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[quote name='Graham' timestamp='1486924215' post='3235585'] I believe Ebay being predominately traders and more private sellers on Gumtree was a deliberate business decision by Ebay, as they own Gumtree as well and wanted to seperate them that way. [/quote] This morning I heard a radio ad. Declaring EBay as the place to sell your old stuff to clear a bedroom. So maybe that business model is getting shaky? I always thought eBay was good for selling nationally and Gumtree for sellimg locally. This weekend I put up an electronic piano on Gumtree. Folk were calling from up to 70 miles away!

Well, why don't we all make it better? Pick a bass from your collection and put it up there to sell at a bargain basement price. After all, for you to be able to buy at a silly low price, someone has to be prepared to accept a silly low price, so why don't you start it off?

How do they make them for that price!? You might need/want to change the pups, but they're amazing value. I'd also want to change the pg on the Harley though. The tort doesn't go with that body colour. Here's an Ibanez, if you'd like a complication to the matter: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/298839-on-hold-1990-ibanez-exseries-exb-404-bass-4-string-pj-dropped-it/#entry3218445 Shameless plug alert!!

Many thanks all for your contributions. I've found there isn't really a problem with any of the pots. All's well. Thanks again

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I know the feeling well. The simple fact is, for you, it's too heavy. It never is going to be the one you're going to eagerly grab as you go out to a gig. If you're looking to cut your teeth on doing refins, then you can find a cheaper bass to do it with, and it could be lighter in weight - so might fit the bill better. If you're experienced at fettling on a bass, then you won't be challenged by this. It's never going to be the No.1 in your collection. I say sell it.

Pearloid pickguard material.

[quote name='dyerseve' timestamp='1486746231' post='3234344'] I dont want to be rude but what about sweat - that's about 99.95% water and fingerboards, lacquered or not are covered in the stuff by the end of a proper gig and if they can survive years of that treatment then a little bit of water in a crack whilst you clean the fretboard isnt going to do anything at all. [/quote] Exactly. Nobody has suggested "washing it". Only use a damp cloth.

[quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1486740049' post='3234285'] Do any of you know of any mother-of-pearl veneers that can be put on a bass/guitar body, just like those beautifull coffee table wood tops i've seen on the build diaries by Andyjr? This idea came from seeing the new Sire models to be released: Seeing this jazz i thought to my self: "Man, this bass with a white mother of pearl body and matching headstock would be beautiful and would match the drum kit perfectly " So, do you recon there's a way to do it? A lined wood veneer? A plastic layer? Printed vinyl with lacquer coat? I've already a white suit and hat on order and starting to grow the moustache [/quote] Hey GB, Nice bass that. The veneer is Quilted Maple. A nice one does really look great. I have a Warwick like that, but mine's solid maple. There's no reason why you can't do that with veneer though.

[quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1486596717' post='3233226'] Gotta love autocorrect! [/quote] I use molecular grips all the time, especially for small jobs!

The glue is spirit based, so water or detergent won't touch it. I'd use white spirit, but worth testing a tiny bit on a hidden part, using a soft cloth first.