Rich

My bandmate back in the 80s had the JX-3P. Much more versatile and better sounding than the Junos IMO.

Yowch that's ridiculously hungry. Are you sure it wasn't faulty?

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1470233619' post='3104341'] Those spikes are nothing to do with metal ... they're actually flux capacitors which generate a localised anti-gravity field, thus rendering the bass effectively weightless. [/quote] Presumably it only works when you have enough jiggawatts.

[quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1469661123' post='3100218'] Why not just have a switch fitted you can flip and leave the jack in. That is what I would do. [/quote] 1. More potential points of failure. 2. Switch could get accidentally flipped mid gig. 3. Drill holes in my basses? I should co-co. Pulling a jack is no big deal as long as you amp-mute.

[quote name='RockfordStone' timestamp='1470439225' post='3106086'] often you have to comprise one to make sure the other isn't suffering, but it takes practice to work out in which order you have to work. [/quote] This. [quote] it is hard work, but it is rewarding as hell once you get it working. [/quote] And this. I love singing BVs.

It's like getting to Carnegie Hall... practice. And practice, and practice. It comes eventually but there ain't no shortcuts. The one thing I still can't do is [i]talk[/i] whilst playing. Sing, yes. Talk? no chance.

Right. Enough.

Take them at face value. If you don't think they're him, fine. Stop listening and walk away.

There is advice aplenty here and even how-to videos -- people are trying to help you, and you're arguing the toss with every bit of advice given to you, and then you're surprised when they become exasperated. To be honest, if I were you I'd take the bass to a luthier, pay him for his expertise and ask him very nicely if he'll be kind enough to talk you through how he does it. He might, he might not, but either way it'll be £30/whatever well spent. Don't argue with him though. Oh, and if you're going to press ahead and DIY, you'll never get anywhere with your 70p Wilko POS. Go onto ebay and search for "engineer's rule". You can pick them up for a couple of quid.

I can't believe nobody has mentioned Tony Goggle yet.

Bellowhead.

[quote name='skej21' timestamp='1468778132' post='3093260'] It would appear the Flea sig is the new [s]Maruszcyk[/s] Sue Ryder! [/quote] Fixed (for those with long memories )

Well strictly speaking they're not so much isolated as pushed right up in the mix, but hey, it's still the Gedmeister doing his majestic thing. Tom Sawyer [media]http://youtu.be/AU3oytIiBfU[/media] YYZ [media]http://youtu.be/hPAqEQ1_ctQ[/media] Red Barchetta [media]http://youtu.be/OKtG9PUr3cM[/media] Limelight [media]http://youtu.be/_-kQsVk8K4c[/media] Digital Man (bass and drums) [media]http://youtu.be/cIN6Yt6iV3U[/media]

At one time my two bands were both doing 'I Wish'. One in E, the other in Eb. That made for some, errm, interesting times 😄😄 I did them both on my standard tuned fiver. I'm no virtuoso, so if I can do it, you can.

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If you have any doubts at all about the first one -- and your concerns over the songs would tend to suggest that you do -- then don't do it. You won't enjoy it and it's not fair on them. Go with the second.

In common with many of my brethren above, the only time I'm plugged in is when I'm actually playing. All my active basses get fresh batteries every January, whether they really need them or not.

Like dood, I've been checked-in here since the heady (and much quieter!) days of BassWorld v1... remarkably I've not actually spent much in the marketplace over the years, but hey, there's plenty of TIM yet

Do you NEED an 8x10? No. Do you WANT an 8x10? Yes. If you can afford it without causing discord or discomfort, go for it. YOLO.

[quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1469578796' post='3099561'] 'Cover that jam sandwich (up) or the wasps'll be at it' or 'The sofa's looking a bit shonky. Let's get some loose covers.' [/quote] Other sandwiches are available.

That's very disappointing.

As per other thread: the late Rutger Gunnarsson (Abba).

One of my favourite Duran tracks is 'Last Chance On The Stairway' from the Rio album. Again, a wonderful bassline. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpWByMo2V0o[/media]

There's a couple live across town from me. He's got '7N' on his Beemer X5 and she's got '5N' on her M3. Now THAT's what I call disposable income.