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Hardware and pick up suggestions for winter project
gary mac replied to The Admiral's topic in General Discussion
Like Jack said, finding the stuff is half the fun. That's exactly what I recently did with my P bass build. I was visiting this site and ebay a number of times each day. Got most of the bits on here, but had to resort to ebay for the neck. Just need a bit of patience and the time. -
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I found the simple p bass enough of a challenge to wire and solder, so hats off to you. Have you trimmed that filler piece off yet or been too busy with the wiring plan?
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Thanks for that, I'm off to have a proper read through of their website
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Like the look of that twin neck, although I'm sure it would be shoulder saggingly heavy for a wimp like me. Stray... there's a name I had forgotten. I went to see them a few times back when I was a youth. Are they still about?
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It's also worth considering the balance of the bass not just the weight. My p bass deluxe is much more comfortable than my jazz and yet is the heavier of the two. Maybe something to do with the off set body shape of the jazz. You need to try a few and play them standing for more than just a few minutes.
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Thanks Clarky
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That's coming on really well, another winner by the looks of it, nice work.
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Really like the look, nice job.
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Time to give this a bump back up
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This has been a splendid start to my day, viewing your impressive collection.
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Yes I saw it earlier when I was searching, actually made me feel slightly uneasy.
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Yes you are so right. My brother and I purchased this for a studio project, it was very costly although can't remember how much. Thanks for the bump. Maybe I will put it on EBay
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Withdrawn Epiphone Guitar Combo
gary mac replied to gary mac's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
Bump and price reduction £45 -
Want to get rid of bump
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When I started gigging a jazz i got the Hercules stand that allows the bass to be hung from the head stock, sure it was about £25. It's been perfect.
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No doubt a flurry of Badass II's will be along. [/quote] I do rate the Badass 2, I have one on my jazz, but don't think I would be willing to pay what they are going for these days. So for me it would probably be the gotoh or maybe even a fender original.
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I felt a bit envious of the bass player standing behind Girls Aloud in The Promise vid.
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02/12/2010. The ebony thumb rest arrived today and was soon fitted. Still a few finishing touches needed. A strap button for the back of the head stock, ash trays and a replacement neck plate. I’m still not sure about fitting the ash trays as although it would be correct for the period, I think they will just get in the way, given my playing style. So it’s pretty much finished and I’m very pleased with the result. My plans changed a little as the project progressed, my initial idea was to go for the road worn look but I couldn’t actually bring myself to do the whole relicing thing, it just seemed like abuse. I did complete the fine sanding and buffing, which maybe gave it a slightly aged look. The body came to me with a few knocks and blemishes so from here on in I will play it and let it age naturally. Given that it’s not all pristine I won’t be worried about the almost inevitable knocks that occur when gigging. Acoustically it sounds good. I know from plugging in to my little practice amp that it makes a noise and my soldering/wiring is ok. I’m looking forward to playing it through my rig and will do so this week at band rehearsal, weather permitting. As an additional bonus it’s come in at a pleasing weight of 8lb 12oz, making it the lightest of my basses. My thanks to the Bass Chatters who helped me with advice and some of the parts. [attachment=65727:complete2.JPG][attachment=65728:complete3.JPG][attachment=65729:complete12.JPG][at tachment=65730:complete13.JPG]
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No 4 for me, that one looks very pleasing.
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Yamaha BB1200 Bass A lovely vintage instrument, built I believe in 1981 and supplied with the original hard case. A superb through neck bass in natural finish, with a rosewood fret board, that is still in extremely good condition. The frets are good with no sharp edges or obvious wear. The usual high build quality associated with Yamaha instruments. Nicely set up with a low action and currently strung with Fender 45-105 strings. A previous owner had the stock pickups upgraded to EMG’s, powered by a 9 volt circuit. The bass weighs in at 10lb 2oz. I have owned this bass since the late eighties, it is in very good condition, but not perfect. A previous owner was not as careful as I am and the bass does have a number of marks. I’m not sure that any of them are bad enough to show up in photos, but I do want potential buyers to be aware. There is a hairline crack to the lacquer around the jack socket. An area of wear to the finish below the pick-up, presumably caused by a plectrum. A number of scuffs and dents to the finish on the bottom edge of the bass. The tuners are tarnished, which to my mind is how they should look on an instrument of this age. The lacquer/varnish coating on this bass is extremely tough and durable and it would seem that this has helped keep damage to a minimum. The case is very substantial and certainly offers a high level of protection to the bass. There are a number of superficial scuffs and marks to the outside of the case but all catches and hinges are functioning. I’m not keen on selling off instruments, however health issues and financial constraints mean that I can’t justify keeping instruments just to look at now and then. Gigs are thin on the ground and so it’s time to move some on. I am happy for interested parties to come around to inspect and play the bass. I am now dropping the asking price to £450.00 I’ve not seen many of these for sale in recent years, so not sure about my pricing. I would prefer that the bass was collected and I therefore haven’t included postage at this stage. We can discuss arrangements for shipping if required. Please pm me if you require any further info, additional pics or you want to come around for a cuppa and test drive. [attachment=65659:028__2_.JPG][attachment=65660:031__2_.JPG][attachment=65661:033__2_.JPG][attachmen t=65663:004__2_.JPG][attachment=65664:003__2_.JPG][attachment=65665:034__2_.JPG][attachment=65666:03 5 __2_.JPG][attachment=65667:036__2_.JPG][attachment=65668:040__2_.JPG]
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Impressive job that really looks splendid. Nice work.
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Thanks Daz, got the book this morning. Will forward it on to BassBunny once I've read it. All the best, Gary
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No problem and I don't know why, maybe because it's not one of the more traditional models, so therefore a smaller fan base.
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[attachment=65491:015__2_.JPG] Here's a pic.
