Grassie

Pretty much all those deaths in 2016 starting with Bowie. Subconsciously you think “well, that’s our major celebrity passing of the year”. Then Prince went. Wow. George Michael was a bigger shock I think because at that point in the year we must all have been thinking “thank god this year is nearly over”, then George went. 

Chris Cornell, Keith Flint and more recently Boon Gould really affected me because these were MY musical icons. 

I hope they’ve found peace.

2 minutes ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said:

Yes please, what do I need do to get one?

Have a quick read of this, then PM me if you're still interested please mate.

Cheers!

😎

I still have some copies left, just in case anyone is interested...:)

Credit where it's due - I've tried playing bass left-handed and I'm useless at it, so hats off to Macca there.

😁

Lucky enough to see them 3 times. Whether you like them or not, Flint was an iconic frontman and an electrifying performer. A very sad loss.

2 minutes ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said:

I think I've done about as much as I can with this tonight. Better stop before my eyes fall out of my head.

 

I can hear you but I can't see you...;)

1 minute ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said:

Best fun I've ever had with a bass!

That looks amazing!

Something by Status-Graphite.

Hi all,

As the possibility of joining a tribute band has come up, I was wondering if any BC’ers  have some experiences they’d like to share? Good and bad, funny and sad - let’s have it. 😊

Yep. Sharing musical duties with a DJ at a local community club, playing through until 1am though...

Happy new year BC chums.

26 minutes ago, flippyfloop said:

What is the weight please ?

Just under 5kg by my scales...

Right, this is back up for sale, definitely needs to be gone as i have seen something else that has given me GAS, so...

Sire Marcus Miller V7 4 string jazz bass. Vintage sunburst finish, maple neck, rosewood board with block pearl inlays, 18v active pre-amp (bass, treble, sweepable mids), pickup blend, master volume with stacked tone control, active/passive toggle switch (very handy), through-body stringing option, chrome pickup cover (which has been fitted, so there are screw holes...). Pretty sure everyone knows how great these basses are, and excellent quality for the money, comes with a case (one of those that isn't hard shell but is sturdier than a gig bag). 
Has been gigged (but not a lot), in excellent condition, I would prefer collection from the Isle of Wight or any of it's ferry ports (Portsmouth/Southampton/Lymington/Southsea) or I can (reluctantly) post at buyers expense. £270 - no offers.

Nice one thank you! 😊

Hey all,

I’m nearing the end of making my own scratchplate but was wondering what size countersink drill bit I need for the screw holes. Any advice from you lovely people? Cheers! 😊

On 12/03/2018 at 20:59, MGBrown said:

Here you go!

 

Hi Mark, would you mind if I used this photo to promote my FB page please?

I got over the Sire headstock thing and bought one a couple of years ago. Been in and out of love with it since (tried selling it recently), but sound-wise, it sits really well in the band I play in (the guitarist loves it), and its passive sound is classic jazz bass. So I’m going to keep it. But it’s the first bass I’ve had where the neck plate screws have corroded. That’s where Sire have cut corners - cheap screws (the pickguard screws have rusted very quickly) and cheap fret wire (mine go a lovely greenybrown if I don’t clean them regularly).

22 hours ago, Kevin Dean said:

Has anyone else stopped gigging due to this .. I've got it mildly , wearing ACS earplugs isn't doing it for me it's cutting out all the ambient sounds & the Dr says wear them or stop gigging :(.

My tinnitus has gotten worse over the past year for no apparent reason. I only started regular gigging again in April and it's not down to that because the tinnitus peaked before April. I've had audiology tests and have been told I need hearing aids, but have yet to take them up. 

Hasn't stopped me gigging, started to wear earplugs just to protect what hearing I have left, but a bit like shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted...

PS tiny Isle of Wight venues don’t help. “Ooh, I appear to be stood on the drums again...” 😉

Hi all,

Anyone in BC town make replacement pick guards? Need a pearloid job for my Sire V7.

Cheers 😊

WITHDRAWN - MODS PLEASE REMOVE, THANKS.

I'm currently using (and have for a long time) Warwick Red label 40-100's.

Would love to try a set of NYXL's because I'm always chasing the most ziiiing I can get for my ker-chiiiing!!!!

9 minutes ago, Reggaebass said:

I’ll look forward to seeing that 👍

Keep your eye on the Build Diaries section... 😎

3 hours ago, Reggaebass said:

Yeah I’ve noticed that some are and some aren’t , the difference being the front routed ones you would have to have a pickguard on  to cover the groove 

 

If I go the clear coat refinish route, I’m thinking of making a new pick guard and control plate from a similar hued wood. Would look nice I think. 😊

On 01/09/2018 at 22:09, Reggaebass said:

I did mine with a heat gun it is definitely the way to go ,very clean   .I stripped the whole body in about 2 hours 

 

Interesting that mine is front-routed from the neck pickup to the control cavity, and yours isn’t....

I’ve checked the draw on all of the pedals and they amount to just under 500mA. The power supply is brand new and is rated at 1A. I’ve no idea how to check if the rating is true...

Update - the issue only occurs when I plug the lead from my bass in.....