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Control Pocket Assembly Lead Volume Rhythm Volume Type: 500K Non–Linear 500K Non–Linear Peak Voltage: 500V 500V Range: 0–500K 0–500K Power Rating: 1/4 watt above 100K ohms 1/4 watt above 100K ohms Resistance Tolerance: +/– 20% +/– 20% Minimum Resistance: 200 ohms 200 ohms Master Tone Type: 500K Non–Linear Peak Voltage: 500V Range: 0–500K Power Rating: 1/4 watt above 100K ohms Resistance Tolerance: +/– 20% Minimum Resistance: 200 ohms Capacitors: Lead Value Rhythm .022 uF .022 uF

Well I have just about got something done, which is amazing considering I'm currently suffering a heavy cold and have gone virtually deaf... so maybe not the best mix ever Cheers, James. ps dunno how to embed these stupid files ! https://soundcloud.com/foolsjourney/where-the-wild-mushrooms-grow

Hi amillar, Having had recent experiences with Epiphones (and very little budget) take this info as "in my opinion/ experience " etc! I currently have a short scale Revelation RSGB EB-3 copy and it's fantastic, could be well worth holding out a while to see if one comes up on here or ebay etc. Regards Epi's though....These are resposible for converting me to short scale basses. I have had a limited edition short-scale EB-3, a Korean made EB-0 (converted to EB-3 with extra bridge pickup), and a Made in Indonesia EB-0 that I was going to upgrade, decided not to and sold that. As for build quality , there was very little difference between all three, the Korean made maybe has a slightly more natural looking wood grain, other than that not a massive difference... all have a narrow nut of 1 1/2" , my current one has a 43mm nut! The narrow nut was the main sticking point for me, might be your thing though !The machine heads are not the best but good enough and hold tune fairly well. Grovers or Schallers are the best bet as replacements. All are made of Mahogany throughout, do not weigh too much , can be a tad neck heavy, though a wide suede back strap sorts that out easily. As for the neck pickups, the stock Epiphone one in my opinion is excellent and has a tad more clarity than the Artec 30k "mudbucker" that I replaced it with. There is NOT the "massive" difference that some make out to be. The Artec is darker sounding... It seems a lot of people replace the stock pickup with DiMarzio Model One, which I cannot vouch for, again I'm not sure it will make the world of difference, and unless you find one 2nd hand then it's an expensive upgrade... The one consistent thing I have found is that all these basses play superbly, are great fun , sound huge ,and you can get a really low string action, due to the flatter fingerboard... I am even somewhat of a fan of the Gibson 3-point. It's a better looking bridge than a bent bit of tin, and though a little more involved to get setup initially, I have never felt the need to upgrade to one of the expensive replacements... I think the Hipshot Supertone will directly replace the 3point, but I have read about some problems with the Babicz not fitting flush due to the flange parts on the Epiphone bridge inserts.? I would also say if you are looking to put a bridge pickup in, make sure you get an EB-0 with a "larger" backplate to accomodate extra knobs and wiring .. n stuff. I think some Korean models had the smaller cavity as well as some with the larger EB3 cavity. I am sure that all China ones have the larger cavity. Don't let the small price tag put you off, they are extremely well built for the money, and as long as you are realistic with the amount of tonal variety you will get from it, even with an extra pickup you should be happy. Maybe some of that that will help you a bit ? James.

I am currently working on something , so will be in on this month's challenge hopefully. I am trying to make the most of a week off w*rk. Got new monitors that I am still breaking in and getting to know, so not expecting to produce a beautifully mixed track... This will also be the first one I have done which will be featuring me on .......bass!

Hi Jus, I think you were replying to my post , as gsgbass Gibson SG above mine is awesome ! Anyway, mine *is* a set neck, 30" scale as opposed to the usual 30.5", and love the fact it has a 43mm nut also. I have included a couple more pics inc 50's style SG wiring upgrade... just need a new switch then my life will be complete ...until the next thing I want to mess about with. Cheers, James.

Revelation RSGB bass ... my only bass. It plays beautifully, sounds immense, just a real rock machine.......recently been upgrading it, won't part with it !

Apparently the story goes it used to belong to a mate's mate's uncle's sister who was given it by the bass player from Judas Priest who was bought it as a gift from the singer who kept insisting he used it on the extreme setting ....so he got rid of it. Not sure if that's true or not though, I'm not about to sniff the pedal to find out.

My current er... pedal.. Not tried it yet as I'm still waiting for new bass to arrive... I dread to think what will happen when I plug this thing in...

For me it has to be Andy Latimer.

Haha Thanks Dad... that's exactly how I was going to do it... I was going to call it "the sound of silence" ... but alas someone got to it before me. Maybe an idea for the coming months... you write a review for the tracks first and we have to compose the music to fit ?

Could you review the tune I said I would write and enter into the competition for this month but haven't managed to actually do ... please.

Bought Davie's Harley Benton PB-50 bass. Recieved quickly, extremely well packed, excellent communication, and a guy who obviously takes care of his gear also. Recommended Basschatter.

After co-winning January's composition challenge, I thought I would put a link to my Basschat Composition Challenge music entries for anyone interested.They have now gone on to become Demo/ Sketchpad ideas for a forthcoming "album" due at some point! They are marked "BC Composition" in the titles, and there are 1 or 2 other ideas in the playlist also. [url="https://soundcloud.com/foolsjourney/sets/fools-journey-demos-and-works"]https://soundcloud.c...demos-and-works[/url] Cheers, James.

Too late I just sent one !

Well done to Lurksalot, well done me, well done everyone else!! I thought my effort was a bit rubbish this time, all felt a bit half hearted when I did it!. I genuinely was not expecting this one to be so well liked, so thanks to everyone who voted ! I officially nominate, and will be more than happy for Lurksalot to choose the next pic, as I am much better at being inspired than trying to inspire others to be fair! Cheers, James

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1485797554' post='3226787'] Something I've long thought about in these here competitions is I'd like to know more about these guys who enter. What gear do you all use? Do you use a pro studio at work, or is it done at home on a studio held together with string and chewing-gum? How long do you spend on it? What's the creative process and how do you put it together? How can somebody do this on a shoe-string budget? And.. how long have you been doing this kind of thing? Just wonderin' [/quote] 1. reasonably powerful PC, built by myself about 18 months ago... no prior knowledge, just watched loads of Youtube vids!.. and it still works!... A cheap and cheerful Alesis Q49 midi controller and a few, now ageing software instruments. 2. I'm not a pro musician , just at home... it's all held together with gaffa tape and blu-tac, ocaisionally sprayed with WD-40. 3. Current composition ... hmm about a week on and off...it varies. I have no nagging wife or partner to contend with so I spend my time as I wish! 4. I look at the picture and allow myself to be taken on a magical, musical mystery tour and take notes while I'm there!... I have a "sound" but take influences from many styles of music. I am a hard/heavy classic rock bass player but exist in a completely different sphere of music for composing work. 5. Everything I do musically is on a half-a-shoe-string budget, but I use this limitation to drive me to be a better, creative musician instead of being distracted into throwing endless money at new shiny things! (though it would be nice to sometimes!)... it helps to make much wiser purchasing decisions also. 6. It all started with a Casio VL-Tone when I was about 12. (now getting close to my mid 40's) . I have always been creative, but only "seriously" since getting a decent pc and software am I now starting to realise my music in a more satisfying and productive way. If it wasn't for this composition challenge, I would not have the bulk of "demo ideas" that I do to produce a forthcoming "album".

My trans-black Epiphone Les Paul Bass.