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[quote name='BassAgent' timestamp='1433881038' post='2794887'] I'm a bit afraid to take the pickguard off, because I heard some scary stories of pickguards not fitting back on the bass because of shrinking celluloid [/quote] It can be a scary prospect but I would need to have a little look see. Slowly, slowly and careful with that screwdriver

Yes, what Luke said. Great work

[quote name='BassAgent' timestamp='1433862077' post='2794637'] Our basses might have been twins at first I don't think Fender made a white Jazz without matching headstock at the time. [/quote] Have you looked under the pick guard and in the neck pocket? Talking of pick guards, wasn't the tort used back then , a pleasing thing.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1433872957' post='2794770'] This forum makes me laugh. So if I'd gone ahead with the refin and the electrics mod you'd have all said the equivalent of the current mrs discreet's 'that's nice, dear' and just let me get on with it?? [/quote] Quite possibly sweetheart. x

Good decision Mark.

[quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1433870645' post='2794746'] Oh, that's why no one wants me.... [/quote]

[quote name='BassAgent' timestamp='1433839421' post='2794346'] Yes, it's a Jan 1966 Jazz. Refin and two replaced screws, otherwise original. My fav bass of all time. [/quote] Lovely, Jan 66 was a good month. Here's my one from the same month and year, my fave Jazz so far [url="https://flic.kr/p/tR1YVn"][/url]

I won five sets in the last survey/comp that I completed on here. I've spectacularly failed to win anything over the years and thought it was a wind up when I received the email notification So although it seems a bit selfish to enter again, why not. Have you tried Elixir strings before? My first experience with them was after winning last time. What other brands are you familiar with? Over the last few years I had been using DR Highbeams and D'addario Pro Steels What bass(es) will you try the new strings on? My two main gigging basses, G&L SB1's and probably on my 66 Jazz. What sort of environment will you be playing them in (e.g studio, gigging, practicing) Gigging and practicing mostly. Possibly some studio time. Why do you think you'll be a good candidate to test the strings? I play most days at home and also regularly gig with a covers/function band, covering rock, pop, dance, disco and funk. Links to any blogs/reviews you may have already posted (not essential but interesting) [url="https://www.facebook.com/defunktband/photos/a.491207497602617.112080.355184051204963/867815679941795/?type=1&theater"]https://www.facebook...?type=1[/url] The G&L has had a set of Elixir's on since February. I've done plenty of sweaty pub gigs since putting them on and they still feel and sound great. For most of our set I play with a pick, so the strings get a good bashing and to date are showing no signs of deterioration. So far I'm very impressed.

[quote name='Chris Sharman' timestamp='1433797486' post='2794128'] Holy Thread Resurrection Batman! I had entirely forgot about this until a recent spate of 'Likes' appeared on my bands pages which made me think I should pop back and have a look. I am now up to date. Thanks All [/quote] Thanks for liking DefunkT

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I know you are not keen on black but to me, that looks just great. Lovely combo with the maple. Surprised at the weight, it looks like it should be a heavyweight Very nice and sounds great too, well worth the wait.

I don't like it at all when they tilt. It makes me very uneasy until I can get them nice and level again

I'm fine with Billie Jean (will probably mess it up at the next gig now ) I find some disco lines a challenge, not so much because of any complexity but more the tempo and the octavingness Hot Stuff/Donna Summer springs to mind.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1433716106' post='2793404'] Oof! Well... this was a very dangerous thread to look at... [/quote] Yes back away now, you know it makes sense. You really don't need to throw in Wal GAS on top of all your other ones

[quote name='ivansc' timestamp='1433671664' post='2792897'] I have aan original model G&L ASAT guitar with microtilt and it works like a dream. Leo got it right the second time it would seem. [/quote] I think Leo probably got it right the first time, the workforce managed to get it wrong.

A good one for DefunkT last night, not a huge crowd but much enthusiastic dancing for most of the evening. Plenty of compliments from other musicians and they weren't even very drunk Got invited back for four more dates next year.

No worries, I really enjoyed it. Bumping this back to the top.

When selling, I tend not to base the price on what I paid for it but for what I think it is worth at the time. I see little point in doing it any other way. If I get it right, happy days. If I have got it wrong, it doesn't sell and then I drop the price hopefully to a level that is right.

Good work Shared.

Well I fit the bill, in that I'm sick but unfortunately too old. Good luck, hope you find the right player.