Norris

Is it no longer under warranty?

Good news

Have you got much to play with in the control recess to tidy it up?

Trio FTW

I think I'd be looking at keyboard amps to ensure no "colouration" of the tone

You can buy very narrow masking tape that makes masking binding a lot easier. As said earlier, removing and refitting isn't an option. You could however remove it and fit new binding, although that might be a little fiddly (depending on your DIY skills)

I hope you packed it well

Have a look at ProjectGuitar.com They have a fret finder app that will calculate your fret positions for you and produce a pdf template if you want. There are also lots of build diaries with plenty of pictures (including the Telecaster guitar I'm building) - where lots of people have cut their fret slots using various techniques

If the conversion is reversible why not?

I've just PMed someone that might be interested

My old Peavey combo was getting a bit, erm... old. I was changing anyway and needed something that would fit in the boot of my car. Why would I NOT choose a modern lightweight replacement?

I've bought Prog magazine a couple of times recently. Going by the cover CD prog is still going strong especially in Eastern Europe. Not sure what the Yorkshire scene is like though We have two or three vintage prog songs on our covers band set list. They are mainly there as self-indulgent showing off (which is pretty much what prog is all about!) but go down well when mixed in with a load of rock, pop & funk

What a fantastic set and light show. Fairly formulaic stuff nowadays but I did like Georgia. You don't get the quaint regional songs any more

[quote name='Mark Dixon' timestamp='1463173903' post='3049358'] Glad to see the case is in better condition than mine!! [/quote] It's not stable enough to carry the bass. I might try to fix it but some of the ply is pretty damaged and not easy to repair

[quote name='Mark Dixon' timestamp='1463173689' post='3049357'] I bought a SB-1000 Mk I off a guy in Manchester about 4 years ago. This thread inspires me to restore it.. Mainly a refret, the body work is in pretty good nick, but the frets are badly worn. Did you lacquer the bridge or leave as polished brass? Thx Mark [/quote] The bridge was just polished up with a Dremel wire brush I think. It wasn't lacquered because it will always chip and then need stripping to clean up again

[quote name='Pete Academy' timestamp='1463130605' post='3048796'] 'I slapped 'House Of The Rising Sun'.' [/quote] That's fully deserved in anybody's book

The combo sounds great with 2x10 plus horn and weighs next to nothing. I'd be tempted to try the Rumble cabs if I had a separate head. There was a new 1x15 cab up for sale recently

[quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1463076159' post='3048401'] Thanks, Norris! By the way - also got a Shinto....brilliant! Thanks for the tip-off [/quote] Very nice to use at affordable prices. Some woodworking tools are absolutely gorgeous but ridiculously expensive. I could do with a spokeshave - what do you use for carving your necks?

Looking good!

Where's me washboard?

I've only been fired the once. Back in 1985 I was in a five piece show band doing a summer season at Butlins Skegness (living the dream! ). We were based in the big family room - always smelling of chips & ketchup, kids sliding around on their knees, etc; playing six nights a week and doing all the latest chart stuff. During our break on a Thursday night we used to pop over to the beer keller to see a few songs by the "circuit" band - Brian Poole and Black Cat (yes the Tremolicious one). Anyway one night we (the guitarist, drummer and myself on bass) were waylaid by the camp manager. He kept us chatting for ages and we were late back for our next spot. Our band leader, an elderly gentleman on "keyboards", who was partial to a drop of brandy, was furious. He sacked the three of us on the spot. Any attempts to explain were countered by the alcoholic haze. So being the professionals we were, we finished off the night. The next day, in the sober light of morning, when he realised that he and his partner as a duo were not quite the entertainment that the management were expecting, we got the closest he ever came to an apology - "About last night. You're still f***ing sacked... but take your time. No need to go just yet". We stayed with them until the end of the season then left to form a trio that went on to play together for the next ten years

My Hercules has had a stroke - one arm is limp and lifeless

Perhaps your tutor is saying that digging in a bit better suits the style of your exam pieces. I wouldn't advocate digging in if you really don't want to, but having a wide gamut of playing styles in your arsenal is never a bad thing imho

Fantastic builds. Thanks for letting me try them out. It makes me want to get started on my bass build

It looked and sounded great at the bash. Shame (or probably good job) you had to go before I had a chance to try it.