karlfer

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1457962835' post='3003372'] Music isn't fun, it's SERIOUS. [/quote] Obviously not seen me try to play Never mind the playing, I wish my knees and hips would move that far. Not neccessarily at that speed

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1457962156' post='3003355'] Some people have a significantly different idea of what constitutes "entertainment" to my own.... [/quote] Oh lighten up, it's a bit of fun

Love it The lad can play AND entertain, well done him. Mind, the vocalist

STOP IT WITH THE UMBO ALREADY Jealous, moi?

Ye Gods, we were crap. Thank God Mythra weren't.

Mods, please feel free to move, delete, execute.......... We (Troyen) are on t'internet radio at 9pm tonight, then streamed for 24 hours afterward, with inbetween guff by one of the gaytartists, Nick. Could I ask that 2 of you double our audience please (for a couple of minutes) [url="http://roaddogs.fastcast4u.com/"]http://roaddogs.fastcast4u.com/[/url] If you are daft enough, ta!

Steph's, The Club That Rocks, Concett, Saturday 12th March from 8pm. Two original NWOBHM bands, free entry. All original material, be good if any BC'ers and friends could make it, cheers, Karl.

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1457629835' post='3000422'] Call Alex and explain. [/quote] Thanks but I'm a big enough muppet without public confession. Oh, wait........ [quote name='BassBunny' timestamp='1457631913' post='3000457'] If you find yourself South Manchester way, I'll sort it for you Karl. [/quote] That's really kind Mr Bunny, you and MB1. Top Basschat chaps! [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1457631920' post='3000459'] Good evening, Karl... Having read through the instructions you've linked, it seems very straightforward to me as a founding member of the Old, Arthritic Clumsy Oaf club, and I wouldn't hesitate in doing this myself, with the proviso that one heeds the [size=5]Very First Line[/size] of said instructions. The key is to unscrew the bolt without pushing downwards on the screw, as this would entail possibly pushing the fixed, captive nut that's inside out of its lodging. It would then drop inside, lost forever. Unscrew those bolts with just the minimum pressure needed to keep the screwdriver in the head of the bolt, ensuring that the bolt rises as you turn it. If the bolt does not rise, stop at once before losing the nut inside and get the experts in. Once the head has risen, even slightly, it can help, too, to use a pair of long-nosed pliers under the head; not to grip tightly, but just to be able to ease the head up as it's being unscrewed. It may help (but complicates things..!) to turn the cab upside down, and work underneath, so that gravity helps the bolt to come out. Hope this doesn't frighten you too much, and wishing every success in your endeavour. Are there no friendly DIY neighbours or family that could advise or help..? [/quote] Excellent Dad, I understand that MUCH BETTER!!! [quote name='icastle' timestamp='1457631936' post='3000460'] Reading through the instructions, they've used T nuts on the inside of the cab. The T nut has prongs on it that bite into the wood as you tighten the bolt into it... All you have to watch out for is that you don't push down on the screw as you turn it - do that and the nut will disattach itself from the wood inside and then you'll have to remove the speaker to get it back. Seriously, it's so easy that even a Mod could do it... [/quote] Ian, legend, now I can visualise I can figure THANKS LADS, top work!

Guess I'm missing something here. Any helpful comments?

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1457625646' post='3000351'] This is a joke... right? [/quote] Erm, no, a request for any experience, tips. I'm old with knackered eyesight and arthritic fingers hence the question.

I'm suddenly in a position where I need to put a spending freeze on, but I do need to spend on one thing! I need to replace the handles (1 in particular) on my Barefaced Supertwin. Now understand, I make Frank Spencer look handy in Destroy It Yourself. Link shows instructions (scroll way down). http://barefacedbass.com/product-range/T-shirtsandspares.htm Anybody done this? Tips? I'd hate to lose my nuts and I know if I end up taking it apart it will never work again . Thanks in advance collective

[quote name='Pestie' timestamp='1457530705' post='2999400'] Hello Everyone Has anybody had one of these MIM Jazz's? I have been looking at one elsewhere but don't know what they are like. Any views or suggestions will be gratefully received. It's part of my ongoing search for a Jazz that I can get on with. Cheers Mike (Pestie) [/quote] Mike, as ever, these are very individual things. My Road Worn that you got was great, but, to my shame, I struggle to see where I am at the dusty end of a rosewood board nowadays. I blame stage lighting Seriously, set yourself some time to go to some of the big shops and try loads out. REMEMBER they are likely to be AT BEST not set up to your optimal liking in a shop. Any that come up on here or Bumtree/FEEBay, that are close enough to try, go try them (always leave your family a note of the address you are going to, likely time back etc). When you find the one, get it. Or be a complete %^$£^%$"" like me and just hoss trade 83% of basses known to man Good luck and enjoy the hunt, Karl.