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So it's working out better than I imagined. The far is needs a second go but you can see it has cleared up the 'residue' nicely. The bottom part needs buffed, that is just the compound dry. You can see the cloth. That is probably just a very thin layer of coating, same way you would take very thin layers of paint/laquer on car to return it's shine.

It is short scale so it may just fit.

Used a car polishing compound and it really helped. The more I worked on it the more I think that it was residue but the laquer/sealant itself had smeared wither by alcohol or some other chemical. Either way, I am going in the right direction and after remedying that I can apply a polish. Thank you everyone!

Thanks @Lozz196 Yeah, it's just to remove that gluey substance and shine up. No stripping or deep removal. I think someone tried to convert it to left hand by drilling a hole in the lower part of the body 😆 I like the story it tells and it is unique in that regard.

Hi, APOLOGIES - Should have posted this is in Repairs & Technical but can't move it. I took my old Musicmaster bass (once owned by Chris Glen from the Sensational Alex Harvey band) out of the wardrobe 😆 to clean up. Got the fretboard done but the body is shambles. I'd like to bring back that glossy finish. There are parts where i rub with a microfibre and it just sticks like a gluey layer and it just smears everywhere. What could it possibly be and how do I go about getting it off before possibly buffing and getting the spots/swirls out? Many thanks C

Thanks @Sean Looks like an excellent bass.

Got a link @Sean? Thanks

Price-wise I hope you are correct. People seem to charge an arm for these basses.

I had seen this but a little bit out of price range https://bassbros.co.uk/product/1981-gl-l-2000-2/

That's good to know about the parts @80Hz Thank you. I don't know much about differences between USA and Tribute but will investigate. I had read that quality control had decreased in recent years.

Hi. Been a while since I was on here. I gave up bass playing a good few years ago for reasons I can't go into. You were all very helpful the last time I was on here...so, I want to get back into playing again and would love to purchase a G&L L1000 or L2000. They are pretty rare here in the UK and was wondering if I should even go down this avenue as a stingray will get me close to what I want. One thing at the back of my mind is parts, god forbid if something should go wrong electronically. It's hard enough getting the actually bass in the UK never mind sourcing parts. Secondly, has anyone got one for sale? 🙂 Many thanks

Cheers SiBob

Anyone bought from here, http://www.amplifiercoversonline.com/zencart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=491_136&products_id=3883

Ha, yes. That was worst case scenario.

Hi all, I know Roqsolid do a cover for barefaced super compacts but I need a cover asap (within 2-3 days). Any other quick purchase recommendations. Main concern is waterproofing and walking quite a distance in rain. Cheers!!!! C

@sharkboy The 802 is initially what got me interested in Markbass. Awesome piece of kit. Just worried that the initial 150w wouldn't cut it at rehearsals with drummer, guitarists and synths. You think it would? Know it's hard to say for sure as it depends on guitarist ampage and drummers style. It's quite expensive as the 802 is around 500 and then to get it to 250w I would have to buy a cab at about £380. That's why I started going down the route of head and cab. You think 250w would be enough for what I plan? If that is the case it could get the 802 or the Minimark 250 or Nano Mark (300w) and cab. That would come in at around £600, plus speaker cable etc.

Right, I may plump for a markbass minimark 802. If I add a cab, this should be good to go for gigs? And without, for rehearsals?

I will pick one up tomorrow Stylon. Ta!

Awesome. Thanks Mike!

Hi, I am trying to get me head around this. I will be buying a Fender 40 Rumble v2. It has a line out. I will be practicing most of the time at home so it will be headphones or turned down low. At the weekend I have access to a practice room with a PA. Can I use the line out to go directly into the PA? (for jamming with drummer) Thanks, C

Been trying to find info on the Ampeg BA108 V2 and if it has a dedicated line out for connecting to a PA. anyone know as I can't find any info. I know the old one had. Cheers C

Tested it out. There was quite a hum coming from it. Not sure if that was born as it is so powerful. Sounded great apart from that. Didn't realise there was I input for external audio (play along) and no headphone out :-(

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]"Would be handy to know your budget and if there's any transport issues. "[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Transport isn't an issue. Will be lugging it out of the house once a week to begin with. Regarding budget, just looking to good value for money. If you can let me know about the Ashdown for £90 offer I posted above that would be great. It appears to have more than enough wattage for my needs and is cheap. Just wary of committing too much money at this stage as I will prob go through a few amps to get the right sound.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Cheers![/font][/color]

Cheers folks! I have the opportunity to buy an ASHDOWN MAG [color=#3C3241]250 watt [/color][color=#3C3241]RMS. Maximum output 500 watt for £90. Good buy? Also, anything I should be looking out for with second hand bass amps?[/color] [color=#3C3241]Thanks,[/color] [color=#3C3241]C[/color]

Hi, Just starting out...again, and jamming with mate on drums, possibly guitar player too. All just for fun at the moment. Any recommendations on wattage required to cut through. Just something really decent. Play with fingers and don't like plucking too hard. Looking at the Ashdown amps st moment. Cheers for any help. If you need any more info to get some good suggestions together. PS Was thinking combo/solid state Cheers! C