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On 13/02/2021 at 16:57, Stub Mandrel said:

I can't plat it without thinking 'My Girl' 🙂

Well, I guess you'd say what can make me feel this way?

I'm about to tackle this - gonna take the rest of the year for me to get to the same point as you!

11 hours ago, Useless amateur said:

If this hasn’t gone then yes please. Not wanting to jump any queues though so whoever is before me gets first shout

Thanks

Jon

Hi, sorry - my bad, this went ages ago. I'll change the item description. 

Sold Moldsight a bass cab, very friendly, great communication, whole transaction went like a dream. Many thanks for the purchase!

Bought an Ibanez SR505 from psycoandy and today I’ve taken my first steps into 5-string bass playing. Andy had some trouble with the courier (given the current global crisis I’m not surprised) but kept me in the loop and has been great to deal with. One happy punter here. Thanks!

16 minutes ago, bertbass said:

Change of make with out a doubt.  I also found that the Rotosounds had a 'floppy' E string which tended to sound sharp until it settled down and the heavier gauge and make cured this.  Also, with Rotosound I had to change string monthly  or one of them was guaranteed to break.  With both Elites and NewTone this was / is never a problem.

Thanks, this is really helpful. Much appreciated. I *think* the bass came strung with D'darios, and there was a nice "thump" with the attack, and I just happened to have some Rotosounds hanging around so I fitted them and they are very disappointing. The Elites seem good value, I'll try a set. Cheers!

14 minutes ago, bertbass said:

Yes, it was exactly that problem especially with 45 - 105 gauge.  I changes to Elite Stadiums 50 - 110 and I suddenly had a notes all the way up the E string instead of strange overtones.  I have now changed to NewTone strings, 50 - 110 and they're even better.

Right, okay, interesting - is it your opinion it's the change of make of string or the different gauge or both? Another question - how different is the feel, playing heavier gauge?

4 minutes ago, bertbass said:

That's the reason I stopped using RotoSounds

Did you find the same problem? Nasty overtones on the 4th string? What did you switch to?

29 minutes ago, lee650 said:

Argh no available cash!

Well, I'm not desperate to sell, I just want the space really. It'll be around for a few weeks again. 

Yeah. Well... I've been playing Rapture for weeks and weeks. WRONG! I actually think that the version I've been playing is a bit harder but now I'm going to have to re-learn since I actually looked up the tab - though in my defence I picked up the mistake from YouTube. Next... Boys And Girls by Blur - very repetitive, easy to learn, but getting it fluid and clean will take a bit of practise https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/blur/boys-and-girls-bass-17777

Usually I love the sound of new strings but this Jazz I've got, well, it's hard to tell really. It's been so long since I played with other musicians it's kind of pointless as I've no idea how it sounds in a mix. Sounds good with a cheap USB/Instrument cable going into garage band but I've not pursued that much really. I ought to...

I've been playing Rapture by Blondie - getting those 16th notes raking down strings has been a challenge

https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/blondie/rapture-bass-17043

Well, as the strings have bedded in the E has lost a bit of the nasty harmonic ring. I won't be buying Rotos again though, think I'll try D'darios.

1 hour ago, ProfJames said:

I have this new addiction to headless basses.  Just pulled the trigger on this Yamaha BX1 from the States.  Not many around..............

That is one of the most 80s things I've seen in a long time! Enjoy...

Just bought this:

My other half's gonna kill me...

PM'd

16 minutes ago, phsycoandy said:

Sorry, need the cash on this one.

No problem - have a bump anyway!

Hi. Nice bass - would you be interested in taking a GK 2x10" cab in part ex?

1 hour ago, NAS Bass said:

Yep, if it has a slight 'chorus' overtone its probably slightly twisted. As said, loosen it a bit then bring it back up to tension/tuning

Hmm. I will. Thanks!

36 minutes ago, hooky_lowdown said:

Try loosening the string, turn the ball end a little and tune. Sometimes the ball doesn't sit right against the bridge and causes a slight overtone.

Good tip. Will do 

1 hour ago, Jonse said:

Yeah, weird. Could be more pronounced as the rotos are round wounds. Could be a dodgy string though. 

Argh. Hope not. I just had a set of DR High beans with a duff 1st string. The d’darios on before were  rounds and they were okay.

Just now, Jonse said:

I've experienced this with fresh sets of d'addario chromes. Went away after about an hour of playing and getting the string the settle in.  

Thanks. I’ve done a good couple of hours practise though and it’s still dissonant. Hopefully it’ll naff off in a few days. 

I've just changed the strings on my MIJ Jazz. I don't know what was on before, they came with the bass when I got it - the guy said D'Arrios - pink thread around the top. The 4th string on these new Rotosound '66s sounds like it has a really unpleasant harmonic ring to it that didn't seem to be there before. The pickups aren't too close, and I've tried moving them further away in case and it's made no difference. Anyone else found this? Maybe it'll go away once they're played in a bit. Just wondered if anyone else had experienced this.

TBH I wasn't too bothered about the Rotosounds anyway, I've heard they can cause neck trouble further down the line but I had them hanging around - not going to get them next time, for sure.

Cheers!

17 minutes ago, lee650 said:

Ooh this woukd match my MB500210 combo very nicely.

Well... this is a bit embarrassing but one of the reasons I’m replacing the GK is because it doesn’t match my Little Mark III! I do like a matching rig m’self...

SOLD NOW!

*just dropped the price to £149 including UK delivery*

I’ve just got m’self a new cab so this one is for sale. The price includes UK courier as with lockdown in place I can’t organise collection. It’s only ever been used at home - bedroom levels - never gigged but one corner protector has a dent. Apart from that it’s pristine. It’s a really great thing, light and compact and sounds really good. 
full spec here

https://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Gallien-Krueger-CX-210-8ohm-Bass-Cab/27SU?origin=product-ads&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItZbouZr27QIVF-DtCh063wQbEAQYASABEgLud_D_BwE

Payment via PayPal gift or bank transfer. I’ll send you my eBay profile if you want to see my seller history. Happy to answer questions. 
(Edited to add specs/features)

Features

• 400 watts at 8 ohms
• Compact design and light weight
• Proprietary ceramic drivers, designed and manufactured in the U.S.A
• 1/4'' and Speakon input
• Internal damping and tuned plywood cabinet for resonance and projection
• Internal bracing, individual chambers and tuned ports to prevent tone-robbing standing waves and sound leakage
• Rugged flip handles for easy loading
• Corner protection and vinyl covering
• High frequency horn with switchable attenuation

Specifications

• Power Handling: 400 Watts
• Resistance: 8 Ohms
• Speakers: 2 x 10'' Ceramic
• Connections: Combi Connection
  • 2 Pole Twist Lock Cable Input For Full Range Operation
  • 1/4'' Jack Input
• Controls: 3 Position Tweeter Attenuator
• Dimensions: 36.8 x 58.4 x 48.3 cm
• Weight: 16.7kg