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[quote name='Telebass' timestamp='1394361394' post='2390574'] Barring Paul's comfort issues, I can see no reason, ever, to replace a BBOT. There are no strings in existence that could conceivably make one bend or be in any way less rigid than, say, a BAII. Those are made from zinc alloy, massively less rigid than the standard steel bridge. Hence the need for a bigger block of it. Can see the point of string change slots though... [/quote] I hope you don't object to me saying, that from an engineering perspective you are missing the point. It's not about material A being more of less 'rigid' than material B. It's is about design, levers, stress and strain. A BadAss has a completely different design in respect of these considerations than a standard Fender style bridge. The standard Fender bridge was, like so many Fender design features, cheap and easy to make and make in volume. A Fender bridge works. I'm not disputing that. I'd say that a Fender bridge will absorb or alter more string vibration than for example a BadAss bridge. Whether you can hear the difference is another issue as is whether is sounds 'better' or not. Some body wood and neck wood types and constructions and neck/body connection differences will absorb differing amounts of the complex array of string vibrations and that may have a significant difference on tone but it's not just about 'bending a bridge'. Some folk believe changing nut material affects tone and I don't think bending is an issue there. Peter

Please stop this, I can't afford Ric GAS

I've been to a few. It's my thought thought that as long as you're respectful and careful it's okay to try an instrument. Ask if the owners there and chat about a lot of nonsense too

Not done a DJ5 but John's pre's are excellent and a solder less fit too. Top quality.

Again these questions are best answered by Alan in my opinion. He's a very friendly guy, give him a call. The waiting times will likely vary and he has some stock at the moment after the show. The Graft range are made by Alan and have a more limited range of options compared to his full custom models. Given that he will incorporate 'extra's' into his Graft models for a reasonable cost. But, speak to the man, not the customer Peter

I sold the pre from the bass I bought from Mike back to him, a pleasure Peter

Speak to Alan would be my suggestion. What are the electronics? Filter based? There may well be a mini pot inside. Peter

A less rigid fixing point for a string will likely absorb or attenuate some string vibration. That isn't necessarily a bad thing if that's the tone you like or are familiar with. A fretless absorbs string energy to a greater extent while the string vibrates against the board so changing a bridge in the hope of increasing sustain might be pointless. However a bridge that allows better intonation and string changes might be worthwhile. Peter

You don't say what amp you are using. Turning up the onboard EQ isn't the answer if it's just increasing signal strength you are after. The obvious leveller for different basses is the amp input gain. Use that to balance the input into the power amp and then use the onboard and outboard EQ to alter tone. That's what I'd do anyway and I have both passive and active basses and they are to me different not better or worserer Peter

OMG, I realise that I now have Fodera GAS Funny old thread.

About basses being made of MDF. Has anyone who thinks this this ever picked up a bass body sized bit of MDF and realised how much it weighs? Edited to add, just did some research, it's usually chambered it seems. Peter

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1393868044' post='2385271'] Something is going[u] very [/u] wrong when[i] I[/i] am acting as the voice of reason and reconciliation. [/quote] I don't entirely agree with your assessment I'm afraid. If a thread goes 'pear shaped' it's not just because the moon is in the wrong phase or a particular bout of mean spiritedness has overcome BC. I've no problem with the OP posting about his purchase. I'm a great VW fan and I'd love a Fodera. If I sold a few basses I could indeed afford one so I've no gripe. I think they are stunning instruments. Every bass I own is a good un too. The OP's original thread has two main inconsistencies that have nothing to do with 'folks definite ideas about spending money' imo. [font="helvetica, arial, sans-serif"][color="#282828"]People have commented on these inconsistencies and the OP has reacted quite negatively to these comments.[/color][/font] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I made my recommendation in my 1st reply and I stick by it as a reasonable response.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I can only repeat:[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]'The meaning of your communication is the response you get'. [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Lovely bass, enjoy [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Peter[/font][/color]

If you don't mind me saying JBF, you did kinda invite these comments. The time to worry about the dinks and open a thread was, imo, before you bought it. Your comments have left several of us wondering why you bought it. That can't just be all down to us surely? 'The meaning of your communication is the response you get' Peter

So am I right? You saw a bass in the flesh that was a little more knocked about than you seem happy with and with a pickup configuration that you aren't so sure about and you paid £3,400 for it? It sounds to me like you REALLY wanted a Fodera If I were you I'd play it lots, experiment with the pre as Molan suggested and try to form a great relationship with it otherwise you will never be happy in my experience. Peter

Stunning.

'Vintage basses sound better'? I always thought basses sounded like the amplified output of a string vibrating over a pickup. Oh well, you learn something every day

If you fancy a day out in the far NW seaside Promenade Music in Morecambe are well worth a bassists day.

[quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1393179747' post='2377045'] I may be wrong but I think the newer Rockbasses don't have a Warwick W on the headstock anyway [/quote] I think you may be correct.

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1393150205' post='2376595'] WD. complete indistinct mush. [/quote] Thanks. I suspect that WD sell nitro cellulose and parchment tort and even within those catagories there is variation. I suspect that SIMS don't actually make it and I wouldn't be surprised if their supplier was next door. I believe that nitro cellulose plates can no longer be air freighted. Making it more expensive and elusive in the UK? Peter

Great news. A happy ending

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1393088340' post='2376102'] ...that reminds me - I have your white guard for it. PM me your address... [/quote] The Roscoe beck is in good hands Michael. Pm'd you. Peter

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1393094031' post='2376186'] I had a tort plate fitted a while back and WD and Sims are next door to each other. One did a plate for £20-30 and the other cost £70. There is a WORLD of difference between the 2 and you should see the plate in person as catalogues just don't show it... As good as one was, the other was digustingly awfully IMV. [/quote] ?? So which one was awful?