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I would like it to be known that I never use, never use, never use, never use, never use, never use, never use, never use,never use, never use.... the name JTUK. Well not often.

For inspiration you can try looking out for Steve Lawson.

Delayed in the Christmas post maybe?

Go talk to him. Not on the phone - go and talk. Tell him how the message sounds and ask questions about his concerns. This way, if there are changes you can make to keep the gig, then you are there to make the choices. If you're a rock band, he might not realise you can also play other stuff. Maybe it won't work, but you will have tried and you get the opportunity to make the changes he wants.

I'm with Gary. Wood filler looks the part, but it's not strong. I would use cocktail sticks (they're hard wood, matchsticks are weak firewood). Glue one stick in place, then cut fine sticks from the same cocktail sticks and ram the holes full. Let the glue set and then drill the new holes. When you fit the new bridge, use masking tape under the old bridge for you to draw markings on the body, to show you the positions of the sides and the back line of the old bridge. Then find the centre line of the old bridge and mark that. Them mark the centreline of the new bridge and align that on the body with the centreline of the old bridge. Also align the back of the new bridge with the old backline - unless the style of the new bridge means you need more/less space. Roceci beat me to it!

Good luck to whoever gets that. You'd do well to buy shares in WD40 if you buy it.

[quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1480861864' post='3187607'] As a classical musician I've never liked typical audiences for classical music, but I may have to reconsider. At least they weren't drunk, and they didn't wreck the instruments or the stage. [/quote] You won't get too many Pete Townsend auctions will you? (He's the first to say, it was a real waste of some expensive instruments)

I don't know the type of pup you're trying to remove, but assuming it's something like those used on a Fender bass, remove all the screws you can get out. Then pushing the pup as low as you can, get a small hacksaw on the shaft of the bad screw just below the head and cut the head off. That will allow you to remove the pup and preserve it from damage. You can then get access to more of the shaft to be able to get a good grip with pliers or mole-grips.

[quote name='doc40hz' timestamp='1480790442' post='3187212'] Argh - It looks like it IS attached the preamp pcb. This could be an expensive fix! [/quote] What impedance are the pots? Maybe you can use a standard stacked pot and solder fly-leads to the PCB?

[quote name='Numerov' timestamp='1480713235' post='3186719'] I tried out a Squier Vintage Modified Precision PJ bass today. Definitely a well-made instrument. Wasn't keen on the glossy neck. Don't know if this was because of a bad setup but with both the p and j pickups on full - to my ears there was only a subtle difference in tone. I've seen youtube videos with both Squier infinity and Vintage modified precision PJ bass where with pickups on full there was a definite difference in tone. Would I be be better off trying to buy an Infinity PJ second hand at the best possible price and then do pickup upgrades if I'm not happy? Something like an EMG set can be had for £140 and a Bare Knuckles set for £160. Getting them fitted would cost me £40-£50. If I could get the Affinity PJ for say £120 - would the approximately £320 total outlay give me a better sound than a new Vintage Modified PJ for around the same money? [/quote] When you say about having the 2 pups on full and there not being much difference in tone, what do you mean? Do you mean you tried the the P on full and the J off, then you tried the J on full and the P off? Upgrading basses is a debatable subject. If you're keeping the bass and selling isn't an issue, then that's fine. But if you improve the pups in and Affinity, then when you come to sell it's still an Affinity. Folk won't pay much more for the fancy pups in it. If it were me I'd get a good used bass. That way you get good value for money.

Ever tried shimming a neck-though? Has anyone ever felt they would have liked to be able to do that? [s]Funny how for some makes, it's accepted as relatively normal to want to bodge the neck pocket.[/s] OK, ignore that last comment, it's rude.

Hi Mike, Welcome to the world of bass. Many guitarist have come to this point and not returned! Something you will see here is many folk say the sound is in the fingers. Depending on the music you want to play, the choice of bass guitar is of less consequence than you think. You would do well to go down to a music shop and try some basses and learn more about the sound and feel under your own fingers. What matters more is where, over the pickups you pick the strings. Learning to play good bass lines is probably more important than all the points above.

Could I please have Alberto Rigoni an Steve Lawson?

For what it's worth, this is a listing for an "Ibanez SR600 1987 original harness" [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1987-Ibanez-SR600-Bass-Guitar-Original-Wiring-Harness-/152313261339?hash=item237693ed1b:g:cwMAAOSwB09YJMpd"]http://www.ebay.co.u...wMAAOSwB09YJMpd[/url] I'm not sure if it's right though. I had an Ibanez from 2000 and that was active. I've never seen a passive Ibby. That said, the guy has all the other bits from the same bass. The body is a bit smashed up though. It's a real shame.

There is a recent thread where some folk have good things to say of a company/person in Stevenage. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/292476-the-amp-workshop-in-stevenage/page__p__3160203__hl__stevenage__fromsearch__1#entry3160203 Maybe it's worth having a phone call to them/him/her... ?

https://m.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_beatbass_fl_vs_vintage_series.htm?o=19&search=1480454702 Harley Benton Fretless Violin bass. What more could you want?

[quote name='bazztard' timestamp='1480216136' post='3182595'] Deepest sympathies for your loss you know.....it's never to late to learn an instrument....just sayin [/quote]... and you have some nice instruments to learn with.. Also, just sayin'. Feel free to ask for help and pointers to resources to get started. Welcome to Basschat. It's good you're getting some help. Good luck with everything you're going through.

[font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]This is a useful thread - Just sold [/font][color=#323232][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Fender Japan Jazz 62 RI[/font][/color] [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/295413-sold-fender-japan-jazz-62-ri-olympic-white-tort-great-condition-tweed-case-l600-shipped/page__fromsearch__1[/font] Snapped up fairly quick at £600. Yours is older, so that would probably add a few pounds to it? What would a Fender MIJ Jazz sell for? That difference is what you're really talking about. I guess he can give you the difference, or take the bass back for a full credit. What you say above sounds right on the money if you ask me. The fact that you've had the use of it for X months is the cost to them of getting it wrong.

[quote name='sidneyft98' timestamp='1480369935' post='3183868'] cheers for all the replies guys. I'm gonna look at everything that's been suggested ^ also on a side note to Burns-bass which squiers are you talking about? im a big fan of the brand (all my guitars are squier jags and jazzmasters) although i havent looked at their basses much [/quote] Here's one. http://www.richtonemusic.co.uk/products/vintage_modified_jazz_bass_rosewood_fingerboard_3-color_sunburst.asp?gclid=CjwKEAiAyO_BBRDOgM-K8MGWpmYSJACePQ9CENIkDVKevTMsU3kVfZ7YxM3QXng5-vqnTaoLv4fhsBoCgXfw_wcB