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Bridge string spacing adjustment help please
Grooverjr replied to Grooverjr's topic in Repairs and Technical
Aha, fantastic. Yes, if you could get the actual measurement that would be amazing. I have one of those full sets but it is in a shipping box in a warehouse so not the most accessible to try different ones. The metric ones I can get work for the height adjusters but not for the locking screws. -
Bridge string spacing adjustment help please
Grooverjr replied to Grooverjr's topic in Repairs and Technical
That may be the thing. I thought it was a tilt adjust but there is no screw coming out of the bottom so it isn't that. I can't find a key to fit those screw holes at the moment, but when I can dig out the whole set I have I will give it a go. -
I bought a body a while back and have just got to the point of being able to add the neck (hooray) so it's the first time I have noticed the string spacing setup - and it varies currently between 20 and 15 mil between different strings. I want to get it back to the comfy 19mm everywhere but I can't work out how to adjust the black barrel bits. They seem like they should twist to move but I can't work out how.....
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I got this from Bass Direct at the back end of last year mainly as a nice portable little to stick with a 10 inch speaker and make a restrained amount of noise with a mate in Mexico (a daft 110v country) knowing I would be moving back to 220/240 and not wanting to buy something I could only use for a short time. It did that job very well, but it also picked up a couple of small scratches because the noise making was partially an excuse to have a couple of beers and the carry bag is nice and convenient to fit in a gig bag front pocket but not padded so it doesn't stop your keys or the end of a jack plug scraping through. Shown in the pics and very much just cosmetic. Also works nicely as a basic home practice amp that can get loud enough to wake next door but one if you happen not to like your neighbours. And the aux in means you can play along to your favourites from the hit parade via one of those new digital music players or even a computer! Wild, wild stuff 😎 It's Phil Jones so it's a lovely clean sound. Passive / active switch also makes an appreciable difference when you remember to use it. I rather like the look of it as well. Brushed aluminium, ergonomic nobs, blueness. All good things in my book. I wouldn't be unhappy if this doesn't sell but I also have other things that do this and more, albeit not with the same sweet sound, and I am trying to cobble together some cash as something has caught my eye.... Can post, would probably be around a tenner.....
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I wanted to have a bash on a headless and this is my 'name bass' so I picked it up from @dodgnofskion here a couple of years ago. I got sidetracked working overseas and never got the chance to give it a really good go until a couple of months ago and I have to say it's been a blast. So easy to play, has some lovely tones available, very nice to slap even for a total numpty like me. it has also changed my opinion on painted necks basses. But I have to sacrifice a couple of basses so The Jack is getting Jacked. The good: It's got a bolt on neck (with the tilt adjust) and is passive which avoids two of the main issues these basses tend to have. For a passive VVT it's quite tonally versatile. Lots of variation from the tone pot even with what the old rounds it is strung with. For my money it gives a lovely slap tone as it is and I wouldn't want to change the strings. Overall the body and neck are in pretty good condition, no major scuffs or dings anywhere. Pots all clean moving and no crackles. The bad: The neck is slightly twisted right at the end - first fret and the nut. I didn't notice it for quite a while as it plays fine and the strings all sit at a good height and it was only when I happened to catch it from the right angle that I saw it. I can't feel it when I play even though I know it's there but maybe another player would. I have tried to capture it in the last photo. The pups have got a bit of damage to the plastic (not sure what would have done it -quite odd) and some of the poles are a little rusted. Not a surprise on a bass of this age, really. The G string doesn't align perfectly over the poles (and sits slightly further in from the edge of the fretboard) but with the bridge and spacing the way it is I don't see how it could ever align fully with pickups that size. No noticeable drop in volume from the G string but I haven't given it a full live level bashing. I also expect that with a bit of shifting the neck could fit better in the pocket and get the strings completely even if you like that kind of thing. I have avoided doing this as they are known for being a bit temperamental and I didn't want to get myself into something I couldn't get myself out of. All in all, a lovely player but as it was a relatively cheap bass at the time it has a few idiosyncrasies. Weight on the luggage scales is 3.8kg but obviously being headless it balances beautifully on strap or lap. I am putting to up at what I think is a good price (and taking a hit on what I paid) because I want to sell it quick but also willing to listen to offers. Sorry no trades. I have a tatty padded gig bag I could probably wrap in something to post it but would much prefer collection or London / North Kent meetup.
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What are your irrational prejudices? I have some bonkers ones...
Grooverjr replied to kwmlondon's topic in General Discussion
I have tried an electric MTB and found the whole disconnect between pedal stroke and forward motion very disconcerting. It made it no fun going downhill either. Fully agree on the whole 'no technical skills' problem. Ditto many of the whole lycra kit XC race bike but descend with stiff legs and arms and their weight all wrong so they can't turn or take any form of impact properly. I think riding like that is irrational, personally. -
I was in a band, many moons ago, where the singer professed himself to be racist. His best mate was black, our drummer was Indian. Guitarists were both in relationships with women born abroad as well. He got along with them all fine. We pointed out the obvious but he said "no they're alright, though". In other words, he wasn't really a racist he just kind of thought he was or he was a 'social bigot' who just aped what his family thought. If he had
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Pretty! I do love that ACG angled headstock design.
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Basses you don't regret selling (or regret buying)
Grooverjr replied to BassAgent's topic in Gear Gallery
Two stand out for me, although I only regret selling one of the basses I have moved on (ACG 5 er which I should have persevered with). Peavey T40. Black with maple board. Probably my favourite looking bass of all time and the neck felt great but tone wise I couldn't find anything anywhere in its multiple knobs that I liked. And it didn't sit nicely with the slab body. Moved it on for more than I paid for it and it mostly covered a Vigier Passion with carbon neck which is IMO the second best looking bass but is also amazing to play and has a bunch of great sounds. Squier jaguar SS. Looks cool, lovely playing neck but just too toy like for my big hands and the generic PJ was just too weedy. Gave it to a good friend with small hands who loves it and it has started to ween him off his guitar foolishness so definitely no regrets. -
Oh my oh my oh my! If I wasn't about to emigrate for good I would already be on a tube. If this lasts to the end of the day I'll be amazed. I have Ped's old Passion with the graphite neck and can safely say it is the most easy playing bass imaginable. And this one has even better looks as well. Whoever gets this will be very very lucky.
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What are your irrational prejudices? I have some bonkers ones...
Grooverjr replied to kwmlondon's topic in General Discussion
I have an irrational prejudice against people whose prejudices are all completely rational 🤣 -
What are your irrational prejudices? I have some bonkers ones...
Grooverjr replied to kwmlondon's topic in General Discussion
And in any case, saying tremolo means you miss out on the opportunity to say "whammy bar". Life is too short to pass up such chances at mirth. -
What are your irrational prejudices? I have some bonkers ones...
Grooverjr replied to kwmlondon's topic in General Discussion
All this hat indoors talk and nobody has mentioned sunglasses indoors yet! At least a hat is just impolite or misguided. Sunglasses indoors is also actively prejudicial to your ability to do basic things like seeing properly. A live musician wearing sunglasses automatically gets filed in my mental "tryhard" drawer and any musicality dies. -
What are your irrational prejudices? I have some bonkers ones...
Grooverjr replied to kwmlondon's topic in General Discussion
PJs and painted necks and skinny nut widths. And then I picked up a Jack bass with all three of those horrors and I am loving it. But I still feel the same about PJ, painted necks and skinny nuts. I think that must be the dictionary definition of irrational prejudice. I would put my dislike of OTT slap, showing off in general, the fact that Scott Devine has buried what was a really good teacher deep underneath his desperate desire to be 'down with the kids' and many of the other things already mentioned in the 'rational response to unpleasant stimuli' camp. Can't say I hate them, they're just facts I accept and move on from. People who dislike baked beans, however..... -
Tried listening to The Stranglers today....
Grooverjr replied to Beedster's topic in General Discussion
I find there's something about JJs tone that makes it very hard to pinpoint the lowest notes. Also there are times when he follows Dave and others where he doesn't. I agree with Mr Valdemar that in this case he doesn't move. -
I think most people know what this is. Incredibly versatile but I just don't use it. Boxed. One small scratch but otherwise clean as a whistle, which I suppose you could say is ironic given what it does to your sound 😜 Can post at buyer's cost or collection / meetup in Bromley (Kent, not Bow) or I get to Rochester fairly regularly.
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Question: Filling pocket screw holes on maple neck
Grooverjr replied to Grooverjr's topic in Repairs and Technical
I think the inserts are the way to go as it will also avoid future problems. Thanks! -
Question: Filling pocket screw holes on maple neck
Grooverjr replied to Grooverjr's topic in Repairs and Technical
Yes they align. Wasn't aware of neck inserts. Is it just a case of making holes big enough for the inserts then bolting on? That would certainly be easier.... Thanks a lot -
Question: Filling pocket screw holes on maple neck
Grooverjr posted a topic in Repairs and Technical
This is really a noob woodworking question. I got a MIM Fender maple neck that I want to put on a standard P body. Neck fits the pocket very nicely but when I went to screw it in I realised the screw holes on the neck had no bite on two of the holes. I'm using standard screws from Allparts and they are perfect for the body. It seems the neck has either previously been used with bigger screws or has just been badly treated when adjusting the truss rod (it's a heel adjuster). What would be the best thing to fill the holes and get them gripping the screws? As it's a heel adjust I will need to be able to unscrew and re screw a few times to get the right setup, barring incredible first time luck! Thanks. -
Headless Bass String adaptors
Grooverjr replied to jay bass's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
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Ok, so I was being a bit broad brush. There are many valid trills, but they tend to be integral to the writing of the music (see strings in classical music for example). I was using it as shorthand for when people, especially vocalists and guitarists but also your Jools Holland types, fart around with a note instead of holding it or cutting it. I'm off outside now, to shout at some clouds.
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Hello,friend The actual guitar you receive is same to the photo we listed.if you are interested,you can make an order.Thank you Maybe their translation software used 'same' as shorthand for 'vaguely similar' 😀
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Trills on anything. Full stop.