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    [quote name='BurritoBass' post='1060059' date='Dec 15 2010, 09:28 PM']If the back of the neck is quite high gloss then you have a 60s RI which is from the MIM Classic series. If it's more a dull matt then you have a MIM Standard. The bridge looks 60s RI to me & I do know a bit about teles.[/quote] Cheers Burrito! It is high gloss and noticeably darker than other Teles that I've seen, so it looks like we have a 60s RI on our hands. Thanks for the spot guys, now does anyone fancy buying it?
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    [quote name='merello' post='1059895' date='Dec 15 2010, 07:12 PM']Is it a 60's Tele? Bridge looks like an old vintage bridge - could be a Mexican reissue.[/quote] Could be but I'd need someone more experienced in 6ers than me to confirm it. The guy I bought it from was an old school rock n roller who played with a semi-famous 60s R&R band whose name I forget, so that would make sense. Plus I've just had a quick google and[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iIsAbVJ0po"] this[/url] looks remarkably like mine. Cheers for pointing it out.
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    I bought this from ebay about 3 years ago with the intention of learning more than C, D and G. Sadly it never happened, and she's too nice a guitar to leave sitting around, so here are the details: MIM Tele 2002 (SN MZ02..........) in Candy Cola (EDIT - turns out it's a 60s reissue so CAR is more likely). Rosewood board. [attachment=66434:IMG_0828.JPG] [attachment=66436:IMG_0829.JPG] She's in great nick, the bloke I bought it from really looked after his kit, and this was a backup. I've hardly touched it in 3 years, so it's in the exact same condition as when I bought it. Plays beautifully, even under my spade like hands! The only flaws are a crack in the lacquer near the neck join which I've tried to photograph (about 1cm long) and a missing plastic pickup toggle. Comes with an *ahem* 'customised' Ibanez hard case that has been 'professionally' carved out to fit the guitar. Not my best work, but it does the job! EDIT - As it's Christmas, I have upgraded this guitar with an extremely prestigious addition. I've replaced the missing pickup toggle as you can see from these pics: [attachment=66989:IMG_0866.JPG] [attachment=66990:IMG_0867.JPG] No, your eyes are not deceiving you, it's a pre-IBM closet classic Caps Lock key in Qwerty black. Gives this guitar that AWESOME pompous sound that cuts through any normal conversation. Ideal for everything from heavy trolling to light spam usage. Apologies for picture quality, I've only got my phone at the moment. Was looking for about £220, but to reflect the value of the upgrades it's now £220.01. I'd prefer to trade for or towards a P bass with a maple board though. I could probably make up cash to about £400 for something very nice. Don't mind a bit of mojo either. I'm based in Sale, South Manchester and would [u]much[/u] prefer to meet up to sell/trade. Never posted an axe before, so I've no idea of costs. Don't do Paypal, sorry. Any more questions/offers please ask.
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    [quote name='richardd' post='1018537' date='Nov 10 2010, 10:56 AM'] No Body Interested mint condition Duck Dunn [/quote] I'm very interested, but I'm skint and don't live anywhere near you! Have a bump for a lovely bass anyway.
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    [quote name='karlfer' post='1004285' date='Oct 28 2010, 07:57 PM']Thank **** for that.[/quote] Ditto! Quitting smoking was easier than not buying this bass. It helped that I'd just spent the money on a kitchen too. I'll be on the hunt for one of these babies in the new year though!
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    I can only agree with everyone else. Only bought 2 straps for a modest amount of cash, but Gareth's communication and speed of delivery were excellent. Plus the many.
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    [quote name='Oggy' post='912922' date='Aug 2 2010, 04:07 PM']Any one else noticed this lack of GAS in the six string community, or is it my imagination?[/quote] Not a chance mate. The guitarists in my band are forever getting new kit. Mind you one of them runs a high end valve amp business and the other is his biggest customer! It's a symbiotic relationship. One of them is currently whittling down his guitar collection from 23 to a mere 8! And he only gets seriously top end gear, I think he's got bat ears. Sounds b****y good though. They stay behind after practice to talk about valves and such. I didn't have GAS until I joined this site. Same bass and one amp at a time for the last 16 years. Now I've just commissioned a 1x15 from our amp builder guitarist. First piece of brand new kit I'll ever buy. It's a slippery slope. EDIT for order - posted the original form my phone and it got jumbled.
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    Purple Haze, aged about 14/15 at a school show. It was all orchestras and choirs til we rocked up! I'd been converted from the cello on the 'they've both got the same number of strings, and we need a bassist' logic (there's an idea for another thread, how did you get into bass. Probably been done though). No idea what the school bass I played was, think it was Jazz shaped with a natural finish, but they had to buy a new set of strings once I'd expressed an interest in playing it. Prior to that, it only had 2, and I think they were both A. There wasn't a bass amp, so I plugged through a spare 15w Marshall guitar practice amp and cranked it til I could compete with the drums. Must've sounded awful. I've also got one of those horrible cringeworthy memories of wearing sunglasses indoors for the whole thing to look cool! Still makes me shiver to think about it!
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    +1 for Steve Robinson (Manchester guitar tech). He's just done a first class setup and bridge fit on my Jazz for £25. Absolute bargain.
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    [quote name='BB2000' post='896854' date='Jul 16 2010, 08:48 PM'][/quote] Oh my....... Have a bump for a stunner. Not that you'll need it. AC
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    [quote name='Ou7shined' post='891557' date='Jul 10 2010, 08:03 PM']Are you a presenter on T4 in your spare time by any chance? [/quote] Nope. I can't b***dy stand Hollyoaks. And why would I want a name like Miquita.............
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    A couple from the 'School of Rock' battle of the bands I organised a couple of years ago at my old work: [attachment=53888:SOR_08_03.jpg] [attachment=53889:SOR_08_04.jpg]
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    I joined up for some advice on a pup problem with my beloved Jazz having got back on the horse a year ago after about 9 years off. Since then, I've bought a new amp from the for sale section, some new pups after reading the glowing recommendations of Wizard and I've signed up for lessons with Nick Carey following similar basschatter reviews. I've also commissioned a new custom built cab from one of our guitarists who [url="http://www.martamp.com/"]makes his own amps[/url] (shameless plug, but they are very nice). All my gear was due for an upgrade anyway. Honest! Oh, and I'm skint! You b******s! I've happily owned two basses. Ever. One at a time. For the past 17 years. Now I find myself thinking 'Hmmm, I wonder what a CIJ Precision in Oly white feels like........' BTW, I got some great advice from some very nice people on the original pup problem. The Wizards transformed my tone and let me find my place in the mix (right underneath, driving it along). So I'm definitely in the 'isn't it lovely here, you're my best mates, you are' camp. AC
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    [quote name='bassicinstinct' post='863335' date='Jun 10 2010, 02:58 PM'][b]There is also the one where you are starting a set and you hit the first note and nothing. You haven't plugged your bass in. [/b] Oh yes, that's an old favourite of mine. Character building though, isn't it? [/quote] Mine's similar, but I managed to stand on my tuner pedal whilst dancing around onstage. Instant silence! My other classic is getting a bit tangled up in my lead resulting in that embarrassing stumble/stagger sideways whilst trying to maintain some semblance of cool. Never good
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    This sort of stuff really interests me. Soft skills are just starting to make it into my line of work. It's interesting to note that lots of successful people - gigging musicians and otherwise have these skills as part of their makeup. I don't, so I have to work really hard at it (I'm not a pro musician by any stretch, just an enthusiastic amateur). Stephen MR Covey wrote a great book called 'The Speed of Trust' about how to develop trusting relationships with others and its effect on working relationships. Think about it, if the guy paying your wages trusts you to develop a bassline that fits and grooves, everybody's happy and the whole process is speeded up. It basically boils down to 'trust yourself', 'know your motives' and 'do what you say you will'. Pretty much what you've all been saying. Don't take my word for it though - read the book. [quote name='TimR' post='870506' date='Jun 18 2010, 09:20 AM']The ability to coax a decision out of the rest of the band without appearing pushy and stepping on the leader's toes.[/quote] This sounds an awful lot like 'coaching', which is simply the process of listening ([i][/i]really [i][/i]listening though, not just waiting for your turn to speak - this is where I fall down a lot) and asking questions designed to move the whole process forward. It's about leaving your ego at the door and helping others to develop their own ideas and solutions - pretty much the bassist's lot in a band! Admittedly, I have no experience as a pro player, and I'm a forum newbie - but the situations described sound familiar to the ones I've encountered at work and discussed with others. Amazing how people can make serious money by watching what successful people do and then putting it between 2 covers! Might have to give it a try.
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    Just upgraded to Steve's LM2 so I'm selling my Ashdown EB 180 head. 180w at 4 ohms. Good condition, decent starter head if you've got a little bassist about or an affordable backup option. You all know your stuff, so I'm not going to pretend it's Markbass or Genz Benz quality, but it's done the job for me in a twin guitar pub band for the last 18 months. I've been able to get a pretty meaty rock tone from it. £75, pickup only from Sale, South Manchester.
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    They did, and how! Never sounded better, sat below the mix driving it along all night, tone, definition and sustain was brilliant. Only problem is, I'm gonna have to improve my technique. All the little variations in attack or slight misfrets show up in startling clarity now!
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    [quote name='redstriper' post='858149' date='Jun 5 2010, 01:43 PM']I think you'll be surprised how much the pup volume affects the tone and I would definately try it before changing pups.[/quote] Went to try it and my neck pup had died completely, luckily, the postman knocked on within 30 mins of it happening. New Wizard 84s sat happily in place (even with my noob soldering skills) and sounding amazing at low volume. Can't wait to get out tonight and give em a damn good thrashing! Big recommendation to Wizard for service and delivery too - only ordered them on Thursday.
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    [quote name='redstriper' post='857862' date='Jun 5 2010, 12:14 AM']Have you tried turning the bridge pup off completely and reducing volume of neck pup to about 60% ? Turn up gain on amp to compensate and you should hear no honk.[/quote] Cheers, I haven't tried that one yet. Gotta be worth a whirl if I can't get my hands on the pickups in time. Just chased the postie down the street cos I'd nipped out at the precise moment he turned up to deliver my parcel! He's coming back with it at the end of his shift so I've gotta sit tight and wait - fingers crossed.
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    Brief update. Rewired with standard pot but no real difference. Hopefully, the Wizards will arrive tomorrow in time to be fitted before the evening's gig. White Hart, Whaley Bridge, Peak District by the way if anyone's about!
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    Cheers guys. I've experimented with as many tome options as I can dial in (bass and amp). Gonna rewire with a standard 250k pot and probably swap the pickups for a set of Wizard 84s that I've been coveting for a while!
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    Just bought Steve's LMII. Very nice kit from a very nice bloke and really flexible about pickup. Amp is in great nick and he knows his stuff. He didn't even laugh too much at my fledgling moustache (it's for charity!).
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    Cool, cheers for that. Not sure I'm up for changing the circuit yet. Gonna try a rewire (and possibly a new pot) to see how it goes. Failing that, new pickups are next on the shopping list. I'll let you know how it goes. Andy
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    A pleasure. Can't wait to try it out on Sat. Top bloke, Steve, as if you didn't know.
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    [quote name='dan670844' post='854464' date='Jun 2 2010, 09:01 AM']Incidently have you tried moving both the pot controls, does it make any difference?[/quote] Erm, pass! Just getting into this problem, so haven't had time to do anything much yet, plus, this is the first time I've attempted to understand the guts, so I'm on a steep learning curve. [quote name='dan670844' post='854464' date='Jun 2 2010, 09:01 AM']Show many wires go to the tone pot? 4 or 2?.[/quote] 2, but here are a couple of pics to show the wiring and the double pot. EDIT: Playing around with the top off (oo-er), the black wire from the neck pot to the jack socket was very loose and came away. Time to borrow a soldering iron and see if that solves the problem. Thanks for the suggestions, Andy
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