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It's either 4 or 5mm (probably 4), definitely metric, just buy a typical set of keys and you should be fine.

I take my time to research and post things up at a fair price, so it does tick me off when people come in with daft offers. They also cannot read, as I often state that the price is firm. But the main thing that ticks me off is that some people seem to think that I'll pay their postage for them. They can get poked, I'm not operating a charity here. Postage is a separate consideration. If I put something up at £100 + postage then the total price will not be £100, because that means I get £100 - postage. I don't see this as haggling, I see it as taking the mick. Be warned - I do not and will not react well to such requests. I'd rather eat beans on toast for a month than sell to those who try this on.

Aberdeen City have a short but sweet section on busking on their website: Busking There is no licence required to busk or perform street entertainment in Aberdeen City, however it is advisable you contact Grampian Police to ensure that you are not/will not be causing an obstruction. [url="http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/Licences/licensing/lic_busking.asp"]http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/Licences/li...lic_busking.asp[/url] Fill yer boots.

Bit late now, but convert it to rear routed and ditch the plate What about a clear, regular Jazz shaped pickguard? That way you protect your veneer and get to see it

I've fixed such a problem before - I used a syringe to squeeze plenty glue in the crack then clamped the hell out of it for 24 hours. It's probably worth trying that first before you go to the extremes of fretboard replacement. The worst thing that'll happen is the glue won't take and you take the fingerboard off anyway.

[quote name='BigRedX' post='1318650' date='Jul 27 2011, 08:37 PM']But I would guess that most of us never sit down when we play live so why practice like that? I practice how I'm going to play the songs live. That's what what practice is for.[/quote] I like feeling comfortable at home, so when I practice at home you can bet I sit my lazy backside down When I rehearse with the rest of the band, I stand. Either way, the bass is where my hands expect it to be.

[quote name='cocco' post='1036264' date='Nov 25 2010, 02:01 PM'][b]The entire Gibson bass range[/b]. All sound great. I have a grabber that just sounds awesome to me. But. And it's a big but [b]every last one is ridiculously neck heavy[/b].[/quote] I am annoyed by this comment and I will return to it when I've calmed down (and stopped typing stuff then deleting it).

[quote name='uncle psychosis' post='1318197' date='Jul 27 2011, 01:09 PM']I currently play a Jazz copy and really like the neck on it (I have small hands and stubby fingers).[/quote] If that's the case then I'd advise against a G&L [i]Tribute[/i] L-2000 - big clubby P neck (on mine at least). If you want a Jazz profile neck on an L-2000 then you'll have to find a USA one I'm afraid. With that proviso, I'd say the G&L is the pick of that bunch you mention.

No, nothing doing at the moment. Currently stalking some stuff on eBay which will make my life easier for this project...

A bit steep for the amount of work required, in my opinion. Edit: SNAP!

It sort of reminds me of this: Another ugly duckling.

It would help to know what preamp you're using and what it expects as an input.

You tell me: I would guess medium, but it just seems right to me. I wear my bass so that it's at the same(ish) height regardless if whether I'm sitting down or standing.

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='1315577' date='Jul 25 2011, 11:51 AM']Have you actually tried this out with yours Matt? ... hang on I bet you don't even have a Jazz case, as you can't stand girly jazzes. I just tried my L-1000 (which I believe the L-2000 is almost identical to - dimensionally) in a very snug fitting Kinsman Jazz hardcase and it went in perfectly... didn't get stuck or rattle about or anything.[/quote] What I meant by "too rigidly Jazz shaped" was if it has some sort of form fitting insert

Might as well throw mine in here - BB614 in black - my "office" bass

[quote name='uncle psychosis' post='1315456' date='Jul 25 2011, 10:06 AM']Apologies for bumping an old thread but I have an L2000 question that isn't worth starting a new thread for. Will an L2000 fit in a case which is designed specifically for a Fender Jazz (ie moulded to the body shape etc)? Thanks[/quote] It won't fit if the case is too rigidly Jazz shaped - the L-2000 body is much more like a Precision than a Jazz (no offset waist). It's not a good enough reason not to get an L-2000 though - if it doesn't fit then just get another case

If this stays low it could be a bargain for someone: [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/260821480729"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/260821480729[/url] Currently sitting at £59.99, 9 hours to go. Local pickup in Wallingford, Oxfordshire.

Rotosound and Fender flats are like fencing wire. TI flats are super compliant Status Hotwires are somewhere in between.

It'll do the job admirably and I reckon it will surprise you. My bass tutor uses an RBX (dunno which one - it's not posh though) live through an Ashdown Electric Blue combo, and seems perfectly happy with it.

What's bugging you about the tuners which are currently there?

[quote name='mart' post='1308879' date='Jul 19 2011, 10:27 AM']That brings back some memories: Aberdeen was where I last saw Maiden, back around 1990, in the Capitol. Also saw Van Morrison there. Not on the same night though. [/quote] That was the last time they had visited Aberdeen until this Thursday. I remember saying at the time (having neglected to go - I was only 14 at the time though) that they were too big now and would never be seen in Aberdeen again. Just goes to show - never say never

Yup, I will be there. Saw them once before at Download 2007. Will try to remember it this time

[quote name='gavgravy' post='1308664' date='Jul 18 2011, 11:54 PM']Firstly, I realise there's tons of these topics on here but I am SUCH a noob I thought I'd just ask again the direct questions I need answering and hope people take pity on me and don't mind repeating themselves. Me and my housemate/band mate have never built a guitar before. I have a squire precision that we've just de fretted and now we're thinking 'what else could we do?' so we joked about having all three pick ups on one bass. So if you were doing this mad feat where would you position each pick up? I love the precision pick up where it is (about 4.8 inches from the 20th fret) I was thinking a Bridge Humbucker and a Neck Jazz pick up So where would you put them? Any other hints and tips I should know? Thanks for your time guys, it's really appreciated[/quote] There is a commercially available bass with the pickup combination you describe - the Spear Flextool: I'm not saying it's the way to go, but hope it gives you some food for thought...

[quote name='EdwardHimself' post='1308431' date='Jul 18 2011, 09:05 PM']Look again- it's a 6 piece body...[/quote] I counted 8 - butcher block bass anyone?