Mr. Foxen

Wanna buy a Techamp 6x12? I just scored a GS412. Mwahahaha Also, really, you need a pair before they really open up. And a third just about kicks you into Doom: Oh, and, er, does anyone wanna gimme a lift to Liverpool and back to Bristol?

I have ugly basses, so its not generally an issue. What annoying me is when someone has it in their hands and looks at the name on the headstock before they start playing it. Grrr.

[quote name='Paul S' post='752819' date='Feb 21 2010, 02:22 PM']There's a Thunderjet just appeared on [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230440053145&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT"]eBay[/url] - has anyone owned one of these?[/quote] I had a jet, they have a maple body, probably means less neck dive, it was quite trebly, but it had new strings on it, which may have explained that. Really, you should go buy my Thunder 1A, surprised I still have it, thought it would be first thing to go in my sale.

[quote name='bass5' post='751721' date='Feb 20 2010, 12:47 PM']Also you must take into account that with strings going through the body extra string length is used and as a result not all string makers offer long scale strings which means on an all-in-line headstock you might not have enough length for the G strings to wrap around the post.[/quote] More common issue I've found is the E string gets narrow before it reaches the nut. I've converted a few of my basses to through stringing, try and get the longer/deeper ferrules, so string length is less of an issue. And use sharp ddrills to not wreck your finish.

The resale value bit is a poor argument. If you can put the bits into the bass, you can take them out again, put the originals back in, sell it all off separate, or stick the bits in another bass.

[quote name='neptunehealer' post='751019' date='Feb 19 2010, 03:45 PM']Well i haven't a clue how to change them and am scared of messing it up. The bass i am after is the 2009 Fender P-bass, the reason i am pre-judging the pups is because it's a mexican model. The SD's are in the actual delvery packaging, so i may sell them on here.[/quote] Scariest part is soldering, and its not fiddly, and there is not much scope for doing it wrong there unless you lick the iron or something. Is just a whole bunch of removing screws, and then putting them back.

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='750565' date='Feb 19 2010, 09:46 AM']I suppose it begs the question - Why do you want such heavy strings? The other thing to remember is that the heavier the string set, the more tension you need on your trussrod. Strings as thick as those mentioned will cause your neck to bow like a banana![/quote] I was playing detuned to A, and I like heavy strings, plus the playing super slow needs the sustain.

Actually, I might have the preamp circuit from a bass like that, 4 string, with the slanty J pups, want it? Oli

Don't pay some one to change them, easy to do yourself in a P bass, just try them. Easy to sell if you don't like 1/4lbers.

Do you still have the old pots? Sounds like its the lin/log pot problem. Can't recall which is problematic, but checking the old ones will tell ya. I am already filled with distrust for your 'local guy', I reckon you can get the right pots, just post up what they say on the back, or a pic of them.

I think a tuner is a good candidate for being a really big pedal, but not sure they use the space as well as they could have there.

Ones I just took off my P were .070-.090-.110-.145. More sensibly, get [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220495948878&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT"]these[/url]

[quote name='Jerry_B' post='750166' date='Feb 18 2010, 08:36 PM']Anyone see the TV documentary on Lemmy a few years back? It was on BBC2 I think, following him around on tour. Very interesting. In his spare time he reads Jeeves & Wooster novels, believe it or not![/quote] Is that the one with the woman going on tour with them and asking stuff like 'Do you ever have breakfast, Lemmy?' Lemmy holds up Jack and coke 'What d'ya think this is?' Reckon he nailed her.

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Indie-IRK-4-Classic-Shape-Bass-Guitar-Natural_W0QQitemZ190373513255QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item2c53254827"]Indie[/url]

Looks a lot like my first bass, had made in Korea on a sticker at base of neck:

[quote name='pricechris10' post='735713' date='Feb 5 2010, 12:56 AM']These aren't "shorties" by Paul ( Prosebass / Rose Pure Tone) but do come in the weird and wonderful category.[/quote] I see Westone Thunder influence.

Gotoh Bridge and 1/4lbers is probably the best copst effective thing you can do. New pots would be good too, seem to be a weak point, depending on how much you use them. Happy with how well it stays in tune?

Bought a pickup, nearly another Model 1, a Will power, little more suited. Cheers.

If the cabs are new, and you don't like them, trade them in for something you do like. If you do like them, leave them as they are. Not worth changing driver till its on last legs, especially if you don't like the cab anyway.

If you are anywhere near Bristol, I'd be interested in this, would be good to put some stuff I'm learning about cabs into practice by replacing the speakers and tuning it and such.