BassBunny

Jamie, I went through something similar about 12 months ago. Got a bit cheesed off with playing and didn't seem to be getting anywhere. Band issues didn't help either. I was thinking of jacking it in, but sense prevailed. What it did do was give me a reality check and I got rid of all the gear I didn't really use or had bought on a whim. Result was a healthy GAS fund nad everything I kept is now used as i seem to have got involved in 4 different bands.

Why not see if you can hire a small generator on the cheap. If you explain it's for Charity, you may get a good deal. Aldi/Lidl have generators occassionally for about £50, but for a 1 off I would see if you can blag one, or a long extension lead as already mentioned.

[quote name='sk8' post='881587' date='Jun 30 2010, 08:12 AM']ordered a B2.1u yesterday so can't wait to start playing[/quote] I found I was lugging a pedal board around just to house a Tuner/Compressor/Limiter and Power Brick, as generally I am not big on effects BUT, I bought a Zoom B2.1U to replace the individual pedals and have found some of the effects really good. The Drum patterns are fantastic and as a result I have sold my Practice amp as well. No need anymore just a set of headphones. Great value and love that it is so compact.

[quote name='dryfjord' post='874337' date='Jun 22 2010, 12:26 PM']Can I add a further question to this topic please? As a general rule then, should the truss rod be adjusted (if needed) after slacking off the strings or with them tuned up? Sorry for being thick....... better safe than sorry![/quote] If you are adjusting the truss rod to get the correct neck-relief then the strings should be in tune. Only if you are going to remove the adjusting nut altogether should the strings be slackened off or removed. Obviously if you have a neck that has to be removed to make any adjustments, there won't be any strings.

[quote name='TheDisparities' post='872525' date='Jun 20 2010, 12:14 PM']Im not sure about age, i bought it second hand. But its maple, so getting the first fret off is pretty much impossible[/quote] Not sure why would you need to take the first fret off? I would follow Paul_C's advice as I have just done the same with a Bass Collection that ran out of adjustment. Remove Strings CAREFULLY slacken off the trussrod adjuster and remove it. Slip a couple of packing washers or spacer over the trussrod Lubricate the trussrod adjuster, (either a thin smear of grease or a quick spray of WD40) Replace Adjuster being careful NOT to cross-thread it. Replace strings and then set relief up. If the adjuster won't move, it could be either cross-threaded already or just seized, so it might be an idea to see if the above works first. It sorted my Bass Collection out a treat.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='871460' date='Jun 19 2010, 07:46 AM']What do the toggles do then anyway?[/quote] Here's the official "blurb" from G&L [attachment=52652:ASATbass..._diagram.pdf] I've had 4 L2500's, (chasing the colour I wanted), and I reckon they are fantastic Basses end of. I've had US and Tributes and finally settled on a Blueburst/Maple Tribute. after a bit of "fettling" it plays as well as the US one I had.

[quote name='mep' post='863594' date='Jun 10 2010, 06:47 PM']No Probs silddx. I used the pedal only when I was playing a standard pattern and I wanted a fill. Sometimes you can't always programme the whole song with fills. You can also set the pedal to start & stop the song as well. The choice is his.[/quote] +1 For the MiDi route. You can then make the Drum Tracks into MP3 and Robert's your Whatsit. We do it all the time since we sacked our Drummer. You can get some crackin MiDi files for free using a Midi search engine, (Van Basco) or the like.

[quote name='xgsjx' post='862166' date='Jun 9 2010, 03:06 PM']I'll have a look at the Wharfdales. Any thought's on Soundlab (I know they used to be not very good in the 80's & 90's but how about now) or Thomann's the Box? Sorry Ian, they only want to buy new. Thanks anyway.[/quote] Neither Soundlab or Thomann are in the same league as Wharfedale. I have just bought a pair of virtually new Wharfedale Titan 15's at a stupid price. They are currently a "best kept secret".

[quote name='girya32' post='861174' date='Jun 8 2010, 04:27 PM']now why doesn't my wife buy me nice stuff like that, rather than clothes that don't fit?[/quote] My wife bought me an ACG for my birthday. Had to wait for it though.