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anyone? i've got a gig on friday and would like to give this a go but don't [i]really[/i] want to blow myself up... oh and aphook, tried the mains cable tip, spot on thanks!

[quote name='ahpook' post='623131' date='Oct 11 2009, 02:39 PM']i use the insulation from mains cable - cut a length a couple of inches long, and then pull out the cables from the inside. you can slip this over the unused connectors in your daisy chain (trimming it to length if you like), and it stops them touching anything else. if it's a tight fit, bung the insulaton in some warm water for a minute and this usually softens it enough to stretch it over the plug ! viola ![/quote] good call, thanks! i'll give that a go

yeah don't see many with rosewood boards, stunning wood grain on that one too!

right, i play passive basses these days so i've got used to not worrying about batteries etc. and all my pedals are run off a daisy chain with power supply. however, in one band i'm in, i'm using my stagg upright and as i found out the other night it tends to cut out and feedback(?!) when the battary runs down... battery light was still on but dimmer, i think (i was on stage flapping about trying to find the problem so i can't remember) but whatever it was i changed the battery and it was all good. got me thinking if i bought one of those diago battery clip converter things would it be ok to power my bass off the daisy chain? or am i being an idiot? i'll only be using 2 or 3 pedals for this band (DI, Tuner and maybe a chorus) so i'll have extra plugs i can use, if it'll reach or it not a single 9v power supply with the same converter on the end? also, what do you guys cover the daisy chain plugs you're not using (if there are any?!) with? i've done a search and seen blu-tak and electrical tape, but that all sounds a bit messy to me. any help greatly appreciated. cheers matt

rickenbacker sound on a budget? hmmm; [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=60421"]Peavey T-40![/url] can't say i've ever actually played a rickenbacker but i've seen numerous references to people being able to get that sort of sound out of one of these. or if its the rick look you want maybe a japcrap (tokai etc) copy? certainly look the part no idea on the sound though good luck with your search

wow. just, wow!

also i'd be interested to see some pics of your t40's (especially FlatEric's collection!) so get posting people!

agreed. i think its a shame if people are put off by the name on the headstock but i guess it's a good thing that not too many people are driving the bidding up on these. you can get some real bargains on them. yes the weight is an issue for some i guess but... seriously, look at it! it's beautiful!!!

yeah for me it ticks all the right boxes, the build quality is great, love the bridge and even the metal control knobs are just pure class. very very versatile sounding, a joy to play and is the kind of instrument that turns heads which (not that i'm that shallow...) is always nice! the only downside is the weight which gets a bit much in a 3-4 hour rehearsal but all in all it's worth it!

I've got 2 and am always on the lookout for more! also started looking at purchasing the Guitar versions (got a T-15 the other day) could end up with a nice little collection here. may end up selling/trading this beauty to fund the purchase of a white one or a nice natural finish if one comes up as i have another one virtually the same - except its 1982 (which is when i'm from) and this is 1983 anyone else play a bass born the same year as them? guess that's a thread in itself...

[quote name='1976fenderhead' post='594853' date='Sep 10 2009, 04:22 PM']haha brilliant :-D How do you transport it, though? [/quote] i made a pedal board quite similar to that, i transport it in a guitar gig bag and just fold the bit where the guitars neck would be over the top and into the handle on the front! (bit of extra padding) not sure how it'd handle the back of a transit van with cabs falling on it etc but it'll do ok for now

anyone know any UK companies that do this mod? i will most definately screw it up if i attempt it myself!

have sold more bits and pieces to shaun recently, he always pays straight away and there are never any issues. top guy!

[quote name='WarPig' post='563221' date='Aug 8 2009, 12:10 AM']Matt just helped me out with some patch leads i was after. Cheers matey![/quote] yep and sold your El Grande Bass Fuzz back to you! i posted it on my way to work today so it should be with you soon!

though old age hasn't set in for me just yet, i play a pretty heavy bass (peavey T-40) so i use a minotaur leather strap. very wide so it spreads the weight nicely, not exactly cheap but they're really really well made [url="http://minotaur.gr/catalog/index.php?cPath=28&osCsid=221d4e19e3924d00d11a235093fd0209"]check 'em out here[/url]

[quote name='Musicman20' post='513933' date='Jun 15 2009, 10:45 AM']I already have a Sansamp BDDI which is extremely useful to me...and helps when things go wrong or the promoter has failed to sort out gear between bands. Is it worth getting the VT as well as the BDDI? Or....go for the Aguilar Tone hammer?! Ive seen the VT for about £130....so its not a massive amount of money, but obviously I dont want to get something thats basically nearly the same but not as good for DI work. Cheers![/quote] it doesn't have all the outputs and switches that the BDDI has and is therefore just a pedal rather than a DI box but having owned both its definately the daddy of the two. way more usable tones and really captures the driven tube amp tone. for me the BDDI always sounded a bit thin, i bought the behringer clone of it and to be honest i'd say that holds up against the sansamp... the VT is in a different class though for me, i'm very happy with it!

i've gone through various fuzzes, distortions and overdrives and for me its gotta be the tech21 VT bass for subtle but fat tubey grit, Fulltone bass drive for mid to heavy drive and if you want something capable of way over the top distorted lead tones check out the tech 21 XXL bass, its a bit too much for the music i play but its great fun!

1st one is a toby deluxe, (jazz type pickups, bolt on neck) i've seen them go for as little as £150 or as much as £250 the 2nd is the Toby pro (soapbar pups - neck thru) i've had 2 toby pro's, i sold one for £340 on ebay. some go for more, depends on condition and finish also depends which run it comes from, they're all good and great value or money but the earlier ones are better build quality in my experience neither the deluxe or pro have the asym neck found on american tobias' or the bartolini pups/electrics i've heard that the toby pro custom has the asym neck... can't confirm that cuz i've never owned one. they're confusing basses to be sure, trying to find info on them is not exactly easy! try finding the acoustic pro, i've been looking for one for ages!

[quote name='BenK' post='508472' date='Jun 8 2009, 07:37 PM']Bumb,so anyone know any good brands??[/quote] ibanez basses are pretty good and i'd say pretty easy for former guitarists to get to grips with (pretty sleak small bodies and thin necks) but i would say that being that i have one i'm thinking of selling! PM'd!

[quote name='BenK' post='508434' date='Jun 8 2009, 06:43 PM'][font="Tahoma"][center]Hi to all, I have just come from the world of six strings and I'm looking to get a dirt cheap bass to muck around with.I have looked at the sx basses but as I live in the UK there impossible to get the good ones, that are not the 21 fret starter packs.I have thought about buying one from rondo but the shipping is expensive and by the time the tax man has caught up with me it will be out my price range if anyone else knows any decent brands in that price range with good UK dealers your ideas would be greatly appreciated [/center] [/font][/quote] not sure about where to get an SX from but why not check out the for sale section here for your 1st bass? unless you've got your heart set on an SX? you could get something pretty decent for not alot of money 2nd hand, there's a peavey fury in the for sale section for £150 and a few Squier VMJ's which are great value for money