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Try clearing your cookies and temporary internet files, if that doesn't work you may need to clear your stored passwords. It's probably caused by Firefox being confused with the new layout.

Current speed issues are totally unrelated to your bandwidth. The server is being hammered at the moment converting and moving old threads/PMs/attachments etc so once that's done - it should be faster.

Try uploading it again, it might be a side effect of the move.

Looks like the mobile version only works on iPhones as my Android just loads the site the same as my PC, hmmm.

*testing* Took about 3 seconds to submit and appear on the thread.. As with most software upgrades, a newer version generally has more content and does more in the background than the old version did. This will lead to a slight slight increase in processing time in general.

I got a toolkit from Aldi which has about 20 allen keys plus all sorts of screwdrivers and bitholders etc, cost about £8 and has everything I've ever needed.

Here's another [url="http://basschat.co.uk/"]awesome website for bassists[/url] .

I'm sure Nick Wells is running the website, he recently signed up here with a new address.

Not much info on the site really ? Is it free ?!

[quote name='BigRedX' post='1371671' date='Sep 13 2011, 12:37 PM']Are they also offering refunds to those who can't attend the new date?[/quote] Surely they would be obliged to in law ? I'm starting to think it's just going to be a Marcus Miller gig with a couple of support acts and a few stands.

£27 ?! That has to be to cover high artist fees. The venue overheads will be lower so there is no excuse. I've seen Marcus Miller already (for free) so I won't be going. Get less and pay more ? Sounds like the Government decided the new prices.

I traded in my expensive Overwater for 2 much 'cheaper' instruments (both around £600). Since then, i've found i'm happier with the diversity and focus more on my playing than wishing it was something else. So for me, having the wrong gear doesn't stop you being good but having the right gear can make you more focused on it.

Sounds good. New album is today isn't it ?

It was true in the 1950's.

[quote name='BassBunny' post='1368977' date='Sep 10 2011, 11:34 PM']From what I can gather talking to Stevie, it's all at Band on the Wall. It would be too much of a schlep between RNCM and BOW. Guess it's going back to how the first Bass Days were at Life Cafe. Small and intimate....[/quote] Nice idea, shame about reality. It's previous location was excellent and easily accessed, the new location is not as good for getting to plus I doubt it'll be as well known. Also, having a smaller capacity will make the event seem like it has gone backwards and not evolved - who wants to go to an event where there is guaranteed to be less than the year before ? I'd imagine the price of the tickets doesn't go down to reflect that. I think it's been left too late in the year to be changed and publicised.

Just fitted a set of D'Addario Chromes to my Overwater Contemporary J. The increased tension is at first a little concerning as you have to more a fair bit of force into the machine head to get it to the correct pitch, this also meant I had to adjust the truss rod to counter the increased tension in the strings themselves. After i'd tuned up and sorted the action, I plugged it in and wow - the definition is still there (I expected a lot more thud) but there is more fundamental with less oversparkly top end. I would say the overall tone is more balanced than with flats being more 'musical' and clear. Rounds still have their place as my main string but I do like the flats too. When I get my fretless back up and running I won't be putting rounds on it.

Looking good (the shirts, not ped). I'll be opting for the black one.

Definitely the design department producing the only thing they had left. Fender seem to be a bit like Gibson (although much less eccentric) with their new products, they bring somerhing new out for the sake of it being new. It's longevity is generally short and I can't think of many 'new' instruments that have been produced for more than 5 years beyond original models. I expect they will be bought by Fender fans that will focus more on the brand than what the bass actually does.

I had a Yamaha BB614 and the bridge was the usual 'bent tin' that causes people to change. I swapped it out for a £12 one from CH Guitars that was chunkier and it did make a positive difference. The standard bridge seemed to be too 'loose' in construction which affected attack and sustain.

I'd say £800 would be what i'd expect to see. Maybe a little more if it's a rare colour or absolutely mint.

Well done 4000, you're only 15 months late .

I've got a Rotosound one (does most stringed instruments) and it seems to track better and quicker with higher frequencies. A 12th fret harmonic E is much better than an open E I find.

When you've had it a while why don't you do a full review ? Check out some of the other on the forum to get an idea for what to cover and what format to follow etc .

I agree - even if you don't like it and it isn't knackered you should be able to move it on for more.