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  1. Grangur
    ... nice. I do like a PJ configuration.
  2. Grangur
    I had a local tech replace a truss rod and fix a twist in the neck. This entailed removal of the fretboard. Truss rods can cost very little and the labour was around £100. So, it may be worth keeping it all original. It's up to you.
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    Agreed. Why should Sandberg be immune from critical questions? Other manufacturers get their fill, so why not Sandberg? In this case I think it's justified.
  4. Grangur
    @Andyjr1515 have you tried damping the wood too, when heating it? In factories bending wood for arms and backs of chairs, they bend the wood, slowly, by steaming it.
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    Musycal

    Grangur replied to pmjos's topic in General Discussion

    This looks great. I don't have need, but very impressive. If a musician fills his "diary" can he share the info with all his bands, if the band's all subscribe?
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    Posting pictures here is a skill. You can simply copy and paste if you're on a pc. That way BC hosts the pic and you use up your space fast. The best way is to use Flickr or similar.
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    Congratulations on the new Ibby! They're really good. Many of us start on an Ibanez. Watch the info online about setting it up and have fun. Pics would be good... anytime you're ready.
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    This came to me as a spare driver in a deal I did some time back. It's been in a practise combo, hardly doing any work. Here's the spec: 10 driver providing 95dB sensitivity and 70Wrms (AES standard) power handling 1.5 high temperature copper voice coil wound on polyimide former for increased reliability. Rigid chasis design for maximum energy transfer. Vented magnet assembly for enhanced cooling. Excellent bass and mid-range performance Nominal diameter: 10in; Power rating: 70Wrms; Nominal impedance: 8&937;; Sensitivity: 95dB; Frequency range: 80-6000Hz; Voice coil diameter: 1.5in; Chassis type: Pressed steel; Magnet type: Ferrite; Magnet weight: 17oz; Coil material: Round copper; Former material: Polyimide; Cone material: Kevlar loaded paper; Surround material: Cloth-sealed; Suspension: Single; Xmax: 2mm Comes in the original box and happy to post at cost
  9. Grangur
    I've just watched the Elixir videos again. It's some time since I last saw them. What I would add is: 1. Skip step 3. Most basses will have the nut at about the right height, especially if you're buying a used bass. 2. John C does 2 and 4 in the right order, but as @Hellzero says, adjusting the string length will also change the action height. So you need to go back and check the bridge height again. On measuring the string height, a ruler is a PITA. So I use a 2mm Allen wrench. You might like a different height, but Allen wrenches, used as a feeler gauge is SO much easier.
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    I love the bridge. That does look good. Lovely bass over all, but.... GLWTS
  11. Grangur
    PS. Please, don't try this on Tinnitus, it burns the hell out of ears.
  12. Grangur
    No. I learned this when I was working on quality oak furniture for a living. Don't believe me? Take a hammer to a piece of wood, such as your solid oak dining table, ding the leg and give it a go... Ok, maybe not the dining table as "sweating" out the ding will play havoc with the lacquer that it's finished with, but certainly find and off-cut of pine or something in the shed and give it a try. I was amazed first time I did it on an oak table leg. Sometimes you need to use a sharp knife to slice DOWN with the grain - NOT across the grain. This will help the water to soak in. But this does work.
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    All good advice here. YouTube is your friend on setups. I had a pro set up done. It was the most pointless £100 I've ever spent. I went home and taught myself using YouTube and some simple tools. 2 words of warning: 1. Don't use the wrong size Allen wrenches. If it's an Ibanez, or many other basses, they will be metric wrenches you need. If you use the wrong one you'll chew the heads up. 2. On all things, if anything is scarily hard to turn, STOP. Come back and ask. You may be doing the right thing, but never be scared to ask. I like these videos: Ibanez basses are pretty bullet-proof. The necks are a bit slim for some folk, but you can't go far wrong.
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    Sir, doesn't this depend on how thick the "protective coat" is? 2 coats of Halfords best rattle-can isn't as tough a the finish Squier or Westone et al are able to put on there. Sorry to be a damp squib, but I fear dings will be a hazard with a soft body.
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    @BrunoBass, to remove small dings, damp the wood with a cloth and use a got clothes iron, of solder iron to heat the wood through the damp cloth. The wood expands and the ding disappears.
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    This is something I got recently as part of a deal. It sounds cool. Probably the best I've come across for a small combo. The "carpet" covering stuff is a bit wooly, as they often are. But it all seems to be working well and comes with kettle-plug lead and manual! In response to a question, I've just tested the CD input and headphones sockets. They all work as expected. There's also no distortion in the sound when turned up, that I can hear. The outside finish is a little rubbed, but if I were to score it out of 10 I'd give it 7 to 8. Located in East Herts, UK, but I can send by courier at cost. Thanks for looking
  17. Grangur
    Money in the bank: even today there are places you can invest money that will appreciate more than almost any bass will. If you leave your basses in your Will to an accomplished player there's no certainty they will appreciate your basses. Just because they CAN play them better doesn't mean they will play them. They might even sell them the week they get them.
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    +1 to all the above points by @Andyjr1515 and @Jabba_the_gut Also, don't overlook the aging of the wood. When lacquered the pine will go a honey colour. What will the ebony do? TBH, IMHO, IME if you're using veneers keep the top as flat as possible. If you don't the grain will separate and split. Don't rely on the woods looking the same, because they won't. Have an edge and accept the difference. Maybe even have a pine body, a dark veneer and then top it with the white ebony. This will give you a dark line between the 2 light colour woods.
  19. Grangur
    I habe a Roland Cube 30 with a spare driver, that I might be persuaded to sell...
  20. Grangur
    Something I would add... You say about getting a small combo? Don't. Get something modest in size that you can practice with, but big enough to gig with. Maybe sell the Fender to finance this and keep the bitsa as a stand-by bass. Point 2.... Stop buying New year. Buy second-hand on EVERYTHING. New gear is for guys with no ties and responsibility. BtW I have 5 Warwicks and an Ibanez. I don't gig, but practice at home with a Mark Bass LM3 and a BF One10. Guilt is only for those who should sell to pay for food ect.
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    2-3 basses isn't so many in quantity. As a new Dad, the money could be an issue for some follk. If you need money to feed the children, then you can't argue against needing to sell, or gig to get more money. As for they amount of money, I guess £6k is the new value? Well I guess you won't be able to get all that back if you sell. So, the damage is done. In any case, you need to be realistic in terms of what they would sell for. Good luck with the family. Stop feeling guilty. Get some sleep, and deal with problems as they come up. Everything seems worse in the middle of the night.
  22. Grangur
    Nice for a fretless fingerboard.
  23. Grangur
    Take a closer look
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    The trouble with finding the maker of this is the "Sting factor". When you've got his bank balance you can get anyone to make anything.
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    Very like spalted Maple. http://www.fairdealmusic.co.uk/esp-ltd-b-206-spalted-maple-natural-satin-6-string-bass-guitar-mega-sale.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwhoLWBRD9ARIsADIRaxSk9KCnc6Bgbs8hPZGJbokVE8s7Cj10PMJgFcH_Ijo6vS5E2JZ6haoaAvKlEALw_wcB ... but it isn't. It's like a spalted, but not sure about that.
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