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Hi All , Just came across this book on flea bay ..............Item no.[size=3]191993941624[/size] [b]Bass Culture - The John Entwistle Bass Collection[/b] , buy it now [b]...............£316.58p[/b] I have this book ( bought for me by my Daughter 2 years ago for [b]£29.99[/b] - printed on rear cover ! ) Could this be Brexit inflation again ? Pete

I have given up on heavy gear ( Mesa Boogie 600W M-Pulse head , 2 2x10 Powerhouse cabs ) because every morning after a gig , my lower back would hurt like hell . Now using 2 2x12 G&K Neo cabs ( 50lb each ) , and a Warwick LWA 1000 Head .( 6lb in weight !) - NO back problems now . Just measured the action on my Bitsa Jazz .......at 12th fret distance between bottom of string to top of fret ........... E .140" A .130" D .120" G .110" About .015" relief on neck String Gauge .105 .085 .065 .045 Pete

My bitsa Jazz , has a high action , because I find a much better balance across the output of the strings . Could it be that they are allowed to vibrate more freely , without buzzing on frets ? . I had a terrible problem with the output varying across the strings with a low action Tried balanced tension sets etc etc , but as soon as I raised the action , balance heaven ! I only use Fender 7250M ( quite cheap ) but I dont seem to notice how high the action is when gigging . Anyhow , what amp are you using now Lozz ( I take it you sold my Ampeg on ? ) Pete

Anyone with any info ?

Hi, Just bought one of these acoustic Guitars , only info I can find is that they are made in Vietnam . Looked at their web site , and none match any current models . There is no head stock logo , no serial number , Just a oval shaped shim of wood inside stating Duy Ngoc . The reason I got it was because it has a wonderful balanced tone across the strings , and a nice feel to the neck . I love playing a six string now and then . Cost £130 , including a VERY padded gig bag . Will get some pics up tomorrow ( must rehearse the bass for the gig tonight ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ) [URL=http://s1298.photobucket.com/user/petetexas/media/SDC12017_zpslspjzj4q.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag59/petetexas/SDC12017_zpslspjzj4q.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1298.photobucket.com/user/petetexas/media/SDC12021_zpshjyii5ks.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag59/petetexas/SDC12021_zpshjyii5ks.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1298.photobucket.com/user/petetexas/media/SDC12029_zpstb808vx4.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag59/petetexas/SDC12029_zpstb808vx4.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1298.photobucket.com/user/petetexas/media/SDC12030_zpss1stewep.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag59/petetexas/SDC12030_zpss1stewep.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Pete

Hi Gottastopbuyinggear, Width at the deepest part of the neck pocket is 62mm on my Bitsa . Hope this helps Pete

That looks Brilliant , I love natural a wood body . Is it Rosewood fingerboard , or ebony ?

Hi, I cant find my build thread anywhere .................................. I have always used thin veneer ( of different thicknesses ) of about 12 mm wide across the width of pocket . Never had any issue with joint not being solid , or any loss of sustain . In fact the Bitsa Jazz above , I am thinking of putting some form of damper by bridge , because there is too much sustain . One thing I did ( this may be of help - may not ) when I aligned the neck to the body , I laid a 24" steel straight edge along each side of the neck , and once it was dead center to the pup cut outs , scored ( hidden underneath the scratchplate ) two lines which I can use in future if I ever have to take the neck off . Any other questions , just ask . Pete

Yep , I realised that at the gig…………..next Sat will disconnect one cab and see.................................... Do you use a Warwick LWA1000 then ? Pete

Hi , Just wondered if anyone uses a Warwick LWA1000 head , and into what cabs ? I have just done my first gig with this head and 2 of these cabs , the sound is massive ! I gave up ( well my back told me to ) using my Mesa Boogie Head and Cabs , so I went lightweight . Pete

Nice one !

Hi Gottastopbuyinggear, The neck to body fit was ok, but had to shim the neck angle to get enough clearance of pups and height of bridge . It did take quite a bit of extra work to get the neck aligned to body . The nut was not cut , had to do that myself ( being an ex guitar teck of some 20 years - was no problem ) The fretting is OK ,but for the first few months , I was continually dressing fret ends ( I think the wood used was not seasoned correctly and was shrinking , making the fret ends stick out - but its ok now . I will measure up the width later on today for you , and also dig out the posting I did on the build of this . I have used her now for about 12 months gigging , and would not change her . Pete