LewisK1975

Yep - my USA 75ri had a J-retro fitted when I got it, but I'm not really into active Basses so I replaced it with a Kiogon loom and sold it on. No doubt it's a great piece of kit though, and really easy to fit. As said above, put it in before replacing the Pickups, it'll do all you need.

As a few others have said, try and have a go on a Roadworn P. Yes, MIM, but oh so very good. S/H values are in your price range.

Have you tried posting this on the Attitude Facebook page? I think they're difficult to come by, but there's a good chance someone on there will have replaced a bridge at some point, and may have alternative suggestions...

Currently in my cover band, the singer and drummer (Spouses) own the van, PA, mics, cables, lights and Drums. Only thing taken from every gig is fuel money for the van, varying amount based on distance travelled. We then split the remainder equally. If replacements or repairs are necessary to the PA or the van, then we'll discuss how to pay for it. Usually ends up being that we won't take anything from the next gig or two and use that to pay for what's needed. We all use the PA and the van so it's OK with me that we all maintain it. If the repairs / replacements are 'emergency' status, i.e., can't do the next gig without them, then one or more of us will pay up front and get our money back from the next gig. If anyone leaves then there's no money owed to anyone. Nice and easy.

[quote name='thegummy' timestamp='1483715991' post='3209503'] Do people actually buy signature basses/guitars because they like the artist? [/quote] Isn't that the idea?

[quote name='pfretrock' timestamp='1483715886' post='3209502'] Any old cloth? Here's the 'science bit': [url="http://www.explainthatstuff.com/microfibercloths.html"]http://www.explainth...ibercloths.html[/url] [/quote] My bass gets a wipe over with a microfiber after every gig. I also use it wrapped around and up/down the length of each string a few times. Only ever use a bit of dunlop polish if I'm re-stringing. Otherwise all cleaning is done with a microfiber, marvellous things, I tell ye'!

HD202's only £24.99 in Argos at the moment..

Yep - a great read, he definitely has a knack for telling a story! Hope he gets the Basses back.....

Yep - He has a very light touch, which combined with heavy (55-110) Flatwounds, set with very low action is how he gets his signature 'clank'. It's why most guys trying to emulate him can't do it (or certainly can't do it for very long), they end up digging harder and tiring quickly, and they need to do the opposite. Of course it also depends on the individual setup etc, if your action's too high and you start tickling the strings, you ain't gonna clip the frets for the all-important clank! Also helps that he is able to put brand new flatwounds on for every gig...

Not a support band really as it was a co-headline - but I went to Limp Bizkit and Korn on Sunday in Cardiff Motorpoint. Seen LB a few times before and they've always been brilliant. LB were on first and their sound was absolutely shocking, Kick drum was huge and boomy, Barely audible guitar, no bass at all and the vocals were OK(ish). I also thought their setlist was very hit and miss, they had 70mins, and with that they ought to have been able to treat us to a string of belters, but instead we were treated to a sprinkling of the good stuff along with long interludes between songs and random DJ sections. Gutted ain't the word. Didn't even stay for Korn (wasn't planning to anyway but I was in a good mood before, so thought 'you never know').

[quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1482314808' post='3199406'] Keep at it. Phantom is the one I've never gotten right. There's one bit about half way through which I simply can not do. I know the notes. I know the order. I know the speed. Can't get all 3 together though Comes in at 3:37 on this version [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-K36JrFRdc"]https://www.youtube....h?v=n-K36JrFRdc[/url] [/quote] That's the bit that always gets me as well!

My latest acquisition, the Roadworn Jazz, was kind of a xmas present, so, Yes I guess!

Very Nice! Good work!

There's a LOT of room on that scratchplate! It's 'kin huge!

Yep - It sits in that song really well, excellent stuff. I know Warwicks aren't for me, but you're right, in the right players hands, and in the right song, they sound great.

Green Day - Green Day

Bad Company - Bad Company

Public image Ltd - The public image

Does R.E.M's album 'Eponymous' count?

Wow just had a look at the squier on Thomann, thats a fine looking Bass! Good choice!

I've got 2 of them - one bought 'B' stock from Thomann same as you. One bought s/h on here. Both have the same knob resistance. I agree there's not a huge amount of resistance when turning the knob, but as it's only a single knob on there it's easy to remember where it should be set, so I don't worry too much about it staying put in transit (it does move when it's in the pedaltrain soft case). As others have said, if you're not happy, you should return.

[quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1481795126' post='3195145'] Don't do it! Bloody awful things... Took 4 EBs for me to realise it [/quote] You could be right.......Still, I've got too many Jazz Basses at the moment and one's going to have to go at some point. Would I consider a trade offer for a nice Ray, probably Ha!

Needs a good setup too, seen the string action?

Yep - Stingrays for me. Up til the last couple of years, I'd primarily played with a pick, and they never seemed to really work for me. Tried 3 of them. Now I play almost exclusively with fingers, and really think I should give them another go...