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[quote name='Johnny Wishbone' timestamp='1499712337' post='3333104'] If you go for the Woolly Mammoth, be sure to warn the neighbours first! [/quote] I run a 500w TE stack as my practice amp (on very low to be fair) but in the conservatory and my neighbour is a big music fan and doesn't mind at all - sometimes asks me to turn up! And has been to a couple of our gigs.

Thanks, I only play passive so may give it a go. I already have a big bass muff deluxe and want to give the Guma drive a try but wanted a simple kit to try first. I have done general repairs and basic electronics but never messed around with surface mount (but am lucky in having an electronics engineer as best mate).

[quote name='Johnny Wishbone' timestamp='1499706964' post='3333053'] I've had a lot of "bits" from Bitsbox and can certainly recommend them. Never had one of their kits, but at that price you're laughing (it's laughably cheap as it's on veroboard rather than a proper PCB, but that shouldn't cause you any issues other than it being a bit more of a faff). I have had the Woolly Mammoth kit from PedalParts and it's an easy build, although it's one of those annoying circuits that doesn't play nicely with any sort of buffer in front of it, which renders it pretty much useless for me. Sounds great by itself, all the same. [/quote] Thanks for the info, The only thing in front of it would be a compressor. Would that give any issues do you think? Any other recommendations for a fuzz 'for beginner/ intermediate' to play with as a first build?

Looking at dipping my toe into making a box or two. Has anyone used these people: https://www.bitsbox.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=280_281&products_id=2518&zenid=bm98ik1dmt5ih20f5bcqltmu53 Any feedback good or bad? Looking at the woolly mammoth for starters.

[quote name='pnunes76' timestamp='1499623812' post='3332570'] How many time you spend playing the bass? [/quote] I play about 30-60 minutes every day and have a two hour rehearsal once or twice a week.

[quote name='pnunes76' timestamp='1499623247' post='3332563'] Yes, I'm compiling as much information as I can, from websites to videos. Now, I'm choosing my first bass guitar, isn't easy. [/quote] Play as many as you can, even if it's just a basic noodle some will feel better than others. I wouldn't spend a great deal at first as it will take a while before you know what suits you best.

I started 9 months ago at 44, was gigging by December, have had several gigs now, one a week on Friday and several, more booked. Go for it, it's great fun and a brilliant way to focus your mind and relax.

[quote name='scrumpymike' timestamp='1499616969' post='3332516'] They've done the same for me and a few other Basschat members. Top marks! [/quote] So it sounds like it's a common problem then. They could not have been more helpful, they only asked for a pic and where I got it and then were happy to replace. It arrived next day too.

I have a Hercules stand I bought a while back, the handle/ adjuster has gone sticky over the last few months which makes it a pain to use. I contacted Hercules in the hope they could supply the part. After sending a couple of pics they very kindly replaced it FOC for me. Always nice to get good service :-)

Probably not the issue on yours but on an Ibanez where I work the E string could touch the pickup when played a bit too enthusiastically which gave a sharp sound. Easy to check as you just need to push the string until it touches the pickup and see if the sound is similar. Is it worth taking it back to who set it up? As it seems they either didn't check with you what you wanted or did it very badly.

YouTube is great for stuff, some rubbish obviously but some brilliant stuff. I am entirely self taught on the bass and found some brilliant tutorials on there. You will quickly work out who is worth listening to and who isn't.

Any decent make will do, I like Beta, partly due to a local place stocking them at sensible money. Snap on are good but expensive. Old makes like Draper now just buy in bulk from China and rebrand so are often not the best quality.

[quote name='bonzodog' timestamp='1499497723' post='3331848'] I wish epiphone did the pro4 in black. I like the look of the gothic thunderbird but that is a bolt on thicker neck where I prefer the feel of the slimmer through necks but don't like either of the finishes. [/quote] One of the reasons I love my studio Gibson Thunderbird, set neck, proper bridge and looks the dogs, that's before you touch a string and then it's in a different league to my precision.

Any idea on price?

I have the bigger Mosky power station and that has been perfect, not expensive either and not massive.

[quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1499408031' post='3331318'] Just over £20 from Amazon. Bright, big display https://www.avsl.com/brands/chord/product/174.244UK-chromatic-tuner-pedal [/quote] I have that exact one, except I bought it direct off AliExpress for just over £10. It worked well in bright sun last Sunday.

[quote name='PaulWarning' timestamp='1499365912' post='3331106'] apparently not [/quote] Yes they can in some cases, it's not the guarantee most think it is. If the sender can show it's fraudulent then it gets reclaimed, irrespective of what the receiver thought was happening.

Tell him to send cash, or give him a false PayPal address and give the collection address as the local cop shop.

They pay, have it collected. Then do a reclaim on the cash, or the account is hacked and PayPal reclaim it for the victim. Either way you get screwed.

I nearly bought a 8x10 TE but decided against it as couldn't see how I would ever get it into the car on my own.

Done

I started playing last October, first gigged in December, did a thirty song set on Sunday and have a three hour gig booked soon. I am no bass genius by any stretch but I would be nowhere near the standard I am without having been in a band for most of it. It will give you a reason to learn new stuff and playing with others really focuses the mind and makes a massive difference. As long as you like the people it's also a great way to socialise with like minded people.

[quote name='davegriffiths91' timestamp='1499166287' post='3329611'] How was the Royal Caribbean ship? I'm out on Equinox this coming Sunday for 6 months. [/quote] Very very nice, we have done P&O, RC and Princess and it compared very favourably. Food was excellent, ship was great, entertainment was aimed a little towards the American passenger but still good. I did miss the late night comedy club that P&O do though but not a deal breaker. We were on Spendour of the Seas.

As the thread is four years old, I wonder if the OP took the offer or not?