kevin_lindsay

Looking good!

I do most of my own setup work on my basses. However, my own preference is totally different from what someone else may prefer. It's finding out what feels best for you. I set my instruments up so that the notes ring ttrue under normal playing, with a little fret buzz if I push harder. I find someone like Paul Turner's preference to be a nightmare - he sets his basses up for high action with a lot of neck relief. If I play his basses up the dusty end, my fingers often slip off the strings and end up wedged under the adjacent one. Saying that, his tone and playing is fantastic, so wwjat do o know? Hahaha

Ooh! The pickup looks great!

Okay, the spraying of the nitro lacquer will commence soon. I need to fine sand the surfaces to prepare them, but hopefully it'll be underway tomorrow. Heres the neck in situ [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/62_66%20Jazz%20Bass%20Build/20131007_163404.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/62_66%20Jazz%20Bass%20Build/20131007_163713.jpg[/IMG] Chris carved the neck to have the neck profile continue it's shape right up to the neck heel [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/62_66%20Jazz%20Bass%20Build/20131007_164412.jpg[/IMG] And, here's the headstock: [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/62_66%20Jazz%20Bass%20Build/20131007_163935.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/62_66%20Jazz%20Bass%20Build/20131007_163945.jpg[/IMG]

Actually, PM me your address and I'll post you a tracing of my plate. The screw hole will still be in the correct place in relation to the neck pocket.

Ah, I see. I've got a mid 50s style one, but that has body edge contours so the plate is slightly smaller than the 51 style. Pity, as I could have traced round the plate, marked all the holes, and sent the tracing to you. [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/20130817_193800.jpg[/IMG]

Why did they grab a council road worker to vome straight from his shift, to play the bass? As for the drummer, dear goodness, he sounds like a set of mechanical false reeth someone has miked up, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sLwDFWXiBM

Just buy one without the hole, and use your existing plate as a template to mark where the tugbar hole is located. It's only a 2 minute job to get it sorted.

Rosewood has a slightly warmer sound as it's not as dense as maple. Maple is inherently brighter. hoeever, finish can affect the sound. If you have lacquer on the frets, that would provide a softer cushion over the hard metal frers, so the tone would be less bright. Saying that, lacquer is usually scraped off the frets before assembly.

Usually avquick setup solves the problem. I remember Many years ago I can remember buying my first 5 string bass. I went with another musician friend tontry out the various basses on offer. I opted for the Fender Jazz 5 as it had the best sound, but played like a complete pig - high action, too much neck relief. However, 5 minutes once I got it home and the neck was straight, action was lowered, and the intonation reset. In fact, it's still being played (albeit by a bassist friend of mine in NYC after I gave it to him). Wood moves, and with Fenders coming from overseas, it's inevitable that dome tweaking is required.

I'll have more pics to upload in a couple of days as I'm headimg through to Edinburgh on Monday 7th October to pick up the new neck from Chris McIntyre. Then, I'll start to spray the nitro lacquer on the body, and on the neck.

I've used these guys a number of times - goid prices and fully tracked. http://www.wedelivertheworld.co.uk/quote/index.php

What colour is your bass? Ive got a nitro plate that has turned slightly creamy - might be suitable for you? EDIT - actually, I've just looked, the 69 has a different screwhole layout from my mid 50s style. Sorry bud.

Spongebob - reply to my PM and I'll get this off to you ASAP [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/20130930_190745.jpg[/IMG]

Sorry bud, the Time Machine and the Classic Albums - 2112/ Moving Pictures DVDs have both been snapped up.

Tony, I've sent you a PM

Tony, I've sent you a PM

Anyone want this DVD as a freebie? "As new" condition. If so, just drop me a PM. [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/20130930_003904.jpg[/IMG]

So, anyone want this as a freebie? "As new" condition [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/20130929_220154.jpg[/IMG]

Anyone want the Time Machine DVD as a freebie? I never watch it. If so, just drop me a PM. [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/20130929_220154.jpg[/IMG]

Nun Puncher

If you leave the finish for another few eeeks, it'll be absolutely fine mate.

I tried the T.I.s myself and really disliked them. The tension was too rubbery for me, and I didn't like the sound. I prefer flats that give a big fundamental "boom" rather than the Thomastik's "dunk".

How do you find the flat fingerboard when playing?

Can't remember if I've posted a pic of my pink P-Bass? So, just in case I haven't, here it is: [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/20130817_193800.jpg[/IMG] I used it for recording last week - at the studio of Wet Wet Wet's guitarist Graeme Duffin. It's a converted building literally 5 minutes from my house. The engineer, Sandy, who worked on the Wets' hits loved the instrument's sound, which was a really nice compliment.