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OK so maybe not an exact answer to the OP question but instead of viewing the 5 string like a 4+1 as some people have called it (not in this thread I hasten to add) and having recently started playing a 5 string I've noticed the benefit of using the B string with fretted notes and have basically restructured how Im playing the bands songs. The original bass player in my current band used a 5 while I was always played a 4 and I now notice parts of the songs sounding more 'full' with the 5. Im playing along with 2 guitars and piano and 4 part harmony at some points!!. To have that space and chance to punctuate where the piano and guitars are covering a few octaves plus vocals I can nip in and out of the lower notes. Its great when done tastefully and works for the song and Im trying to be as tasteful as i can It took me a while to get comfortable on the 5 and it wasn't until i basically 'relearned' the songs by changing the fingering to suit the low B and incorporate more fretted notes down there that it made sense. I guess my point is the by incorporating notes on the low B string's to enhance a part or section might add the relevant 'colour' to the tune - I have certainly found some one of our songs in particular where I thought great I can throw in a nice low C just didnt work for all the reasons that have been very eloquently discussed above. My 2 cents is try it and you'll know if it's gonna work and forgive the ramble

EBS-Freak Yeah its fender 4 & 5 that I play. Got some nice compliments on my tone the other night at a gig too - from a drummer no less and that was using the P5.

For whats its worth I use DR HiBeams on my 5 string P bass as they are alleged to have a little more stiffness to them and I cartainly can feel them putting up a littel more resistance than my 4 string DR's. See ed friedlands great a/b on DR strings where he takes a load of DR brand strings and does comparisons and give a frank and interesting account on the differences with audio clips. Link added: [url="http://www.bassemporium.com/newsletters/0609newsletter.html"]http://www.bassemporium.com/newsletters/0609newsletter.html[/url]

the protection racket cases are super light too... lifted straight from their web site... Do you think we could get a free one under trades description? Product Reference: 7051-00 Product: Bass Standard Bar Code Reference PR7051 - GBBS 753283-20183 Description: Bass Guitar Case Std Weight: 0.0kg Construction: Racketex Propadd Propile Zip & Thread Webbing Zip Pullys Handles Ergo Handles Buckles Luggage Tag Size Labels Rocket Foam

suitably updated

so who's keen on a tone hammer head?

Luke how far along the ODR? as far as the hospital or before the roundabout?

Mr Tripps is now working with Dunlop and they are making/distributing the new way huge stuff.

Sold Gambisk a pedal - payment was quick and hassle free and I hope he enjoys it Would deal with him again!

[quote name='badgerific' post='1059063' date='Dec 14 2010, 10:07 PM']I think the Lineal is based on a EHX LPB-1 and he HardOne is a Zvex SHO clone. To TS, if you're looking for complete kits, I'd recommend BYOC over the das musikding kits after building both. Also check the BYOC forum, there's a good few vero layouts and the people there are quite friendly.[/quote] Cheers! I'll get registered and see what I can unearth!

[quote name='LukeFRC' post='1058101' date='Dec 14 2010, 12:59 AM']seeing as you will end up getting all your stuff from www.musikding.de look at their kits.... and freestompboxes.org is amazing... the catalinbread sft clone i made on vero is brill[/quote] vero is the non-solder boards right? Im gonna check out the OCD clone and maybe a fuzz as well hopefully nice and simple Cheers Luke

OK so I got my solder iron and on the look out for good kits with a view to making my buddy a killer dirt box for his birthday ( and maybe the two guitarists in my band a s a surprise ) As well as the DIYstompbox and BYOC sites where can you recommend a noob to visit or get some good pedal schematics. Cheers

Just a warning I bought a SWR power amp at a too good to be true price - it blew and then there was a whole hassle on getting the part etc. GG bought the gear from Fender as no return meaning that Fender wouldnt cover warranty but GG offered warranty via their own tech. After numerous dates for when it would be ready I ended up getting a full refund as it was proving too much hassle. Can I just say GG were great to deal with and weren't the issue but I'd ask if this is a refurb and get full clarity on why its such a good deal. I spent a few months without a rig and it was very frustrating especially as it was another guy who blew the amp having used it withouot my permission nor informng me it had blown! Be wary of too good to be true deals and always ask the shop the background.

Im in a band with many ladies tho not a girl band!! We recently did a mash up with the riff to My Sharona but to the chord changes/verse from Toxic by Brittany Spears. The chorus was the Topxic chords and vocal then back into the sharona riff. Then we dropped in the Love Shack break down with the nice littel bass bit.You know the"Bang bang bang on the door" bit. Then it was back into the toxic for the outro. Sounded killer and people liked it. It works better than it sounds but we did have 4 vocals/harmoony going on too which helped I might have some live footage of it from an up coming gig so I'll direct you there if you're interested in putting it to you're bands vote

Yeah that one its one sweet axe! The DS P bass is really nice too - one day I'll DS a P bass just for the sheer awesome-ness of it - it looks mega let alone the sound

Just saw the pic's from last years event and in one pic there is a guy holding a ACG Skelf? single cut with no pick up - looks really nice. If thats going to be ther emaybe I'll come over on the Sunday for a nosey

OK So I was in aguitar store yesterday having a look about and I am convinced I saw a new way huge pedal but cant find it lsited anywhere - I rememebr it had two little tweakable controls like other pedals in the current line up and it appeared to be a sweepable mid control. Anyone seen it yet? I may have to go and hunt it down tomorrow for a demo unless it was all a dream... oh hang on Bobby Ewing's at the door.....

I've an EBS valve drive that'll get you there. It's all valve dirt, classic tone stack and in combination with your amp (a TC by the looks of your sig - a little tweaking to the mid range controls) and you'll get a pretty frickin' good OD sound with plenty of oomph! Just a thought

T'was immaculate! Cheers Good guy to deal with - fast and accurate.