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Rather than just using the newspaper's league tables, also see what students think of a specific course via the National Student Survey results at [url="http://www.unistats.com/"]Unistats[/url]. It may not be perfect (it only surveys final year undergraduates for example) but it's probably the best judge of individual courses. Gareth

I'm just glad to see Wals back in production!

[quote name='Mr Bassman' post='614652' date='Oct 2 2009, 11:52 AM']Thanks for the plug Gareth[/quote] We aim to please...

[quote name='JayX' post='614641' date='Oct 2 2009, 11:29 AM']Yeah, that's the one Mr Bassman linked to[/quote] Ah, hadn't noticed the link was already there, apologies to all...

Surely you need [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=61427"]this[/url]!

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='613439' date='Sep 30 2009, 11:33 PM']Very good, thanks for that.[/quote] It is my pleasure to serve.

Bob Gollihur's site has a huge amount of advice on all things upright. His product descriptions are really detailed, and he has this to say about the WAV 4 strings: [i]The stock strings are a light gauge steel that serve as a reasonably decent hybrid sort of sound, but the instrument responds well and can handle most standard 3/4 size upright bass strings. I and others report good success with strings such as the Pirastro Obligatos, which are a popular, heavier gauge upright bass string that delivers a more traditional sound, with less sustain and more body than the stock strings. Keep in mind, however, that the tuning machines are similar to bass guitar tuners, so very heavy gauge strings (like the Eurosonics) typically cannot be accommodated. However, since the pickups are piezo-based, which sense vibration, most any 3/4 size upright bass string can be a candidate. They designed the rear control cover that allows you route the excess string around the bottom of the bass and anchor them in keyholes. [/i] Just the info you need methinks?! Cheers Gareth

[quote name='TheRev' post='610625' date='Sep 28 2009, 10:16 AM']My eminence has side position markers (they're an optional extra), are you buying yours new?[/quote] No, it's "pre loved".

I actually have pretty good intonation on fretless bass. I hardly ever look at the dots unless I'm making a big jump, so maybe I'll just jump right in!

The tuner idea is another great suggestion! And BB, it's an Eminence...