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[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...

Now [i]that[/i] is actually a cunning plan! It'll certainly save me some extra outlay, so I'll try that and see how it goes. Cheers for the suggestion BBN.

Seriously contemplating an EUB, but the one I want comes without any dots or lines on the fingerboard edge. Anyone know where in (ideally) Surrey/Hampshire could I get these added? Gareth

I'm now gigging that day so won't be able to attend

[quote name='keithmidibass' post='602188' date='Sep 18 2009, 01:27 PM']Also, recent news that Steve Chick who designed the electronics for Pete, is back in business building his own Midi Bass[/quote] Website [url="http://www.industrialradio.com.au/midi-bass.html"]here[/url]!

Sorted, thanks for looking!

Having just picked up a piccolo bass that was strung ADGC, I need to open the nut slots up a bit more to accommodate EADG. I don't really want to buy a set for a one off job, and taking them to a repair shot will cost almost as much. I'm thinking of just using needle files to do the job, but if anyone NE Hampshire or Central London can lend me a set that'd be grand. I only need .037 .041 and .045. The fourth slot is fine as is. Cheers Gareth