Steve Browning

Mains tester plug.

Been happy with my sound since 1988. Probably saved a fortune over the years. 

It does look as though it's been taken down by Facebook, so that's something.

3 hours ago, Woodinblack said:

 

No luck getting the account back?

It would seem not. I've thrown in the towel with that I think. Dull, but there are bigger problems people face.

Bit of an update/warning. I am told that accounts like mine are often used to make fraudulent sales in FB Marketplace. 

Some here are FB chums but I would never sell through that medium. If you see an advert purporting to be me, please report it.

Bank doesn't seem to be affected.

I had a Messenger message from a friend. He wanted me to vote for him in an online music competition (he is a musician). He said he'd send a confirmation code to validate my vote. Silly me, fell for it and provided the code. That was, it turns out, the code that enabled them to access my account and change the contact details. It seems only Facebook and Messenger (my bank is fingerprint log on) are affected. I guess you won't get the same thing if you don't use FB or Messenger.

6 minutes ago, Woodinblack said:

Yes, that code thing is the two factor authentication, one of the big scams that they try  at the moment. Its a real pain but at least it isn't your bank account. 

Very true. More annoyed with myself really but so pointless. 

HI all

My Facebook/Messenger ac counts have been taken over. I received a message from a friend, asking me to vote for him in an  online music competition (he's a guitarist). I was asked to repeat a code to verify my vote, that he sent. With that my account was no longer mine. I tried to get it back, but it seems to have been lost.

Seriously annoying, and I'm usually pretty on the ball with this stuff. Not so, this time. Just beware folks.

I always say that if you want a bass player who plays like me,  I'm the best. 

1 hour ago, casapete said:

How do the Hull gig go Steve? Nice venue The Wrecking Ball, putting on some great stuff.

Albert is a class act, seen him many times both playing with his own and other bands. 
Great he’s still out there doing it. 

It was a good gig. It is a really nice venue, although there was trepidation on seeing the stairs. 

Albert is great. Just as agile around the fingerboard and singing very well too. 

I'm on a tour with Greg Douglass, the guitar player with Steve Miller. We're at Kinross tonight and tomorrow and travelled up from Hull yesterday. Albert was playing last night and is coming to our gig tonight. 

Last night watched Albert Lee in Kinross and he returns the compliment tonight. 

Actually drove through Biggar to get here. A very nice town. It was a diversion so no ability to arrange to say hi. Would have been good to meet and shake your hand. 

I think 'regret' may be too strong a word, but I've tried to get on with a Stingray, but just don't. I think the same could be true of everything bar a good old Precision.

I've flirted with most things (even a Ric 4000) but nothing suits me and my playing style like a Precision, a rosewood board Precision too.

On 03/10/2023 at 23:03, Downunderwonder said:

Various websites claim there are booths at airports where you can claim back your VAT paid. Maybe they are staffed by Russians, the websites and booths both.

 

The UK GOVT site promises much but turns out to only address Northern Ireland shoppers leaving to a non EU country.

 

Pretty sure unless it's the Russians you can take along your own version of the proper form for the retailer to fill out. Pay them VAT. Then claim your refund at the border.

 

The retailer does not have to 'participate' but I think they would be ok filling in your form.

That's the retail export scheme that no longer exists. 

5 minutes ago, Owen said:

What he said.

 

These are the ABSOLUTE bomb.

And would survive one.

We're talking buying in the shop and taking away. 

Don't forget that you can still get hit for import VAT when you arrive at your destination. 

As I often have to remind people in my day job. You don't avoid VAT. Some will chime in to say they have, but that is down to luck.

No problem Don. Just pleased that you didn't end up with something you couldn't use. 

Cannot believe this is still available. That is almost giving it away. I have an Enki case or I'd be all over this. 

It would appear the scheme was scrapped and yet to be reintroduced. 

It looks as though you're stuck with the UK VAT. 

Hi

I can check that out. Just to confirm, you're not a UK resident?

Available again. A smidge too big for the pedal board it transpires. 

Ok Don. Pm received and replied. 

Much ....

Courtesy of Fender.

PICKUPS

Setting pickups too high can cause a number of unusual occurrences. Depress strings at last fret. Using a 6" (150 mm) ruler, measure the distance from the bottom of the first and fourth strings to top of the pole piece. A good rule of thumb is that the distance should be greatest at the fourth-string neck pickup position and closest at the first-string bridge pickup position. Follow the measurement guidelines from the chart below as starting points. The distance will vary according to the amount of magnetic pull from the pickup.

Note: Larger string gauges need wider vibrational allowances. If you have a five-string bass or are using heavier-gauge strings, your measurements must be increased accordingly.

 Bass Side                                                           Treble Side

Vintage style8/64" (3.2 mm)                            6/64" (2.4 mm)

Noiseless™ Series8/64" (3.2 mm)                    6/64" (2.4 mm)

Standard "J" or "P"7/64" (2.8 mm)                   5/64" (2 mm)

Special Design Humbuckers7/64" (2.8 mm)   5/64" (2 mm)

Great basses. I love mine. 

I did think they came with a Lace Sensor pickup as standard.