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You don't need to determine exactly what they do because I already have - they're a coil split - both coils in series or single coil (the active coil in both cases is the one nearest the bridge.

I wouldn't order anything time sensitive from Thomann (or anywhere non-UK come to think of it) - too many variables, too many opportunities for delay/points of failure - none of which are Thomann's fault.

D'addario XL nickel rounds. Good strings, good all rounders, available even in the tiniest of music shops trying to please everyone.

It's been modded anyway, and I'd go so far as to say it has next to zero market value as it stands, so refin away without guilt or worry.

Welcome - what are you apologising for? The answer is - nothing...

Ignore - clicked Reply instead of Edit, d'oh!

I didn't realise you were participating - shall I add you into this year's abstinence thread formally?

Musician biographies I have enjoyed: Johnny Cash's autobiography Hendrix - Setting The Record Straight I have a book at home that goes into some detail about the Beatles and their recordings, but I can't find it online right now, will check back later.

There is a link in the top post to the rules - I forgot to include it initially, my bad. Copied from there (and edited for year): Tier 1 Challenge During the calendar year of 2024 (01/01/24 - 31/12/24): - No bass gear purchases/trades whatsoever, be that amps, pedals, basses, accessories. Tier 2 challenge (should you play other instruments, engage in music production etc) - As above, but extended to your other musical gear Allowances in both tiers: - Strings (sticks, skins, reeds etc) - Maintenance/setups that only involve work on existing aspects of your bass (ie no purchasing a preamp to add to it) - If something breaks through no unusual intervention of your own, and is unable to be repaired, you may replace it. - Educational purchases, ie tutorial books, lessons, anything that furthers your playing is permitted. - If you have purchased something in 2023, you are able to take delivery of it within 2024. - If you have put down a deposit on something before committing to this, which then requires a final payment within 2024, that single payment permitted. Although not mentioned here, precedent has been set in previous years that unsolicited gifts are allowed. But it doesn't work if you get given money as a gift then you choose to spend that on gear. Also precedent has been set that decrees that the replacement of broken items must be like for like as near as practically possible - no abusing this with sneaky upgrades. Hope that helps!

I concur with @tauzero, not bass specific gear, so I reckon you're still in the main challenge, you can't go for extra credit now though.

I have nothing to offer except... Damn, that is one studly capacitor!

* except the Elitist EB-3...

Interesting question - according to the rules in the linked thread, a guitar amp would not fail your Tier 1 challenge as it's specifically bass gear but would fail your Tier 2 challenge (all musical gear regardless of instrument). Depends how hardcore you want to be about it. I'll pop your name down. I'd say if you get a guitar amp, don't bother telling us, it's not news, it's not relevant to this discussion unless you're going for extra credit. And ultimately, it's just a bit of fun so don't worry too much about it!

You snooze, you lose... (being Scottish though - snoozing on the 2nd Jan is state sponsored snoozing, so it doesn't count...)

Top willpower! I dunno if I'd have been able to walk away - always fancied a Dimension. Well done!

Ooh, what turned your head? Do tell!

Is that basically an SBV-550 with a bound neck and black hardware, or am I missing something here?

I have learned to become comfortable with getting on the phone to people I don't know when I need to get stuff done. Believe me, it used to bring me out in a cold sweat. The benefit to overcoming that fear is that it's hard for people to ignore you (or forget to reply) when you're talking to them live.

Ahh, too bad, it's open season for you now. See you next year!

Eh, the whole thing is a bunch of guesswork and happy accidents - why is it 420mm wide? Because my top bit of wood had a drill hole in it there...

Thanks, I do chuckle a little when I look at it, it really does look better than I expected it to. RE: side hustle - I'd need to change my branding a little, lest Moog/inMusic's lawyers get heavy...

That wasn't my one, was it? Metallic blue, battery box added, EMG-BQC 3 band EQ, 3 stacked knobs?

Nice - I had a blue one a few years back. If I was ever to dabble in these waters again I'd want an SBV-550 (the PJ one).

Dinna you dare!

That's what keeps me going