waynepunkdude

Got it today, it's proper poo.

Damn you Teaser now I want a 50's Vibe and a Jap Precision.

I think the best looking (I haven't played one so can't comment on that) is the 50's Vibe. [url="http://en.woodbrass.com/images/woodbrass/030-3080-502.JPG"]http://en.woodbrass.com/images/woodbrass/030-3080-502.JPG[/url]

[quote name='teaser360' post='399719' date='Feb 4 2009, 09:40 AM'], but it must be a fender of some sort, NO JAZZ cos i dont like the shape of them, and no P**S taking im a new bass player and only started playing 18 months ago at the age of 43, see you can teach an old dog new tricks.[/quote] Good work mate, I have been playing for 13 years and own Jazzes and P's and have only just noticed there is a difference in shape :blush:

[quote name='Al Heeley' post='399443' date='Feb 3 2009, 09:44 PM']Yes, and yes. Tiny bit goes a long way. A few drops on a clean rag - rub in. Allow to dry for an hour. Repeat x 5 - 10 - you'll get a lovely sheen built up. Let it fully cure for a few days then buff with 0000 wire wool if you like and rub in a little carnamua or beeswax.[/quote] Sweet I'll get me some of that and get it finished on the weekend, thanks for the help man.

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='399396' date='Feb 3 2009, 08:46 PM']Yeah, custom all the way. First you'd get something tooled up to make Mullard valves to original spec, on an island you bought where EU pollution and dangerous metals rules don't exist.[/quote] Ah yes an amp with a chimney.

[quote name='Al Heeley' post='399398' date='Feb 3 2009, 08:48 PM']Birchwood Casey Tru Oil. That is such a great product for guitars. It's linseed-based but its refined and has driers in it. As it dries it cures to a nice hard protective finish and seals the pores. Tung is variable and can stay tacky for ages. I've used Danish for bodies for that natural oil finish but it doesn't have the hard, resiliant properties of a few coats of tru-oil[/quote] This the stuff I need? [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BIRCHWOOD-CASEY-TRU-OIL-AIR-RIFLE-GUN-STOCK-FINISH_W0QQitemZ350158886271QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_SportingGoods_Hunting_ShootingSports_ET?hash=item350158886271&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1688|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BIRCHWOOD-CASEY-TRU-...%3A1|240%3A1318[/url] Do I just rub it on with a cloth?

I think I would go in to the shop to buy an Ampeg but walk out with a Mesa 400+

[quote name='josh3184' post='399254' date='Feb 3 2009, 06:48 PM']ah memories![/quote] Sorry mate I'm sanding them away

Does it have to be Tru Oil? I can only find Danish oil except on eBay.

[quote name='budget bassist' post='399118' date='Feb 3 2009, 04:36 PM']Yeah, or at least that's what they were asking at SC notts, did you pay a bit too much? IMO, they're worth more than that anyway, they're loud little things[/quote] I paid £75 plus shipping but I'm happy with it as I just got a £200 refund on the LG.

[quote name='dub_junkie' post='399060' date='Feb 3 2009, 03:44 PM']nice! I owned one of these for a year or so. cost me £99 from SC and it was worth every penny. glad I bought the mini rig and not the Superfly head which is what I went in there for that day.[/quote] Just out of curiosity, was that for the whole rig?

Will put better pics up later. It's a fun little amp, in fact so fun that now I'm keeping it the Little Giant is on it's way back.

[quote name='silddx' post='398931' date='Feb 3 2009, 01:59 PM']I'll join you.[/quote] I'm going to set myself on fire first.

[quote name='Al Heeley' post='398311' date='Feb 2 2009, 08:44 PM']Good work, young Padwan. You are ready to progress to the next level.[/quote] Cheers matey, this is turning out to be a fun project.

Some pics. Before After

Use IE for porn that way the other half doesn't notice the history deleted......

[quote name='Al Heeley' post='397322' date='Feb 1 2009, 10:15 PM']Sorry, I see the confusion - I said 'don't leave it unlacquered' - I should have said 'Don't leave it raw, unfinished'. I love a tru-oil neck, much nicer than lacquer. I would not bother with lacquer and if you tru-oil it then there is no need for lacquer. Just a few thin coats rubbed in to seal the surface of the wood.[/quote] Excellent I'll try to pick some up tomorrow. Cheers matey, I'll post some before and after pics when it's done, I'm amazed at the difference already.

[quote name='TheBrokenDoor' post='397281' date='Feb 1 2009, 09:28 PM']In essence, it is 8 wicked synths at once. Not much use for Mad Caddies, but maybe Tinchy Stryder. Dan[/quote] Haha it's one of those things I'd plug the input in so all the lights moved but wouldn't plug in the return. TBH I don't really know what a synth does.

[quote name='Clarky' post='397162' date='Feb 1 2009, 07:55 PM']Have The Plan gone their separate ways then Wayne? Still hope we can gig with your newly reconstituted band some time[/quote] Nah me and the drummer fancy doing a bit of Ska on the side, the guitards are being a bit serious at the mo.

[quote name='Al Heeley' post='396572' date='Feb 1 2009, 12:23 AM']I'd have no issues sanding shallow scratches out of a maple neck. If your sandpaper is really fine then you'll spend hours getting nowhere. Start at 200 grit and go thru 400, 600 then 800 or finer, or finish with a scotchbrite fine sanding pad, but don't leave it unlacquered to soak up sweat, grease, beer spills, who knows what. Wipe on 3 to 5 thin coats of Tru-Oil, cure between coats and then buff up with 0000 wire wool. Luverly.[/quote] I just read that again am I just putting tru-oil on or tru-oil and lacquer? I have sanded it and it is awesome (there are a few knocks still in it deemed them too deep to get out) as far but as you say it will be good to have a finish on it.

I have no idea what one of them does but it looks awesome.

[quote name='Al Heeley' post='396572' date='Feb 1 2009, 12:23 AM']I'd have no issues sanding shallow scratches out of a maple neck. If your sandpaper is really fine then you'll spend hours getting nowhere. Start at 200 grit and go thru 400, 600 then 800 or finer, or finish with a scotchbrite fine sanding pad, but don't leave it unlacquered to soak up sweat, grease, beer spills, who knows what. Wipe on 3 to 5 thin coats of Tru-Oil, cure between coats and then buff up with 0000 wire wool. Luverly.[/quote] [quote name='Jarhead' post='396635' date='Feb 1 2009, 09:52 AM']Do it, I did with my Jazz and its fine, plays even better. Fine sandpaper until you cant see the finish anymore is what I did, then I just put a bit of lemon oil on, for no apparent reason lol. Plays great now, nothing to hinder hand movement. Zach[/quote] Cheers guys, I now have something to do on my day off

What can I use to remove rust from the ends of pole pieces? Cheers.

[quote name='benwhiteuk' post='396557' date='Feb 1 2009, 12:02 AM']How bad are the scratches and what wood is the neck made from and how is it finished? Post a pic if you can.[/quote] I think it's rosewood on maple, it's a lacquered finish but I wouldn't mind it an unfinished neck. The scratches are bad but no deeper than 1mm. I was thinking really fine sandpaper to get a smooth finish.