gary mac

Hope it goes well for you We did our first festival recently, got the closing spot on the second night and went down a storm. Like Dad says, get plenty of pics, we did.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1373097207' post='2133627'] This thread left me wondering how many others check at the last fret as all the top setter uppers (thats a technical term you know) use the 12th fret, I found this link which goes into great detail about checking at the 1st and last fret of the neck, it even has a photo with the explanation of where to check at the first and last fret below it yet clearly shows the guy using my method of no capo and the 12th fret [url="http://www.fretnotguitarrepair.com/repair/acoustic-guitar/truss-rod.php"]http://www.fretnotgu...r/truss-rod.php[/url] I think its best to get the neck right from the 12th up to the nut then try a straight edge against the whole neck, if the releif then becomes too much overall it needs a shim at the neck joint before doing anything else, testing and adjusting at the last fret wont help as the truss rod wont alter that end of the neck and in some cases will actually hump up or ruin the neck if you go too far, thankfully mine have always gone back down after releasing the tension but I have seen plenty of humps around the 10th fret or so, no adjusting saddle screws will get you over a hump! [/quote] I've always used the last fret but will now try this method as it does seem to make sense Before making a final decision I may head off and ask MDP for his advice

[quote name='tredders' timestamp='1373049190' post='2133287'] Cheers Gary. Nice bit of maple you've got there, too [/quote] Thanks, It is rather spectacular but thinking of moving it on now.

Looking good.

Nice. Not heard of the Bass Centre Stadium, looks good though.

That does look rather splendid, nice one Tredders

Nice. Jap ones are good uns.

I've got the same model, although not as attractive as yours. Think you paid top dollar really but doubt you will lose out long term. Meanwhile just enjoy

Good for you, hope it works out

Wouldn't that be like putting a V8 in an Austin Allegro Just joking. they are excellent pups, as are Wizards, Seymour Duncans and of course the proper fender pups.

Welcome back to the bass world. Great post

Totally with you

Glad to find you so upbeat and enthusiastic Nige, good man. I really like what I've heard of Kit's tunes. Running as well, I'm impressed, you'll be giving up the smokes next

Yes think I would be nervous as well but instruments should be used, completly understand how you feel though.

I like all three of those, lovely. Love the 2012 standard, let me know if you want to sell.

Richard if you do visit mac towers to see the jazz, I've got a couple of P basses loaded up with quarter pounder pups, you might find the sound to your liking.

A very well done, that looks damned fine.

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJFATnRUeQM#at=39"]http://www.youtube.c...FATnRUeQM#at=39[/url] Hopefully the above link will work. My G&L in action.

I have an old SB1 and love it. The pups are hugely powerful and with DR highbeams it growls in a very pleasing way. You're welcome to visit, with doughuts , although I'm about an hour and a half from you,in Herts.

Great pics Rich.