gary mac

Sorry to hear of your woes. There are some orrid thieving scumbags in this world. Hope you get it back mate.

[quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1346586755' post='1790806'] Not sure about a drop-in replacement but as a backstop you could send a tracing of (or the original pickguard) to Howard the Bass Doc and he will make you a top quality replacement [/quote] Was about to suggest the same There are quite a few variations with the Squier/Fender pguards. The last one I took a chance on and purchased online had to be sent back as it didnt fit. Howard is your man.

A happy ending, yippeee

[list] [*]Nice one, hope it works out for you [/list]

Plenty of advice already given, so I'll just say good luck and enjoy it

Good luck with the next project

You hit the nail on the head. Once it stops being fun then it's not worth carrying on, unless of course it's how you earn your living.

glad to be of service

Great story and glad you are reunited.

Properly road worn and not a pretender, love it. I have a 75 P bass but it has lead a much more sheltered life and hardly has a mark on it. Thing is I can't actually bring myself to take it out and gig it

Kevin also sent me one of the caps free of charge, I therefore concur that he is indeed a fine chap

[quote name='Mod_Machine' timestamp='1346105705' post='1785473'] Finally ddnt someone on here do a full straight replacement set...no soldering required? if so does anyone know who and how much? [/quote] Kiogon is yer man for the drop in kits

Looks like a good job. Nice one

I was going to post Roam, it was one I always go to for a damn good cheer up. Most people seem to know the B52's for Love Shack but for me, this is far superior

Recent convert to chromes on my P bass. Played it at a festival yesterday and joy of joys, a sound man who knew what he was doing with the bass sound.

why why why, would I want to listen to something that makes me feel even more down? what is needed is cheer up songs

Added to my watch list

Looks like a nice bit of grain under that paint.

[quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1345708243' post='1780656'] Hello - is it me you're looking for [/quote] Lionel Ritchie impersonator as well as expert provider of solderless wiring kits.

[quote name='fryer' timestamp='1345669915' post='1780375'] I just listen to the music. Only saw them live once, at Wembley in '86. Couldn't see their feet. [/quote] Was that cos they were still wearing loon pants

Changing the pups is a good move and a worthwhile upgrade. Tuners are worth changing if the existing ones don't do the job. I can't abide those little closed back tuners that are on some of the Squier range. If your bass has those, then you will need to enlarge the holes through the head stock, if you want to fit standard ones. I have swapped out the wiring and pots on the Squier projects that I've done, not so much because I expect an improvement in sound but more because I'm not keen on the flimsy wiring and little pots. If you want to take the easy route, then a fellow bass chatter, Kiogon produces a superb little kit that you can drop straight in, with no soldering needed. Decent pots, input socket and good quality cable. The Squier bridge, I think does the job as well as a Fender bridge, so probably only worth changing if you don't like the look or it's faulty. Good luck with it and enjoy

Depends which Squier model. I tend to start with the tuners and pups. Depends on your budget of course and what type of sound you prefer. You will get loads of recommendations for pups. Wizards are well thought of around here and not too expensive. Or you could go with Fender of course. Before you spend too much time and money, it might be worth setting it up properly and making sure that the neck is good and that the truss rod functions correctly.

Nowt wrong with the American Standards and it does look rather handsome in that finish. Will look forward to seeing some pics