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Too weird. Why would you build that? I suppose you could use it as a lap steel, but I don't think there's much market for the bass version...

[quote name='lowregisterhead' timestamp='1365532698' post='2040861'] I had a Synapse a few years ago, and it was just a piece of metal screwed securely into the body at one end, and with a hook at the other end that you hooked your strap onto. Simple enough, and it did work, but it always felt slightly unstable to me. How about a small bag of lead weights hung from the strap button at the bridge end? Cheaper than $39.99 plus shipping and duty from the States for a bit of tungsten steel! [/quote] Thank you. I guessed as much but was never sure. I've wondered about the use of a perspex plate to add mass to the body. Attached to back of body using cover-plate screw and an extended neck screw; should add mass invisibly and reversibly, and without altering the feel of the bass much. Obviously this would work only for flat-backed bodies. I did buy a slab of plastic (when I bought mcnach's Shine ASAT-alike) but never got round to shaping and fitting it.

Absolutely gobsmackingly awesome.

Thank you, I'll try that and report back. Still interested in the Steinberger gadget though

Ouch... Good luck, and get well soon!

hi I've acquired a Tele-style bass from Retrovibe, and (predictably) it has a touch of neck-dive. I'm wondering how the strap extension seen on Steinberger Synapse basses works, and how it's attached, and whether it would be worth trying to source one or make myself a knockoff. All advice gratefully received Thanks Mike (edit for typo.)

Mostly, we rehearse without a mic for the singer. If we can't hear her, we're too loud. I recommend it.

I bought Ash's T-40. No issues at all, a good transaction. This is the second time I've dealt with him and I'd happily do so again. Thanks

Yes please (OK, I'm on the list after Wooks. Not sure who's before that...

[quote name='chaypup' timestamp='1364381041' post='2025575'] MASSIVE bargain here! Get in quick for a Westone Quantum for £80!!! [url="http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/westone-quantum-headless-bass-guitar/1013478625"]http://www.gumtree.c...itar/1013478625[/url] [/quote] Ad's gone... ah well.

I live in Poole. I should be able to do what's needed. I've got materials as well (they are bass-sized, but that should be manageable). PM me?

Eels, 'Daisies Of The Galaxy'.

These are very instructive. Try one out, and hear how much difference pickup position makes. After that it's very hard to believe that woods make much real difference, for me at least. [url="http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.co.uk/2010/08/on-rails.html"]http://flatericbassa...8/on-rails.html[/url]

I've got a Yamaha RBX200F, plays very nicely with flats on (don't know about rounds). They cost £100 or so second-hand and if I didn't have one already I'd buy one without hesitation.

Bought Mike's Aircell strap. Nice clean deal, delayed only because I forgot to tell him my address Recommended.

another fan here.

[quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1363207209' post='2009913'] I heard these are good for slapping [/quote] Dunno. Pretty sure you can play metal on them though.

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1363197841' post='2009672'] [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Link_%28unit%29"]http://en.wikipedia....Link_%28unit%29[/url] [/quote] Damn it... it's never as funny when it has to be explained. Especially to me In fact, it appears that I made a rod for my own back.

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1363195707' post='2009622'] Lost..? Here's the link again... [url="http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/steel-rule/1011958819"]http://www.gumtree.c...rule/1011958819[/url] [/quote] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ell