silverfoxnik

[quote name='WishICouldWalk' post='123772' date='Jan 20 2008, 01:04 PM']I'm loving the bass. Possibly the bass to end all basses? I was going to ask whether the strings had 'Thieves of Sustain' written on the packet, but I cleaned them fast fret and after a couple of hours playing they're heaps better. I think this could be the intrument that inspires me to a new level. It's been a pleasure dealing with you, I'll try to get down to one of your gigs soon. [/quote] Glad to hear it's what you hoped for! Does fast fret work then - I always thought it was a bit of a con? I'm going to change the pick ups over in the Jazz later today which will be interesting given my luddite knowledge of all things electric...See you soon and hope you managed to rearrange the date!! Cheers Nik

[quote name='niceguyhomer' post='123687' date='Jan 20 2008, 10:43 AM']I've had a go myself Nik, and if you're any good with a soldering iron (I'm hopeless) it's easy. To make sure I connected everything back correctly, I took a photograph for reference and didn't experience any problems.[/quote] That's a good idea Homer, thanks mate! Will definitely do that now that you and Bob suggest it's within my limited capabilities.. Cheers Bob - I expect the scenario will go like this: 9.00pm - Nik takes strings & scratchplate off bass 9.03pm - takes picture as per Homer's suggestion 9.04pm - takes Ken Smith pick ups out 9.08pm - Swears repeatedly and, send PM to The Burpster

Hi Folks Just done a deal with WishICouldWalk for my Lakland DJ5 (or should I say ex-DJ5) and it was a totally trouble free transaction. He's a great guy to deal with...Not only did he throw in a few extras that I didn't expect, but was really punctual and kept in touch at all times which as had been said before on the Forum, makes all the difference when we're buying/selling/trading our precious hard-earned bass gear! I know WishICouldWalk has some gear up for sale at the moment, so if you're interested in it, rest assured that he's a good person to deal with. Thanks for everything Isaac, especially the hilarious text message and enjoy the Lakland Cheers Nik

Hi Folks Having moved my Lakland DJ5 on, I've now got a 1998 USA Fender Jazz 5 to play with and it's surprisingly, a very nice bass! But it's got Ken Smith jazz pick ups in it, like the ones fitted in the KSD range which don't quite match up with the string spacing, particularly where the E & B strings are concerned.. Luckily I have the original pick ups as well and I'd like to refit them because I'm pretty sure they will sound better and be a lot quieter and most importantly, they will match the string spacing exactly. So, does anyone know if there's a thread on here about how to change pick ups over so that even a luddite like me could do the job..Or could anyone offer some simple advice on how to do it? Thanks for the help.. Cheers Nik

We did a gig at a pub in Brighton Marina last night. Great crowd - had them all singing and dancing by the end of the evening so can't complain.. ..But just how scary is it when pub landlords or managers start telling you how to do your sound!!! You want to say something like " P*ss off and go pull some pints and we'll do our F*ing sound, thanks" but you can't, can you.... Typical sh*te acoustics in there as well, but did I start telling him how to rebuild his pub? Good night though...

[quote name='silverfoxnik' post='121842' date='Jan 16 2008, 11:47 PM']We played phone tag, so am calling him tomorrow morning.. will let you know then![/quote] Spoke to Bernie today and he confirmed that the EBS circuit can't be changed internally by trimming the pots. shame He said that this circuit is really something that started as a one-off idea but has become pretty popular to the point where, they will be including it as one of the EBS products available on the new GB Guitars website when it launches in a few weeks.

[quote name='WalMan' post='122918' date='Jan 18 2008, 03:38 PM']Do we have to sing Summer Holiday all the way? [/quote] Yes - in the style of Mark King and Marcus Miller!!

[quote name='ped' post='122878' date='Jan 18 2008, 02:24 PM']WOW A BASSCHAT BUS!!! We could do a roadshow and visit all corners of the UK handing out business cards and stickers!![/quote] From small acorns.....

[quote name='bass_ferret' post='122846' date='Jan 18 2008, 01:37 PM']Well organise one then. We had a successful London and South East bash last year even though I missed it [/quote] +1 It's well worth doing.. At the SE Bash last August, I learnt a great deal, had a good laugh and made some good friends too.. plus got to try out loads of great basses and amps. So, I'm definitely going to try to be at the one in Northampton which should be fine provided there's nothing absolutely unmoveable in the family/work diary. Perhaps some of us south coast Basschatters could travel up together?? I can get a bus for £55 per day + petrol that seats 10 people and would still have plenty of room for gear, if anyone's interested.. Nik

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='121814' date='Jan 16 2008, 10:58 PM']What's the score then? What did Bernie say?[/quote] We played phone tag, so am calling him tomorrow morning.. will let you know then!

[quote name='WarPig' post='120095' date='Jan 14 2008, 01:58 PM']The compressor Nick sold me arrived today, not a problem great guy to deal with.[/quote] +1 Nick's a great guy to deal with.. Bought a Rack case from him back in December which never arrived.. After 3 weeks of crap, Parcelfarce as Nick so rightly calls them, finally got their heads out of their arse and admitted the item was lost! Without any hesitation, Nick has fully refunded me whilst he seeks full compensation from PF.. An absolute gent and a scholar! Thanks for the excellent communications throughout Pete and good luck with the claim.. BTW, if you need me to back up anything to help with the claim, only too happy to help. Cheers Nik

[quote name='Old Horse Murphy' post='121418' date='Jan 16 2008, 12:40 PM']Just a bit of feedback for Nik as a Buyer (of sorts)...let me explain. Nik bought a 4u rack case off me in December. Despite Parcelfarce firstly delivering it back to me the next day (a technical error I'm assured) and then losing the case entirely, Nik has been an absolute Gentleman and has the patience of a Saint. Apologies again Nik and thanks for all your understanding and sense of humour!![/quote] "Parcelfarce" Thanks Nick; can definitely say the same on your side too.. Great communications all the way through Parcelfarce's cock-up! Nik

Really good question Hit&Run and some realy good ideas here which I'm going to try out myself in future as I've had this problem on my basses before.. Amazing that such a crucial thing as the way the pick ups sit in the body of the bass, is so badly thought through by a lot of bass manufacturers??

Thanks for the replies folks - I'll give Bernie a call today..

[quote name='clauster' post='120966' date='Jan 15 2008, 05:05 PM']Might just pop along. Can visit some old friends in Worthing on the way. Might even drag them along too.[/quote] Look forward to meeting you then! WalMan's band are great so you'll have a good night....Even though it is Littlehampton

I've not yet met Pete or heard his playing but we've been speaking over the last few days, as he's been on his 'Lakland Mission', which appears to be successfully completed now! We had a really good chat about bass stuff at the weekend and what impressed me most, was just how far Pete is prepared to travel in search of bass 'perfection'! If we had the Basschat equivalent of 'airmiles' - acquired in the pursuit of all things Bass and appeasing the GAS - then I suspect Pete would have enough for a trip to Mars and back by now!

[quote name='Thunderthumbs' post='120873' date='Jan 15 2008, 03:49 PM']How about this one....a bit of good feedback for someone without even buying from or selling to them! I missed out on the Lakland DJ5 Nik was selling by a couple of hours. But hey, that's the way the cookie crumbles. But what a guy Nik is......he phoned me the next day to let me know he saw another Lakland up for sale elsewhere on Basschat, just in case I was interested. That is what I call a "diamond geezer" Cheers Nik......oh, and picking it up tomorrow, so many thanks for the call.[/quote] Cheers Pete! Just 'speading the love' as Owen said when last December when he sent me a replacement B string saddle free of charge for my Roscoe Beck 5 string! That's what this forum is all about IMHO.. Look forward to hearing all about the JO5 very soon. Enjoy! Nik

Hi Folks Just wondering if anyone has one of the EBS pre-amps that Bernie Goodfellow supplies and fits in basses and if so, do you know if the pots can be trimmed in any way to adjust which frequencies are increased/decreased? Hope that makes sense...... Cheers Nik