dave_bass5

Thanks very much for the offer but I think I'll just keep things as they are for now. Your covers sound about the same as my squier covers but I know the thumper won't fit inside it.

[quote name='bumnote' post='1098774' date='Jan 22 2011, 04:03 PM']What you could do is to nut a new set of Fender covers as the cover is not fixed to the pick up, so perhaps a genuine fender cover would fit without filing £5 from the states or I think I got one a while ago from Oasis in ringwood[/quote] I'm not sure that would work. I still have the Squier pups that fit but the coils from the Thumper wont fit the cover. Plus, Andy has already told me that these are standard Fender cases (size wise) so i think I'm stuck unless i do some filing. I did have another go today but its too much hassle.

Here's an interview with Pat Park with the mint green Ray34 CA. Not particularly interesting.

This is about 2mm longer so theres no chance of easing it in. Its more the screw lugs rather than the main body, alothugh it is still slightly longer. I think im going to try a different pup first. I know thats not the cheapest route but i dont want to keep filing these things down. The only real experience ive had with this sort of thing was with Changing the PG's o nmy 2 Duck Dunns and changin gthe Hanson for a Fralin in my last one. No issues at all.

[quote name='mcnach' post='1097464' date='Jan 21 2011, 01:24 PM']If you get the sunburst and want a rw board... do announce it here, I'd be even more tempted for the green one if I knew I could get a maple board to swap (I forgot to add: if I bought, I'd buy used, I don't feel like paying £600 for a Ray34 represents a good investment)[/quote] Hmmm, considering the amount (or lack of) second hand Ray34's that have been on here i think you will have a very long wait to pickup a secondhand classic. I would be up for a swap if i didnt like the maple, but im hoping i will.

Thanks bumnote. Andy did say he uses a standard allparts case, same as Fender, but maybe i need to get sometihng just that bit smaller. I can file the new PG down but im fed up having to do it each time.

wow, that was quick. I had considered this but the coils are a bit too tight to go in the Squier cover. Cheers.

Ive posted a few times about having to file down my Squier CV P pick guard to get my Thumper fitted. I put it down to the Squier PG not being standard. Ive just received a Standard PG and im finding the same thing. The Thumper is too large for the cut out. Im just wondering if anyone else has found this. It could well be both PG's are slightly undersized but i doubt it.

[quote name='73Jazz' post='1097615' date='Jan 21 2011, 02:53 PM']Huwberry awesome video! this is my first videotake ever covering a favourite for years, killing in the name of from Rage against the Machine. For me it was more experimenting with sound while recording a video. Pleece x-gooze my rage at 4:00 to 4:18^^ Hope you enjoy it[/quote] Nice deep growl you've got going on there.

Well im definitely getting the Sunburst but not sure if i prefer the maple or RW neck, so you never know ;-)

The SBMM website has now been updated with the new models. [url="http://www.sterlingbymusicman.com/ray34ca"]Ray34 CA[/url]

[quote name='ben604' post='1095269' date='Jan 19 2011, 03:24 PM']Hello! A friend took some video of us at our last gig in O'neils - Liverpool on Sunday, so I thought I'd stick them up here... Bear in mind, this is probably my 6th gig ever and I'm still pretty nervous, I was just trying to keep it solid, no flair whatsoever! Anyone else find it weird seeing yourself on video? I've noticed that I have this horrible smirk on my face most of the time, stand like a right weirdo and make silly facial gestures to people I know in the crowd?! I must smile more![/quote] I also enjoyed those. I do find it quite shocking how bored i look in some of our live videos. I guess i know i am but im always surprised it comes across to the audience as well. Must try harder this year to smile.

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[quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='1095040' date='Jan 19 2011, 12:39 PM']Sure Dave, the thread I discussed this goes way back when I first modded the Moo- moo and this P Bass. however I got my Fender original P/guard from a private eBay dealer, it was in a sealed Fender branded shrink wrapped packet, you just need to make sure it's a 13 holes one and that matches these specs: Incidentally these people (who I have used before and can recommend to you) could get hold of original Fender parts, so send them an email, see what they say [url="http://www.axesrus.com/AxePlatesBass.html"]http://www.axesrus.com/AxePlatesBass.html[/url][/quote] Thanks very much. I had a look on the Axesrus site and they have them with the same dimensions as in your post for £18 so ill take a chance.

They do seem to sit in the middle but they do have a lot of differences to the HW-one. I cant tell if they are below or above the HW-one as the price is pretty similar. Discussed here [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=117346"]New Fenders[/url]

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='1094599' date='Jan 18 2011, 10:51 PM']Yes, we've been over this in a previous thread, [b]Squier CV pickguards are cut exactly as the original Fender ones[/b]. They fit nice and flush, no extra drilling required. The only problem you might have would be if your truss rod adjustment is at the end of the neck and not on the headstock, in which case you will need to chisel out a small indentation to allow for the screwdriver to access the recessed truss rod slot.[/quote] Sorry to go over this again but could you point me to the thread that has discussed this, or could you tell me the exact PG you used. There are many Fender PGs and im assuming its not the MIA one you used as the TR cut out isnt there (like you said). Ive read a few people have put on various Fender PG's only to find the curve up by the jack socket is slightly off and can leave a small gap. I'd love to get a black one but dont want to risk getting the wrong model. The bass is looking great now. Im tempted to get a MM neck at some point as i too would love a maple neck on mine. Cheers.

Bassist with McFly uses Stingrays, you dont get a higher recommendation than that ;-)

[quote name='mep' post='1094443' date='Jan 18 2011, 08:51 PM']John Deacon was partial to a Stingray for a while and used to record a lot with it. He used the P bass more live for the look.[/quote] It was seeing John play a stingray live on tv end of last year that got me interested in the MM tone. And funny enough it was waynes sub that became my first MM.

[quote name='gub' post='1094426' date='Jan 18 2011, 08:45 PM']I wouldnt put myself down as a number one queen fan although i do stick some on sometimes when doing the hoovering[/quote] What, complete with stockings and tight sweater

Maybe we could block book a load of seats and go and support Wayne.

I just liked the tone of the stock pup over the Nordy. In fact I've not had a nordy that I did like. To My ears they sound a bit too bland. Im not saying the SBMM pups are identical to the real deal, but I did like the tone it produced and that's all that mattress really. If I can get a good playable and good sounding bass without breaking the bank so much the better.

[quote name='ahpook' post='1094126' date='Jan 18 2011, 05:26 PM']i go to comparethegotoh.com [/quote]

[quote name='HMX' post='1094115' date='Jan 18 2011, 05:16 PM']easier to find[/quote] You just follow the strings back from the headstock and there it is sorry.

[quote name='Prime_BASS' post='1093573' date='Jan 18 2011, 10:24 AM']I don't see it being any much more expensive than the current ray34. Or is a case it of less is more?[/quote] Maybe the high gloss finish on the neck adds a bit to the cost.

Over on talkbass someone posted the estimated price and it's about the same as the current Ray34, maybe about £50 higher but I guess it depends on where you get it from. I put a Nordstrand in my old Ray34 and while it's a nice pup I felt it took some of the character away so this time I'm sticking to the stock pup.