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gary mac

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  1. [quote name='bobbytodd' timestamp='1508670794' post='3393631'] would new pots and loom help? [/quote] If the existing ones are the cheap, nasty, tiny little things, it will certainly be money well spent changing them.
  2. Time for a bump and a thanks for the all the positive comments. [quote name='Steve Browning' timestamp='1508422663' post='3392092'] Change your mind and keep it. My pic is me playing my 66 and it's just a brilliant bass. KEEP IT!!!!!!!!!!! [/quote] If it doesn't go soon, then I reckon I'll miss the opportunity for the one that I wanted to go for, in which case I will be keeping it. Not much of a hardship though
  3. [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1508411058' post='3391979'] The celluloid tort looks not half bad for the price. [/quote] It does look good, I saw a couple of examples on basses that Nick Smith brought along to a Herts bash.
  4. I was impressed with their tort guards. Much closer to the proper vintage Fender stuff, than anything else that I've seen, with the exception of the Spitfire ones from the U.S.
  5. [quote name='Normski' timestamp='1508088937' post='3389676'] Gary that is a wonderful looking Precision! It would look great next to the 66 Jazz that I bought from your very self but alas funds won't stretch at the moment. Great seller. GLWTS [/quote] Thanks for that Norm, good to hear that you still have the Jazz. [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1508102329' post='3389811'] That really is stunning, Gary. Am very glad my Mum & Dad had the sense to bring me into the world in 65 or I would be flogging my very soul to own this cracker. [/quote] Cheers Lozz.
  6. I've found that a more powerful iron is what is needed for soldering to back of pots. I had a 25 watter for years, it was fine for the lugs on pots but not so on the backs.
  7. I learnt from experience that the cheap ones aren't worth having, even as spares. If you can be bothered and have a multimeter, you could test for continuity. Or just send them back and like Grangur suggested, get on to OBBM.
  8. [quote name='James_Taylor' timestamp='1508070652' post='3389549'] It wasn't an offer; that would be insane. I was asking if it's for sale as I am still interested. [/quote] I was referring to earlier posts not yours.
  9. Well, I've now purchased another vintage P bass, so this is definitely up for sale. I'm not looking for trades at present. My all original 1966 Precision, including its original case, which just like the bass, is in great condition. The finish looks great, there is of course some wear and crazing just as you would expect but the colour remains vibrant. All hardware functions perfectly. Electrics work flawlessly. Solder and wiring is all original, nothing has been tampered with. Frets are very good still and the neck is lovely. Weight is about 8lb 12 oz. Width at nut 43 mm. Fretboard radius is 7.25. Plenty of pics down below, can always email more. Price is £4850. Now £4750. For a while, I'm dropping the price to £4,500. For an all original, in this condition, I think it represents very good value, particularly when comparing with dealer prices. Collection much preferred, I'm in Herts. Happy to discuss posting but only if insured and with a trusted courier service. Please note this is NOT included within my price. Payment, cash or bank transfer. Pay Pal if the buyer is willing to cover the fees.
  10. That does look rather lovely. Enjoy your NBD
  11. [quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1507508538' post='3385987'] These strats are lovely... have a free bump! [/quote] Appreciated and time for another bump
  12. Second time Geoff and I have had dealings, this time me buying from him. Just like last time, nice and easy from start to finish. Very rapid delivery and the item was exactly as described. Still very happy to recommend.
  13. Yes we are on to it. Thanks.
  14. [quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1506722138' post='3380765'] 'North of the Isle of Wight, South of Keswick' is perhaps a bit vague to someone (i.e. me) who has a friend who might be interested... [/quote] You're quite right it is a bit vague. I really thought that the location was stated in the ad. It should have been but this time I failed to include it. Anyway it's Hoddesdon. Herts. Original post has now been edited.
  15. [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1507191340' post='3383761'] Y'know, I almost prefer the days when Eden manuals used to talk about the "magic smoke". It was easier to understand, and more consistent. [/quote] I don't need to or particularly want to understand. Let Alex do his thing and if I want it, I'll hand over the dosh and just enjoy.
  16. Any replacement nut is going to need some fettling, certainly with respect to the string slots. I like the Graphtec nuts. Nothing wrong with brass, other than a little more difficult to file the slots.
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