johnnylager

I saw Doug Wimbush on the escalator at a tube station once and on the same day saw Windsor Davies ("Shut up") mumbling & staggering around Soho with a bright red face and a clinking carrier bag. Top day that one. Also, Sinbad off Brookie turned up at a pub in Liverpool while we were doing a blues gig.

+1 for GAK Brighton [url="http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Guitar-Strings-n-Things"]http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Guitar-Strings-n-Things[/url] for cheap strings, string advice and el rapido delivery [url="http://www.musonetbrighton.co.uk/25.html"]http://www.musonetbrighton.co.uk/25.html[/url] Graham for advice and holder of those allen keys you can never find [url="http://www.guitar-mod.com"]http://www.guitar-mod.com[/url] for pre-wired electrics & got a free repair too -1 for Fender UK - do they exist?

[quote name='Bass_In_Yer_Face' post='142390' date='Feb 18 2008, 12:33 PM']I am still trying to get passed the Bristol Rovers bit as I am a Saints fan [/quote] I'm still trying to get past the Bristol Rovers bit as I am a Pompey fan

Forgot we had a gig booked t'other day at The Fawcett Inn, Southsea. Sorry. Don't book gigs when you're pissed.

[quote name='Muppet' post='140616' date='Feb 14 2008, 08:27 PM']What on earth are you using it as, a hammer? Fair enough if you're going through stuff at that rate! j retro [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showforum=33"]here[/url] and [url="http://www.east-uk.com/"]here[/url][/quote] I wish I hadn't joined basschat, I'm gonna have to get a J-Retro now . Cheap mountain bike anyone....?

I've just gone back to Fender Stainless Bass 7350M's (.045, .065, .085, .105) after trying many different kinds. Good life, easy to play. This gadgey does cheap strings... [url="http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Guitar-Strings-n-Things"]http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Guitar-Strings-n-Things[/url]

[quote name='charic' post='142036' date='Feb 17 2008, 06:43 PM']Personally, brushed metal for that i think. First plate that came into my head[/quote] +1. Or mirror. That would look sweet.

[quote name='dmz' post='140713' date='Feb 14 2008, 11:24 PM']I apologize in advance for introducing you to this site if you don't know it already. A better collection and a more varied collection of basses I've yet to see ! [url="http://www.ikebe-gakki.com/shopping_20.php?cate=2&s_cate=1&brand=&state=1&img_flg=1&page_cnt=12&order=1&state2=&start_index=48"]http://www.ikebe-gakki.com/shopping_20.php...;start_index=48[/url] The Japanese seem to love basses with wammy bars - even 8 strings (dual course) ! Enjoy ! Bill[/quote] Nice one, that'll keep me busy at work!

[quote name='Muppet' post='140306' date='Feb 14 2008, 01:53 PM']The world's most expensive push pull pot! I've had S1 swtiches on three basses since they came out. None have got stuck or have broken yet.[/quote] Me old Jazz lasted warranty + 1 week, couldn't get a replacement & I got through 2 push-pull pots and a ton of solder trying to replace it, before resorting to the "throw a load of cash at it" remedy! I'll use basschat next time...

S-1's stick & break - best series/parallel conversion for a Jazz? [url="http://www.guitar-mod.com/rg_prewired.html"]http://www.guitar-mod.com/rg_prewired.html[/url] & scroll down to the JSP. Best mod I ever did. Good luck!

[quote name='john_the_bass' post='99552' date='Dec 5 2007, 01:36 PM']If I wanted to fit an S1 style series/parallel set up to a jazz without fitting a mini toggle switch, can I get hold of one of these S1 pots and switch knobs from anywhere - I've seen a couple of complete control plates go for sale on here and I'm not really looking to do that, just replace the pot. Other than that, a pull/push pot would do the job I suppose. Any ideas?[/quote] I tried (unsuccessfully) a couple of times to fit a push-pull pot for series/parallel to me Geddy Lee & ended up getting one of these [url="http://www.guitar-mod.com/rg_prewired.html"]http://www.guitar-mod.com/rg_prewired.html[/url] (scroll down to the JSP). I can't rate it highly enough. I wanted a stiffer pot after I had used it for a few months, sent it back to him & he changed it for free and even paid the postage back to the UK over Xmas. Must have cost about £80 initially including import duty, and only 4 wires (+ earth) to solder. He even provides heat shrink tubing for the connectors. Good luck!