gary mac

Not suggesting that you start whacking it with a large hammer but if it's just a case of the fret having popped up a little, a gentle tap can sort it. Last time I did one, I used a little piece of wood placed over the offending fret and then a couple of taps with a light tacking hammer and all was good.

Clarky, I was planning on coming along but my Daughter being ill, means I'm now on baby sitting duties for my Granddaughter for the weekend. Have a splendid one

Nice looking bass Mark.

Looking good

I think that looks very authentic, great work Angel.

Good man. I watched all the way through, it was good

Tempting

[quote name='barkin' timestamp='1412288609' post='2567642'] Is Stevenage too far? If it's not...I've not used him myself, but I've heard good reports for Terry Chapman at tjcguitars.com I think Lozz on here has had work done by him, so he might chip in here soon... [/quote] Yes, Terry is well regarded. Band mates have used him and I have chatted to him, very friendly and knowledgable.

and this one, just because I fancied it [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ss0GT6x66ZQ[/media]

I think that my one up above is from 1988. and wow, that is pink. [quote name='bagsieblue' timestamp='1412195383' post='2566732'] because I like posting the pics - here is the pink one: [/quote]

That does look amazingly smart

[quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1412169031' post='2566374'] Yes "the new p/g" needs drilling, no mention of if there's an old one though [/quote] That hadn't occurred to me [quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1412170591' post='2566404'] Hi guys, sorry for making this such a big deal! The old p/g and the body both have holes drilled, but whoever did it obviously used too big a bit! Not a problem for the body, which was plugged and redrilled, but I want to make sure I get the new p/g holes correct. Thanks again for all assistance. Gareth [/quote] No worries. Sorry if I have some how just made it all the more confusing. The 3/32" drill bit was a nice snug fit in the holes drilled in the p/g of my 75 P.

Learning these today ready to add to our set [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEo9Bh679wM[/media] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWhkbDMISl8[/media] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGU_4-5RaxU[/media]

Don't know what occurred with my metric conversion, put it down to a pre caffeine brain malfunction

[quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1412160535' post='2566218'] 3/32" is almost 2.5mm BTW & if you want a clearance hole in the pickguard for the screw you'll probably need 3 or 3.5mm. Is the old scratch plate already drilled? Can you try a drill through the hole/s in that? [/quote] John, I think it's the p/g that needs drilling.

No worries, pleased to help.

Good on you for being so determined to learn. I have arthritis in both hands, it comes and goes and as yet is not too serious. On the days when it's painful, particularly if it's a gig day, then I just play in whatever way is least painful. Thumb if I have to, and then swap between fingers and pick. If you do end up playing with a pick, don't consider it a fail. Musicians who say that playing with a pick is somehow wrong or shows less skill, should be ashamed of themselves. Its a totally relevant technique and for some music is almost essential and much more efficient than fingers or thumb. Ideally a bass player should be able to employ all of the techniques.

[quote name='DiMarco' timestamp='1408234019' post='2528322'] Mine. [/quote]What a great pic, love it

Right, just removed the tug bar from my 75 to have a look. A 3/32" drill bit is what you want. In metric I think approx .8mm

Glad you got that all fixed up Rich. Hope the band practice goes well.