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  1. vinorange
    It's from a recently acquired from this parish, rather nice, Daphne blue CIJ Fender P bass. I think it's a 70s re-issue as the pickups have baseplates. When I look at the wiring I get confused as it's so different from standard.... Thanks
  2. vinorange
    In simple terms then (as there were a few suggestions along the way), what do you use to help with your tinnitus?
  3. vinorange
    I was reading about a couple of other therapies for tinnitus. One is associated with the temporomandibular joint (your jaw to skull joint). If your tinnitus worsens when clenching your jaw or if you have teeth misaligned, neck pain etc. coupled with tinnitus then this could be making things worse; https://www.tinnitus.org.uk/tinnitus-and-tmj The other treats normal tinnitus (is there such a thing) with a different type of neuromodulation but seems to have high success rates; https://www.lenire.com/the-science-of-lenire/
  4. vinorange
    I too am a tinnitus sufferer. I probably had it since my teenage years but very minor until a rehearsal in a small room with a heavy handed drummer around 4 years ago. The other band members had to compete for levels and unfortunately I had my back to a monitor. I came away with the normal post gig type ringing but it didn't go and still hasn't. I probably won't gig again but got some specsavers moulded ear plugs with -15db protection. As HappyJack says they reduce the overall volume but you van still hear everything. I also have been trying tinnitus therapy at the tinnitus clinic in Manchester. This is expensive but aims to pipe into your ears a similar frequency to convince your brain that it doesn't need to produce the tinnitus noise any longer. Tinnitus is caused by the ciliary hairs in your inner ear falling over under the sound pressure caused in loud environments. They normally recover and get back up but once over permanently then your brain reproduces the missing frequency (mine is around 4khz) and makes a rather poor job of it by producing a hissing we all know as tinnitus. Anyway, I have Signia hearing devices (like hearing aids) and wear them 8 hours a day. Firstly they mask the tinnitus entirely and present a much more acceptable noise in its place. When you take them out the tinnitus is still there but the idea is that over time the impact of the tinnitus is softened. I used to have to sleep with a background sound from the Ambience App playing all the time but almost immediately was able to stop. I'd say the perception of my tinnitus has reduced but, as others say, it's critical not to get exposed to those frequencies that will upset it again. I don't know whether I'd advise splashing the cash on these devices but there has been a definite improvement in my tinnitus to the extent where I'm tempted to gig again (but keep bottling it for now!!)
  5. vinorange
    You should be. Apart from extreme cases, you shouldn’t need a luthier set up ever again. Oh yeah he teaches you about when and how to make neck shims too,
  6. vinorange
    It’s a full day course. You take off the neck, tuners, string retainer, mask up the fretboard (learning how to trim the tape without damage), protect the nut, adjust the neck to dead flat, test the flatness, mark up the frets with perm marker and fret level using a levelling bar. Then check your handy work before re-marking the frets with your marker and then proceeding to re-establish the crown of the frets with a fret crowning file (correctly sized fir the frets), then finish the crowning with the fret levelling paper (wrapped in the file). Check your handy work and then lightly polish the frets with kovax finishing paper. Then polish each fret with metal compound (hence the tape to protect the neck). Wipe off polish and check your work. Re-assemble the bass, set the neck tension, re-string, correct the relief, adjust action and adjust pickup height to new set up. X 2 if you want. After that it’s onto fret removal and replacement on a spare neck, and repeat the above for your new frets if you get time (which you won’t). Also up for grabs are any questions you can Chuck at Jon like how to repair a neck if the truss is maxed out or finishing / touch up tricks. Phew. That’s me knackered at the thought of it......
  7. vinorange
    Free to a good home if anyone wants it is this 120v toroidal transformer with 3 windings. Quite specific and from a US spec Eden WTP600 so not sure if anyone would want it for any reason. 115mm x 85mm. Seems a shame to bin it really..... Would only ask that postage is covered. Thanks
  8. vinorange
    I only use Schallers and these came on my recent acquisition so if anyone wants them let me know. Not sure whether the price is right but includes UK shipping.
  9. vinorange
    I went on a bass maintenance course, rather than the build course and Jon was brilliant. I took 2 basses, both of which had a full neck off set up guided by Jon as part of the course. He's an absolute gent as well as an amazing guitar builder. As a result I've shipped out my Fenders in favour of 2 of Jon's creations. Meet the Shukers.
  10. vinorange
    Tested it with my Ricky last night but tried with my Shuker P/J this morning and all I can say is wow. A gamble that seems to have paid off.....
  11. vinorange
    £65 shipped within the UK. Up for sale is my recently acquired Seymour Duncan SPB3 quarter pounder P bass pickup. Basically its immaculate having been bought a few weeks ago, fitted, used a handful of times but now the project has been abandoned (or rather I bought another Shuker.....) Comes in the SD case with pickup foam and instructions.
  12. vinorange
    Up for sale is an immaculate Fender Jaguar maple bass neck, 62mm at the heel 38mm at the nut, rosewood board bound and with block inlays. Just had a fret level, crown and dress so is almost immaculate with one tiny scratch to the headstock edge. Truss works perfectly and it's only fault is t hat there are an extra set of holes. Bought only recently for a project which I abandoned so just trying to get back what I paid for it. £250 shipped in the UK. Thanks for looking.
  13. vinorange
    Do you know I never noticed that. Luckily it nuzzled in perfectly....
  14. vinorange
    An update! I received the transformer from Webb in Taiwan. They were amazing which is more can be said for Gear4Music, Eden or Marshall. Anyway it arrived last week but I've only just got around to fitting it but it was perfect plug and play and even better they only charged £120 including shipping. On plugging it in I found it sounded even better than I thought it might. Snappy, crispy, lots of attack & punch and plenty of headroom. It's just like like old Eden World tour amps but with tube control which I reckon is even better. Happy days thanks to a transformer maker in Taiwan!!
  15. vinorange
    That's an accolade from you Karl. Thanks!
  16. vinorange
    Up for sale is my 2012 American Vintage Reissue 57 Precision bass in white blonde with gold pickguard, maple neck, vintage correct cloth wired 57 pickup with raised A string pole pieces, threaded saddle bridge, serial number on the neck plate, finger rest and bridge cover. No sign of the pickup cover though I'm afraid. This has a one piece ash body with one piece maple neck so a real bit of work from Fender here. I hankered after one of these for ages but the nut width is no good for me, I’m more a jazz width player so I’m afraid that, incredible looking as it is, this has to go. It’s in great condition with just a few dings in the finish on the bottom edge. The neck is a 7.25” radius with 1.75” width at the nut. It sounds and plays great and having the thin nitro finish is very resonant. I don’t think there’s a better looking P bass and I’ll be sad to say goodbye. FYI it weighs in at 4.3kg and has standard strap pins on (I have some Schallers if anyone would prefer them....) I’m not really after any trades but would maybe consider a cheaper P bass. Based on the Wirral but I can meet up within 50 miles or so but will ship it anywhere. Comes in an SKB Fender hard case but I'm not sure whether it’s original or not? A few spec details; Body - Body Shape: Precision Bass - Body Wood: Swamp Ash - Body Finish: Lacquer Neck - Neck Shape: "C" Shape - Number of Frets: 20 - Fret Size: Vintage Style Frets - Fretboard Radius: 7.25" (18.41 cm) - Fretboard: Maple - Nut Width: 1.75" (44.45 mm) - Scale Length: 34" (86.36 cm) - Neck Plate: Serialized 4 Bolt Neckplate Electronics - Pickup Configuration: Single '57 Precision Bass Split Single-Coil Pickup - Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone Hardware - Hardware: Nickel/Chrome - Bridge Cover/Tailpiece: Includes Chrome Bridge Cover - Tuning Machines: Vintage Style Reverse Tuning Machines - String Nut: Synthetic Bone
  17. vinorange
    Back up and now for sale only.
  18. vinorange
    Sorry just re-read and found the requested nut width....
  19. vinorange
    ERROR IN LISTING. PLEASE CLOSE.
  20. vinorange
    She’s mine, all mine..... I did some training with Jon Shuker and my surname is Orange. It seemed like fate to me.....
  21. vinorange
    It’s a keeper I’m afraid.....
  22. vinorange
    I hope the GL went to one of our community. It would make me feel better, having battled with my other gear buying self not to press buy it now.
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  24. vinorange
    I certainly should have but definitely didn't. My Shuker Orange reverse headstock jazz more than covers off my need for fizzy Geddyesque tones.
  25. vinorange
    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Jazz-Bass-Geddy-Lee-Signature-Made-In-Japan-/284360012919?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 Cheap for a Japanese GL jazz. I would snaffle it now but the guitar rack is full and I'd be in big big trouble if I buy something else......
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