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[quote name='nick' post='109602' date='Dec 26 2007, 07:09 PM']Uhmmm...for me, jury's out at the moment. I received set of flats within two days of payment, very fast delivery - no criticism. However, as per other comments; E-string as dead as a dodo. Fortunately, the seller is [i]very[/i] local Guess I'll see how it pans out...[/quote] Received a replacement set, of which E string was OK. For me, these are exceptional value, with a good feel & sound better than some other more expensive brands. I think they're worth buying, but maybe watch out for the E string. Having said that I found seller very helpful, & replacement was received very quickly. However, any set of strings (whatever brand) can sometimes have a dud. Recommended.

[quote name='neilb' post='117232' date='Jan 9 2008, 05:52 PM']If we are talking 80s bassists, then Derek Forbes has to be mentioned. gave Simple Minds their early distinctive sound. Better by miles than all that late 80s stadium anthem sh*te with John Giblin and Malcolm Foster.[/quote] +1 Derek Forbes. 'Theme for Great Cities'. He plays that, like his life's depending on his bassline!

At the moment, getting back into my Marshall Guv'nor Mk1

[quote name='The_D' post='115166' date='Jan 7 2008, 01:23 AM']So wait, he wants £5 just to speak to him about relicing an instrument? I would like to see an estimate on a final price if it was me. I dont have anything worth relicing anyway, just saying.[/quote] Bonkers!

[quote name='Bassassin' post='114485' date='Jan 6 2008, 01:03 AM']Nice-looking Roadstar II, white with black binding. Quite sensible start/reasonable BIN, compared with what some folk ask. Again, no post so may not attract many bids. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320203962397"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=320203962397[/url] J.[/quote] I have sunburst single pickup version of that Roadstar. They are a lovely bass to play, really nice neck. Great sound too - very punchy. Real quality. Recommended, especially at that price.... Tempted myself, but not keen on white guitars,for some reason. Jap, definitely not [i]crap[/i]!

[quote name='Sean' post='113668' date='Jan 4 2008, 06:00 PM']Ronnie Wood. Apparently he influenced Stanley Clarke from what he did with the Jeff Beck Group. Back when Bill Wyman quit The Stones there was a rumour that Ronnie was going to switch to bass and that Mick Taylor would return to the band. Sounds potty now but I remember that being the talk of the day.[/quote] That would have been one hell of a line-up!

[quote name='Davetbass' post='111573' date='Dec 31 2007, 05:40 PM']Same here.... Quite interested in the arbiter if it doesn`t go for stupid cash!! [/quote] Me too! There's a lot about at the moment Just for info, in case anybody's interested; seller of thru-neck 4001 a-like,Item 170181713050 [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=170181713050&ssPageName=STRK:MEBOFF:IT&ih=007"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...F:IT&ih=007[/url] did not accept my maximum offer of £200 - which is OK with me.

[quote name='drcor' post='111146' date='Dec 30 2007, 09:01 PM']Greetings from Verona, Italy. I'm new here I have been playing bass since 1981 and now I'm 41. I played all the types of music and now only my show, is a drums and bass show. I Bought a lot of basses but IMHO Kubicki basses are the best. Cheers Davide[/quote] Ciao Davide, Comme Stai? Auguri!

Sorry to hear about your loss. You can only wish the very worst for these arseholes.. Might be a longshot, but along with checking Crack Convertors etc, you could set up some favourite searches on Ebay. You would receive notifications of particular items for sale... All the best for 2008

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='108562' date='Dec 23 2007, 02:28 PM']Item no. 150197376630 Anyone have any clues? Considering ponying up, and having a warlock body I have laying about routed for the ultimate in bad taste. I really don't see it being practical in any way. Apparently it comes with no routing guidelines, but fits like a floyd Rose. I asked: 'Hi we don't have any instructions Because Installing like a floyd rose system also Include springs and claw ,hinge post etc. Thank you for asking'[/quote] Hi Oli, Hope you had a good Christmas mate. Go for it, can see you with a trem. Tempted myself.. Cheers

[quote name='markytbass' post='25002' date='Jun 29 2007, 03:55 PM']No refund just 2 new sets but they were just as bad. I found the seller rather dismissive when I complained and not really wanting to help. I havn't left feedback yet though.[/quote] Uhmmm...for me, jury's out at the moment. I received set of flats within two days of payment, very fast delivery - no criticism. However, as per other comments; E-string as dead as a dodo. Fortunately, the seller is [i]very[/i] local Guess I'll see how it pans out...

[quote name='umph' post='109425' date='Dec 26 2007, 11:41 AM']wooly mammoth ;o[/quote] OK - I'm planning to work on veroboard with regard to Wooly Mammoth, from a schematic.

I use isopropyl alcohol, think that boiling strings can unduly stress them. This post may be of interest [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=5723&hl=isopropyl"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...mp;hl=isopropyl[/url]

[quote name='umph' post='108300' date='Dec 22 2007, 07:37 PM']where'd you buy the kit for this? or you have it printed yourself? getting into making pedals is something i'd very much like to do[/quote] Which effect are you referring to; Bass Fuzz or Wooly Mammoth?

[quote name='umph' post='108589' date='Dec 23 2007, 03:59 PM']the woods on most fenders up to a grand are the same and the necks i know because i researched this ;< i did up my squire with second hand stuff and stuff from ebay and it cost me £80 and it feels/plays like some basses over a grand that i've played ;o[/quote] My old Tokai is streets ahead in playability, feel etc than most of the Fenders I've tried to date (a fair few)

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[quote name='Bassassin' post='105630' date='Dec 17 2007, 11:06 PM'][url="http://www.matsumoku.org/models/aria/hollow/sem/semi.html"]<a href="http://www.matsumoku.org/models/aria/hollow/sem/semi.html" target="_blank">http://www.matsumoku.org/models/aria/hollow/sem/semi.html[/url]</a> And the neckplate will have "Steel Reinforced Neck" and a random serial number, as well as Made in Japan. I know these things.... Anyway Nick, do post some piccies when it drops through your letterbox! J.[/quote] Hi Jon Arrived yesterday. In suprisingly good condition, only fault being loss of some of the pickup surround. 34" neck is lovely to play, albeit slimmer than I'm normally used to. Good action too, doesn't really require much of a setup at all. Has a lovely tone, will sound better once I've put some new flats on it. Not sure yet if I'm going to change pickup, output is a bit lower than my other basses, but still sounds great & also [i]useable[/i] through my old WEM. Also has a cool dampener thing on the bridge. Very happy with it - IMHO a bargain! Few pictures here: [attachment=4251:Commodore1_004.JPG] [attachment=4250:Commodore1_008.JPG]

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I find a quick shot of adrenochrome usually gets me on my way!

+ 6 (though think I'm going to have to 'prune' it back soon) = [b]893[/b]

[quote name='kneal6' post='106351' date='Dec 19 2007, 09:39 AM']I've never tried one but I'm interested: do they do anything useful on bass? Would it be worth getting one to boost the top-end while tapping, or am I better off just having new strings all the time?[/quote] I use a [b]DOD FX87 'Psycho Acoustic Processor'[/b](?!) or later known as (equally ludricrously named) 'Edge' Discontinued now, but they do pop up on ebay, for not that much. Paid a tenner for mine. Basically, a crude one knob exciter pedal, nothing as sophisticated as Aphex etc. Though I'm not a [i]tapper[/i], & personally prefer sound of dead strings, there are times when I want a bit of that 'zing' for solo/lead-ish bits, to bring bass up a bit without overpowering, or altering the band mix. In effect makes my bass, sound like it's got new set strings, with almost slight harmonics behind the notes. Not really a fan of compressors for anything other than recording, so it works for me....

At the moment, probably my old Tokai. Does everything I need from a bass, & seems to cover all bases Though I'd be gutted at losing my old Ibanez. Had it for about 15 years, much sentimental value, & it used to belong to Happy Mondays. So it has a bit of rock'n'roll history. There again, in the heat of the moment, that could change. That reminds me I need to renew the insurance soon!

[quote name='Bassassin' post='105630' date='Dec 17 2007, 11:06 PM']Can't give you a 100% ID but... [url="http://www.matsumoku.org/models/aria/hollow/sem/semi.html"]<a href="http://www.matsumoku.org/models/aria/hollow/sem/semi.html" target="_blank">http://www.matsumoku.org/models/aria/hollow/sem/semi.html[/url]</a> Check out the 5120 bass - particularly the neck - offset dots, Gibbo headstock, same tuners & TRC, they're related alright. Bear in mind it doesn't necessarily mean it's a Matsumoku - all the contributors to the Mat board agree there's no confirmed Aria/ Mat link prior to 1975 - indeed it's not confirmed that Matsumoku built guitars at all before then, and yours looks older than that. However, it's widely accepted that Univox was sourced from the same builder as Aria - and this looks like pretty good evidence: And the neckplate will have "Steel Reinforced Neck" and a random serial number, as well as Made in Japan. I know these things.... According to the old [i]Guru's Guitar Guide[/i], Commodore was: Anyway Nick, do post some piccies when it drops through your letterbox! J.[/quote] Many thanks Jon for info & links, much appreciated. It is a bit of a mystery brand, though I do recall seeing one or two Commodore 335s knocking around many years ago. Hopefully I'll get it before Christmas. It was relatively cheap, so I'm not expecting anything that great - might be a bargain, could be a bag of sh*t (?) - a typical Ebay gamble If its comparable to the six-sting versions favourably reviewed on Harmony, I'll be happy. Will post some photos once I've got it, & given it a clean - apparently not been played for years! Will undoubtably need setting up etc, fancy putting some black tapewounds on it.... Thanks again & have a good Christmas

Hi all, Does anybody have any info on Commodore guitars. Just bought a cheap old semi-acoustic EB2-like bass. Been after a semi [i](finar)[/i] for a while particularly something old. But, couldn't justify expense of Gibson/Epiphone Can't find any info at all on net about this brand, except few favourable six-sting reviews on Harmony. Remember a mate having what seemed a nice Commodore 335 copy many years ago. It looks very similar to Univox basses of the same type, from 70's. So I'm guessing it counts as Japcrap firewood(?) Any ideas, familiar to you Jon? [attachment=4158:commodore1.jpg][attachment=4160:commodore2.jpg][attachment=4159:commodore3.jpg] Many thanks for any info

[quote name='alexclaber' post='103522' date='Dec 12 2007, 07:47 PM']If I were you I'd either mark your EQ on the amp (stickers, tippex, marker pen, masking tape) or write it down, and expect everyone to screw around with the EQ and to have to reset it when it's your turn... The classic situation I regularly encounter is someone applying the EQ they normally use with their rig to my rig and then expecting it to sound the same - duh! It'll be interesting watching other bassist's expressions when they encounter my rig at future gigs, since my rack now looks like this: Alex[/quote] I tend to use my old WEM Dominator & an old homemade 15" cab for gigs these days - gets me the tone I want. Though I'll probably start using a recently acquired old FAL head soon for a bit more power, if required. Both these amps only have bass & treble controls, so someone messing up my EQ isn't an issue A lot of bassists are also put of by the look of an old setup like mine - which suits me fine However, I have no problem with sharing it...