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They seem to deal with all the main distributors do they can get most things. They got my Aguilar in on request...

OK, so it's that time of the year when all of my family start asking for ideas for gifts for me. Now this has gone on every Xmas for years so I'm sure you can imagine I have pretty much every gadget, gizmo and trinket in any way even remotely related to playing bass. I'm sure there are more people in the same boat so thought maybe we could share ideas so we ALL end up with things we actually want :-) I'd be particularly interested in music books (theory, technique etc) that you've found useful or interesting as these are generally nicely in budget for gifting! But I'd be interested to read any ideas... I'll kick things off. Recently picked up a copy of Phil Mann's Chord Tone Concepts book. It's an in depth look at the humble triad and goes through all the possible permutations... Just in chapter one i realised I haven't been getting as much mileage as I could from my arpeggios and I have lots of work to do! It's also nice to support a great bassist and educator as this is a self released book. It can only be ordered direct from Phil through his Facebook page. He was a pleasure to deal with and the book even turned up signed with a nice little encouraging message. Ok, your turn. Please help to make my christmas a bass filled one :-)

Hi guys, I have purchased a cheap squire VM fretless p bass and it feels a little high at the nut. On a fretted bass I'd measure distance from the first fret with feeler gauges and simply (carefully!) file the slots down a little. With no frets I have no idea how to measure or how far to file. Any advice?? Thanks Russ

Hi guys, I have purchased a cheap squire VM fretless p bass and it feels a little high at the nut. On a fretted bass I'd measure distance from the first fret with feeler gauges and simply file the slots down a little. With no frets I have no idea how to measure or how far to file. Any advice?? Thanks Russ

Glad to hear the problem was resolved so quickly! Nothing as depressing as a disappointing new amp day! I too wholeheartedly recommend pmt... My local one (East London) has a great team of knowledgable guys and I've not known them be beaten on price. They don't have a huge amount of high end bass stock but can usually get anything in for a try. I am in no way affiliated btw! ;-)

Treble control makes a huge difference on my th500 no matter what cab, bass or strings. Sounds like it may be a fault to me!

I have a mono double gig bag and can't recommend them highly enough. It was pretty expensive but it's been my main case for around 6 or 7 years now and it's still like new. Really well made!

Thanks for the advice fretlessguy! You are right it's a very different instrument. After day 1 I'm already starting to identify technique issues contributing to poor intonation. If I play a b5 interval between finger 1 and 2 it goes really flat so I need to reconfigure my hand shape a little. Having to fight the urge to slide into every note too :-) To be honest I'm really enjoying the flat wounds. Really lovely woolliness and they feel great under my fingers. Huge amount of work ahead though before it will begin to feel natural!

Wow! Not sure I'd buy one but it does look very cool! I'd be interested to know how the oak body affects the tone and the weight! Are we going to hear any sound clips??? Very nice work!

[quote name='Emanew' timestamp='1447634319' post='2909192'] Did your 66' arrive at last ? Shoreline gold with desert sand is tempting me... We are waiting for pics [/quote] There was a long delay on delivery of the block and bound neck... But finally it has arrived! ;-) Mark said he has a bit of a backlog to clear then the build will start... Hoping to show some pics before Xmas :-)

[URL=http://s304.photobucket.com/user/haywardruss/media/FullSizeRender_zpsz8cjfz7t.jpg.html][IMG]http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn170/haywardruss/FullSizeRender_zpsz8cjfz7t.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Here she is (assuming the link works!) with a few of her new family ;-) Russ

[quote name='Rikki_Sixx' timestamp='1448210102' post='2913677'] Tell us what happened!! Did you buy? We need to see it! [/quote] Of course... I'll try and get a pic up tonight :-)

Well, it was still there when I went back today. Needless to say it is no longer there ;-) tiny tweak to the truss rod to flatten the neck slightly and it plays really nicely! Thanks guys ;-)

[quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1448146258' post='2913356'] Sods law states - it won't be there when you go back! Should have bought it seconds after seeing it [/quote] I really hope not! It was there an hour before closing time so I'll be really gutted if it's gone by opening tomorrow! But knowing my luck.... :-(

Ha! Cheers sprocket! That's my thought exactly. Keep thinking it seems so nice for the money but I've never shopped for or even played a fretless so have no point of reference... Have no idea what materials are available for fretboards etc. I know I won't be getting ebony at this price point though :-) It's not the jaco Jazz. It's a sunburst p bass with a very cheap looking tort plate which was the only thing that looked really 'budget'. I did notice a few bits of slight string rash on the fretboard but I assume this is normal? I did wonder if it might have been strung with round wounds at some time which had left marks but I'm sure even flats will leave some minor marks. Anyway, thanks for the advice :-)

Hi all, was browsing in a local shop today and spotted a squire fretless p bass. I've fancied trying my hand at fretless for a while but have never really been able to justify the cost and space for another bass that may not see a lot of use... Especially as I usually have a penchant for the more expensive models ;-). Anyway, what really grabbed my attention was a nice looking 3tsb / tort fretless bass at a VERY low price. On closer inspection the ticket said it was a part ex (explaining the price) but in immaculate condition, even with the protective film over the scratch plate and pick ups. I had a little play and was really impressed with the feel and set up. A very shallow and comfortable neck and a super-lightweight body and flat wounds that felt brand new. Anyways... Since returning home I can't get it out of my head. Am seriously considering picking it up tomorrow so thought I'd ask a litt advice here first seeing as I'm a fretless novice. What is the general consensus on build quality of these models? Any issues or problems I should look out for? It almost seems too good value so I'm wondering what the catch is. Any advice greatly received. Thanks all!

Yes! Awesome looker and great tone... But then again I'm sure anything would sound good in his hands :-)

It was indeed skeet! Thanks for the ID :-) I'm still reeling from the show. Between skeet and Cora Coleman on drums the rhythm section was seriously smokin' :-)

Just back from seeing maceo Parker (James Browns sax player in the 60s) and the bassist grooved so much! Anyone know who it was? Massively fat fella if that helps! Unbelievable player! Thanks if you can help!

The white over sunburst precision looks awesome!!! I'm seriously considering ordering a precision too... Despite the fact my jazz hasn't arrived yet! :-)