Steve Browning

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Hi knowledgeable folk. I want to replace the Lace Sensor in my PBAC fretless, but have no idea what wire goes where. Can anyone give any indication about how I can swap these pickups?

Would a light mild work as well, or maybe a stout?

Thanks for the link. Do you add the blob of clear nail varnish too? I didn't use these when I was looking, fearing that they'd just come off over time.

I have gone down the larger dot and Luminlay markers routes. I've been playing for 50 years but still find myself slightly panicking if I glance down and don't see the dots.

Steve Harris seems to manage ok. That said, each to their own. Everybody's preference is the right choice for them.

My partner works in the NHS with child trauma, mainly arising from the home environment. They are recruiting but have had no applicants for the roles. This has been the case for years.

I didn't hate it, but an early purchase of a Hondo Ric made me realise the Rickenbacker ergonomics don't work for me. I was gifted a 4000 a few years and it was just the same problem. Just didn't give me anywhere comfortable to rest my thumb. The pickup was too close to the strings and the surround was too far away.

I've just done some gigs with Zaine, culminating in a show at The Water Rats in London. The band included Chris Payne of the Gary Numan band, as well as Clive Edwards (UFO, Wild Horses and others). This was the opening of the show and was shot on a camera phone so the mix isn't perfect. Zaine Griff - The Scandinavian Water Rats Jan 2025.mp4

I would agree with the MIJ PB70 suggestion, and Chris's suggestion re the signature bass. A Nate Mendel signature has the same neck profile and would fit the bill.

We're straying into maple vs rosewood territory here. Sound is always subjective. I (as do others) believe that a maple board will give a bass a slightly brighter overall sound. Many will disagree. I just don't get on with maple boards at all. Apart from the sound, they just feel 'harder'. That is very much just my own opinion.

and recorded on a Tuesday.

Good luck with your next project, Dave.

I saw the video with the skateboard wheel conversion. I've not done it, and haven't struggled with the standard wheels. In truth, it's tipped a couple of times but you can easily figure out what causes it, and avoid it in future. Avoid cornering too fast!!

Personally? I'd go and check it out. 3 hours is nothing in the scheme of things and it may exceed all expectations. If it's not for you, you've had a bit of a drive. Nothing really lost.

Wet Wet Wet at least, I shouldn't wonder.

This lot? https://goldenera-guitars.co.uk/ There's a YouTube channel so maybe try contact on that. He seems to have been around 4 months ago (chap called Scott Cameron).

You know this means musicians using a music stand have 2.8% more pulling power than any of us who don't use one. Imagine if the 'chicks' knew the pages were full of Italian words? Those classical guys have the top 3 covered!!

My last NYE gig was millennium night. My partner is home this year when her band would be out usually.

This is very important too. I seriously doubt my band would carry on if any of us left. We clicked at our first meeting and have always got on unbelievably well. I am blessed to play with them.

In my case, easily as long as the replacement has a van and PA. 🙂

Is it possible that it's a 4ohm speaker fitted incorrectly and has finally given out? Just a guess but may be possible. Actual experts here can advise.

Never owned a suede waistcoat and never had a ponytail either.

First influence was Denis Dunnaway (Alice Cooper). Main influence was John Deacon. It was his sound and approach I sought to draw on mostly. There are many other players I admire but these two shaped me as a bass player.