Grangur

I've owned 3 Barefaced cabs. Loved 2 but there was one that was too top-end for my ears. So they're not all the same. Alex is a really good guy though. So, get in contact with him. Tell him what you're looking for and he'll give some good honest advice.

To see if the surface is lacquered you could try dragging your fingernail across the grain. If it catches on the grain then it's bare wood or oiled. If it slides across as if it's glass then it's almost certainly lacquered. Most Fender necks are lacquered AFAIK

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1486693387' post='3233944'] I`ve used lemon oil on my maple fretboards for a good while now, can anyone advise why it shouldn`t be used on maple please? [/quote] If you put oil on any lacquered surface, it doesn't soak in it simply lays on the surface until you wipe it off. You could argue that it's no different to using water on the surface in as much as it acts to help lift the dirt and helps the cloth to collect it. So you may as well use water and detergent, which is cheaper. Furthermore the lemon oil won't mix with detergent, so you can't use it with the oil as a cleaning agent. I'm not saying it will do any harm. If you're happy to use it the same as wiping it over with a damp cloth, then that's your choice. It's more expensive than water, but some will say it smells nicer.

[quote name='fftc' timestamp='1486662681' post='3233687'] I've only listed the shops that have the item I want at a 'competitive' price. So Andertons and whatever the biggest one is don't count for this one. [/quote] So this isn't something to provide useful thoughts and information to us all? It's just for you? Ok, nothing to see here then. I've probably ordered from them all with no problems to be an adult and make a choice.

Dulux white emulsion is easy. Other colours are also available. Ok. Let's look at another way... What sort of finish do you like? I like an oil finish myself. That way you see the wood grain and it's easy to repair, but that might not suit everyone.

Welcome Dimitris. If you're "trying" to play, you're being brave playing with different tunings! I too would like to see your basses sometime.

And no lemon oil on a lacquered fingerboard as it does nothing but sit on the surface until you wipe it off and clean off the oily mess.

There's a Sire V7 5 string in the marketplace at the moment

Hi there, I've just picked up a Fender Frontman 60B. The pots could benefit from a squirt of some cleaner, but I can't seo how I can break into this thing. I've removed the 4x black screws with the countersink washers, but the head doesn't seem to want to budge. So does anyone know what else I need to do to get in there? Cheers

[quote name='dand666' timestamp='1486460681' post='3231889'] Thanks man! [/quote] You're welcome. Pleased there are some folk who find all this stuff useful

[quote name='shadowalka' timestamp='1486220942' post='3230140'] For some reason the Lull basses don't appeal to me....but again not a fan of their headstocks (not sure what what my issue with headstocks are) Bravewood weren't interested in a 5 string (thought it would be perfect) and I haven't approached Crimson yet. Read a few reviews where he didn't come off so well so thought again. Also the waiting time is long. Anyone have any experiences with Crimson? [/quote] Ben's videos are useful and his tools are good, but I've never ordered a guitar from him. I saw a bad review about the lead-time on the Warmouth site, but it was 6 years old. A lot can change in 6 years. I know he's taken on a few staff now and he now uses CNC too. So things may well have changed. Why not call Ben and talk to him. Human contact is amazing. I doubt he'd intentionally lead you on with a false expectation of the lead time.

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1486562665' post='3232799'] Yup. And it's CriNson. [/quote] Not http://crimsonguitars.com/ then? Someone had better call Ben and tell him he's mis-spelt it!

[quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1486572958' post='3232921'] Could you be our Manager Excellent reply. Dave [/quote] You're sounding more like my Mrs every day.. Mrs G has said I should get involved in management for a band.

[quote name='Jabba_the_gut' timestamp='1486156142' post='3229769'] It's also quite lightweight - when finished it will be about 3kg / 6 1/2lbs. [/quote] Jez, you are not helping my GAS. I'm SO pleased this isn't a 5 and it's not for sale. [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1486574348' post='3232944'] Looks fantastic - love the way the brass finish control plate compliments the warm tones of the wood - personally I'd leave it copper and consider mixing and matching the machine heads to black and gold. Hope to see you with it at this years Herts Bash. [/quote] Hey! There IS hope for Mick! I actually agree with you, Mick!

[quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1486560754' post='3232766'] Yes, a linisher is good. Use something to protect the fingers though, it's surprising how quickly a hex key will heat up! [/quote] Hold the Allen key in a set of molecular grips or a vice.

[quote name='timmo' timestamp='1486465175' post='3231974'] If it is for learning, wouldn`t you be learning all the symbols and explanations as you progress? [/quote] IMHO the OP would go through a useful learning exercise if he creates his own sheet because finding all these symbols and writing down the meanings would be productive revision.

Unless you have some serious breaks in the lacquer you can use a microfiber cloth or an old, soft dish cloth, damped with water and a spot of washing up liquid. Wipe it down and dry it on an old towel. If you want to Polish it, then use bees wax. Don't use anything like polish in a spray can. Then oldish the frets with Autosomal chrome cleaner.

For home use i use a Barefaced One10 with Mark Bass LM3. It gives loads more than enough volume. No headphone use or auxiliary in capability though. If I want auxiliary input I have a Roland Cube. Mines a 30w. It gives good sound and all you're looking for, for not much money.

Go for these maybe http://basschat.co.uk/topic/299980-warwick-5-string-red-label-medium-strings-new/page__fromsearch__1

Westfield make some ice basses for the price. If you want some sensibly priced strings look for Fender branded or Legacy. Legacy is a brand by Rotosound.