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Nice one Jennifer. Now I see you using that Simandl technique ! thanks again for the advice a little while ago T

Seem to remember from Orchestral days that everyone tuned to the pitch of the Oboe, as that instrument's tuning can't be altered. If this is correct, then tuning would pretty much be fluent from place to place anyway. Training for the ear. Great stuff.

A few things to consider: - The tilt,height and angle of the bass relative to your body will influence the angles of your shoulder, elbow, wrist and fingers. Do you conciously choose an informed best position and strive to maintain it from instrument to instrument ? - Establishing a grip on a thinner radius object can encourage a something like a pinch grip, commonly more between the thumb and the index finger. A larger radius object may encourage a different kind of grip, where the thumb migrates more towards the little finger. If the thumb position is changing relative to the fingers with altering radius, the position of the thumb joints will also alter. Try something for an illustration. Grip a pencil as you would fretting a bass neck and note where the thumb is relative to the fingers and the palm of your hand. Now grip something with a bigger radius (e.g. a TV remote control?) and again note the position of your thumg relative to the fingers and the palm of your hand. Any difference ? Now try the same exercise with different bass necks. Note the cnanging positions of the wrist, thumb, fingers etc. Are the fingers flatter on larger necks ? Just some food for thought Good luck with your enquiries T

I never saw an electronic tuner until more recent years. Until then, I'd guess EVERYONE tuned every musical instrument by ear alone. I've come across tons of recordings from the 60's and 70's that are 'off' by standard tuning. Just re-tune the bass. Have a listen to Macca's bass on 'Band on the run'. Sounds like the bottom E is deliberately out of tune with the rest of his bass. Quite effective.

The list changes every week for me, but often includes a lots of what's already been said. But one that is always welcome is 'Midnight Train to Georgia' sung by Gladys Night, with bass played by Bob Babbit (I believe). The bass line is just about everything other than the root notes, which are generally avoided like open manholes. Love it for that alone. But's it's also just about as melodic as practically anything Mc Cartney ever wrote IMO and there's very few songs of that calibre for me. Here it is Class and style.

Been pondering a suspected similar problem with another bass. Wondered if the truss rod end is a solid barrel. If so, would it be possible to drill a hole in the back of the neck, through the face that sits in the neck pocket ? If so, once the hole is bored, would it be possible to thread a hole drilled in the truss rod barrel and screwe a bolt into the rod ? If that is possible, the protruding bolt would prevent the rod from turning. If it's possible, of course. It's just an idea, I've never tried it or heard of anyone doing it, so don't know if it's even feasable. If you're going to throw a neck away though, what do you have to lose ? Is it possible to discover more about the end of the truss rod to see if may work ? I dare say a friendly Luthier will know if something like this will work. Good luck with this one, whatever happens T

Erm, you are not alone in arriving at the gig without your bass I felt an Utter, utter, utter..... Hmph.. Quality That one started off an attack of the Victor Meldrew's - I don't bel.. !!!! Mind you, a little while ago, a guitarist friend arrived at my house in a bustle looking to borrow a guitar for a gig local to me, having left his guitar at home. Solo gig too, with backing music. That would have been fun with air guitar

THere was a Squier Classic Vibe jazz bass knocking around here very recently for around £180 or £200. One hell of a lot of bass for the money, has been favourabley compared to the USA models

Thanks Rich, they are a nice pair of straps at a great price too. Have a pint in the BC arms on me Cheers Rich Tom

Rich sent me a couple of straps, both of which were a nice price for some great items. Rich kept me regularly updated about the progress of the delivery, I don't see how he could have done any more Top man No hesitation in recommending Rich as a safe guy to deal with cheers Rich T

[quote name='neilb' post='1037647' date='Nov 26 2010, 12:16 PM']If Im not weekend working, will pop down, thanks. Will bring TC rig if anyone wants to try. Neil[/quote] Hopefully see you there. Wouldn't mind trying out a TC rig myself with active and passive basses

[quote name='lowdown' post='1036028' date='Nov 25 2010, 10:41 AM']Just swim over, it's much easier. Garry[/quote] And don't forget to bring the Ampeg fridge with you........

[quote name='lowdown' post='1035999' date='Nov 25 2010, 10:22 AM']Seeing as i live on Canvey Island, put me down..... Not all back to my place after though.... Garry[/quote] there goes the Ozzie 'Can I kip on your floor mate'?

[quote name='Paul S' post='1035864' date='Nov 25 2010, 07:51 AM']If I can handle the travelling I'll be there. Must be, what, 5 mins... add a contingency for heavy traffic, so maybe 8 mins Is this at Island Studios?[/quote] Yes, this is at Island Studios

[quote name='BigRedX' post='1035599' date='Nov 24 2010, 09:00 PM']essexbasscat, The last mic stand Mr Venom broke sheered off at the point where the upright tube screws into the base. You don't get a much bigger thread than that! Rob, we're about to place an order. Check my sig if you want to see what we'll be subjecting the stand to![/quote] scaffold poles it is then !

Ok folks, date is set for 10th April 2011, avoiding Mother's day just beforehand. This gives a bit of space for a breather after the Anglia bash, hopefully it won't be too hot or cold on the day either. Looking forward to this one

Congrats ! Go Rock 'em !

Look for stands that have the larger screws threads. I've noticed that the majority of the stands that have gone wrong over the years have mostly suffered from failure of screw joints with small threads, becoming unstable and flopping around.

[quote name='concord1' post='1032012' date='Nov 21 2010, 10:36 PM']hi got a mark iv head and peavey cab. ab appears to be two 15's and a 20 inch speaker. Love it to bits except for the weight and bulk. We are new to gigging and playing small venues. Looking for suitable smaller cab, if anyone can suggest anything. That is; a single 15, 10 speaker cab, or double combinations. Excuse my inexperience. Would appreciate any suggestions.[/quote] These sound nice through an Aguilar GS112. I'd really like to hear one through an Aguilar DB112 as well.

+1 for the RW Precision, or a RW Jazz, both as resonant as anything I've EVER played. Also +1 for the Stage One Streamer, if you're lucky enough to find one around that price. T

Count me in !

[quote name='charic' post='1026668' date='Nov 17 2010, 10:05 AM']1) Charic 2) Lonestar 3) Dood 4)jonunders 5)Jacqueslemac 6)Essexbasscat Thanks for the support so far guys. 15 to go and we can hold this bash! [/quote]

There was a thread around here recently discussing something like 'is it worth replacing all the electrics on a classic vibe bass', or something very similar. I recall Pots were discussed there, along with the quality of different makes. Perhaps someone remembers that one. Sorry can't be more specific T