MartinB

It's a big promotional thing for a new Beach Boys documentary that's coming to Disney+. A cynic might say that they're primarily aimed at selling to collectors who will snap up any official BB merch, and any usage for actually making music is just a bonus 😉

Pino for peanuts!

Kinda... if you squint...

6 minutes ago, Woodinblack said:

ok, so there is a post that breaks the rules in that it could be a closeted attempt to get people to see the post and PM offers, so this is handled by leaving the post there so people can see it and send PMs about it but there is a big sign saying 'don't do this' at the end? I can't see it being effective.

Haha yes, fair point! Taking this approach, you'd probably also have to edit the first post to remove the details about what was being sold... and it all gets a bit complicated.

1 hour ago, Kev said:

If we are missing something collectively here guys, please do say, as at present it just seems the consensus in this thread is that we should have allowed this one valuation thread, for reasons not current obvious to anyone on the team?

I'd rather see the rules enforced consistently than see BC shut down for want of funds.
But...

On 16/05/2024 at 17:35, Cygnus x-1 said:

For some reason my post has been either removed or moved

If that's what actually happened - i.e. the thread was removed with no explanation given - then it's no surprise the OP raised another one. Perhaps a better response might have been a mod post in the thread restating the forum rules about valuation, and then a thread lock? That's transparent, and it would've been a useful reminder to everyone else who'd responded to the thread as well.

Of course this is just my 2p, with none of the facts to hand 😉

32 minutes ago, Cygnus x-1 said:

I'm not asking 'what it's worth'.... what I'm trying to get my head around is have I got something special or... fit for the local charity shop?

Assuming I remember the details from the original thread correctly, they are neither rare unicorns nor completely worthless. If I had them, and they were stock and in good condition, I would try to sell them.

Is one a bass with active pickups, and the other a bass with passive pickups and an onboard pre-amp?

First things first:

• Take one of the existing tuners off and weigh it. If there's a bushing that's pressed into the hole, don't try to remove that as well - you may be able to re-use it for the new tuners, which reduces the chance of tearing out any wood
• Measure the hole in the headstock (and the bushing, if there is one)
• Decide whether you want drop-in replacements, or you're happy to drill pilot holes for new screw positions. These will need a tiny drill bit, probably 1.5mm or 2mm

With this info, you'll be able to get a much better idea of your options, including how much weight you'll actually save by putting in lightweight tuners

27 minutes ago, glassmoon said:

That is actually true... anyway, my next step is to figure how I can go from patch to patch without bending down

Tap the middle of the three black dials to get to the "Memory" screen, where you'll see the list of all patches.
Twiddle the middle dial to the patch you use for the first song in your setlist. Tap the right-hand dial to assign it the letter "A". Twiddle to the patch you use for the second song in your setlist, assign it the letter "B", and so forth.
Once you've assigned some letters, pressing the footswitch while on this screen will switch between patches in the order A, B, C, etc.

I'm mostly miffed that they stuck the least talented one on bass

It doesn't need a special cable - I tested mine with a couple of bog-standard USB cables (including one with a barrel) and ToneLib could see it. Could be that you've got a power-only cable, or you're using a power-only USB socket?

Can't find a single review of these anywhere yet. Come on, you lot - someone needs to buy one and report back!
The Strats are allegedly anywhere between 6.6lb and > 10lb 😮

You probably need a new amp as well. And have you thought about a new van to carry it in? 😀

Actual helpful answer:

15 hours ago, b.tarnaras said:

I'm sure it is but that has only distortion and nothing else

Do you want something where the tone controls still function when the distortion is not switched on?

18 hours ago, mrbacco said:

 

this is a nice design for a body ... well picked!! I'll try to keep mine a bit more even on the two sides as much s I can, as I like the balanced between the two sides and the even bottom 100% oarallel with pickup and bridge ... (I know ... booooriiing!!!)

The thing I really like about it is the way the edges of the two horns form a V, with the body being thicker in that part and the two "wings" being thinner. So something like this...

If you're in the market for a VI, there is rumoured to be a 🤩 silver sparkle ✨ one on the way later this year

Cool! Puts me in mind of these:

I once bought a pre-amp from Rob
It did not cost me too many bob
It was quickly despatched
With packaging unmatched
And it worked perfectly - just the job!

I use 5mm graph paper for tabs, as there's no need to even draw any lines. It's easy enough to find spiral-bound books of it.

I bought a Squier neck from Mike. It was a first-class Basschat transaction all round:
✅ Friendly comms
 ✅ Quick despatch
 ✅ Excellent packaging

Thank you very much Mike! 😎👍

It instantly beats the Fender Mod Shop because it lets you have a headstock that matches the body 🤩

The Old Romantics

Spandex Belly
Agadon't

Ooh that's gorgeous! Lovely grain on the fingerboard. I've got one of these in burgundy mist.

For the prospective buyer: if you try to fit a new tremolo arm and it turns out that the threads inside the trem block are also chewed (which happened to me), the inexpensive Fender standard series bridge assembly (part # 0071014049) is a drop-in replacement.

GLWTS!