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If you love the flexibility of the 750's EQ section then I'd point you towards Bergantino's B|Amp. Loving mine!

[quote name='SisterAbdullahX' timestamp='1486323575' post='3230922'] Anybody know of anyone who could make an early 70's style Jazz Bass neck, and have a ballpark figure for price? I'm talking pre-75, so not bullet truss rod, maple/maple with binding and pearl blocks.[b] John Shuker[/b] isn't far from me so may try him but all suggestions welcome! [/quote] This x1M.

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1486263737' post='3230457'] I went to the celebration of Vic's life gig tonight. Very emotional but great to see his basses and his new custom Ritter fan-fret in particular. Lots of people up and playing and amazing to see a certain Mr P Turner using Vic's beloved Yamaha Attitude on Superstition and Play That Funky Music White Boy! I miss our Vic so much but lovely to natter with family and friends and share some memories. [/quote] I had no idea when the celebration was happening. I assume it was for close family only? - I'm proud to have known Vic and call him a friend. He will be missed - and come LBGS I am sure many of us will be having a drink in his name!

Glad I spotted this thread as I was a bit shocked to see the prices of a USA P bass Tortie guard for my bass. Especially as I'm after a darker brown tort rather than bright red.

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1486228772' post='3230205'] This comes up on BC about every 2 months! [/quote] I know! Why do they keep advertising this absolute mess? It's nearly as bad as that dude who keeps 'wrecking' guitars then selling them as something special. "Oh look! Ive glued a toaster to this violin bass, give me 500 quid!"

[quote name='andydye' timestamp='1486049006' post='3228807'] the man's an artist mate [/quote] Boy is he! Golden hands that man. The attention to detail and quality of workmanship is second to none. [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1486049995' post='3228817'] That looks seriously good. That neck grain is amazing. If you're recording with it, it'd be great to hear some from it. Thanks for posting [/quote] I feel very lucky to have heard NR1 recorded and it is goooooood! Very good!

[quote name='andydye' timestamp='1486028430' post='3228579'] Thanks matey, beauty ain't she [/quote] Yum, Yum, Yum, YUM!

I'm in the process of having a 'new' Precision and am just waiting for some pictures to come through. Quite excited at the prospect of sharing it! There's quite a story to go with the pictures too! (well, for me it's interesting anyway!!)

[quote name='Born 2B Mild' timestamp='1486037426' post='3228645'] Nice piece in Bass Guitar Magazine this month. [/quote] I've found it difficult to contribute to the thread and it was tough reading this, but yes really beautiful words from another good friend. Vic's Facebook profile picture I will always have imprinted reminding me of a day we spent laughing together. RIP Vic, indeed, a very fine gentleman.

[quote name='eddiehoffmann' timestamp='1486072869' post='3229108'] Anyone noticed any lack of heft when wearing gloves? [/quote] Well, it all changed when they stopped using the much heavier thread. New technology gloves just don't have what the old ones do best...

I suppose most people go straight for Scott's reason, but there are plenty more. Some bassists are allergic to Nickel and thus use gloves to act as a barrier. I've heard of some who suffer from sticky / clammy hands, for whatever reason and like to use gloves to keep things dry when playing. This is actually quite a wise idea too because if you are playing long, sweaty gigs and digging in way too hard all the time, keeping the fingers dry can go a way to helping the prevention of blisters. I've never tried using gloves so can't comment on experiences personally.

Just to confirm, you say you bought the bass second hand. Was it bought second hand from the company who made it? I'm not clear if that was the case, only that you felt it wise to take the bass back to its origin of manufacture.

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