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    Quiet G string (fnarr...!)

    in Repairs and Technical

    Posted

    The G string on my VM P-bass has a low output compared to the rest of the strings. I've tried adjusting the pick-up height, the bridge saddle and pretty much everything in between, but the G still sounds very quiet. Is it the pick-up (Duncan Designed)? Any ideas...?

    I like the sound of this one - Ibanez ATK800E Premium

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    [quote name='hamfist' timestamp='1372060369' post='2121002']
    Glad to see it is being appreciated with you Grant !

    I think TRBboy's description of the necks are spot on ........

    "I think the ATK's are great basses, provided you get on with a neck that feels like trying to wrap your hand round a 300 year old oak tree".

    They certainly do have sizeable necks !
    [/quote]They feel really comfortable to me. And the bridges look cool I think - they certainly wouldn't sound the same with a standard bridge. :)

    Ibanez Porn

    in Gear Gallery

    Posted

    Here's my recently acquired Ibanez ATK310. Bought from Hamfist here on BC, unbelievably good bass for the money (even when new), the 310's are now discontinued I think, so this colour is pretty rare. Monster Stingray-like tone. If you're after that type of sound but don't have the bucks for a MM, try one of these beasts. :D

    [attachment=135017:ATK1.jpg]
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    Feedback for hamfist

    in Feedback

    Posted

    Bought a lovely Ibanez ATK310 from Alan today. After first seeing his ad day before yesterday, to messaging him yesterday and having a brief chat with him (and his wife!) over the phone, he was kind enough to meet up with me and we did the deal with no problems. Bass is as he described it - mint (colour and condition), and a bargain. He's also a nice chap to boot, and a pleasure to do business with. I am a happy bunny! :)

    NBD

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    I had one of these and sold it. After watching some fretless playing on youtube recently I am now gassing for another. Gonna have to wait though - I need another fretted bass and an extension cab first... Enjoy it, and play it as much as you can. :)

    How was your gig last night?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    We were at The Waverley in Carisbrooke last night. When our singist asked for the lights to be turned down at the start of our set, the lights went OUT. And I mean darker than a miner's Mars bar. Couldn't see what I was doing, messed up a few times (so did the guitard), then (because our singer just calls out the songs rather than working from a pre-written set list) they started playing a Kinks tune that for some reason is played in a higher key (and we tune down half a step anyway... :blink: ) and is one that I haven't rehearsed with them. Squeaky bum time. Was busy though... :)

    Why are you in a covers band?

    in General Discussion

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    I'm in a covers band because I enjoy playing, I like to see people dancing and having a good time because of us, and because when it comes to doing my own stuff, I prefer working by myself (I make electronica tunes at home). This is because I'm a complete control freak and will disregard anyone else's ideas (especially if they happen to be better than mine). ;) :D

    Tal Wilkenfeld

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Do you think she works hard on that smile-while-playing? I can't do it. I've tried. I've been told on numerous occasions that I should smile more because I look like a miserable tnuc. My concentration fails if I smile while playing, it just looks like I'm trying to squeeze out a sneaky guff...

    Flatwound virgin...

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    There has been a fair bit of discussion on here recently regarding flatwound strings and their pros and cons, so as I'm always chasing an "ideal" sound, I thought I'd get a set for my P-bass. A set of Status Hotwire flatwounds have just been delivered to my house, and I've wasted no time in putting them on my bass. I bought a set of 45-105's but was aware of the increased tension flats create on the neck, but as the band I play in tune down half a step, I thought I'd stick with the gauge I've been using. I initially tuned as standard, and yes, there was a bit more room created between the frets and the string so I lowered the action and off I went.
    Bloody hell! These strings are [i]creamy[/i]! I rattled off a few lines (well, there wasn't any rattle) and then tuned down to the "band tuning", with no adverse effects. Why I haven't "gone flat" before now is anyone's guess, but flats on a P-bass is the way to go. I bought the Status strings as they were one of the cheapest (£20.39 delivered) just in case I didn't get on with them, but I'm a convert straight away. I'm also hoping that they will retain their fundemental tone longer than roundwounds, as I was getting through two sets a month (which is a lot for me), and I'm also looking to prevent wear and tear on the last two fingers of my fretting hand. Due to an early childhood accident involving my hand and a gas fire, I basically lost the "padding" on my fingertips. After numerous skin grafts as a kid, playing rounds often leaves my fingertips sore and the skin will ocasionally crack (not as bad as it sounds but painful nonetheless). The flats feel like a massive improvement already. Winner! :D

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