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  1. gary mac
    So looking forward to seeing this project's progress.
  2. gary mac
    I had that problem with a bass (not an upright though) that I was working on yesterday. It was a tuner with a wobbly head that was the culprit.
  3. gary mac
    Seems like you've spotted a problem then. A few strokes of a file, if your confident and it should be sorted.
  4. gary mac
    I found that just Tru oil worked very well.
  5. gary mac
    If you have a shim towards the back of the pocket, then I would remove that.
  6. gary mac
    If everything else is ok, then you won't be wasting money on a fret levelling, that's assuming they are in need of levelling. Have you checked them with a straight edge/fret rocker?
  7. gary mac
    I imagine it has an awesome sound.
  8. gary mac
    Welcome smudge, enjoy your time here.
  9. gary mac
    Spectacular work as always Andy.
  10. gary mac
    You win geeky, anorak fact of the week Performance is one of my favourite albums .
  11. gary mac
    Regular string bender here
  12. gary mac
    What great pics and memories for you
  13. gary mac
    Mark recently purchased one of my much loved P basses. A total gent to deal with and a real pleasure to meet. I have no hesitation in recommending him as one of the Bass Chat good guys.
  14. gary mac
    Don't spoil Lozz's thread by making it political, it will just get locked.
  15. gary mac
    Love the look of them but all of mine have lived in the case and not on the bass.
  16. gary mac
    Glad you're sorted Lozz
  17. gary mac
    I was so impressed with the products and their support of BC bass bashes, that they were the company I approached when setting up my repair/set up business. Have to say that the support for their dealers/traders is also exceptionally good.
  18. gary mac
    I had a couple of dings like that on the P bass body that I'm currently working on. Completely removed them using the damp cloth and soldering iron method. Also, I'm intending to stain and Tru oil the headstock on my build and have found plenty of internet posts claiming that it can't be done. I've not found out why though and suspect that it might well be yet another internet myth. This video was made by someone else who shared my suspicion
  19. gary mac
    That Epi looks very nice Mick.
  20. gary mac
    Another bump.
  21. gary mac
    An open to sensible offers bump.
  22. gary mac
    bumping.
  23. gary mac
    Yes you're right Rich, which is why I advised caution. My point though, was even the correct sized ones that I've fitted on Fenders, have needed that method to get them installed. If I had opened up the holes to make it an easy fit, then they wouldn't fit snugly, the way that they should. If the bass was on my bench, then I would know which method to go for but it's not, which is why I suggested alternatives.
  24. gary mac
    I've not fitted tuners to a Musicman but have done a fair few Fenders. Most of those have been a very snug fit, snug enough not to be able to just push them home by hand. I've placed a thin piece of hardboard on the underside of the head, another on top of the bushing and then squeezed the bushing in, using an adjustable clamp. I would advice caution though and if you feel that they are too tight, then don't force it, instead you will need to open the holes up slightly. A reamer is the best tool, although you may be able to wrap sand paper around a suitable sized timber dowel.
  25. gary mac
    I've been thinking of doing the same but so far only done the thinking bit Love playing my fretless at home, I tend to pick it up more than my fretted basses, so perhaps now is the time.
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