kdphysio

yeah, pop to the docs to get some anti-inflams (or if you know of a good local physio, see them) - sounds like you've got some 'impingment' or irritation to the joint at the end of the collar bone (won't bother you with the technical name!) - as you've said, probably due to using the heavier LX (you're shoulder canna take it captain!). - looks like the ReBop will getting another run out.

Cheers Ayns, An absolute pleasure doing business Sir! Many thanks, Karl

Nice intro, & some lovely classic gear there....................welcome aboard.

Fab timing! I've also just picked one of these up (from a fellow BCer), & am hoping to do a complete restore/refurb job too. I will await your next installment. Karl

definitely a 'fuller' sound at 18v. shame you didn't record the tone pump version. i must admit, i couldn't spend that amount on a stunning new bass, & then start stripping things out of it (isn't there a bass out there with 'your' sound as standard?)!

[quote name='BassBod' post='409530' date='Feb 14 2009, 04:23 PM']I think it refers to the velcro strap that holds the guitar neck in the bag until you undo it.[/quote] Westfield do a heavy duty one with the same system.....works well, & only @ 25 of your English pounds!! Saying that, i prefer the Ritter 700 range.

Nice one Al. Great post......very funny (in a 'i'm glad that wasn't me' type of way!). Can't belive the LX didn't get the gig though! Karl

Did you just win the 'Vintage' on eBay? If you did, well done, you got nice bass for a very good price!

'Breadfan'.....one of my all-time favourites! Just bought 'Best of' from eB*y!!

Cheers Dan, Timely advice.....i'm flying down to South Africa in 2 weeks, & will be taking a new bass with me! I won't be buying an extra seat, but it will be definitely boarding the plane with me & hopefuly going in a wardrobe nearby. Karl

Thanks Alan, Spector 'Tone Pump' arrived safe & sound. Top fella to do business with! Karl (i'll let you know how the refit goes)

[quote name='Prosebass' post='407332' date='Feb 12 2009, 09:40 AM']Hi Karl Just to elaborate a little on the finish. The Antique oil is colored but it is a pink / purple color and does not color the mahogany. The oil soaks in and the natural resins seal the grain and form a coating on the surface. I have flatted that back and then used a normal furniture polish hand applied and buffed up with a Car polisher (£20.00) from Halfords and save a lot of arm ache. After several applications the excess wax builds up on the surface so you know the wood is fully penetrated. Flat back carefully again with 1200 paper until you achieve the desired color. Be careful on the edges as its easy to go straight through to the wood surface although you can use this to get a nice lighter effect around the edge. I brought the shine back by hand-polishing using a Car polish "Mer" although any "buff off" polish will achieve the same effect. Just remember to use lint free cloth when applying the oil and wax. The only drawback with this method is that although the wood is sealed it is a "soft" finish and the wood is still prone to scratching and dents. Everything is available at B&Q and non of it is toxic or harmful.[/quote] Cheers for that. Much appreciated! Karl (it looks great by the way....wierd, but great!)

I can't wait to see the finished article on these here pages. (well, actually i can, but i'm looking forward to it all the same! ).

[quote name='Dan_Nailed' post='407682' date='Feb 12 2009, 03:45 PM']I paid for this just as Reverb got set up, and after ringing round their clearance section they had no Euro's left so ordered a brand new one from PJ. Let's say I paid a couple of hundred quid more for a brand new model...[/quote] Nice one. Spector's new UK distibutor is/will be 'first line music'. They apparently should be up & running this month. Karl

[quote name='benwhiteuk' post='407398' date='Feb 12 2009, 10:46 AM']It's much easier and simpler to just take all the strings off the bass, wrap them up in a circle like how they came out the packet, then put them in a pan of boiling water on the hob with a tiny drop of fairy liquid in for 5 minutes - this is what I do every couple of weeks and it works perfectly, the strings are like new.[/quote] Ooh, wouldn't have thought of doing that. We should have a 'Top Tips' forum.

Christ that's alot of duty! Hope you got a good deal there, coz Reverb have got the exact same bass for £599 (ex-demo/display though). It is a gorgeous instrument though.

[quote name='Prosebass' post='406850' date='Feb 11 2009, 07:35 PM'] [/quote] is that a natural or a coloured varnish used to get that colour finish? it's just the colour i want for a little project of mine. cheers, karl

There was a great Squier VM Jazz that sold on eBay earlier today for £150, & included Gator hard case & 2 extra sets of Ernie Ball strings!....a great buy IMO. Welcome, by the way. Karl

I've recently taken over treatment of a professional gu**arist (i know, what a sellout!), who's had years of chronic back pain. & i've put her into one of these straps, & she's managing much better with longer performances. (the wife suggested i got one, but i'm not sure what she's referring too! )

Howdy Glen, Welcome aboard!