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gary mac

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  1. Welcome to the site Boo. Enjoy yourself and be warned, you can easily spend plenty of dosh right here.
  2. [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1458203436' post='3005463'] Hey Gary, that looks great. The bridge position is frustrating, when it only moving such a small amount. It'll be interesting to hear the tone. Let's hope this is "the one" for you after the long search you've gone through.. The journey's fun though. [/quote] Yes it is a nuisance rich. It only needs moving a knats, quite a lot of faffing involved but it's got to be right.
  3. [quote name='Basszilla' timestamp='1458199860' post='3005433'] Thanks for the info Gary, I shall look into upgrading my pbass with one of the looms. [/quote] No worries and I'm sure it will be money well spent.
  4. [quote name='Bassman Sam' timestamp='1458116746' post='3004766'] That's a real looker Gary, some sound clips would be nice. [/quote] Thanks Al. The best I could do at the moment is a video clip but not sure that the sound would be captured and/or reproduced accurately. I'll have a try tomorrow.
  5. [center]1963 Fender P Bass.[/center] [center]It's right what people say, these pre CBS basses are just so good. They are also very collectible and getting rarer or course.[/center] [center]As you can see from the photos, it didn't manage to get through the hippy era without some groovy improvements.[/center] [center]It started life with the Fender see through blonde finish, this was removed, probably back in the sixties.[/center] [center]The headstock has been oversprayed, so the decal still looks great.[/center] [center]The pick guard has been customised with a number of Mother of Pearl discs, countersunk in to the surface. The irony is, that other than that, the p/g is in unbelievably good condition, with none of the buckling and cracks, normally found on ones of this vintage.[/center] [center]The original hard case is included and is very good condition for its age. All catches and hinges function as they should.[/center] [center]So, looks wise it's not a museum quality instrument but it is a top quality pre CBS Fender, structurally sound, no nasty surprises or damage and is truly a great player.[/center] [center]Anyway, the spec:[/center] [center]Ash body.[/center] [center]Maple neck, with Rosewood fretboard.[/center] [center]Width at nut 43.45 mm.[/center] [center]Fret board radius 7.25"[/center] [center]All original frets, still in superb condition.[/center] [center]Original Tort guard, with no breaks/cracks/distortion. (just a few shiny discs)[/center] [center]Original ash trays.[/center] [center]Original pots, cabling and pick ups.[/center] [center]All original hardware, with a couple of exceptions, detailed down below.[/center] [center]The tuner fixing screws are replacement Pure Vintage Fender.[/center] [center]The knobs are replacement, from the Pure Vintage Fender range.[/center] [center]The Hootenanny strap button on the rear of headstock is a replacement from the Pure Vintage Fender range.[/center] [center]This is a lovely instrument to play. The pick ups are very warm sounding (to my ears) and also very punchy and powerful. With a reading of 11k ohms.[/center] [center]The fret work is impressively good.[/center] [center]I've set it up with a low action, which is buzz free.[/center] [center]Truss rod functions perfectly in both directions.[/center] [center]The neck does not suffer from any dead spots.[/center] [center]The fret board is a very attractive, dark piece of timber and is in excellent condition.[/center] [center]I play this bass everyday, it's just so hard not to.[/center] [center]I'm really not sure about the wisdom of selling it, so, if there's no interest, it may be that I'll keep it, get it refinished and enjoy for a few more years.[/center] [center]£4250[/center] [center]I haven't quoted a postage price, as I would be much prefer any potential purchaser to come on over to my place in Hertfordshire, have a brew, inspect the bass and try it out.[/center] If you don't want to travel and posting is required, then we can discuss the options. [url="https://flic.kr/p/DB7ccY"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/D5VVEP"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/Dv9EKa"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/DB6zcG"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/DDpx3H"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/Dv8ZoK"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/D5UGXX"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/D5UDEp"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/DDqPNe"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/Dcj4BG"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/D5VLwt"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/DB6Jmd"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/F1XoC4"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/EczX5B"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/FjmAWQ"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/DvaiET"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/CG2Tsn"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/CVVSi8"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/CNCLAZ"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/BYxcgx"][/url]
  6. [quote name='Basszilla' timestamp='1458071826' post='3004465'] Can I ask what difference the wiring loom has made to the sound? I've got a pbass and was wondering what the upgrade actually does so that I can have a go as well. Do you replace the pots as well as part of the upgrade? Gorgeous bass btw [/quote] The wiring looms from Bass Chatter, Kiogon, come complete with pots, input socket and the cabling. The whole thing drops in, with no soldering required. Opinions vary as to whether the sound is improved, I think it does make a difference, particularly when replacing really cheap components. That aside though, to me it just makes sense to use quality components, that will be reliable over a long period of time.
  7. [quote name='miles'tone' timestamp='1458072460' post='3004476'] I love it, but I think the neck needs loosening a tad and the headstock moved down in the G string direction. You seem to have alot of fingerboard showing under the G and not much at all on the E string side. It should bring the strings over the pole pieces into alignment too. I say this as I'm not only a geek with OCD leanings, but a serial bitsa builder who has learnt that little tweaks like that can bring it all together. No pi$$ing on chips intended! Your bass looks killer and I'm sure it sounds it too! [/quote] The neck has been adjusted since taking those pics but actually the bridge needs to be moved slightly.
  8. Put this together last week, final tweaks, shielding and set up finished yesterday. Fender P, with G&L SB1 pick up. Babicz full contact bridge from Discreet. One of Kiogon's marvelous wiring looms. Fender Japanese neck. Turned out exactly how I wanted, nice and light at just over 8lb and very loud and punchy thanks to the G&L MFD pup. [url="https://flic.kr/p/F5i1yF"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/E7UJTV"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/EvNXd4"][/url]
  9. That's quite a pleasing looking Guitar Rich, good work.
  10. [quote name='lou24d53' timestamp='1457732272' post='3001508'] Nice, I absolutely love the black, black, maple look...I'm after a Lakland Bob Glaub in that look, but I'd need to offload first. [/quote] Cheers, it is a pleasing look. Just a bit of shielding to be done and then I will be trying it out with the band. Hope you find the Lakland that you fancy.
  11. [quote name='Mudpup' timestamp='1457803152' post='3001955'] yes please......pm'ed [/quote] Damn you beat me to it
  12. I would avoid sand paper and treat yourself to a pack of Micromesh. It is brilliant for fret polishing and a multitude of other polishing/buffing tasks. About a tenner on Ebay will get you good variety, from coarseish to super fine. It really is far superior to sand paper for this sort of work. It also smells lovely
  13. My latest P bass, looking forward to gigging it [url="https://flic.kr/p/E7UJTV"][/url]
  14. Always a pleasure to deal with Nick and I'm happy to recommend him as one of Bass Chat's best
  15. If you've got the readies, I would recommend searching out a 60's or early 70's Fender. If you get a good one, I'm sure you will get on with it. It's what I had to do, to actually enjoy a J bass.
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