Minininjarob

Fans - I recently upgraded a friends amp (not an Ampeg) with a high end computer fan. You can get really quiet ones for PCs which make a big difference in a computer so might work just as well in an amp. Lots of different sizes available. The only issue with venting is that some times where the fan is can add to the noise with turbulence - don’t just stick a fan anywhere as even an expensive PC can be noisy if pushing air past sharp objects.

Good point, I probably have some already. They aren’t very nice looking things with the exposed threads etc.

I am just starting the bass and I want to use both techniques. Some songs I have been trying I can see an advantage in both techniques in the same song depending on what feel you need to achieve.

As an amateur car derailed myself I wouldn’t use T-cut, it’s a pretty old fashioned product that works ok but it isn’t the best. Polishing only really dulls the sharp edges of scratches, then wax on top fills the scratches. It doesn’t get rid of them, it just removes the edges that reflect in the light so you can’t see them. You need to figure out whether the mark has gone through the colour layers - if it has you will need to add coloured paint touch up before a top coat then sanding/polishing. If it has gone through the paint and you don’t add paint back you’ll always have a mark there no matter how much you sand or polish it. If it’s only in a clear top coat you could touch it in with some clear paint and sand/polish back. That would fix it properly.

Hi all. My P bass jack socket keeps coming loose - the nut keeps unwinding. I’m happy to fix it myself as although this is my first guitar I am very handy. I was thinking - are there better jack sockets I could replace it with if I take the pick guard off to tighten it properly? I have read the standard ones aren’t the best so may as well do it at the same time. I’m ok with soldering etc.

I tried the Ampeg combos and thought they had quite a flat sound compared to the Rumble amps, was about to buy a Rumbke but then went with a second hand GK which beat them both. 😳

Bought a Boss Ds3 tuner pedal from Shepster8316, great comms, item in great condition. Wonderful to deal with. Great first purchase on here - thanks!!

I’ve always found eBay to be very helpful even in complex cases. Just make sure you are following the rules, all comms through their messaging system, lots of pics, evidence, etc. Be aware of time frames and what processes you need to follow. The couple of times I’ve had to ring them they’ve been incredibly helpful and sorted things out quickly. One thing I would always recommend is that you open the purchase the moment you receive it, and if you can video the opening and inspection, take pics too. I’ve never had major hassles but I do tend to travel to get expensive items now, I’d rather do a 6 hour round trip and not end up buying the item then have to deal with returning something to a pain in the butt seller. Especially if the item is something like a guitar which really benefits from a pre purchase inspection.

love it, demonstrates my point exactly!

I watched a YouTube video recently and the guy presenting said that older people don’t understand that “pop” music isn’t meant for them. They aren’t supposed to like it, it’s capturing the feeling and experience of the youth - maybe 15-25yo. It isn’t about technical prowess and they couldn’t give a rats donkey about the music their parents listen to. It’s about their experiences and feeling, not 30+ people. I thought recently - my parents hated Nirvana when they became popular in the 1990s. And people my age tend not to like current music and think the kids should listen to “our” music as it’s better. But do the math - when I was 19 in 1995 the music from 1965 was 30 years old. And I thought it was, with very few exceptions, rubbish. It sounded old fashioned, basic, cheesy etc. So the kids nowadays might be thinking the same about music from 1993 right now - and the 1965 music is SIXTY years old!!! You have to remember that we only tend to remember the best older music, but at all music eras there was a lot of dross, you only have to watch an old TOTP episode and see the chart rundown and 90% you either won’t remember or think it was awful. What I have done is made a conscious effort to get into some modern music. I don’t think “it hasn’t got a guitar bass and drums” in it I just think - “is it making me feel something?” - and try not to prejudge. I’ve not found loads of stuff yet but properly addicted to some newer artists now. And it’s been refreshing to do it, it’s great to listen to new music and it’s never been easier to find it!

After watching a few SBL videos I’ve become really frustrated with them and stopped subscribing. Might just be his vibe I don’t like but I’ve looked elsewheee now. Biggest issue is that I signed up my email to find out more about his online lessons and OH MY WORD I’ve had so much spam from them trying to get me to sign up to all sorts of courses with “last chance to sign up mega discount offer!!” emails. Really put me off, felt like I was getting bombarded by 1990’s DFS sofa adverts. 😂

Totally agree, for a person like me just starting out he seems like a natural teacher. Easy to listen to, simple and engaging. Can’t get enough of the bass buzz videos.

I have to say as a beginner I want to find the simple stuff so that I can find tunes I can play easily. It’s disheartening when so many bass videos start off with the person showing off with a fairly tuneless (to me anyway) slap show off session.

Definitely tastier. ☺️

As a newbie I was glad to get some stuff on my wish list - spare set of strings for my P-Bass (just need to figure out when they need replacing!), some .73 tortex picks, strap locks and a nice Hercules wall hanging bracket. I bought myself a Fender downtown express pedal just before Xmas as I knew I didn’t know anyone generous enough to buy me one. 😂😂 Pretty lights and everything!!

Try the opening to Green Days Panic Song - I love this cover of it but the pain in Chris No2’s face (bassist in Anti Flag) having to pick that same note so fast for so long is quite evident!!

That might make an interesting defence to plead in court. 😂

Wow you really are bitter aren’t you? Why not demonstrate your perfect technique to us and explain why you are so superior to everyone else? Sod perfect technique, I picked up a bass for the first time recently to make a loud noise and hopefully make people dance and sing one day. I really don’t think they will care where my left thumb is. My right thumb will be holding a pick that’s for sure - if I’m playing my favourite music.

I never understand why people won’t drive a couple of hours to go and pick something up. The cost in fuel is tiny compared to delivery fees (for larger items) and you get to see/test the item before handing over money. I did a 2hr round trip to buy an amp and I’d consider that local, I also once did a 8 hour round trip to buy a £100 bike (that was worth a lot more than that) as the person wouldn’t post it. Cost me about £50 in fuel that one! I’ve never bought a 2nd hand bass but there is no way I’d buy one sight unseen via post. I figure going to see something in person does take up time and costs a little money but the hassle, disappointment, stress and expense of receiving something crap/damaged/not as described in the mail is a lot more than half a day out in the car.