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thanks for all the replies guys I just used 3 cocktail sticks soaked with wood glue and shoved it in, its now gonna leave to dry til arounf 1pm tomorrow the glue is around 10 years odl but I hope its still effective!!! I also am going to put my strap over the hole and THEN screw the strap buttons on. my guitarist does this rather than use strap locks, its a much more effective method. since straplocks like 'come out' a bit in length over the bass, it means the weight is being held away from the bass, not next to it, so its much more strong and efficient. i'd recommend every doing it, really. free straplocks for all!

would I have to cut the match-stick up? I am really really not a wood type of person! does any of you know a video out on the net that I could look at for guidance? or even be interested in making a sticky with pictures? anything?

Hey guys.. I use Jim Dunlop strap locks, rather than the custom buttoms, and now the screw on the bottom of the bass has lost ALL of its bite, I regret using them SO much.. it wasnt until my friend told me to put the strap under the buttons that come with the bass and then screw the buttons over the strap so its screwed on that I feel even worse.. Im gonna have to now drill a longer hole than what it is stocked for very upset!! does ANYONE know of an alternative? I really dont want to drill a longer hole in and get a longer screw, incase it again looses its bite and then im back to square one.. another reason is cause I treat this bass well and I dont really want to 'modify' it in any way.. its my first professional bass and its a rare one too so I dont wanna change its value to me!

Hey guys, im looking to buy a 2x15 Bass Cab.. does anyone have/know if the Markbass 152HR is any good? my college has a Markbass Endorsement which means we get 50% off of their products, so if this is a good cab im obviously gonna look into it!! However, I am also interested in the Mesa Powerhouse 2x15.. but it again, is a bit costly.. or also maybe a Peavey Tour 215 or a Hartke 215 for a cheap option.. also interested in an Ampeg 215 but, it seems like they are pretty hard to come by? I would also look into getting a Marshall 7215, but they are so rare I wouldnt know where to START to look for one!

[quote name='mikegatward' post='948049' date='Sep 7 2010, 10:21 AM']I'd like a black one if still available to jazz up my MIM jazz[/quote] Hey man, I took the middle black one off of Eddy but its a wrong fit!!! it doesnt fit my american deluxe so if I cant get a replacement trade, its yours!

I would marry you on Basschat if I could grab that black one off of you? the remaining one? I've been after one for a while but I've been so so so low on funds as it all goes on food + band practises n stuff so I can never save!

hey man, I wouldnt mind the adapter if that would be great?

I play in a Metalcore Band (Drop C - C, G, C, F) and a Muse Tribute Band (Standard & Drop-D -mostly).. and although I have 2 basses - so it should be ideal to have one for each band, I use my Fender for both. I tune my bass to Drop C all of the time, and then I will make correctments are tune it up to Standard for my Muse one for gigs or practises and then leave it back in Drop C. I have done this for a while and I havent really seen a difference in the neck. I use Elites on my basses, Medium Gauge on my Yamaha and Heavy Gauge now on my Fender as my Metalcore band being in Drop C, it makes it easier to play breakdowns as the strins arent as floppy and kinda of fight-back at you. However, the big problem is that I use a pick in my Metalcore band so its easy to play with thick strings, but having Heavy Gauge strings playing finger style for my Tribute band it a LOT harder to play songs, as it is more tension to play with so you get worn out easier - especially on songs such as Hysteria. I could play that song all day with my Medium strings but with Heavy I do feel my fingers going a bit!! all in all, im just passing by my personal advice. Heres a link to buy the strings, with a gauge selector on the right. [url="http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/products/578-elites_4_string_stadium_stainless_steel_bass_guitar_strings"]http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/products/57..._guitar_strings[/url] And heres a link to my band, if your interested (bass is turned down on the demo we have, as they didnt have a bass player at the time until I joined and we are still writing before doing more demos) [url="http://www.myspace.com/amherstuk"]http://www.myspace.com/amherstuk[/url]

[quote name='andyjingram' post='878005' date='Jun 26 2010, 10:33 AM']If you're going to be tuning up and down, would .45's not be a happy medium?[/quote] I put my 50-110's on today. it works so well for drop c tuning. the breakdowns are so much mor easier to play with tighter less flappy strings. feels like it fights back its all sorted! 45's would probably go down nice, though. im gonna see how i feel with these and then maybe experiment with 45's.

I have a 2001 fender deluxe american so im sure the nut should be pretty decent hehe and I was using medium gauge strings for both standard tuning and my drop C tuning.. just however sometimes, it might just help to give me a tighter sound by using 50's from 40's. thats the main idea behind it. if not i'll stick to my medium gauge, as i prefer lighter strings anyhows.

okay guys. thanks so much!! really appreciate it.

hey there I currently use Elites Medium Gauge strings... however, in a new band I am in, Medium is fine, but not so great. So I have ordered a pair of Large (as the project is in Drop C). I have a really nice bass that I am in love with, im only 19 so I dont have the money to replace it, lol. my question is, since my neck is so used to the medium gauge, if it re-string it with the larger gauge (which is from 40 to 50) will it damage my neck due to the massive change in tension?? I would much rather get a refund with the strings if it will cause ANY damage, than take the risk. thanks for any replies/support.

Then get my Muse Tribute Band a gig, with your tribute band, and we'll hook you up with a slot you get free alcohol, and a 6 person guest list. the festival is located in Cosby, its called Cobsy Big Love - Music In The Meadow. Its part of the help for heroes scheme. Tickets are £10 for people not on the guest list. on our behalf, though. We will want a good gig with a established tribute band. We can talk traveling issues and payment stuff in a private message, and we also have a slot for a tribute band at a gig were doing on June 11th if anyone is interested.

[url="http://www.myspace.com/museictributeband"]http://www.myspace.com/museictributeband[/url] stockholm syndrome. backing track is a bit loud, but its alright i guess!! hehe