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Shouldn't Fender humbuckers have split pole-pieces (bottom 3 towards the neck and top 3 towards the bridge) or are these particular after-market models?

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1459334980' post='3015494'] Shurely shome mishtake? Russ Ballard, maybe? [/quote] Your are quite right. The perils of trying to use a phone for bass chat instead of a proper computer... [IMG]http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n249/BigRedX/RB%2020_zpsojzp8saa.jpeg[/IMG] More photos of the original Strat in question can be found [url="http://www.umumusic.com/artist_gallery.php?artistId=6#start"]here[/url].

Made to resemble Jim Rodford's Strat IIRC.

I'm liking that as well. Have grabbed all the photos so I have some reference in case I'm ever flush enough to commission a custom-made 5-string version.

It's made of wood. Every piece is different. If you want an instrument that is a consistent weight from one example to the next it will need to be made out of a material that is consistent such as carbon fibre/graphite or aluminium.

Out of all the modern budget 8-tring basses IMO the Schecter one is the best. Apart from the body shapes they are all pretty much the same bass in terms of hardware etc.

I can't stand it. If you are an unknown band then no-one gives a f*** and if you're not then everyone already knows who you are anyway.

+1 for Hiscox.

[quote name='colgraff' timestamp='1458866174' post='3011774'] Forever Autumn by Jeff Wayne? [/quote] But the actual performance was by Justin Hayward, who was hardly a stranger to the charts.

"Egg White" - is that literally the whites of eggs? Doesn't it go off? Do you need to add anything?

[quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1458819795' post='3011166'] Lovely as it is, the Mike Lull isn't a Fenderbird...just saying... [/quote] It kind of is though, on account of it being a bolt-on rather than through-neck.

How do the DDT strings work? Do you buy a specific set for a specific tuning?

[quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1458764523' post='3010714'] I'm a little confused. I was under the impression a 5 string would take care of all turnings , except maybe low g or something . [/quote] Sometimes you need those "unconventionally tuned" open strings in order to be able to play the bass lines.

Two ways you can go on this IMO. 1. Whenever I've played with guitarists using different tunings, I've always stuck in standard because it opens up more possibilities for doing something less obvious with the bass line instead of just following the guitar part. 2. However if the bass lines are better if they do follow the guitar and matching the tuning is the best way to do it I'd be looking at a custom set of strings to achieve this.

[quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1458741706' post='3010401'] From what I've heard, and of course it's only hearsay The newer Tokai instruments are not as good as the 1980's equivalents But then, I've heard of a few people who like their relatively "new" guitars too [/quote] It depends where they are being made. In the 80s all Tokais were MiJ and the quality was exceptional. These days they are made all over the place. The MiJ models are still exceptional but we rarely see them in the UK and they are no longer the relative bargains that they were back then. Most of what turns up here (especially the basses) is from the cheaper end of the range, mainly made in China, and unfortunately of about the same quality as any other half-way decent instrument from that country.

[quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1458733630' post='3010248'] Where is our Beatles loving colonial cousin? He never gets tired of telling us how old he is. [/quote] Probably asleep. It is night over there right now.

I have a couple of right angled plugs but they are all made so that the cable exits either top or bottom which is generally the most useful as normally a sideways exit would obscure other sockets. However I do have some really old DIN plugs that I got from the army surplus that might allow sideways exit, but I'll have go and check...

Do you need it to rotate after it has been made up? And what angle do you need the cable to exit - sideways or up/down?

If you time your auctions carefully you shouldn't have to pay any listing fees. I've been selling stuff on eBay for about 10 years now, And I don't think I've ever had to pay a penny in listing fees, as there are always list for free offers.

I've managed to snap a low B. It can be done. Although IIRC the one that gave up on me was quite old.

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1458644153' post='3009279'] Are you looking at originals bands? A lot of those are still aiming to "make it" so want young fresh faces, funky dance moves, fashionable beards and hats worn at just the right angle... [/quote] Actually anyone still sporting a beard is already painfully out of date.

Speaking from experience anyone in their 50s, provided they are still in good health, is probably a better bet in terms of drive and commitment, than most past their early 20s. I'm in my 50s and the rest of my band are half my age, but I have noticed a drop off in interest on the part of some previous members as they start looking at settling down, buying a house and having kids, building a career etc. That's nearly all behind me, so I have plenty of time to devote to music and IMO the fact that I'm still writing songs and play should say it all. I know my current band appreciate that.

[url=http://www.classicfm.com/discover/music/essential-life-hacks-for-musicians/dents/]And one for fans of the relic'd look[/url].

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1458469323' post='3007762'] I tend to work off recommendations and people I know of, so I can ask a few questions before it gets too far. I wouldn't expect too much from randoms...tbh. [/quote] Apart from my first band which was a bunch of school friends, I've always been a random. And I think I've done pretty well out of it.

I don't really do playlists either. I have one for long distance travelling and another two of favourite singles of the 70s and 80s, but these are all massive and go on for hours. Normally I'll just stick iTunes on random play and skip anything I don't feel in the mood for at the time.