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  1. franzbassist
    I would recommed Phil Jones Bass for this bass - very clean and transparent tone.
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    [quote name='hollowsbass' timestamp='1341683945' post='1722797'] I know you cant see me but I'm hanging my head in shame as i type this. I have now watched your video, i didnt notice it was one, i thought it was a photo... I thought it was a well explained demo but would have liked to have heard you drive it a bit harder, you almost did but backed off. I think you are in your garage so i guess it wasnt possible?[/quote] Haha, you do know I was only teasing... Worth noting that, try as I might, I could never get mine to go gritty [quote name='kennyrodg' timestamp='1341682935' post='1722766'] Utmost respect to your playing WB but the reason for the reference was I'm after some Old Skool "Phat" tones from my next amp and your videos display the nice Honk that the Spyder has. Is it a one trick pony or is there some "mellow" tone to be found also. [/quote] I think a lot of the honk was due to the fact that it was a P bass being used. I used the amp with all my other basses and never thought it was inherently "honky". Great amps, lovely warm core sound with a simple user interface, but actually nice and versatile.
  3. franzbassist
    [quote name='hollowsbass' timestamp='1341680670' post='1722720'] Well I have havent seen the video threads you mention[/quote] You mean the video I posted in this very thread to assist you in your sale? I'm hurt
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    [quote name='Mr Bassman' timestamp='1341673647' post='1722599'] I think it was a bog brush by the look of it [/quote] Should have been mocha then?
  5. franzbassist
    Hi Nick What are the dimensions of the 'board, and did you put the "hook" or the "loop" velcro on it? Cheers Gareth
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    Well done team... so who's pointing this out to the eBay seller?
  7. franzbassist
    I am no expert, but I would say there is no way that is an L series Fender.
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    [quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1341413498' post='1718591'] I certainly wouldn't want to put up any readies to buy one without trying it first, in case it turned out to be a horrible player. [/quote] And now I have found one from my year of birth......
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    [quote name='henry norton' timestamp='1341428770' post='1718944'] I wonder how a low B would sit with it. [/quote] from the reports I've heard, just fine
  10. franzbassist
    Is it a lined fretless? If yes, it's an easy job, as the dots on the side of the neck will line up just fine, but if it's unlined not quite so simple as the dots will be in the "fret" position. You'll also need a new nut or a shim under the existing one. Depending where you are, The Gallery in London, Joe White in Ash Vale, Bernie Goodfellow in Brighton are three good candidates.
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    [quote name='ikay' timestamp='1341414290' post='1718611'] Gareth, I coudn't find any on ebay but would be interested to take a look, can you post links? [/quote] Nice sunburst 1967 [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1967-Fender-V-Bass-Sunburst-Rare-and-100-original-5-strings-HSC-/310410099956?pt=Bassi&hash=item4845e23cf4"]here[/url], and the same seller has a 1966 refin for sale which hasn't sold in ages but is currently unlisted. Also another one in the Netherlands [url="http://www.tfoa.eu/the_store/index.php?target=products&product_id=35672"]here[/url]. They have it listed on their eBay account as well, but I can't find the link just now....
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    I've always had a fascination for these, but they are big beasts (3" longer than a P bass) and I am not sure just how off putting the 15 fret neck would be. I certainly wouldn't want to put up any readies to buy one without trying it first, in case it turned out to be a horrible player. That said, they [i]are[/i] out there, in fact there are two on eBay right now, but I suspect the rarity factor keeps the price up rather than their playability. Watch 0:45-1:40 of this... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agtztX9rlJU
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    [quote name='ryancowell25' timestamp='1341260091' post='1716089'] Any thoughts anyone? [/quote] Yes, you are clearly mad to sell this
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    I loved the 550 I had. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8QibZQbxSc&feature=plcp I believe the (discontinued) rackmount versions were all UK built?
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    I've just got a Pedaltrain Nano to mount by Radial Bigshot i/o, TC Polytune and Source Audio Programmable EQ on. George L cables and a 1 Spot. Nice.....
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    [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1340811704' post='1709968'] You star! Thank you!! [/quote] My pleasure. Suggest you buy a mix of 8-12mm just to be sure.
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    [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1340809953' post='1709945'] Where did you get the shorter bridge screws from by the way? I could do with some. [/quote] I got them from [url="http://www.westfieldfasteners.co.uk/A2_ScrewBolt_GrubCone_M3.html"]here[/url]. 8mm for the E and G, 10mm for the A and D if I remember correctly.
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    [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1340807412' post='1709893'] I'm wondering if I need one always loaded with flats, and another with rounds, maybe the same again but with different 'boards.... [/quote] Clearly, you need my bass
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    [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1340792547' post='1709575'] Is it basswood or alder? [/quote] The modern PB57 is basswood now, but I have no idea what they were made of back in the late 80s. Sorry
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    I had a totally stock 73 that was as follows [quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1340783637' post='1709409'] What colour the scratch plate is supposed to be as standard ? - [color=#ff0000]tortoiseshell, three ply[/color] Is the sunburst two or three tone ? - [color=#ff0000]three tone[/color] Where the tugbar is (I think below) - [color=#ff0000]below the g string[/color] What's on the neck plate ? - [color=#ff0000]large F, with serial number above[/color] [/quote]
  21. franzbassist
    Edit: Just seen the Thumper has sold
  22. franzbassist
    Hmm, I wonder if this and the Thumper pickup would work in the MIJ P bass I have for sale. I know mine's a "13 hole" scratchplate, but if it did fit I'd be interested!
  23. franzbassist
    Sunny Sunday photo opp bump... The small, smooth chip on the back of the neck. Scratches from where someone kept sticking a pick under the scratchplate (looks worse than it is due to bright sun!)
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    [quote name='essexbasscat' timestamp='1340540190' post='1705750']An active Warwick Rockbass Corvette sends the needle into the red zone at around 50% of input gain through the high input. Switching to low input socket and a bit more on the gain makes the needle react a bit slower without excessive peaking.[/quote] And is this a giggable volume?
  25. franzbassist
    I had an ABM300 for a while and it was a cracking little amp. [u]Plenty[/u] loud enough for the bands I was playing in at the time, neither of which were exactly shy on the volume front. Important to eliminate as many potential problems as possible before you take it to a tech so, as RandomBass said, where's the input needle getting to when you play? Any chance you have the input switch set to active instead of passive? Failing all the abve, some folks say that certain amp/cab combinations just don't work well, so perhaps this is one! Cheers Gareth
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