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Cost of a new beta 58 capsule from Shure is around £55.00 - £60.00, whereas new beta 58 = £126.09 +vat from studiospares That said, a new SM58 from said shop is £71.83 +vat and a beta 57 + £106.08 +vat. I'll have to contact Shure re replacement capsule cost of an SM 58 and SM57, but the beta 58 seems to be worth the trouble ?

Hi all Looking into repairing an SM57 that's stopped working after I had hassle trying to replace the screen unit. The diaphagm appears to move in and out with ease and there's no tears to the membrane. The Circuit is intact, yet the mic. doesn't work anymore. I'm guessing it's time for a new capsule. While reading around the topic, I see many people advising something along the lines of "You may as well buy another one instead of replacing the capsule". This puzzles me, as once a new capsule is fitted, you'll effectively have a working microphone that should work as well as a new one. Ok, the body of the mic may look secondhand, but that's not much of an issue TBH if you're after a reliable piece of working kit that works well. Any thoughts BC ? both around the the mic problem and around the value (or not) of fitting a new replacment capsule. Thanks all EBC

Interesting thread knocking about here recently where everyone shared their thoughts about checking neck relief. While the subject of checking necks is still fresh, I thought I'd ask a question about something I've been mulling over for a while. A short while ago, a new set of neck radius gauges hit my doormat. On inspection, it's difficult to really tell much difference in curvature between gauges of 9.00, 9.50 and 10.00 or 14.00 and 15.00 etc. When a gauge is placed on the neck, I find it quite a challenge to verify that one gauge is a closer match to the radius of the neck than another. In short, how do you tell which gauge is the correct one ? Additionally, do people check the radius of the fretboard or the frets ? or both ? Thanks all EBC

[quote name='Dom in Somerset' timestamp='1372839511' post='2130444'] I had to learn Madness' House of Fun for a pantomine pit band a couple of years back, that is a serious bass line. [/quote] +1 definately

Came across this thread while looking for something else. Lola by the Kinks - everyone in the band thinks they know it, but when it comes to doing it, no one can agree what bit comes where Days by the Kinks is also another favourite for that to happen

Just bought some tuning pegs from Pete. Excellent to deal with and prompt delivery too Thanks Pete

Bought a volume pedal from Mark at a nice price. Arrived really quick too. Thanks Mark

Where's the Tesco value prime minister t -shirt ?

Graphite paint is also available from e -bay - easier to apply than copper shielding

I remember reading around here that Jamerson used to get such a fat sound by setting the volume high and playing with a very light touch. It's something I'll have to practice, practice, practice, as I sing a lot while playing (which will only increase) and my attention is very often purposefully divided here, there and everywhere I'm sure someone else will be along soon with more constructive advice. Good luck with it

Oh goody, I also get to do this one I'll leave this alone now... promise [url="http://youtu.be/faiwblIEvB8"]http://youtu.be/faiwblIEvB8[/url]

You mean this one ? [url="http://youtu.be/tUqvPJ3cbUQ"]http://youtu.be/tUqvPJ3cbUQ[/url]

[url="http://youtu.be/ltRwmgYEUr8"]http://youtu.be/ltRwmgYEUr8[/url]

Nipped down to Worthing to drop a some cabs off to Michael and Mrs Merlin. We spent a nice time chatting about basses, Juicy Lucy (the band ! - look out for that drummer) while they plied me with tea. A great way to spend an afternoon. Highly recommended, deal with confidence, Michael's one of the goodn's

[quote name='Chrismanbass' timestamp='1371840206' post='2118785'] [url="http://www.independentrecording.net/irn/resources/freqchart/main_display.htm"]http://www.independe...ain_display.htm[/url] great chart to help learn your frequencies explains what effect cutting or boosting each frequency will have as well [/quote] Excellent link

Good question Ben, I'll be watching this one

You could get a secondhand cheap 8 channel mixer. Run you tube and whatever gadgets through it (including your tv if you like) and your bass, listen through head phones or through living room speakers connected to the output sockets, even run spare speaker outputs from the auxillaries to the bedroom if you want ! One multi solution piece of kit, play along to whatever you have, won't cost a fortune