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[quote name='warwickhunt' post='1053271' date='Dec 9 2010, 07:56 PM']It does raise one question... what bliddy PF trib band have you joined like? [/quote] "THE" PF tribute mate , Shine On

[quote name='jezzaboy' post='1050760' date='Dec 7 2010, 05:25 PM']That is quite simply one of the nicest looking P bass`s I have seen. I love the way that the headstock is a darker colour than the rest of the neck. Did the guy do that effect for you? If so, he`s well talented. Jez[/quote] Yeah, he did it to resemble a few years of ageing, for some reason head stocks always seem darker than fingerboards, so although it looks quite a contrast at the minute it should even out as it ages naturally. The guy is called Dave Wilson, he is a brilliant, I cant recommend him enough and wouldnt trust an instrument to anyone else really. [url="http://www.dwilsonguitars.com/Home/tabid/330/language/en-AU/Default.aspx"]Daves site[/url] I love the bass, always loved P basses but never liked the sound of them when i play one but this sounds great, really deep and fat with definition and doesn't disappear when the band kick in. Cheers Dave

[quote name='MC1970' post='1049596' date='Dec 6 2010, 05:08 PM'][/quote] Hmmmmm makes you realise when you see a collection like this, all you really need for any bass situation is, a jazz, a precision, a stingray and a posh bass. Beautiful basses and welcome, ignore me I'm just cursing my own gas

Thanks very much, I love it, It plays and sounds great.

4003s model was a continuation of the original RM 1999 bass (60's UK export only), same as USA 4001 but no binding and slight body contouring. As far as I'm aware the only difference between a 4001 and a 4003 is that the 4001 was designed to be used with flats and 4003 re designed 4001 to accommodate round wounds, both models can appear with binding and triangle inlays. The "s" indicates no binding and dot inlays but the lack of stereo was an option available on all Ric basses and not just a budget thing so it may or may not have it? Ive got both styles and much prefer to play the S version it is much more comfortable to play and this is a bargain of a bass with quite a rare and retro look Id jump on it. PS Niether the 4003 or the 4001 or their respective "s" versions had set necks, all had Thru neck construction. Cheers Dave

[quote name='JeSuisSkeleton' post='1043526' date='Dec 1 2010, 11:03 AM']It was new, but the default set up when I got it was pretty much perfect. This neck issue is only in the last month or so. I put it down to the cold at first, but my Ibanez BTB406 and my Fender Strat don't seem to be having any issues with it.[/quote] If its was bought new dont touch anything, contact Strings and Things or insist the vendor does, They have sold you a new bass with problems that should be covered by the warranty?

[quote name='JeSuisSkeleton' post='1043092' date='Nov 30 2010, 10:47 PM']Here's the component side: And here's the solder: The shop was CC Music in Glasgow.[/quote] That has been re soldered badly, looks like there will be more than a few dry joint (solder not forming full contact between board and component) I would contact MM customer service they have a great reputation. Dont give up on the brand because of a cowboy. Like everyone is saying take it to a reputable luthier, I always recommend Dave Wilson Guitars (depends where you are) and the circuit probably holds a max of £20 of off the shelf components. Just guessing but neck wise and to be honest whole bass wise I have never ever had a problem with a MM bass, necks are solidly reliable so are the circuits and the build quality is outstanding, to me this sounds like someone before you bought it has possibly tinkered and caused the board to fail after you bought it and they may have had a go with the neck? Cheers Dave

Black 76 4001 stereo, Natural 85 4003s stereo Natural 2005 4003 stereo

Cairns build by me years ago, sold then bought back then sold again, Amazing sounding bass Ash body, real MM Pup and 2 band circuit Replaced it with this 2005 Buttermilk

[quote]made from one piece of wood[/quote] That's some canny whittling

[quote name='4 Strings' post='1032732' date='Nov 22 2010, 03:22 PM']These both look in perfect condition. Is that a pre-EB Stingray body and a '70s Precision?[/quote] It is indeed a pre EB body with a Status neck, but the P is a recent parts build (Jap body, Mighty Mite neck fender hardware and kent armstrong hot vintages) to look like a Roger Waters bass due to my current role in a floyd tribute. Cheers mate Dave

[quote name='BassBod' post='1032860' date='Nov 22 2010, 04:47 PM']That will be fine provided the DI can take a real line level signal. My experience is that many active DI's will clip, even though the specs look ok. I do the same thing but with a passive DI box, (and "hot" output from Alembic or SWR preamps) and it works fine. The other option is look for a line out or link jack out of the power amp - that may have a lower output level?[/quote] What passive DI do you use, I had considered a passive one over active, there is a radial one in the for sale section i was looking at. Cheers David

Hi Ive got one of [url="http://www.sontronics.com/sigma.htm"]THESE[/url] and they are absolutely amazing on everything. Really cant recommend them enough for any acoustic source mate and only about £400 new. Cheers Dave

I want to run my signal chain pre DI but none of the units have the option anyone know if this is possible (I presume it is as all line inputs should take easily 0dbv?) My Rig is as follows DBX 160x [b]INTO[/b] TC Electronic 1140 [b]INTO[/b] BBE 411 [b]INTO[/b] [i][u]I want to put DI Here[/u][/i] Carver PM1500 amp Any thoughts/experiences?

My two current favourites

I built this to bypass a Boss delay I'm using at the moment, tru-bypass always seemed an alchemic process till i looked into it, unbelievably simple and combined with a lurvely metallic purple spray job Cheers David

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rocket-Stagg-Music-Stand-Light-/200541613147?pt=UK_MusicalInstr_Access_RL&hash=item2eb1362c5b#ht_2833wt_1141"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rocket-Stagg-Music-S...#ht_2833wt_1141[/url] Aha!

Anybody got any recommendations? Im looking for a small pool of light to read dots and notes onstage, Something that wont be or be minimally visible by the audience, preferably 240v powered and not battery, oh and not clip on. Cheers David