Marc S

I used to think that I didn't like wider necks. However, I've played a couple that feel pretty comfortable. What I have noticed of late, is that it's not so much a wider neck I don't like - but one that's wide and very deep.... Each to their own, of course. I've got a Roadworn P and a Roadworn J and the necks on those basses are ideal for me. That said, I bought my RW P from Daveyboy on here, and he'd had a luthier slim the neck down - a rather nice, professional job and finish it is too. I'm glad I went for that particular bass, as the neck feels just right to me. I'd say I generally prefer a Jazz neck, but I've had a US Jazz with a chunkier than usual neck, and a US Jazz with a very slim, narrow neck - oddly, I really didn't like that, it just felt too slender, with too little space between strings at the bottom end of the neck.... Fussy so and so's aren't we?

I was about to suggest a 2nd hand Steve Harris Sig - but of course, they're all maple board too. You could get Mark at Limelight to build one to your spec. The Limelights I've played have all been fab basses. But they wouldn't come under my definition of "cheap". A while back, I got a neck from a seller on ebay. It was described as a 70's style Fender neck, and when it came, it was indeed fairly chunky. Nice quality neck too. You could try putting one together yourself.... I did it on 2 basses, and if I can, I'm sure you can too. Worth a thought? The guy who'd alerted me to the ebay necks found he couldn't do a replacement job himself - so he sold me his neck cheap. I fitted it to an old Matsumoko 70's 80's P body - which made a rather nice, cheaply acquired, good quality gigging bass...

[quote name='Burrito' timestamp='1471881463' post='3116668'] I use Gut-a-like as they are more stable for tuning. I can't imagine ever using steel again. [url="https://www.thomann.de/gb/gutalike_vintage_double_bass_strings.htm"]https://www.thomann....ass_strings.htm[/url] [/quote] Wish someone nearer to me used these strings - I'd really like to give them a try....

Didn't think it would look better with the minty scratch plate - but it does.... nice Yes, these are fabulous basses

What? A fiver - that's insane! Why do bargains like this never come up near me? Does the seller realise it's worth more? Surely they must....

Great post. Thanks for sharing

Ah, so the old "computer remedy" could now be affecting amps too? I have the TCBG550 head, and I've not noticed anything - then again, it's not getting heavy usage currently I'm just wondering whether there is an overload cut-out protection on these heads? That may be another possibility - anyone on here know? I can certainly understand how you could lose confidence in an amp, and I'm sorry to hear this has happened to you I had a similar issue, several years back. I was playing in a pub, and the bass amp just suddenly stopped working - then cut back in again. At first, I thought it was the 2nd hand bass combo I'd then recently acquired.... Only to find out that I was plugged in to a mains socket which had one of those noise level cut out switches on! The other band members had plugged into sockets which didn't have this, and I was the unlucky one who had! No-one had told me that mine was the socket fitted with this "added feature", and though I was a bit miffed at this, I was also relieved, as my amp was OK BTW. It's never a good idea to run everything from one mains socket, as you can overload the mains circuit. I don't think this was the issue with your amp though - otherwise everyone else's power would have been affected. Most of all - good luck finding out the cause - hope it's not a problem with these amps - I really like my TC head

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1490004862' post='3261327'] I'd do this in stages...... [/quote] Yes, I'd agree with chris_b on this one Change the current pickup to a passive one first, before you make any further modifiactions - one stage at a time It may only be 30euros for those Squier pickups - but I don't think an Entwistle PBXN will be much more expensive... Honestly, they are superb pickups for the money - and having considerably larger magnets, they produce a BIG sound

What a fantastic ad! I love it - the opening line of the guys description is hilarious Hi folks, here for sale is quite the worst guitar I have ever owned. The reserve is nothing, which is significantly more than it is worth. And he continues to be brutally honest, and funny with it It brings to mind Reggie Perrin, and his brilliant "Grot" products; Bottomless ashtrays etc Well, that put a smile on my face - even though it's Monday morning, and it's dull, overcast & raining.....

Could you also consider making the bass passive? - Just wondering whether that might be easier? Just a thought I've now got 2 P/J basses, and I really love the tonal options the arrangement gives you. I've fitted Entwistle PBXN and JBXN pickups to both mine (NB the PBXN has higher output than the PBX, and the JBXN has higher output than the JBX) Entwistle pickups are relatively cheap, and pack a heck of a punch for a passive pickup Alternatively, Kiogon of this forum, produces some great wiring kits. Really easy to fit - he can supply you with solderless versions to most kits I think. You could try messaging him - see what he says. He's incredibly helpful, even if you're not buying one of his kits - drop him a PM Cheers and best of luck with it PS. I once owned a Westone Thunder Jet, when they first came out. Not an active bass, but a great bass Westones are under-rated IMO

I've never really given this too much thought before. Perhaps because I've sometimes played gigs and small festivals in the daytime too... As the OP says, I wouldn't want to play when feeling really full - but I wouldn't want to play when feeling really hungry either. I have been known to have a couple of packets of crisps before going on stage.... and we're back to junk food again. I suppose in general, gigging is not good for your health? EDIT: Re the Guinness comment - I don't like to play after too many beers either! I'm usually driving, so can't drink much anyway. Usually, I'll have maybe just a pint or half before playing. I once had 3 pints (as someone else was driving that eve) - and I really noticed how it affected my playing!

It looks in pretty good condition to me. I wouldn't use an ordinary furniture polish - be sure to use a polish specifically for guitars But as Sonic_Groove says in his post above - "Don't clean it" Or at least - I'm not sure I'd clean that fretboard There is something about old instruments - especially basses, of course