bremen

Ipod, even if it's not switched on, as a bullshit deflector.

[quote name='Delberthot' timestamp='1317210785' post='1388068'] For anyone who doesn't know the story behind this bass - I have had a shed load of basses over the years so decided to put together the best parts of everything. Mahogany body - 30th Anniversary Stingray & Epi Goth Thunderbird Wenge neck - Warwick Thumb NT5 Ebony fretboard - Bass Collection SB625 '54 P bass style - my 2-tone Fender '51 RI was the best bass I ever owned but couldn't live with the lack of body contouring so went with the '54 style Gold flake finish - I had a Modulus Flea in silver so thought the gold would be cool The rest of it comprises Schaller straplocks and tuners, Gotoh 201 bridge, gold knobs, Warwick JAN III, CTS pots, Paper in oil cap, Switchcraft jack, SD quarter pounder SCPB I painted the headstock black, added a decal with my initials and laquered over it [/quote] That really confused me for a while...I took it to mean you'd taken a Thumb NT and not only reshaped the headstock but also managed to bolt it onto a Precision body you'd made from half a Thunderbird and half a Ray. I was seriously impressed. Meanwhile, still enjoying my Warmoth sort-of-P. I nearly traded the neck a few weeks ago - glad I didn't. It would have been a right pain in the arse getting it back ;-)

Looks good. Apparently I can insure against having flutes played at me: http://www.newmooninsurance.com/musical/

The Classical, by the mighty Fall. 'I've never felt better in my life...'

[quote name='bassman7755' timestamp='1316774859' post='1382630'] He should form a band with this guy ... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxqpHOKFSG0#t=04m29s"]http://www.youtube.c...OKFSG0#t=04m29s[/url] [/quote] I'd pay good money to stay away from THAT.

Hi Taha, welcome to England!

Stevie is an honest upstanding pillar of the Basschat community. When he sticks a stamp on a parcel, it stays stuck; the parcel arrives promptly and is full of stuff as good or better than he described. Sombreros aloft!

http://www.rapidonline.com/Electronic-Components/47k-16mm-Linear-Potentiometer-65-0725 might be a better choice; you'd need to hard-wire the pins to the board but it has a threaded bush to mount to the panel, unlike the Netsemi option.

[quote name='mrtcat' post='1372016' date='Sep 13 2011, 03:58 PM']Haha the "non moaning non complaining alternative"..[/quote] And you only have to punch the data into it once.

[quote name='Mog' post='1371868' date='Sep 13 2011, 02:38 PM']I'm sure this has been covered before but i couldnt find anything..... Is it possible to re-wire a 4ohm cab (4x10 TE 1048H to be exact) into an 8 ohm configuration(?) ? And if so is there any easy diagrams/vids for electronic muppets like myself.[/quote] Nope. Presumably the drivers are 4 ohms, so it could be wired 4 or 16 but not 8.

[quote name='charic' post='1371581' date='Sep 13 2011, 11:03 AM']In a judging every single mistake I make kinda way [/quote] But I [i]love[/i] jazz!

[quote name='51m0n' post='1371533' date='Sep 13 2011, 10:25 AM']Rock On (David Essex) Seriously, have another listen, thats Herbie Flowers at his best![/quote] Good call, don't let the name put you off. Bob Marley and the Wailers tunes? That was a beautiful rhythm section and the bass lines are a joy to play.

[quote name='charic' post='1371358' date='Sep 13 2011, 06:47 AM']Gonna keep bumping this up surely someone want a gig in Cambridge [/quote] I'll be there in a non-playing capacity :-)

[quote name='KingPrawn' post='1369659' date='Sep 11 2011, 06:33 PM']Hello All A simple ask. Is there a specific pedal, that can give me a little bit of tube sound grunt? i use solid state stuff. im trying to get a 70's rock sound. not sure if i need distortion, or overdrive .I was thinking a tube pedal. It only needs a touch. Most pedals i have tried are to aggressive. Thanksin advance[/quote] Does it have to be a pedal? The rackmounted Ampeg SVP preamp gets halfway to SVT grunt/grind/balls. It also does clean.

[quote name='noelk27' post='1370601' date='Sep 12 2011, 03:48 PM']Take a look at the Rode M3 as a suitable all-rounder that's within your budget. You could also look for the likes of an SE Electronics SE2 (as this had interchangeable capsules, which adds to its flexibility). Being a superseded model you can find this relatively inexpensively NOS.[/quote] Try DV247 for these, they often have Rode and SE stuff at silly prices.

[quote name='FourStrung' post='1370430' date='Sep 12 2011, 01:51 PM']While I love the bass on the first link, I think this may be closer to what I am seeking, thanks[/quote] Pretty sure it's a Precision, though he used a MM now and again. No idea what sort of strings.

[quote name='bubinga5' post='1370415' date='Sep 12 2011, 01:38 PM']noticed a post about what we all think about growl... this is growl to me.. i will throw it out there and see what other peoples views are...?? as my growl may be very different to others.. headphones are needed.. this is very subtle growl and its on higher strings,.. but its there.. he has Lindy Fralins on this USA jazz.. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d9eydCfTdw"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d9eydCfTdw[/url][/quote] This I like a lot! It's not what I understand 'growl' to mean though. I'm struggling to think of an example...hang on.. ah, here we go:

[quote name='FourStrung' post='1370391' date='Sep 12 2011, 01:21 PM']Guess we are still talking roundwound, what about gauge?[/quote] Yes, roundwound. 45 65 85 105 as endorsed by that bloke from California that can't afford a shirt.

[quote name='Chris2112' post='1369236' date='Sep 11 2011, 11:18 AM']For one, you'd be enabling Rockabilly, a serious offence in itself.[/quote] Tough on rockabilly; tough on the causes of rockabilly!

[quote name='subdude' post='1370283' date='Sep 12 2011, 12:12 PM']the pre amp has 2 unbalanced 1/4" jack output connectors. the power amp has only 2 XLR inputs. if there were unbalanced inputs into the amp i would use them.[/quote] Pin 1 jack sleeve, pin 2 jack tip. Pin 3 no connection. [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XLR_connector"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XLR_connector[/url]

[quote name='krazy_olie' post='1370252' date='Sep 12 2011, 11:40 AM']I find nickels growlier than steels.[/quote] eg, GHS Boomers. Not as 'brittle' or 'zingy' as Rotosounds. The G string is a bit fatter sounding on my Precision. Writing about sound is like dancing about architecture, though. One man's growl is another man's clank.

[quote name='lemmywinks' post='1367800' date='Sep 9 2011, 04:12 PM']Hey all I've just joined a new band after a nice rest from gigging and it's the first time i've needed to practice properly since my daughter was born. At the moment i'm using a cheapo Zoom multiFX but i need some way of mixing my mp3 player so i can learn songs quickly without waking the little lady up and getting a bollocking from the missus. Basically something simple which lets me mix an instrument and a line-in that i can use with headphones. Would need to be smallish and relatively cheap - i'd like a Bass Buddy but can't justify the cost as i already have a small practice rig. Cheers![/quote] [url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/vox-amplug-bass/18625"]http://www.gak.co.uk/en/vox-amplug-bass/18625[/url]

[quote name='flyfisher' post='1367600' date='Sep 9 2011, 01:24 PM'][i]"Socks should be worn at all times"[/i] Seems fair enough to me. [/quote] excellent! It doesn't actually specify that anything else must be worn, just lists stuff that can't. Ah, I'm mistaken: 'Caps must be worn with the peak facing forwards.' Dogs must be carried? So it's socks on cocks and baseball caps on heads.

[quote name='NJE' post='1367411' date='Sep 9 2011, 10:54 AM']Just a quick note as I really believe when a business or company does a good job they should be praised.[/quote] I've had nothing but great service from Stringbusters, always got the impression that they care.