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    Welcome Brian. I am a recent convert to Ibanez. Although I am a hobby player, the neck is noticeably faster than other 5 string necks that I've played. It is as fast as my four string B2A which I think of as having a J type neck without the headstock whereas the five string Spirit has a profile that I had to really work at. When I got the Ibanez, it was a joy to play. Mine is an entry level model but for a bit more cash there are some interesting instruments. I'm looking at making a fretless five for myself though. Maybe you should take advice from someone exhibiting more signs of sanity...
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    You mean you've got better pieces? I'd have been happy with it. Still, the paint should showcase the carving of the top.
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    I like it well enough. What strikes me though, and don't let it suggest that I think you should change it, but It's never going to sound like Lulu's version. That woman has a voice that is rarely matched.
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    It's getting exiting now.
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    Oh you like the funk finger thing? I'm not sorry if I never see them again. I don't care for the sound either much. It's nowt special for saying you look like a prat using them. I like Levin's playing for the most part though. I even like the Chapman Stick stuff. I'll enjoy his take on the Stingray when I can commandeer the living room sound system.
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    You have to be careful with your pronunciation in certain places. You might get a sting in the tail otherwise.
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    Thanks. I'll enjoy that a bit later. Does he get his funk fingers out?
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    The pdf looks like a great starting point. Wouldn't part of the project involve a degree of trial and error?
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    Actually, this video captures the feel of the venue very well. The quality is secondary to the content which, in this case, shines. If you dispersed some higher definition glimpses from the stage like in previous clips you'd have summat special.
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    Unique Selling Point = USP
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    I liked the idea of owning one for a short while. That was purely because I saw Bernard Edwards using one. That was a long time ago. Now I see them in much the same way as I see Fenders except that I like how the headstock is less clumsy looking. Not really bothered about them one way or the other these days.
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    Ta. Shortlisted.
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    Both? I think belt and braces might be appropriate if only to make it possible to change an individual string without displacing the others. Clamps that cover two or more strings at a time would be the secondary grip with individual internal wrenching machine screws holding each string tail. Whether you choose clamps, set screws or both; I recommend Torx screw heads for accuracy and durability. Allen headed screws are often used but they haven't a great reputation where they get used over and over. It's the keys that usually cause problems. Unless you can guarantee that a well made and snug fitting key is used exclusively, you will eventually cam out with one causing damage to the screw head. If it's severe enough the damage will make it necessary to drill out the screw. Torx keys drive from the flank and they're usually made to tighter tolerances than Allen keys. You can get flank drive Allen keys but can you guarantee that they are the only keys that will be used? The illustration below shows the difference between point and flank drive for bolt heads. It is the same principle when applied to internal wrenching screw heads.
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    Thanks. Even I'd eat at McWombles if there was no other choice. We can't tell listeners that it's open 'till "stupid o'clock" however. If you find out what time it is open 'till on weekends (and weekdays if you do week day gigs), resubmit your nomination for inclusion. I can't shortlist it as is.
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    Are you considering maybe a bend well?
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    Nice set of direct pull tuners. I'm thinking that that separated bridge set would lend itself to a sort of re-capitated headless. Combined with 34" scale DBEs strung through the body you could put the tuners on a mini-headstock. I'm not sure how it would work out, maybe you'd end up with less than 32" useable scale? The weight of the tuner block might cause neck dive also. Looking forward to your ideas unfolding.
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    Cheers chaps.
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    Noted. Thank you.
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    Cool. That's very tasty for saying that you started with offcuts from a loft conversion. It's quite common to having a little snagging list to sort out. You have an output so with luck it is a simple case of retracing your wiring one connection at a time.
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    I'm dead chuffed for you matey. It's an admirable instrument. Well done Andy!
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    Ahhh, the good old days of over engineering. It's hard to feel confident with most of the stuff that is engineered to be just so - no more and no less. Time for my curmudgeon therapy. NURSE! Fetch the screens would you?
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    Yes I was there but a major portion of my beard was not. Thanks. I am not in the market for a Ricky but it is nice to know that you'd have let me have a go. That was a kind offer you made to bring it to EMBB6 for me. If you do, I will make an effort to have a go (you will be SO sorry) seeing as you've gone to the trouble. It'll be a right old laugh if it gives me any GAS for one.
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    Actually Norris was the one giving the presentation on woodworking tools. I don't know if he had the Norrisbacker with him this year. Last year he did but I wasn't too comfortable about trying out other basses that time. @Norris am I right in saying that yours is not a knock-off?
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    Thou art considerate. Gratitude dude.
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