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Tele headstock is the only thing I would do (that would reduce the weight somewhat as well). Maybe even by reshaping the existing one? Cheap too - then you could buy something else to rework Or possibly reshape the headstock for a more Peavey-style shape, slightly pointy to match the body.

holding out for a pink P, white/black/white scratchplate, 1.5" neck, non-matching headstock. And, CAR jazz, 1.5", black/white/black plate.

There are some cracking basses in the For Sale section for well under £300. The Dean Hillsboro which mornats is selling looks very nice. There's an Ibanez RB850 for £225 which I'd be after myself if I had the budget and the space. SGC Nanyo with upgrades and a small amp for £200... (Disclaimer: I have no connection to any of these sellers and cannot vouch for them personally. But do check the Feedback section )

I'm considering going busking with our guitarist. He'd probably just take an acoustic with no amp, but acoustic basses can't compete in my experience. Can anyone recommend a busking rig? I guess it will have to be battery powered. thanks

I bought some CDs, and I've no complaints. Thanks

I bought some strings, and I'm happy with the transaction. Thanks Matt

+1 for the Yamaha BBs. Also for the Ibanez SR300.

[quote name='spinynorman' timestamp='1402431649' post='2473519'] It could be pixies. I sometimes leave the window open. At some point during its period of rest I remember I mucked about with the pickup heights. I've tried that several times before and it didn't help, but maybe this time I found that magic spot. So that's another bass where I can't adjust or change anything, including the strings, in case it all goes to ratshit again. Fortunately string height and intonation doesn't bother me that much. [/quote] Measure everything, now, while it sounds great. (Take photos ) Then you might have a chance at getting that sound back, later.

I've exactly the same problem. Any (constructive ) suggestions would be appreciated.

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1397147385' post='2421192'] Assuming the same scale length I guess it's distance from the bridge that determines tone? [/quote] Yes. Have a go on a Westone Rail some time; a startling progression of tone, purely from pickup position. (I'd guess they aren't your thing, but the experiment is well worthwhile if you have the chance.)

[quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1397234937' post='2422126'] It's interesting to note that the original BBs (at least, my old '84 BB400S) had the P pickup reversed: This was fairly common in Japanese basses of the era (my Washburn SB40 also has this) and I suppose theoretically it might brighten the response of the E & A strings - although I think you'd be hard pushed to notice. I did think on the BB it made the pickup a slightly more conveniently placed thumb-anchor than a standard P layout. Unfortunately I don't have the bass any longer so I can't measure the position. Anyone else got an original BB? Jon. [/quote] 294mm to the centre of the gap between the halves of the pup.

Likewise.

[quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1402215910' post='2470968'] out of interest have you ever managed to get it to download patches via usb? [/quote] Never tried it, sorry.

Quite pretty

I have an old-style bean-shaped Bass Pod. Its inputs are: 6mm jack, midi in, pedal. So, this version doesn't. HTH

I bought flatwounds from L. They came by myHermes, who were not quick but did the job. No problems here. Thanks L

I'm just going to stick my neck out here and suggest tuning in fourths, but from D rather than E... because sometimes that blue low D is really nice, if you're in E. But I've given up fives anyway