RichardH

As Luke suggests, get it shipped with the neck off (cheaper shipping most likely anyway). Label it as spare parts - which frankly in its current state is absolutely true. Set value as $40 or so and decare as gift - again all correct.

[quote]RichardH has very kindly organised the whole thing ..... [b]but[/b] it will work very smoothly if you follow the instructions[/quote]

Waddaya saying about me, ped

I think dub_junkie is right - you have to return the existing neck. They would also have to tool up to do a 3 bolt neck (they've moved over to 6 bolt for Asats now IIRC), so I think it would be very expensive.

You might find someone willing to do a neck swap, but frankly you're better off selling the bass you have and buying one with a maple neck, IMO.

Just a warning. The AGB140 ("Artcore") basses do NOT have any volume unplugged like a "proper" acoustic bass. They're just a semihollow electric. Very nice looking, but I tried one in a shop (thinking that it would do for unplugged practice), and all I could hear was string noise/clank (they were nasty new strings, mind). Lovely looking bass, but definitely NOT an acoustic bass. £185 is about the going rate for them on eBay IIRC.

Here's a pic to remind people what we're talking about:



So - "proper" acoutic basses.

As you'll find if you read a few more threads, the majority (if not all) acoustic basses do not have the equivalent volume to an acoustic guitar, although they can get close. But if you're hoping to jam unplugged with a couple of acoustic guitars, you'll get swamped whatever bass you have.


I MAY be selling my acoustic bass - a cheap (but good) Harley Benton. Full scale, 24 fret - big body so decent unplugged sound. Reasonable preamp for playing plugged in. I have replaced the nut with a bone one (which made a big difference to the sound) and it is set up really nicely. Would come with a gigbag and fresh strings. I'll PM you with more info.

Got a link for the CD case thingy?

I think their weight varies. I tried one in our local music shop and it was a real boat anchor - but someone was selling one on another forum (not for sale any more) and that sounded like a much lighter one.

[url="http://www.billfitzmaurice.com/T30.html"]This should give you enough to be getting on with[/url]. Looks like a typical size is 30"x30"x27", and it mentions they can be built between 16"-30" wide. The forum on Bill's site is a mine of information, so have a look there too.

The plans are well worth the $4.95 they cost - very comprehensive.

Hmmm - yes, as I was writing it I wondered whether there might be any such implications. But I guess it's just a way of asking someone else to buy a strip of tickets for you at the bash, isn't it?

I can't imagine so many generous prizes being offered for a second raffle (though you never know!) - if you want to do a trial run first, why not work out what prizes tyou've got "in the pot" by the time of the Bash, then - with the donors' permission - hold some back for the virtual raffle, so you already have a prize fund built up.

I just thought the idea of being able to enter the bash raffle "from afar" would be good - a bit of a connection with the bash, even if I can't make it!

I'm sure you wouldn't mess it up, ped, anyway - as I see it, it goes like this:

[list]
[*]Decide how much for each ticket. For some reason, most raffles I've been involved with (village halls etc) seem to sell them "per strip" - so you get 5 tickets for your £1 or whatever.
[*]buy a couple of books of raffle tickets
[*]Maybe set up a separate Paypal address for the ticket purchases
[*]As the purchases come through, allocate the tickets to the person. Tear off the bit you'd normally give to the buyer, and write their name/email address on the back.
[*]After the closing date for the virtual raffle, rip out the stubs, split them up individually, and fold each ready to go in the hat with the rest of the tickets bought on the day.
[*]Decide on a prize order, so first ticket out gets the original 66 Jazz, second gets the full Markbass rig*, etc. Then there's no fun and games with people having to choose which prize they get.
[/list]

*prizes may differ from that suggested, I take no responsibility for supplying any of the suggested prizes

There would have to be agreement in place that the winner of a prize will be willing to pay postage for the item. Perhaps you should also draw a few extra tickets to cover for the possibility of a "virtual" winner saying they don't want the prize after all, so it gets allocated to the first of the backup winners.

Just a thought...

I would imagine so, unless they're quoting prices ex tax on the website. Best you send them an email and find out for sure.

I've heard similar good things about the guitar version.

I'd try getting in touch with a couple and asking - try Stringbusters and maybe [url="http://www.lordofthestrings.com/"]LordOfTheStrings[/url], who both do a lot of TI strings..

I use a Pandora. As has been said, they do a lot more than just act as a headamp, and the wires can be a pain. But to be able to plug your MP3 player in and play along to it is invaluable. I don't bother with the FX. Have sometimes used the rhythm tracks.

An older PX3B would do the trick just fine if you spot one come up on eBay - though the PX4Bs are also probably fairly cheap nowadays too.

Very nice indeed.

With the binding, does it have a front contour or not? I can't remember, but I think the older bound ones have no contour, and might be a bit uncomfortable for the right arm.

I came across these yesterday (only on the web, not to play). Looks lovely IMO.

[url="http://www.ibanez.com/acoustic/guitar.aspx?m=EWB20WNENT"][/url]

5 string version as well, and available for around £250 over here.

With all these super duper prizes being offered, would it be an idea to throw it open to all Basschat members? This way the pot would be bigger.

You could allow people to Paypal an amount for tickets up to the day before the bash, then some poor soul gets the task of allocating tickets to those "non-present" members. Perhaps if anyone who doesn't make it to the bash agrees to pay shipping for any prize they win.

Should be fairly easy to organise, easy to show that all is "above board", and would I'm sure attract a lot more raffle entrants.

[url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Blues-Bass-Essential-Styles-Techniques/dp/0634089358/ref=pd_bxgy_w_h__img_b?ie=UTF8&qid=1202029653&sr=8-1"]Ed Friedland's Blues Bass book[/url] is a good place to start. (EDIT - beaten to it)

[url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Blues-Jam-Progressions-Grooves-Professional/dp/1423446801/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=gateway&qid=1202029653&sr=8-2"]This looks interesting too[/url], but not available over here yet, it seems. Ed's books often seem to get delayed.

[quote]i did find the smaller neck easier to play[/quote]

There's your answer. However much I like G&Ls, the tribbies don't have the jazz neck option, and if you prefer that skinny neck, then maybe it's time to move the G&L on.

However, do try adjusting the pickups before you make up your mind. Roll off the volume by a quarter, and maybe knock the bass & treble back a bit too.

I'm an L2000 player too.

To clarify the neck thing. G&L offer 4 neck options on the US made 4 strings - two in 1.5" nut width, 2 in 1.75" nut width. Each of them is then available with either a 7.5" or 12" fretboard radius.

So:
#5: 1.75", 7.5" radius
#6: 1.5", 7.5" radius
#7: 1.75", 12" radius
#8: 1.5", 12" radius

Generally L2000s come with the #5 and #7 neck, but are often specced with the #6 and #8 (mine has the #6 neck IIRC). Asats tend to have the #6 and #8 necks as standard - the headstock is slimmer too to help prevent neck dive (which they have a slight reputation for - a thick grippy strap should sort that though). I've only ever seen one asat for sale with a 1.75" neck.

I got my tolex and Fender style grill cloth from [url="http://www.tubeampparts.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=DGVMT5WPPY&Category_Code=TC&Product_Count=19"]Ampwares in the US[/url] - shipping is a bit pricey, but the tolex is CHEAP ($14.95 per linear meter, 54" wide) and they are reliable and good quality - nice range of handles etc too.

OK, band practice over. A significant volume increase with both cabs running, as you'd expect.

Unless you need massive stage volume, I can't see how you'd be underpowered with one of these.

I've got a LM250, and most of the time use it for band practice with a single 8 ohm (home made) 1x12". Gain usually at 11 o'clock, master volume at 9-10 o'clock - plenty loud enough (this with my L2000 in passive mode (hot pickups). Now I know that as you wind it up you don't get the same increase for each o'clock you go up by, but there's plenty in reserver, IMO.

I do have a 15" as well - I'll hook that up at practice today and see how the volume increases for the same settings I use for the 1x12"

However, I'd say for on stage use it would be plenty.

[url="http://guitare.playback-europe.com/markbass-little_mark_250-10715.html"]Got mine here[/url] - free speedy shipping to the UK, and the best price I found at the time.

Cheers for that code fix - I tried to do it myslef, but the forum died - I had a nasty feeling I was the one who caused it for a moment - when it came back up it looked like my image wasn't in there - all sorted now though!

There's one of those L2000 LEs up for sale in Europe at the moment - I'm toying with the idea of selling my '97 red swirl and getting the LE instead.

Here's my bass:


I ought to just stick with what I've got, I guess.

Going back to the Badass stuff, the guy organising that LE run is Matt from [url="http://guitarmannyc.com/"]Guitar Man[/url]. He is a G&L dealer in New York, and worked directly with G&L to spec it up, so I would imagine he has a good relationship with them. It may be worth getting in touch with him re a custom order. He's been doing some good deals for BABP members, so it may be worth joining the forum anyway - and the [url="http://badassbassplayers.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=48"]G&L forum[/url] on there is full of knowledgable people - reason in itself to join.

P.S. I enquired about the last remaining L2000 LE (before it sold), and IIRC Matt quoted $150 shipping to the UK in hard case.

Depending what spec you want, but the [url="http://badassbassplayers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=7777&sid=a4bbc978727fe95b7e7cc835000921d2"]Badassbassplayers forum is currently running a L2500 LE order[/url]. Blackburst with solid black headstock, plus no dot rosewood, maple or fretless ebony fretboard options.

Will look like this but in 5 string: