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+ 1 for the ebay guy [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-Hipshot-BT-1-Bass-Xtender-Key-CHROME-fender-MM-BT1-/300455700835?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item45f48e2963"]Hipshot BT 1[/url] I got mine from there, real quick (less than 7 days) no customs no hassle & genuine article at great price. In fact I've not had a customs charge or any problem with loads of bits, strings etc. via ebay from Hong Kong, USA or EU. As said - once you've got one you'll find you use it more & more & they're easy to fit & setup. I would love one on my '51 P but they don't do the rivet through head so not a match (if you're fussy like me ) Cheerz, John

Aha! I notice the seller edited the ad at 9:14 - (after I had posted) - there was no mention in the description.

+ 1 Only just seen this, my deepest sympathy & condolences to all the family & friends, a very sad tragic loss. John

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170534368120&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...ME:B:SS:GB:1123[/url] I like "NORMAL E BAY RULES APPLY"

[quote name='BurritoBass' post='936889' date='Aug 26 2010, 10:31 AM']I'm getting into the bitsa basses & I'm the other way around. If I had a Jazz I'd stick a P-bass neck on it.[/quote] The Frank Bello signature is proper P neck, P pup + J pup at bridge, in a Jazz body. Aerodynes P & J have Jazz necks I believe & completely different body to the Bello. I love mine

I have major GAS for a '57 Vintage USA in white blonde, it's almost a second mortgage & they don't seem to come up 2nd hand but would I be satisfied? I've not been able to see/hold/feel/try/play/hear one yet

[quote name='iamapirate' post='932304' date='Aug 21 2010, 10:15 PM']Any tips on my technique would be much appreciated. sitting down to play I find it less comfortable to play - it just kinda doesn't work for me. I'm also silly tall and my hands are huge. Thought ya might want to know.[/quote] Hey pirate, It's good, as already commented, the bass could do with a little more volume & clarity but hey it's great for first video! As for technique, (I'm tall with big hands too, but a lot older ), if you're sitting playing a lot you need to keep your back straight & level up your shoulders. Most of your right hand action was off camera but from what i saw you probably need to work on the way your wrist is kinked over the top of the woodwork, that's not good for you long term. Make sure your legs are not cramped too, if you're sitting on a bed you'd definitely benefit from getting a stool or similar, maybe 24" high or more, it will help a lot with your posture. Try a strap too, take time getting it set right, it will help control the bass, spread the weight & take the pressure off your thigh where it's pushing down. HTH, keep up the good work, Cheerz, John

[quote name='throwoff' post='922465' date='Aug 12 2010, 11:00 AM']Right. I have been reading through this place for some time now and it seems to me that if we all HAD to play the same bass starting right now it would be the following - Squier VM Jazz Badass Bridge Wizzard Pickups John East Pre Who on BC would accept this bass as their one and only if forced to give up the rest of their gear? Also what is the BC amp? I was thinking little bastard but not so sure.[/quote] The Squire VMJ don't float my boat - sorry I don't like Jazz necks & don't rate Squire a lot. Badass bridge - which one? They're good but I think the Hipshot are neater & have more/better adjustment eg: string spacing. Wizzard pickups I haven't tried so can't comment on but I think I'll stick with Seymour Duncans & biggest no-no = any preamp! Passive for me every day ta very much. Just call me old fashioned & put a '57 vintage P white blonde in my hands = happy now Amp? Little Bastard suits me fine but it won't satisfy the needs of most here, that's for sure Staying with the Ashdown all tube idea though - Small Block 427 I reckon will do more than enough Cheerz, John

Good to see he can nearly spell too! [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Unwated-Jazz-Bass-/170523184267?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item27b3f94c8b"]Nice pressie like that![/url] Just MHO of course

Superb Congrats & well done

[quote name='Marvin' post='912571' date='Aug 2 2010, 10:25 AM']One is a Korg GA-30 (small cheap little thing) the other is the tuner on a Zoom B2.1u pedal. Tune up on one and the other will then say you're slightly flat (sometimes sharp) and vice verca. I'm assuming it's because neither is particularly accurate as they are fairly cheap (i suppose).[/quote] Have you checked they're both set at 440Hz?