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Darryl Jones no longer on Laklands website
Sibob replied to dave_bass5's topic in General Discussion
Isn't the new 'A' Jones signature going to be made by Elrick or something?? This is getting confusing....just use your bloody 70's Fender lol Si -
[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='641318' date='Oct 30 2009, 05:08 PM']Just cause strings are heavy doesn't mean they are straining the neck more.[/quote] Agreed with regards to guages, but if you do end up buying higher tension strings so as to get a lower action still, this will require extra work from the neck. As a result, a setup will be neccesary, and if the neck is decent it will settle, if it's cheap crap...it won't Also remember that a new (top-load) bridge, assumung you're retro fitting, might not line up with the existing bridge screw holes....so will need to be fitted properly Oh and a massive +1 for Newtone, I've always found ringing them quicker. You might not get hold of them now until Monday, but they'll definitly sort you out! Si
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[quote name='littleal' post='641236' date='Oct 30 2009, 03:57 PM']Thank you for that, It's going to be a long 10 month wait, But so worth it [/quote] and a lovely £10,000 price (starting price of course) lol Great looking Pro-M, good luck with it! Will be nice to see, what i'm guessing to be, one of the first new Wals! Si -
[quote name='molan' post='641171' date='Oct 30 2009, 03:03 PM']I...didn't want to pay the extra £12 to have it delivered tomorrow, lol.[/quote] I see where you're coming from, wouldn't want to bump the price of the bass up to silly money! Si
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Very true! Hip shot do some nice top-loads, the A & B style bridges, all available in 4,5,6 & 7 string Mmmm, Newtone High Tension taperwound....nomnomnom Si
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The problem with any kind of custom strings, is that the bass might not be able to take them in both instances: 1) Go for super heavy gauges and they probably won't fit through the bridge 2) Go for super high tension (so as not to need such heavy gauges), but if the bass doesn't have a particulaly stable neck, it won't settle down so well. Si
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You can obviouslt pick up cheaper basses for the cause, but it's whether they're going to be any better at the tuning than what you're already doing!?. When I was putting my 4 string Jazz bass together for Drop C (in my avatar), I basically ordered some high tension strings (45-105) from Newtone and had a Shuker neck built with 2 carbon fibre reinforcement rods so that it wouldn't have issues with the extra tension. I could probably put even heavier tension strings on and have no problems, giving me very low yet non-flappy action. Si
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A question for all you Theatre Pit cats
Sibob replied to phil_the_bassist's topic in General Discussion
Are you standing in for someone? If yes, will you be expected to read that persons charts? Or are you being supplied with music for your own notes? I'd probably do what you're doing, brush up on cold-reading, but really delve into the show so you have an idea of the parts. Please tell me it's 'Wicked'! Si -
Was it Find The Escape? Si
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Where we at then? Seeing as Alien is in Milton Keynes after me, I might try and get it to him and visit Andy Viccars at the same time Si
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Plenty of stock basses are geared for the tuning, Conklin 7 strings, Warwick Dark Lord 4 string (tuned F#, B, E, A) Si
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[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='640459' date='Oct 29 2009, 08:15 PM']Nice colour match around the decal.[/quote] All aged Fenders look like that around the decal. Check out the Custom Shop Time Machine series, they make it look like that too I think it looks nice, still looks like a '68 Si
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Listing this for a mate! I think it probably speaks for itself for those who know what it is. Mint condition. 1998 custom shop Emerald green finish (flame top & back) Thru neck, mahogany wings/neck Ebony fingerboard w/ abalone cloud inlays Grover machineheads Hardtail bridge Dimarzio pickups Electrics: Master volume, pre-amp volume, tone, 3 way toggle switch, 6 way rotary tone control, pre-amp, coil tap for each pickup, phase switch Complete with original hard case as supplied in 1998 It is also signed, on the rear of the headstock, by Bernie Rico, the now deceased head of BC RICH I work with the guy who's selling it, so if you PM in the day, chances are I can have info for you instantly [b]Sensible offers around £2000[/b] Cheers Si
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Crikey, it's Status exodus month Si -
Cheers dude, good to hear from you! I'm not really in an Ibanez mood, so you're safe haha! Si -
Cheers fede Yeah it's a quality bass, and it's only the fact that it's not a 'real Fender' that it's not listed for more Si
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I don't know about James, but I have seen pics of Simon Neil (Biffy frontman) using Squiers before. So even if they're not using the current signatures over their CS's, they've supported the Squier name in the past!. In any case, Signatures Squiers are to get the kids playing, nothing more Si
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I have, and use A LOT, a 2003 MIA Jazz (with S1). It's fantastic and the benchmark that all other basses have to live up to.......none have yet, and although I love my 1973 Jazz, that doesn't either (although it may well do after the refret it needs). So although I agree that you probably have to shop around, and I'd probably go second hand as the RRP is a bit steep, I think they're worth a punt! Si
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Yup, am potentially willing to post at your cost, would have to find a price, but think it would be around £10. There is no neck-dive at all, just strapped it on (and I wear my basses quite high) and no dive. My gf even tried it out just now, she has experience of Thunder birds having bad dive, and thinks this bass is great for balance Pictures can be provided haha Si
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PM's sent regarding price innit Si
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Thanks for the offer man, I've no use for a Compressor though thanks! And I'm not on good terms with anything Brandoni lol Si
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Hurrow all I've decided that this could do with moving on, I realise that it's not worth much to anyone but me seeing as it's been a project bass for around 8 years haha. You may remember it from these two threads: [topic="5336"]Main Build[/topic] [topic="60626"]Jazz Pickup addition[/topic] Spec is: Body - Pearl White (has a nice 'sheen' to it). Alder (I think), it's certainly comparable in weight to my Alder bodied US Jazz (could double check for sure somehow) Neck - Maple Allparts Jazz neck with S9 serial Fender decal Tuners - Gotoh standard Fender replacements Bridge - Generic Fender style Pickgurard - Generic 3ply W/B/W Pickups - one Dimazio Model P & one Dimarzio Model J Electronics - CTS mini pots and all well shielded [url="http://img188.imageshack.us/i/15092009612.jpg/"] [URL=http://img142.imageshack.us/i/15092009613.jpg/][/url] [url="http://img134.imageshack.us/i/15092009615.jpg/"][/url] So yeah, it is what it is, a very solid and substantial bass, without being heavy (around 9lbs). A couple of dings on the body which I can photograph closer if necessary, but nothing you would see from a distance. Neck is in mint condition. [b]SOLD[/b] Cheers Si
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I think that's the Jazz Deluxe I used to own! Glad you're getting on with it better than I did Great collection! Si
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[quote name='Rayman' post='635230' date='Oct 24 2009, 12:27 PM']All PMs replied to I [i]think[/i].[/quote] Oh I feel left out! lol PM'd again with a more focused idea haha Si -
Nostromo - Get some pictures in the Porn section please! Si
