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[quote name='Shambo' timestamp='1458392988' post='3007210'] I've been looking for one like that, around that price, but I can't bring myself to want it with such a blatant.... mutilation. [/quote] It's only a few miles down the road from me, but I can't really warm to it. After all, when buying you also need to think about the possibilities to sell as well. Ironic really, as I'll be in Plymouth at the end of next week, so if you'd wanted it I could have brought it down to you.

Interesting question. I'm a bit of a novice too, but to some degree does this not depend on what you want to get from it? After all, when James James on layer down the bass lines for My Girl he wasn't taking it from a book.

This one is curious in that the headstock seems to have been modded . http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/222057726973?_mwBanner=1 Good price for a Thunder though

[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1458336475' post='3006851'] Rich maybe you should be a sad loser like me and have a spread sheet on Excell, that details all your bass specifications, service dates and string changes etc. [/quote] LOL, I've been thinking of starting one up!! So, that's 2 of us that should get out more.

Thanks guys, for your comments [quote name='Dazed' timestamp='1458320580' post='3006650'] Pick up some used strings if you can, it's much cheaper if you're in an experimental phase. [/quote] I have tried this and thought of doing it more often, but you can never be sure how old they are. Even "only played for 2-3 hours" doesn't mean they weren't in the drawer gathering dust for 6-9 months. [quote name='alittlebitrobot' timestamp='1458328559' post='3006757'] Over the years, I've tried different ones and, like you, forgotten what set I was currently using. A quick overview of me and my strings: [b]I don't replace them very often. I'm not in a band so I probably put on a new set every year or 9 months or so.[/b] I do like the sound of new strings [/quote] Me too. Not worried about the sound of new strings. I even like dead ones, if they sound dead in the right tone accent. Me? Fussy? Nahh, never!

I'm tempted to click away and buy some new strings. It doesn't happen often but I'm sorely tempted to buy in bulk as I have 3-4 basses that could do with new strings. On my fretted basses I've tried Elixirs, some Fender round-wounds, Rotosound 66's and Legacy strings. I've also tried some light-weight Chromes, but with the exception of the Chrome flatwounds, over the time the memory gets befuddled as to what strings are on what bass (especially as I've strung some basses and sold them, so I lose track of what I still have.) I know I like Elixirs, but they're not cheap, but I like the rich bass tone, the feel etc. The Fender's seemed OK I think, so were the Legacy, I think!?! I find the light-weight Chromes a bit "stiff" in the tension, but maybe that's me? I also find the "normal" weight Chromes stiff on my fretless bass. Or is that expected with flats? Does the BCers here have any likes wrt strings? I'm especially interested to hear from folk who've changed strings quite often and so can recall what they have and how they compared to others. The trouble, as I see it is I don't (need to) change them often enough to get a good knowledge of the benefits of each. So.... What strings do you use? What do you like about them? What strings have you tried and how did they compare? I guess it's comparative info that's useful here. For myself I'm not into a zingy tone, but if that's the benefit you want to talk about, then it'll still be good to hear your thoughts. Many thanks.

I do. I like the nut to be a bit lower then the instructions tell you in the Warwick guide. But with a Warwick you can at least raise the nut again if you go too far; which is a nice touch. My motivator in the adjustment isn't so much intonation, but more making it easier to fret.... be in a whimp as I no doubt am

Hey Boo, Welcome to Basschat. Shame about the practice amp. Shame too on the salesman for not telling you that you can simply have a good amp and a small cab and turn the volume down. Aria's are good, so you'll soon get playing. See you around. Rich

Hey Gary, that looks great. The bridge position is frustrating, when it only moving such a small amount. It'll be interesting to hear the tone. Let's hope this is "the one" for you after the long search you've gone through.. The journey's fun though.

[quote name='kodiakblair' timestamp='1458162973' post='3005287'] Fella I know bought T-bird's PB-50 with a Duncan SC in it. When I swapped out the Wilkinson for the SF I sent it to him over in Kenya. Couldn't tell much difference myself apart from the Wilkinson being louder. https://soundcloud.com/subdude67/seymour-duncan-pickup https://soundcloud.com/subdude67/wilkinson-pickup [/quote] Have to agree with you there. Thanks for posting. Such direct comparisons are few and far between. Nice playing too.

[quote name='Shylock' timestamp='1458157481' post='3005221'] Certainly looks strange although I wonder if that is because we are not used to seeing it on a jazz. I am thinking about doing a small reversible mod of putting black Strat knobs on for contrast which may make it happier. I don't think they are that rare but may be in original condition. Certainly plays well and seems to have incredible sustain. [/quote] I ment 'bitsa', not 'bit sad': blame the phone's spell correct.

I had a Westfield B1000 and was surprised at how well made it was and the quality of the tone.

If you're looking for a jazz chrome pot plate I'm sure I've got one somewhere. Looks to me like its a bitsa. So you can do whatever you like.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1458093775' post='3004701'] Ha! Tort paint? Very funny. Everyone knows you slice tort guards from the Tortloaf! [/quote] Well, you live and learn! Really like the bass though. It's given me another round of gas again.

[quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1458077570' post='3004576'] Some of those pickups can be cool sounding - low output and a bit microphonic, but a clear single coil sound that's different from a Fender. I have an old Guyatone lap steel, and the shonky old pickups work well in that. I can't imagine putting up with the neck, tuners or bridge of one of these old guitars, but I can see how people might enjoy the sound. Yes, I'm probably an irredeemable hipster... [/quote] Hmmm... really. Would you like me to send you a link?

Right now I've got 20 watchers, a guy asking me if I'll post to Sweden and bids already that put me into profit. There's 4 days to go. Many thanks Jon. It's great to hear your thoughts. (Please, don't anyone read this as "point-scoring". That's not in my nature.)

This is getting like the Talk bass clubs... I once bought a set. Can I have a number? Please, mister, please? It's good to hear you all got good service. I wish you all well.

[quote name='PaulGibsonBass' timestamp='1458033854' post='3003973'] I've been thinking about doing something similar, now having seen what a great job you've done I'm going to press on. Well done, it looks amazing and I look forward to some sound clips. Regarding the template, was that something you downloaded or did you simply just draw around the headstock of a MD sig? [/quote] Me too. The problem I find is I end up spending more time fettleing than time spent playing the thing. Then I end up with too many basses again.

[quote name='bristolmusiclessons' timestamp='1458033766' post='3003969'] No worries mate, however it could easily be argued that his basslines work as a melody in their own right! I know what you mean though https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=At3OP5CvIRY [/quote] Taking your ID seriously I'm also very prepared to take guidance and corrections on what you consider useful to a student of the art. I'll be taking a another look at the Motown book. Many thanks

Looks great. I recon you need a tort PG. Best order some tort paint too.