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Billy Apple

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  1. I got feeling all 'berg-sexed so I made a picture for myself to take the edge off... [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/qnLqwDA.jpg[/IMG]
  2. [quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1404054291' post='2488817'] You wouldn't even need to reverse the nut, since you play upside-down, S, am I right? Good idea to place the ad both here and in the righty section, Sean. Hope you find a taker soon [/quote] Yes, I hadn't thought of that. A boon for those who play both upside down [u]and[/u] the wrong way round
  3. [quote name='guzzibass' timestamp='1403883136' post='2487430'] Whereabouts are you..? [/quote] I should've said, I'm in London most days, so could meet you there
  4. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Up for sale is my very beautiful custom made right hand reverse Warmoth Tele neck, but a quick turn of the nut will give you a standard left hand neck.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I'm selling because the P width is not for me anymore, so if this goes I'll be ordering a Jazz width in the same spec.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I spent a fair wedge on having this made and it's unmarked in pristine condition, save the holes for the tuners, bolts and string tree. I had Gotoh GBR640's on it which are a standard vintage Fender plate. The finish is vintage satin nitro which wears into a beautiful glass where played.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Just about everything about this neck was an up-charge, from the quarter-sawn maple to the graphite stiffeners and Graph-Tec TUSQ nut.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The profile is standard and nut width 1 11/16". The frets are 6150 with a 10" radius[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]This is the most well built and stable neck I've ever had, it's been a real hurdle to get over to make the decision to sell it.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I'm wanting £230 for it which includes postage. Trades would be the same neck in Jazz width.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I'll get some detailed pictures up later on, but meanwhile here it is on the bass..[/font][/color]
  5. I hope it's OK to put this neck in here as opposed to other items. I'm figuring you lefties might follow this forum, but not the other one.. If that makes sense! . I'll also be putting this in others as a right handed neck! Up for sale is my very beautiful custom made Warmoth Tele neck. I play this right handed with a reverse head-stock (a la Dusty Hill), but a quick turn of the nut will give you a standard left hand neck. I'm selling because the P width is not for me anymore, so if this goes I'll be ordering a Jazz width in the same spec. I spent a fair wedge on having this made and it's unmarked in pristine condition, save the holes for the tuners, bolts and string tree. I had Gotoh GBR640's on it which are a standard vintage Fender plate. The finish is vintage satin nitro which wears into a beautiful glass where played. Just about everything about this neck was an up-charge, from the quarter-sawn maple to the graphite stiffeners and Graph-Tec TUSQ nut. The profile is standard and nut width 1 11/16". The frets are 6150 with a 10" radius This is the most well built and stable neck I've ever had, it's been a real hurdle to get over to make the decision to sell it. I'm wanting £230 for it which includes postage. Trades would be the same neck in Jazz width. I'll get some detailed pictures up later on, but meanwhile here it is on the bass..
  6. [quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1403919004' post='2487799'] Too right - I'll stick a Fender logo on whatever I want. I'd challenge anyone here to tell the difference from three feet away. [/quote] A Fender-Rickenbacker Guitar. A Frigr.
  7. Are you sure this is not just the record, and that you are having us on?
  8. [quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1403912145' post='2487769'] I couldn't tell you with any certainty, but I assume there is a small block of wood in the end of the horn for the strap button to screw into, in much the same way that in the fully hollow Jack Casady, there is a small block so that the bridge has something to be screwed into. [/quote] I think I'll just have to live with the button where it is If your Starcaster is finished and plays anywhere as good as my Coronado, then it will be a treat for the new owner. I know we can't comment (too much) on seller's prices, but there's a great line in The Simpsons where Homer says 'I've got prices so low, you'll think I'm suffering from brain damage!' A seriously nice bass at a great price
  9. This bass has been around the house for a while and is easily becoming my fave P bass ever. I'm on the road to sorting a few niggles out and to give it a few tasteful mods. My La Cab P has taken a bit of a back seat, and I've just got over the psychological hurdle of breaking it down to start again. I can't live with the fat Warmoth neck, so the very lovely Gotoh Resolite GBR 640's have come off and are now living on the Squier. The has brought the weight down from 8.4lbs to 7.8lbs, that and they are vastly superior to the originals. They fit perfectly on the factory screw holes I spent my evening reversing the 640's from L/H to right as the La Cab has a reversed head-stock. it all went swimmingly I've just picked up a Seymour Duncan SPB3 Quarter Pounder, so that's going in with all up-rated gubbins. The hum from this around lights was shocking, so all will be shielded. To top it off I've just ordered a Spitfire guard in crazy '70's vintage burgundium with a light relic. She's off to Mr Mullan the morra for the work, while I f*** about with my modded 4001 he's done in the mean-time. All work will be done and items stored to ensure the bass can be put back to 100% original as Mr Flender intended. Aint life grand!
  10. [quote name='tredders' timestamp='1403903881' post='2487694'] [/quote] Outstanding Tred.
  11. Neep, I'm interested in how the front strap button is fixed on the top horn? On my Coronado it's on the neck heel at a right angle to the neck. I'd change mine, but there's nowt to fix in at the horn.
  12. [quote name='guzzibass' timestamp='1403883136' post='2487430'] Whereabouts are you..? [/quote] Slough.. Unfortunately.
  13. Yup. I made a bass from a cricket bat that I registered with the ICC
  14. [quote name='cocco' timestamp='1403730049' post='2485798'] ..and the kestrel reminds me of the Gibson victory [/quote] I thought Fender Dimension
  15. Is there no other screw fastening? I can see how the locating pin will hold it, but how is it actually fastened to the head-stock?
  16. I didn't think it too terrible until I saw the head-stock. They proper drew a cock on that one! Mind you, it might appeal to some young Metaller who is looking for a vintage woody thump.
  17. ... Plus nitro can be quite thin, so watch you don't go through.
  18. FYI.. Those green scourers (Scotch Brite Pads and Brillo's) are much rougher than fine steel wool. Depends on what you want, I'd start with the fine and go heavier if need be.
  19. [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1403549794' post='2483837'] Well, Poole actually. [/quote] Poole of life?
  20. This.. http://www.rustins.eu/Details.asp?ProductID=528 Mind you, it will polish back up again any place you rub whilst playing
  21. [quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1403803820' post='2486676'] Labels matter, though. Since I got that Jimmy Saville tattoo on my forehead people react to me very differently. [/quote] Does it say 'Jimmy Saville' or is it a picture of him? [quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1403803820' post='2486676'] Well, that is some poor fellow's business wrecked. What a shame, although at the same time, you can't blame Fender. If it says Fender on it, it should be a Fender. I really don't see how anyone could argue with that. [/quote] I don't think so, I think his work is good enough for him to put his own logo on. Maybe it might be the start of something bigger.
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