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[quote name='Mike Brooks' post='442349' date='Mar 23 2009, 12:44 PM']Never had a problem with either extension key on my Kubicki's, one is 20 years old, the other 21, maybe yours has been used more. I'm sure Phil has a fix for this if there is a problem, just like he has for most things. Back in the days when the internet was an undiscovered gem to me (92/93) and Newsgroups were the way forward, I contacted Phil as I had a problem with my Fender/Kubicki neck and had read on a newsgroup on The Bottom Line that there were a batch of around 200 Fender Kubickis that were made in 1989 that weren't sealed properly. Lo and behold mine was one of those, rang Phil, he confirmed it, sent the neck off and he overhauled it, new fret job, slimmer neck as per my wishes, turned round in 4-6 weeks. Splendid chap. Mike[/quote] +1 on Phil. I got in touch with the company a couple of times about various things, and Phil replied personally.

[quote name='josh3184' post='443277' date='Mar 23 2009, 11:35 PM']the cheek... have a go on a $$, then call fraud![/quote] ok will do.

[quote name='josh3184' post='443050' date='Mar 23 2009, 08:30 PM']and better quality control and handmade instead of the more mass produced techniques they use now i believe (could be wrong but thats my understanding) and dont have a go at warwick neck, my $$ has one of the slimmest and fasted necks I've ever had the pleasure of laying my hands on [/quote] don't believe you

[quote name='josh3184' post='442960' date='Mar 23 2009, 07:30 PM']1989 as well![/quote] does that mean it's got a nice neck and not the tree trunks Warwick's normally have?

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I used to have 2, one by Phil and one from the Fender custom shop. Lovely basses, always created a stir when I gigged . I gotta say though, the Fender one had better electronics and was tidier inside. Apart from the weight the only issue I had was that the lever that release the E string for the D, loses tension after a number of years and creates fret buzz all down the string. Have you experienced this? My custom build has the drop D but hopefully has rectified this.

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If you want cheap 'n cheerful how about the Behringer - Sansamp clone?

You know those paintings by Dali, with the melting clocks? It looks as though it could be the bass equivalent. Can't wait to see the body contoured and painted! BTW what colour are you going for?

I read the first page of this thread a while ago, I see it again at 6 pages long and check out the last page and there's arguments about using the word gay? In a thread about expensive basses

that is lovely - apart from being the wrong way round!

The MU have lobbied for their members to be able to take instruments aboard as hand luggage. It's still a bit of a lottery though with inconsistent policies across airlines and countries. But as a member you have more chance than a non-member.

Best gig I've ever seen was Twisted Sister but tomorrow I have a jazz lecture on jazz improvisation from legendary jazz sax player Peter King

I like it, love that style I'm guessing it would sound great live. Not overly impressed with the guitar sounds, but that's just me - I know it's only a demo.

that's you on vox too? I can't sing and play at the same time like the tunes BTW!

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='435537' date='Mar 15 2009, 09:14 PM']So you have a girl who bats for the other team[/quote] she's Australian?

[quote name='51m0n' post='434661' date='Mar 14 2009, 03:41 PM']Whenever I walk away from my rig I pocket the fuses. I take my bass in its gig bag everywhere. Whenever anyone says 'Can I have a go' I say 'Sorry, no'. The inevitable 'Why? Oh go on!' is responded to with 'Put 7 grand in my hand right now and you can have a go, anything happens to any of my gear at all and I pocket all the cash' shuts them up.[/quote] You're gonna be great fun at a Bass Bash! Just joking, the Bashes are a different environment, and I've never seen any disrespect to anyones gear.

was actually last Saturday. Gig was great, we went topless, got 2 encores (I'm sure that's not related ). I had some problems to begin with though. It was the first time I'd used my Iceni through my stack in anger. The sound check sounded ok, but when we kicked off I was too loud (made a change - the bass been too loud!) and and a bit toppy for my liking. Not sure how that happened. My stack was behind the drummer so getting to it to make adjustments wasn't easy, so I adjusted the volume and EQ on my bass, with lots of 'does this sound ok now' motions to a mate in the crowd LOL.

Is it the guy from Rage Against the Machine, who tunes BEAD on a 34" but with a reverse headstock so the B string has more length, which it is alleged makes it more stable and sonorous?

Rocky 4 ?

Joe 90 ?

me after Farmer61 then please ta.