Stub Mandrel

AC/DC write a song with lyrics aimed at grown ups.

Cheapest option is sewing machine oil, a very pure, thin mineral oil which is what (instrument) lemon oil is before they contaminate it with lemon extract. That said, I've invested in some Dunlop oil because I like the smell. 🤣

Don't know but our definition of soul seems to be pretty wide and several of the songs originally had stand up bass or fretless and things like Sitting on the Dock of the Bay seem to work well on one. We'll see, first gig in a month.

Better change the thread title @jebroad...

Quote if from an eBay listing of the Bass Strip. But even so I agree one might be a good idea for what you euphemistically referred to as " those gigs where I want to be in and out with as few bags as possible".

Try wiring the capacitor across the wiper and bottom contact of the pot. This removes it completely at one end. For the most you can get out of a passive tone control, fit a Fender TBX kit. https://www.rattleanddrum.com/fender-tbx-tone-pot-genuine-fender-parts.html?gclid=CjwKCAiApOvwBRBUEiwAcZGdGHLjeY9sPwpjpAQVu3FylPyQPphSh4jpT25CQTk9do0mpRJWf82ttxoC-2sQAvD_BwE

" Set-to-forget knobs make it simply diabolical. " 🤣 Might be a useful idea.

I bought a fretless relatively early on, unlined, and found it surprisingly easy to play, I think being a finger-per-fret player makes it easier, as once you've found a position you aren't moving you hand up and down. I've tried lined and it makes you obsess about being in the right spot, without lines you relax (which improves things) and rely on your ears to tell you if you are out (which improves things even more). The other day I tried playing scales along each string, eyes closed. I made any tweaks necessary as I went but was pleasantly relieved to find myself finishing in tune with the first harmonic. I like side dots as if you make a big movement, you do need some landmark to make sure you start off close to in tune! In between ones are a nightmare. After a practice with the new soul outfit last week I got a text to say "Fretless bass was an inspiration. Thank you" which helps make it worthwhile 🙂

This what Carol King says, but to be fair that's from the fretboard, not fret...

Looking back, probably the Trace Elliot combo. The weight isn't a real issue with wheels fitted. Back in the day I used my 150W Laney and was always running it pushed hard to keep up. Now we aren't the loudest set of folks, but at todays practice I got asked to turn down. I was only on 1 1/2...

I've been thinking about how to rationalise my pedal board. Today I came to the conclusion that Fuzz and Distortion isn't right. I need overdrive as well.

According to the pedia of Wiki there's a style of compression known as 'motown style'.

Classy Croc? Or Posh Alligator?

You really gonna argue with him?

Yep, this is a great video. All our band are into Rory's music, and we've got Brute Force and Ignorance on the list 🙂

It's fascinating to compare how the intonation is set on the different basses on this thread!

Bring 'em all back, I say!

Those who avoid budget basses may be interested to note that the J74 he's chosen has an RRP of £329...