deksawyer

What are you comparing the dullness to? That's the key question.... D.

If you're gong passive, the only option is Nexo in my opinion. New they're expensive, but used, they're much more affordable. Dynacord as well.... I use 2 QSC K12 tops with 2 Mackie 1501 subs. Easy set up, built in crossover and DSP and really sounds good. Since it's active, no crossovers, amps or speaker management to worry about. D.

To the original poster: what a load of bollocks! D.

[quote name='Johnston' post='1219254' date='May 3 2011, 10:05 PM']Are 5's out at the minute??[/quote] Mines not, it's upstairs being quiet...... D.

I know, I was only teasing you....... D.

[quote name='eude' post='1189697' date='Apr 5 2011, 09:05 PM']the wenge back, I hope, will be very similar to yours, albeit the other way round [/quote] You mean on the front...?? D.

That Zircote is just gonna pop when it's got a finish on it!! Interesting build....I'll be watching.... D.

I finally cracked Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder last night. Been meaning to learn it for years, but took the time last night to give it a go. Awesome bass line. Also learned Jungle Boogie last week. There's talk of me starting a funk band sometime.......... D.

[quote name='Donnyboy' post='1175754' date='Mar 25 2011, 11:46 AM']Just spoken to him - you are 100% correct. Thanks, much appreciated. Can't wait to go see him. He reckon's it's a mid 70's original & should be the bizz for bass - yahoo!! [/quote] Is he not full of the Flu ATM?? D.

[quote name='Donnyboy' post='1175569' date='Mar 25 2011, 08:18 AM']Thanks for that - I'll check him out - is he a Fifer?[/quote] Dennis does all our repairs for the shop and what he doesn't know about amps you could write on an atom. Quick turnaround as well. Oh, and he's one of the nicest, most helpful people you'll ever meet! Mention Deek from HSK recommended him to you.... D.

Bare Knuckle pickups do repairs as well. Fast turnaround and amazing workmanship. They know their stuff as well! D.

[quote name='Brave Sir Robin' post='1172846' date='Mar 23 2011, 01:51 AM']from allparts uk. [url="http://www.allparts.uk.com/online-shop/guitar-bass-parts/bodies/bass-bodies/replacement-body-for-tele-bass-no-finish-p-1967.html"][/url] [url="http://www.allparts.uk.com/online-shop/guitar-bass-parts/necks/bass-necks/replacement-neck-for-tele-bass-solid-maple-no-finish-p-2002.html"][/url] Still bloody expensive for bits of unfinished wood. Well, ignore, it's not what you are looking for. maybe take a gander at this. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=26654&st=0"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=26654&st=0[/url][/quote] Cheers Dude If I wasn't a Lefty, I'd be able to knock one together myself!! D.

My cheap no name lefty with a whole host of mods D.

[quote name='steve-soar' post='1170998' date='Mar 21 2011, 06:06 PM']Bloody hell![/quote] My quote came to around $710 dollars, unfinished and with no pick up routing, which including shipping and the import/vat is around £530 odd quid. An off the cuff price up from the Sims website is slightly more...... D.

I have the idea of a rather nice vintage P style bass with modern trimmings floating around my head and was wondering if any of the lesser know/part time hobbyist bass builders on the forum would be interested in building this. Actually, if anyone's interested, add a post to this thread. I can source all the hardware, such as pickups, bridge etc and would probably have it finished by SIMS or someone else of equal repute. I guess I'm just looking for someone to carve the wood do the binding/blocks and fit the hardware and do a nice job of putting it together. Anyone interested? Here's some basic spec details: [u]Left Handed 5 String Custom Precision Style Bass[/u] BODY Swamp Ash Fender P style Sonic Blue Paint ’72 P Style Pick Guard in White Pearl Battery Box EMG P5 Pickups, White Hipshot 5 String A Style Bass Bridge, Chrome plated Brass Dunlop Flush Mount Straplocks, Chrome NECK 35” Scale 17mm String Spacing Flame Maple Neck w Asymmetric Radius Plain Maple fingerboard 20mm Radius Music Man Style Truss Rod Adjustment White Pearl Binding & Block Inlays Fender Headstock shape - 5 inline tuners Headstock Matching Body Colour Hipshot Ultralite 3/8" Post -"Y" Key Tuners, Chrome Here's the so called '72 pick guard [attachment=75358:72_P_Bas...ickguard.jpg] I'd also be interested to know if anyone makes a white 5 string pickup, either P style or Soapbar. I'm not a fan of EMG but it's all I know available in white and the pickup has to be white. It also has to be covered pole pieces. cheers D.

This is all you need. D.