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[quote name='Spartacus' post='535419' date='Jul 8 2009, 09:21 AM']What does 'burping' sound like?[/quote] Sort of echo-y, especially in mid tones. Lack of crispness and definition - normally not a problem with G&L.

[quote name='neepheid' post='535417' date='Jul 8 2009, 09:19 AM']Does it do it in passive mode as well as active mode?[/quote] Yes

I have a G&L Tribute L-2000. I normally have it switched to "both" pups, sometimes switching to bridge for a more jazzy sound. In the last 2 days, the bass has lost it's smooth rounded P-sound no matter which pup I select, and is sounding very burpy. Major fiddling with the amp to heighten the mids and treble doesn't seem to improve it. I have fitted a new battery - no change. My other bass seems to be working as normal with no noticeable tone changes. Any ideas? Steve

I'm sure that most people are aware of this but as a relative newcomer to Ebay I wasn't, and it could have cost me dearly. I bought an item using Paypal and it arrived wrecked in the post. Numerous emails to the buyer produced no replacement or refund - nothing. Because I left it for more than 45 days to raise a dispute with Ebay and Paypal, neither will pursue my complaint against the seller. Fortunately, I've only lost a total of £8, but it could have been a lot more. I'm regarding it as an important lesson learned for a cheap price. So, if you want to raise a dispute with either Ebay or Paypal, make sure you do it within 45 days of the transaction. Steve

[quote name='solo4652' post='521470' date='Jun 23 2009, 09:49 AM']I've just replaced the nut on my P-bass. The old one came away easily with a gentle tap on the end. The new one, a brass one, was a little wider than the slot, so I had to file the slot out a bit. Trouble was that the new brass nut was bigger all round than the old nut - it was higher as well as wider, and I han't appreciated just how that would impact on string height/neck relief/saddle height/intonation. Fortunately, i didn't glue the new nut in place before realising I had to deepen the existing slot. Couple of spots of superglue gave an instant weld. So, just make sure that the height of the new nut is the same as the old one or you're likley to give yourself problems later with string height, neck relief etc[/quote] Actually, I've just re-read the OP and it seems you have the exact opposite problem - original nut is cut too low. Anyway, I was surprised just how much difference a small change in the height of the nut made to subsequent neck relief/saddle height etc.

I've just replaced the nut on my P-bass. The old one came away easily with a gentle tap on the end. The new one, a brass one, was a little wider than the slot, so I had to file the slot out a bit. Trouble was that the new brass nut was bigger all round than the old nut - it was higher as well as wider, and I han't appreciated just how that would impact on string height/neck relief/saddle height/intonation. Fortunately, i didn't glue the new nut in place before realising I had to deepen the existing slot. Couple of spots of superglue gave an instant weld. So, just make sure that the height of the new nut is the same as the old one or you're likley to give yourself problems later with string height, neck relief etc

[quote name='mathewsanchez' post='509255' date='Jun 9 2009, 05:01 PM']Wasn't that for sale on the forum? Think it's a 'Vintage' brand p bass with 70s fender decal added. And i think it's been relic'd not natural playwear.[/quote] Ah, right - I see what's happened now. When it was decribed as a "vintage bass", I thought that meant...

[quote name='steve-soar' post='509275' date='Jun 9 2009, 05:18 PM']Could limbo under that G string. [/quote] Yes - you're right. Action has now been lowered. needed a bit of fettling of the brass nut. All now fine.

[quote name='Rayman' post='509890' date='Jun 10 2009, 09:00 AM']That's a beautiful colour, superb bass.[/quote] Yes - I think the body colour goes with the fretboard colour very well. You can't be far from me, and I think you're a bit of a Stingray fan, aren't you? You're more than welcome to come round and have a go on "Lilly" and a cuppa too. PM me for my address and phone number if you want. Steve

WHAT!?? You mean it's not really a 1970's Fender Precision!!!? Steve

Here's my No. 3 bass. Bought recently for £75. I've added a brass nut, and I've shielded the cavities with best-quality maxi-turkey foil (on offer at local Co-op). Bit of spraying of pots to get rid of some minor crackling. Bass looks like it's had a fair bit of use - see mojo on body, neck and headstock. Plays really well - very clear, deep lows - just like a classic P-bass. Tone full-on gives a surprising amount of top, and rolling it off a little gives a very satisfying, smooth funk tone without being indistinct or blurred. Tell me what you think: [attachment=26770:Blondie_1.JPG] [attachment=26771:Blondie_3.JPG] [attachment=26772:Blondie_4.JPG] [attachment=26773:Blondie_5.JPG] Steve

Hi, Took delivery of my "new" Stingray today. It was made in February 2000 and remained hanging up in the Bass World shop in Kent until Friday, when I bought it. Pearl Lavender body, and rosewood fingerboard. However, when I unpacked it - SHOCK - no frets! Not even lines. Gulp. I emailed the serial number to Musicman and they confirmed the manufacture date. They also said that "It's quite possible this is the only one like this (Fretless, Pearl Lavender, Rosewood) we ever made". The colour was discontinued in 2002. So, possibly a unique, unused bass that's already 9 years old! Off to the instrument Tech. today for a set-up. Pictures: [attachment=26764:Stingray_1.JPG] [attachment=26765:Stingray_2.JPG] [attachment=26766:Stingray_4.JPG] Steve

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