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[quote name='budget bassist' post='204435' date='May 22 2008, 05:25 PM']Ah right, thanks, i'm just wondering if the first method will be particularly stable for a bridge screw[/quote] It ought to be, as long as you use a hardwood dowel and not pine or similar. Wood glue is stronger than wood, so it ought to take the strain. Plus it's not on its own, the load is spread over several points, so it's unlikely to go anywhere.

[quote name='budget bassist' post='204381' date='May 22 2008, 04:07 PM']Just out of interest, how did you get the screws out?[/quote] This only worked for the ones which were broken below the surface: drilled 'em out with a hand drill and a 3mm bit. The drill followed the existing hole then had no choice but hit the centre of the screw remnant and drill out the remainder. Got wood dust and metal filings when I removed the drill. Then glued in a 3mm dowel and will cut, sand flush and redrill a pilot hole. The one that was flush with the top, I tried cutting a slot in the top of it, but that didn't work, so I tried drilling out as well, but the drill slipped off and drilled past the screw. Filled that hole as above, will try drilling a tiny pilot hole in the middle of the screw then drilling it all out with the 3mm bit.

Well, that's it ended. Seeing as it wasn't set as private, I've taken the opportunity to contact the buyer to let them know that if they go through with this, they'll end up with a highly overpriced Squier (or something else!) +1 about the guitar shop bit. I don't know what's worse - someone that lacking in knowledge can be in a position to give out such "advice", or the seller making that bit up to appear clueless.

Everyone else seems to have one of these but me! Not sold much here, but bought some. Let people know how I got on here

As you may have noticed me babbling about in the Tech forum, I've been removing the three broken pickguard screws in the body of the Hagstrom. Got two, missed one. Will have another go at it soon.

Drilled out the two that were broken down in the hole somewhere, the drill had an existing hole to follow and drilled right into it and some metal filings later, I can fit the screw down the hole. Glue, dowel, mallet, wait, cut, sand, redrill. Unfortunately, Peaty's prediction about the drill sliding came true with the one that was flush with the surface, but I've dowelled that mistake and will have a fresh go at it later. I'm thinking about drilling a pilot hole in the middle of the screw with the dremel first, then getting the hand drill out and taking it real easy.

That headstock logo made me laugh.

Welcome to the forum, hope you find the advice and support you're looking for

[quote name='louisthebass' post='203475' date='May 21 2008, 08:47 AM']Hiya, I had a go at trying to do both of those - long story, but on my old pc my email was Outlook Express (which I don't have on this pc). I've had bit of aggro with it, so got a hotmail email account which wasn't logged on my member profile. When I tried to change my password, it got emailed to my Outlook email. Just good to be back on here though. Cheers, louisthebass.[/quote] Your email will be sitting there in the mailbox at your ISP waiting for you. Perhaps your ISP has a webmail facility? If so, all you need are your email address and/or username, and password.

The sanding is complete and the body will be delivered to my sister this week. Thank heavens for that. I'll be quite happy if I don't see that piece of wood for a while For the next while, delays are no longer my fault!

[quote name='radansey' post='203190' date='May 20 2008, 07:49 PM']Took the neck to work today to pillar-drill out the holes to accept the Schaller tuners. Starting to look a bit sexier. Will sand the headstock face once the tuner fettling has been completed - then add a new transfer. Would like to put on a Fender P.bass transfer from axesrus but this may be a bit too pretentious. Any suggestions? Ross.[/quote] Go down the comedy route: The eBay seller plankspanker101 does them. Does a "Jizz Bass" and "Pretender Bass" by standard, but he's a cool guy, will do you something custom for a little extra, like mine.

He's a dodger, I wouldn't have anything to do with him! Only kidding. I've known Rich for a good few years now and he's as straight down the line as you could hope for. We've bought/sold/bargained/traded bass bits many times. His electronics work is exemplary (he did the single coil mod for my L-2000 as well as help me out with rewiring from scratch an old Hagstrom). As if the under the hood stuff wasn't good enough, you should see what he can do to the outside: 'nuff said. Stunning job, Rich.

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='202880' date='May 20 2008, 02:30 PM']In my tribute band, our singer/leader generally thinks I'm talking a load of c*ck and being pernickety when I go on about acoustics (hollow floors, low ceilings etc) so I don't really get an opportunity to find the best spots for my rig when were setting up. Annoyingly he is also the first to complain about the bass being "too loud" or boomy to you and I. The other day we did a gig in a really small pub - so vocal PA only. As luck would have it I got there early and was first to set up. The space we had was little more than a 15 x 8 foot wide solid stone recess with wooden floorboards (no stage) and a fairly high roof. At first I warily (because of the acoustics) set up in the corner (on crates for a change - I didn't bother taking my extra 4x10 - with about 3 ft of air behind it) as I presumed the drums would be in the middle as per usual - but once it was put to the vote the drums were required where I'd set up . I'd already had a bit of a plonk about and thought I sounded ok but a little boomy as expected, so I was well up for setting up my front ported rig in the middle against the back wall (space issues) to see the difference. Alas it was worse but there was no going back because it would have been "too much hassle" to switch everything back so I did the best I could with my eq and got on with it. Apparently it sounded best if you were right at the back of the room in the centre. So what are the rule of thumb do's and don'ts for small venues so I can try and get it right first time?[/quote] Was that Cellar 35? Couldn't make it down unfortunately, was babysitting my goddaughter and her siblings

[quote name='Jobiebass' post='202888' date='May 20 2008, 02:37 PM']Didnt see any on the wall this weekend, but its worth giving them a call cause I have seen a few in there. their website is electro-music.co.uk nunbers on there. Just throwing this out there, but im guessing the neck is a little big on your bf's bass so your looking for something smaller? Try a Jazz bass, tiny necks and it'll be much easyer to play sat down too then a wierd shape like the butterfly or heart or whatever. how about [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Electro-Acoustic-Bass-Guitar-new-43in-Pink-Pink-Pink_W0QQitemZ180244160585QQihZ008QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]Pink Acoustic[/url] or [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Beautiful-Pink-Bass-Guitar-new-43in_W0QQitemZ170219474563QQihZ007QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]Pink P bass[/url] (neck slightly bigger then a J-bass) But ultimatly you have to like your bass so go with what you feel comfortable with and feel you will enjoy playing.[/quote] At the risk of this seeming like a personal vendetta, I'd steer clear of any of those ultra cheap acoustics. They seem to be horribly made, and you're buying one from someone who knows naff all about instruments - 43" bass? That's double bass territory! Oh wait, you mean the overall length - wow, what a useful measurement! I gave mine away - couldn't sell it with a clear conscience!

Welcome to the forum

[quote name='louisthebass' post='202797' date='May 20 2008, 01:07 PM']Hi Ladies & Gents, Just a very brief hello from the member formerly known as iamthewlarus (have now got a laptop & had to re-register as my old pc is currently not being used). Am looking forward to being able to post once again!! Cheers, louisthebass[/quote] Could you not get your password reset/emailed to you?

The problem with extraction is that the screws in question are very small (longer and thinner than your usual pickguard screws) Will probably have to drill out. I have some 3 and 4mm hardwood dowel, so it looks like the brute force approach is the way While doing some online research, I came across this - interesting use of brake line (basically making a tiny holesaw out of it): [url="http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070910053127AAp277A"]http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qi...10053127AAp277A[/url]

As some of you might know, I'm in the middle of restoring a 60s Hagstrom bass. I've hit a wee snag - broken pickguard screws in the body - in 3 places. One of them I can see the top of it flush with the surface, the other two are broken further down the hole. I'm thinking I might be able to very carefully grind a slot in the top of the one I can see using the dremel and screw it out, but what to do about the others? Anyone got any ideas? The whole thing is being refinished a solid colour, so the solutions need not be pretty, as long as they won't show on the finish.

Haven't forgotten about this - the neck itself is done (as in no more layers - lacquer hardening now), I've masked off the headstock sides and I'm just basically going to empty the can onto the face of it now to bury the logo in lacquer. Got a couple of layers done yesterday evening.

My fiancee is a singer/saxophonist/keyboard player/music student/festival organiser. She is encouraging and supportive of my protozoic bass playing. She also knows a lot of music theory, so I can ask stupid "why?" questions about music and actually get an answer/explanation. I am perpetually lucky. The only thing she objects to is when I leave all my bass bits/tools out in the spare room/living room/wherever when I'm working on something

[quote name='tauzero' post='202248' date='May 19 2008, 04:29 PM']Or chop the headstock end off between the G and D strings.[/quote] Some quality cat skinning going on here

If you buy it at the BIN price (£114.91), you'll end up paying around about the following: purchase price: £114.91 postage: £40 (approx $80) total for tax purposes: £154.91 import duty: waived (less than £7) VAT: £27.11 TOTAL: £182.02 (+ whatever fee the thieving courier adds on for collecting the fee from you) I doubt the customs will fail to notice a bass guitar

[quote name='bassman2790' post='201620' date='May 18 2008, 05:36 PM']I have recently acquired a Jap Precision in what appears to be either a Tobacco or Vintage sunburst. The 'tort' guard on it is predominantly red which looks out of place so I would like to replace it. I've looked on a few websites and they all seem to say the same thing.... [i]"These pickguards will only fit US made basses. They will not fit any other"[/i] Or [i]"Will fit US or Mex basses. Will not fit Jap basses"[/i] Will someone please tell me [list=1] [*]What's the difference? [*]Where do I get a pickguard that will fit my bass? [/list] Thanks in advance. Mark[/quote] Differences? Screw hole positions, cut out for heel end truss rod adjustment or not, screw holes for thumb rest/pup cover. If you want one exactly the same, then WD Music can do you one from an accurate tracing of your current one.

Looks great man, and I wouldn't grouse too much about the pickguard - personally I think white suits most dark colours. It's sharp and it's smart, like a dark suit and a white shirt

Well, reading that has put me in a good mood for the day. Until I drive somewhere