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I think that you really should play any DB before buying - no matter how attractive the price! "Spec", "manufacturers", "models" (or which tree etc...) won't really tell you how a DB sounds or plays. It's all much more of a grey area than, say, buying a second hand Fender Jazz!

Thanks for having us Steve. Anyone here that has not met Tayste should check out his incredible effects collection. Just make sure you take your earplugs in case he cranks up both the Mesa Boogies! Cheers!

I have a Conklin Sidewinder 7. One of the best features is the evenness of tone all across the fingerboard. For example, E on the 12th fret of the E string sounds the same as E on the 2nd fret of the D string. Overall it makes the full range sound like the same bass. Nothing worse than a 6 that sounds likes a great 4-string with "afterthought" extra strings added that sound like they're being played on a completely different instrument.

I'd always use Dave Lunt in Stockport - 0161 432 9698

After some confusion Jaco is on his way to Higgie. Thank you for this Ben - a great idea and much appreciated. Roll up everyone - this is the kind of nerdy book that we all want to have a quick go at, but can't justify the buy. Ben has come up trumps for us all!! Get your names on the list!

Doesn't affect bass guitar for me at all. Can click really loudly against the upright fingerboard. At first this was a nuisance, but with a bit of practice sounds brilliant for slapping!

Mokl didn't fancy - is it Higgie next?

Bought a fretless Yamaha 5 off Geoff. A very smooth transaction and a marvellous chap! Thank you!

[quote name='subaudio' post='285557' date='Sep 17 2008, 08:44 AM']and need to get as much volume as I can[/quote] Have you considered a magnetic pickup? If volume's the most important, how about a cleanish 4x10? I use a Markbass 4x10 with the same head as you. Not exactly dripping with acoustic beauty, but punchy and loud.

So sorry I hogged this. Out of order. I think it's Mokl next .... Guy

I once tuned a d'addario 145 down to low f#. It sounded flabby and rubbish and the large string was too undefined. Reckon you'll need a really long scale to make it work. Turned out okay though. I bought a couple of pedals for really low noises and attached the redundant 145 string to the anchor on my ship!

+1 for a "hum free" bass (not that I've ever found one!) +1 for 1 volume only. preferably that doesn't change the tone as you increase volume -1 for the headless idea. I'm not sure space is normally is so tight that you can't fit in a couple of inches of headstock -1 for worrying about bowing. It's a great idea to learn upright though - just for the fun of it!

Get a different gig. Something totally different than you're used to. Maybe on a different instrument. Or learn to sing and play. Play everything left handed Tune your bass a different way. Take a string off - anything to make the bass a bit new or challenging. Get into some new stuff that has nothing to do with music Good Luck!

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='274229' date='Sep 1 2008, 08:35 AM']The GK stuff is very good value IMO, especially second hand.[/quote] I agree - 1001RB-II for 500 quid new (if you shop around) and a very punchy, useable piece of gear. Would totally recommend!

I still have a Peavey DPC750 collecting dust. Would take offers! [topic="0"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=20599[/topic]

I miss my Bridge Cetus. They're brilliant - sound like a vintage DB and look awesome. Slippery body is a bit awkward - best to sit on a stool while you get used to it Steve. Good luck!

The adjustable bridge is a great idea. You can experiment and find the right set up for you (or even change depending on the gig!) I think the "right" height/ease of play is as much to do with the tension of your strings and shape of the fingerboard. Good Luck with your new bass!!