layout, have built others from his veroboard plans - they worked & he has a good reputation. [url="http://www.aronnelson.com/gallery/main.php/v/Gila_Crisis/Big_Muff/BMP.gif.html"]http://www.aronnelson.com/gallery/main.php...ff/BMP.gif.html[/url] [url="http://www.aronnelson.com/gallery/main.php/v/frequencycentral/Big+Muff+Layout_001.JPG.html"]http://www.aronnelson.com/gallery/main.php...ut_001.JPG.html[/url] Hope this helps.

My next ones are hopefully finishing off three that I've had in progress for a while Meatball, Roland BeeBaa & Fulltone Bassdrive clones.

I've tried the kitchen scourer pad method, didn't dampen enough for me. Found a strip of stiffer foam packing from the box of a soundcard to be good.

[quote name='hillbilly deluxe' post='755846' date='Feb 24 2010, 09:49 AM']I've not heard anything yet,but i think our postman is a dick.[/quote] Same here, my postie is the same.

[b]Fenech Soler[/b]. Saw them at Thekla in Bristol, Saturday night. They played a blinder; great gig, even though the Mrs. & myself were probably the oldest there!

[quote name='mancunianfox' post='753238' date='Feb 21 2010, 08:48 PM']First pedal I have built in ages. Silicon Fuzz Face with increased input and output caps for more bass. I used 2N222 transistors in this. Controls for Fuzz, Bias and Volume. First time painting an enclosure, a metallic red finish. Very hot output. Has two sounds really, a gated fuzz and a full on fuzzy meltdown. Quite pleased with how it turned out although next time I think I will try some decals as well.[/quote] Very nice! Paint job looks good too.

Good tunes & a good cause. Will try to get down to the Croft 22nd. Have a good one.

Another Blazer, here's my '81.

Probably posted this before, but one to add to this thread... '83 RB920 Roadstar

[quote name='Annoying Twit' post='751489' date='Feb 20 2010, 12:07 AM']Can you name some of these £200-300 basses?[/quote] With regard to slaying (many) a Fender : Ibanez Blazer,Tokai Hardpuncher, current crop of Squiers....

Bought a set of Quarter Pounders & a control plate off Howard. Fair price & quick despatch. A good guy to deal with. Thanks

S.O.S. Band 'Take Your Time' John Alexander Simpson III thumping a Precision

[quote name='jaybass 70' post='746053' date='Feb 15 2010, 04:27 PM']This guys good ,,, check out his Stevie Wonder , Maceo parker and larry Graham stuff ,, V Funky [url="http://www.youtube.com/user/DavidSinRocks#p/u"]http://www.youtube.com/user/DavidSinRocks#p/u[/url][/quote] I like DavidSinRocks too. Good version of 'Want You Back', not 100% perfect, but he's well into it Favourite is jamersonshook

[quote name='Bassassin' post='745438' date='Feb 15 2010, 12:34 AM']Still qualifies as a bargain if it stays under the ton, IMO. Jon.[/quote] +1. These are a cracking good bass.

[quote name='thunderbird13' post='746075' date='Feb 15 2010, 04:39 PM']I'm sure its a strange coincidence but has anyone noticed the name of the newest member ( sorry if this sounds a bit paraniod )[/quote] Both members have been banned.

PM'd re. tuners if still available.

Hi Mike, Nice to hear from you. Cheers

[quote name='Linus27' post='744786' date='Feb 14 2010, 01:54 PM']I to would like to know what is going on. I spoke to maddude16 last night with regards to what happened to Jimmy and everything seemed above board. I also made a donation which has now been refunded. It would be nice to know what is going on?[/quote] Ditto

Bought a Jazz bass project from Duncan this afternoon. Decent chap & very knowledgeable. Would do business again with him without hesitation.