Norris

Nice one!

[quote name='Prostheta' timestamp='1482941682' post='3203649'] Hi Andy! I'm surprised that Norris didn't tag me in on this thread. Yeah, this fault-find is a bit of a bummer what with the preamp not sorting it. I definitely agree with testing professionally before throwing more money or items at it. Keep me in the loop with the findings and I'm more than happy to provide what input I can. If it's of any consolation, swapping out any 40yo preamp - functioning or not - will have an impact on the noise floor, battery life and general clarity. The silicon used in the originals is incomparable to modern processes, that and the list of other improvements made. Equally, Veijo [Rautia]'s pickups are identical exactly where they need to be and far better when they should be. There's a lot of love that goes into these old Japanese birds! [/quote] I don't think you can tag people on basschat or I would have done. All you can do for a notification is to quote

[quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1482910848' post='3203405'] I've heard the double bass referred to as a bull fiddle. That, in today's age of political correctness and sexual equality would make the cello his bitch perhaps? More seriously... I believe that violin, viola, cello and double bass are ALL members of the fiddle family. Maybe they're called fiddles because they are often played with a bow? That isn't my question. This is; Is it fair to say that double bass = bass fiddle and cello = baritone fiddle? If true, what then are viola and violin? I think one of them would be soprano but I am mainly thick and can't rid myself of the Mafia associations that thinking that way triggers. [/quote] The violin would be the soprano fiddle and the viola an alto fiddle if you're thinking along those lines

[quote name='jezzaboy' timestamp='1482872320' post='3203280'] They should have asked Santa for a new paragraph for Christmas. [/quote] Ha ha. From their grammar they sound about 9 years old. Shame 'cos I can play a bit of piano and would be great for a balad (sic) after the first few albums go platinum Erm - do the yoofs still call them "albums"?

I wish that tactic worked on my wife. There again the quantity of alcohol consumed to get to that point would probably mean the use of power tools is unwise to say the least. Tomorrow I'm going to make some sawdust!

In 2016 I learned that I was able to work with wood to a much higher standard than I ever thought I could. Hopefully I'll finish off my telecaster that I'm building in the next couple of months and get onto building proper instruments - basses! The year was also a continuation of my efforts to enjoy my playing. A lot of my youth seems to have been a blur. I am trying to savour each gig, good or bad. Now in my 50s, I am much more aware of the march of time and the fleetingness of our part in it.

It depends on the sentiment your dad attaches to the piano. I think I'd keep it myself and save up your gig money for your dream bass

Oak is quite a heavy wood so I'd use that sparingly. The more usual woods would be mahogany if you want it dark, ash if you want it light with nice grain pattern or maybe alder if you want less prominent grain. Those are probably the easier woods to work with. Edit: The neck is just glued in afaik. It won't be easy to remove without damaging either it or the body. You may need to cut the body away to remove it intact and then tidy it up carefully

I know how you feel. I've pretty much had to shut down for Xmas. That and a cold damp garage to work in. Still, I'm very impressed with the speed that you are churning out your builds. I assume your day job gives you plenty of time to spend making sawdust

DMX and LED are the way to go. There are some pretty good starter kits around that will include floods, stand(s) and controller. I'd check out Thomann as those prices are hard to beat

You could try some of the solvent that plumbers use for glueing abs plastic drainpipes. You should be able to wick it into the crack it it's not too damaged Caveat: I've never had to repair one myself, so my suggestion is untested

Very neat job. Your swifts go well with your new signature headstock

That looks great. Inspiring! If it doesn't work as a bass it would make a heck of a sanding block!

I miss my old 4002 - it was a great bass. My current 4003 is good but not quite the same. I don't miss any of the under-powered, over-weight amps I used to lug around though. My Rumble 500 is so much easier to handle and sounds great

On modern scarfed joints it's more of an end-stop isn't it?

Damn dam scams!

Very bling! Well done that man. I'm going to be interested how many coats of lacquer you're going to need to get that flat and polished /Adds build sparkly guitar to todo list

It wouldn't bother me. There again your hand will be covering it anyway

[quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1480683191' post='3186365'] Norris regularly gigs a PJ - I've had a few VMs and they have all been superb [/quote] I do, but rarely use the J pickup. Mine is a Squier P-Bass Special. I think they are discontinued now but worth every penny (they are cheap). I mainly like it for the slim Jazz neck and the P pickup (SD Quarter Pounder)

So you're the one that thinks Moondance is jazz...

No it's no good for metal. Stop wasting my Tim When did you last see your Fender? You let someone else play your bass?!

What do you mean - you forgot to bring spare strings?!

[quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1480969230' post='3188591'] I have always wondered what the rotary 4 way selector does on the 1000? [/quote] It's actually 6 positions and switches between different value capacitors to vary the tone Edit: I did some sound samples at the end of my restoration thread (linked in my signature? Can't tell on mobile version). They are not the best quality as I was getting distortion if I did any more than tickle the strings - and I won't mention the playing It should give you an idea of the varitone sounds though

That looks beautiful. Lovely grain. There are two chaps in Finland btw, one makes the pickups (Rautia Guitars) and the other does the preamps (Prostheta, occasionally of this parish). They do know each other though

You can't really go wrong with a Weller. A fine tip is probably more useful than the masonry chisel sized ones that sometimes come with the budget ones