Bassmonkey

Anyone know a skilled bodywork repairer in the North (I am in Leeds) who might be able to fix a couple of horrible dings in my otherwise pristine Rickenbacker 4003? I thought I was being cool, bought a strap that had a metal ring joining it which weighed a ton. The freakin thing then took 2 chunks out of the edge of the body. They are only in the varnish and binding but looks a bugger so gotta get em fixed. PS. Anyone wanna buy a strap?

Hiya Tony, yes ROTN is a fab site. I saw the review you guys got by Mav for the Keys gig. Sounds like you had a good night? We have played there, is OK but never seems to get that busy? still, is great that the landlady keeps it going a music pub. They are getting scarce in Leeds ! Will watch out and try get to see you guys too Regards Andy

I have been a member for a coupla months now. What a great site! Based in Leeds and play in Fifty-50 a covers band doing rock/punk & classic brit stuff. Good fun. Play a Ricky 4003, 1970P Bass, Stingray and a Epiphone Rivoli Semi (looks nice) thru Ampeg 450 and 8x10 (plus 4X10 to save my back) Played for 25 years and STILL no better !! have fun though. Got to have a twang of a monster 9 string custom made bass a couple of weeks ago belonging to a guy from a local band Export. One word...BIZARRE ! Anyway hi from me. Andy

[quote name='Hit&Run' post='107806' date='Dec 21 2007, 06:49 PM']I'd quite like a nice black guitar strap with a buckle, [i]a la Marcus[/i]. It doesn't have to be identical to his, just as long as it's black, has a buckle, and is preferably quite wide for load-bearing duties. I haven't seen one in a shop for a while; so do any of you guys know of products and/or retailers that fit my requirements? Bo![/quote] Hi Mate, there is a guy who has a little workshop at Hebdon Bridge who make them. (It is on the canal side so easy to find) I got one a year or so ago and it cost about £20 !! is a great fella and cheap as chips. Basically does whatever you want. Also there is a company who sell on EBay El Dorado lookalikees. They are cheap too. Try search under Mexican/Western Guitar strap Ta Andy