uncle psychosis

[quote name='Me And My Bass' timestamp='1406148723' post='2508875'] did yous get an email saying you got the funds? [/quote] Yes. No idea what I'm going to buy though. Don't really need anything at the minute.

[quote name='kerley' timestamp='1406119746' post='2508491'] Wonder what places like Thomann do for insurance. Had a bass arrive this week using ParcelForce (via DHL) so it was presumably not covered if I reported it back broken? [/quote] Businesses can afford to not insure stuff. When you're sending out thousands of parcels daily, the saving you make by not paying insurance premiums easily covers the few that might have required insurance.

Wow. That looks great. Can anyone explain to me how a transparent quilt top refinish like this works? It must be a lot more complicated than a solid colour refin.

[quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1405535221' post='2502855'] Finished my Idiotbox Blowerbox clone today. I put an extra switch on it for a 'low gain' setting too… It's the first time I've gone for a 'Rat' based dirt box, as I've always been a Muff sort of guy, but I'm loving it. [/quote] The blowerbox has me intrigued, but they're quite expensive and there weren't any for sale last time I looked! Where did you get the schematic/layout from?

[quote name='alyctes' timestamp='1405982295' post='2507310'] I think I'm probably quoting you... so thank you [/quote] No worries. I didn't come up with it!

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1405946592' post='2506766'] I guess he should've been dishonest and told the OP that the bass had fallen or been knocked off the stand, and was broken . [/quote] That behaviour deserves negative feedback too. He could always have been honest [b]and[/b] sold the item for what he wanted, using a reserve or a buy it now price.

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1405945941' post='2506758'] I don't see he's been at all dishonest (in fact quite the contrary), or done anything untrustworthy, again he's been quite honest and said "look, it's gone for less that I expected, can we cancel ?" Dishonest and untrustworthy to me is saying something's like new when it isn't, or not posting something that's been paid for. I thought the feedback thing was to inform buyers about sellers selling dodgy or broken/faulty items, or not posting stuff, basically dishonest sellers. I'm not the seller by the way, and have no affiliation with him or her, I'm just seeing this becoming yet another trial by Basschat witch hunt . [/quote] He may be being honest, but he's also breaking the eBay terms and conditions and undermining the whole concept of an auction. If he wanted a guaranteed return he should have put a reserve on the item or a buy it now price. He deserves negative feedback. Leave it and move on.

[quote name='pete.young' timestamp='1405943535' post='2506718'] A G7 capo is expensive on the face of it, but worth every penny. It's the only one Ive ever come across that doesn't seem to affect the tuning of a guitar. [/quote] I've got a G7 and its really good, but I'd still want to check the tuning when using it.

[quote name='SubsonicSimpleton' timestamp='1405935626' post='2506575'] Get a mate to video a gig, then sit the whole band down to watch it together and discuss what they could do to improve the show for the audience - the guitarist might then understand how bad these big gaps make the band look, and that he is being a massive twat by insisting on doing things the way he is doing them atm. [/quote] Wanting to be in tune is being a massive twat now?

[quote name='alyctes' timestamp='1405859594' post='2505851'] Learn backwards. Learn the last part of a piece first; then the bit before it; and so on. That way you're always going from hard stuff to easy, and you don't fall into the trap of never getting to the end. [/quote] This this this this this. Best thing I ever learned as a musician.

[quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1405895848' post='2506343'] ... and tuning again when taking the capo back off! I've never seen anyone do this before and it's creating huge gaps between the songs it effects. I'm personally of the opinion that gaps between songs should be at a minimum in all respects. Tuning should almost go unnoticed by an audience, they want to hear music. ? [/quote] You are right about the tuning and about gaps between songs, but using a capo can indeed put a guitar out of tune. There are a few things you can do to help mitigate it but sometimes it can't be helped.

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1405771677' post='2505112'] I've seen a few bits on Thomann I'd like to try. Not expensive, and more guitar related, but has anyone had issues returning items? Cheers [/quote] I bought a bass from them (the bass in question when I started this thread). The first one that came had some QC issues. I sent them an email saying "what do we do" and they immediately sent me a pre-paid postage label and told me what I needed to do to return the item. When they received it they processed it and shipped me a replacement within 24 hours. Absolutely impeccable no quibble, no hassle service. They'll get repeat business from me.

3mm Nylon Big Stubbies for me. Thick plectrums just feel nicer on bass.

I filled in a review, and they mentioned something about it being reviewed/fact-checked. Fair enough. However its still giving me the option to review the product...is that right or did I do something wrong? Should I write it again? *sigh*

[quote name='lojo' timestamp='1405177171' post='2499442'] Is the bass playing slot job meeting Gender Equality rules each time there is an opening in that band ? [/quote] Boring serious answer: They need a female vocal for loads of their material.

Inspired by this thread I finally checked them out and sadly I'm going to be the party pooper. I want to like them, I like the idea of them, but once I got past the novelty of "ooh, thats a bass making that sound" the actual music doesn't do much for me. Ahh well, there's lots of other bands out there I do like

Sold Mike my Hartke Bass Attack. Paid quickly, friendly communications, no hassles at all. Top stuff, thanks again Mike

I got 10/10 but there was a couple I wouldn't have got had they not been multiple choice.

[quote name='martin8708' timestamp='1404805284' post='2495764'] On the other hand , if I make an enquiry about an item , this does not mean I have agreed to buy it. Many of the listings are woefully lacking in details / pictures / location / delivery or collection , can these people also be included in the " time wasters " population . [/quote] I tend to just skip those items. If a seller can't be bothered to post some pictures and some basic info then I doubt they'll be bothered to post it to me quickly or to pack it safely either.

Thanks, very helpful Now to justify spending £40 on batteries to the boss

[quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1404741142' post='2495251'] I always use the high capacity Eneloop batteries, and find they do a great job. [/quote] I googled these and they sound interesting. Amazon lists hundreds of different versions/sellers though. Do you have any specific recommendations for which ones to order?

Thanks guys. Sounds like it would easily cope with short sets then. Good to know!

[quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1404739606' post='2495226'] I did 4 gigs with mine on batteries. No issues with it running down. [/quote] Wow. Thats a lot longer than I expected. How are you using yours? I'm expecting to use it live with two of the slots "always on" (an amp sim and probably a compressor) with the other slot being switched on and off (probably with drive)

Hey folks I've got a B3 and I like it a lot. Have any of you used it on batteries and if so how long did it last? Cheers

[quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1404589521' post='2494036'] I have one of them and I quite like it, but then I got the Neotech Mega Bass Strap which was more comfy and didn't have the buckle issue [/quote] I also have a neotech and its brilliant.