Norris

RnB has always confused me. It doesn't sound like any rhythm and blues I've heard. It seems to be such a wide genre too - so many turns are described as an 'RnB artist"

I wouldn't hold your breath. I'm 18 months into build number 1 at the moment!

Excellent work! Please feel free to pass on any other tips that occur to you. Flake is involved in one of my future build daydreams (build 4 or 5 - a 34" scale 4-string, single 'bucker passive archtop bass with scrolls and translucent red base & gold flake... or something audacious like that!)

[quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1487532517' post='3240558'] Ah...but first I turn it round and do it better on the other side. And if that isn't right, then the mosaic look, then the.... [/quote] ... Eddie Vanhalen style random stripes?

Have a look at the Jack Bruce (ish) build thread by Andyjr1515. There was quite a bit of discussion about notch filters and Andy had a couple as switch options

What you described is a notch filter if I understood correctly

The Comfort Strapp is made from neoprene and elastic in the main. However I wouldn't describe mine as being bouncy. They have a bit of give in them but that's a benefit imho. They are stable. Maybe you should try a few, but most music shops don't stock decent bass straps

No idea about mains suppressors/conditioners. My amps have always just run on what comes out of the socket. As for kettle leads, try to go for the standard connectors - without the gap between live and neutral, as they are the proper plug for the job plus kettle leads tend to be quite short. As for the fuse, the small glass one in the back of your amp will be lower rated than anything you stick in the plug. I just use a 13A one in there. Your amp fuse is the one doing the protection

The Squier P Bass Special is great if you can find one second hand. Mine was around the price you're looking to pay second hand. I don't know if they did them in Olympic white though. I love mine - metallic pewter with black plate

My azureglo 4002. I part exchanged it for next to no value on an Aria SB-1000. That is a cracking bass too but I do miss that Ric. My current 4003 is not as nice

I would think twice about hefting a bass of that weight. However as regards strap recommendations I wouldn't use anything but a Comfort Strapp. Check which length you need though - some of them are quite short i.e. go by dimensions rather than description and measure up first

[quote name='Manton Customs' timestamp='1486762155' post='3234482'] Lighter fluid is the best for this task as it'll leave next to no residue behind and will not harm the finish. Other products can make any future refinish work very difficult. [/quote] +1 again

Do you rest your thumb on the pickup? It could be that you are inadvertently pressing the pickup into the body and it's just catching on the screw threads rather than popping back out

[quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1486243666' post='3230364'] Are you trying to give me [i]more[/i] GAS? [/quote] Oops! Wrong spelling doh!

Lovely. I look forward to seeing it at the next bash

I went on Thursday. The Saturday tickets sold out really quickly. Lovely black Lakland being played by the geezer

Also a lot of landlords will be filling their 2017 diaries right now, so don't hang about and get out there pedaling

[quote name='dyerseve' timestamp='1486117430' post='3229332'] [/quote] Who said that? Did you hear something?

A lot of it is word of mouth too. If you can get your toes into one or two places and put on a good show then word will get around. If you can also work with the landlord and be accomodating then so much the better. But you do need to go visit a few venues, meet face to face with whoever does the bookings. Take one of your band mates, nominate a night, and go sound out all those places you'd like to play. One of you is going to have to be a driving force

Ah. Just saw your latest reply. I assume that you are anchoring with your thumb when plucking. Try to ease up on that. Maybe have a look at floating thumb technique - even if you don't adopt it you will realise that you don't need to anchor so firmly. It's a reference point, not the support for your whole arm

Also stretch and warm up before a session. Stretching out your tendons helps a lot

I get the impression that the seizing is in your plucking hand. I haven't had that myself but have had seizing in my fretting hand in my youth, especially with repetitive riffs involving stretches. The key to fixing it was practice unfortunately. Being that bit quicker and stronger allows you to relax a bit more because it's within your capabilities rather than on the edge of them. You'll then tend to play with a lighter touch and be more relaxed generally.

I'd drill before the lacquer so you can check everything fits while "dry". I think you need to invest in a set of drill bits. Good luck Edit: And measure twice, three times before you drill

Manchester Guitar Tech do a nice range of coloured nitro and are not too expensive. They can also mix custom colours if you want. If you use a spray you will need good ventilation, whether poly or nitro. The advantage to nitro is that each coat will merge into the previous. Poly will form distinct coats, which will be visible if you sand through. Basically nitro is a bit more forgiving. For less noxious methods, oil as Manton suggested is easy to apply and can be buffed to a good gloss. Also check out some of the Andyjr1515 build threads for his use of dyes and brush on/wipe on varnish - it might be a little more "house friendly"

That's gorgeous you lucky chap!