gjones

The Ray 34 should be able to get a pretty decent range of sounds. I've had two Musicman SUB Stingray basses and I really liked the sound but I've also own a standard Squier Jazz bass which I love the lightness, thin neck, feel and sound of. None of the 4 other Jazzes I've owned felt as nice to play as my Squier even though they cost 5 times as much. I recommend you don't sell your Squier to pay for an American Jazz because you'll probably regret it (I've moved on my other Jazzes but I still have my Squier).

[quote name='toneknob' timestamp='1348400254' post='1813111'] Thanks for tips everyone. This looks like a good idea for a first step: is it just a case of coating the surfaces of internal cavities, or does the tape need to connect electrically with the pickups and controls somehow? Sorry if this is a dumb question, this is the most advanced guitar maintenance I've ever considered [/quote] You can also use conductive, carbon based, shielding paint (which is the same type of stuff Fender use) which is easier to apply and was very effective when I used it on my bass. This is the stuff I used [url="http://www.tonetechluthiersupplies.co.uk/guitar-paint-and-lacquer/conductive-paint/conductive-shielding-paint.html"]http://www.tonetechluthiersupplies.co.uk/guitar-paint-and-lacquer/conductive-paint/conductive-shielding-paint.html[/url]

[quote name='risingson' timestamp='1348329904' post='1812436'] It's a free bump and a compliment, so no I don't find it in the least bit annoying. Quite the opposite in fact! [/quote] Wot he says.

All parts too [url="http://www.allparts.uk.com/online-shop/guitar-bass-parts/tuning-keys-c-277_1_54.html"]http://www.allparts.uk.com/online-shop/guitar-bass-parts/tuning-keys-c-277_1_54.html[/url]

Where's my mug? I want a mug!

[quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1348224811' post='1811030'] I've just stuck some nylon tapewounds on my bass, and they've brought to light a grounding issue which was probably already there, but I never noticed it with ordinary strings. The bass has single coil alnico J pickups, the bridge is grounded and the cavities thoroughly screened with copper foil, all of which is grounded too. The problem is, if I touch the polepieces on either pickup when playing (easily done with my playing style), it hums. It's not as loud a hum as if I was touching the live side of a jack, but it's still enough to be irritating. If I don't touch the polepieces, there is no issue with hum, whether I'm touching the bridge or not. As these are typical fender-ish pickups, the polepieces aren't connected to anything, and I've verified this with a multimeter. I've also checked that the strings are grounding OK at the ball ends. I'm presuming that due to the non-conductive surface of the strings I'm not grounded when I play, and I'm acting as an antenna when I touch the polepieces. Rather than coming up with some Heath-Robinson contraption to ground my body, I suspect I'd be better off either grounding the polepieces by running copper tape across the backs of the pickups or covering the poles with something to insulate them (nail varnish?). Any thoughts on which to go for? [/quote] Hmmmmmm....I had this issue and ended up putting masking tape on the E polepiece (which was the one I tended to touch when playing). I recently bought a set of DiMarzios which have adjustable polepieces, which you can sink below the pickup cover and that also solves the problem. Alternatively, I notice some pickups have pickup covers that have no holes for the polepieces. a set of those covers fitted to your pickup would do the trick. These are the pickup covers [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PICKUP-COVERS-SET-FOR-JAZZ-BASS-BLACK-CLOSED-/380453874696?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item5894d16c08&_uhb=1#ht_1335wt_864"]http://www.ebay.co.u...1#ht_1335wt_864[/url]

Zig bought my Jazz neck. Money paid instantly. Pleasure to do business with.

Pssssst why not just fit the speaker in your Ashdown and if it sounds good and doesn't fart or make funny noises at volume..........just leave it there. Don't tell those other guys that I suggested this...........I might get into trouble.

Sometimes I drop out in the middle of songs, just to see how long it takes for the other members of the band to figure out why they sound sh*t all of a sudden.

Occasionally I've had to use my ingenuity to make them fit but I recommend shimming rather than sanding.

TC Electronics 2x12 cabs are 8ohm.

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1347986315' post='1807726'] [color=#222222] [color=#222222][size=3][b]Helen Watson[/b][/size][/color] [/color] [color=#777777]to me[/color] [color=#222222]Hi , its in excellent condition, only selling cause my husband barely uses it nowadays.. Don't know if it's been long since you've emailed, I've been out so couldn't follow up on my text message. Can't promise anything but visiting my mum shortly, wouldn't mind making a drop off If you'll send me your postcode I can check out on my satnav the distance to yours. Reasonable price and accurate description, it's worth the money, no bad surprises. I won't go any lower. Can be reached on (079) 7342-5052 low signal strength area but check emails regularly. Ta, Helen. P.S. Will take cash only. [/color] I'm a cynical 845tard normally but this seems genuine...after all she's offering to drop it off and she's not asking for my bank/paypal details.. [/quote] Don't even think about it!!!!!! Google her email address [email="[email protected]"][email protected][/email] and you will find many stories about the others she/he has conned [url="https://www.google.co.uk/#hl=en&sugexp=les%3B&gs_nf=1&tok=3T8wQm2JC8fRP06qcer3LQ&cp=24&gs_id=2&xhr=t&q=helen75watson%40gmail.com&pf=p&safe=off&output=search&sclient=psy-ab&oq=helen75watson%40gmail.com+&gs_l=&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&fp=a2b18ffccd5cdbc5&biw=1024&bih=611"]https://www.google.co.uk/#hl=en&sugexp=les%3B&gs_nf=1&tok=3T8wQm2JC8fRP06qcer3LQ&cp=24&gs_id=2&xhr=t&q=helen75watson%40gmail.com&pf=p&safe=off&output=search&sclient=psy-ab&oq=helen75watson%40gmail.com+&gs_l=&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&fp=a2b18ffccd5cdbc5&biw=1024&bih=611[/url] Start with the paypal scam and then the gumtree scam and then the fake courier message scam etc etc etc. You're just not cynical enough!

[quote name='drTStingray' timestamp='1347965923' post='1807184'] I'm thinking of buying a vintage bass, largely as an investment, to play at home and maybe very very occassionally for gigs etc. I hear lots of talk of this year is better than that, this colour is better than that etc etc but I'm keen to hear advice on this. My likes are:- clay dots/rosewood board; sunburst, blonde, fiesta red or sonic blue - don't care if it's a Precision or a Jazz - would need to be fully functional and as original as possible - i.e it would need to have the covers and case etc etc. If a Precision I don't like the pre-57 shape. So guys, please advise - what do you think is the best year, colour and model to aim for of a pre CBS Fender, bearing in mind it's intended to be an investment and increase in value. [/quote] Do vintage basses value increase over the years? Or do they just keep up with inflation? Whatever, it's got to be a better investment than putting your money into shares or in the bank.

You need The Bass Doc [url="http://basschat.co.uk/user/4905-the-bass-doc/"]http://basschat.co.uk/user/4905-the-bass-doc/[/url] ask him nicely and he'll make up whatever you need for a reasonable price.

[quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1347810974' post='1805301'] Really? I've got an old MF135 tractor but I didn't know the engine noise was protected. Good excuse for this (although not a MF tractor): [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDHzK3Xe7Yw[/media] [/quote] I aways thought Harley Davidsons sounded a lot like tractors.