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[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1491138814' post='3270746'] I'm using a Hercules mini, which is far from ideal really. [/quote] What's not ideal about it Kevin? I use a similar stand for my basses and it is perfect and nicely portable. I cant see how the width of the bass could be a problem for these types of stands...

What are you talking about?

[quote name='alyctes' timestamp='1490742970' post='3267671'] Not to say potentially infectious... lots of stuff can be transmitted by blood. (Disclaimer: I don't know anything about Mr Carnivore except that he has a silly name.) [/quote] no, not infectious at all. nothing carried by blood(or saliva, semen etc) can survive outside of the human body for very long AFAIK

All i said was to be cautious. I dont know if it's a scam or not but thought i would mention it just in case.

[quote name='BassApprentice' timestamp='1490696521' post='3267088'] May I ask why? [/quote] It the price not quite low for this bass? I thought it was. If not then ignore my comment. But given how many gumtree and ebay scam listing have the locattion listed as the middle of nowhere in the far north of Scotland...

given the location i would be cautious...

Good spot! Yes that is very odd indeed. Very poor quality control is what this looks like but I can't believe it wouldn't have been noticed when soldering the leads to the jack. I would send that pic to the supplier and see what they have to say.

The controls on the back must make it so comfy as well!!! Maybe now we finally have a bass that can give your buckle a rash instead!!!😂

I had the exact same thing happen on a push pull volume pot I installed recently on a friend's bass. It was the new pot that failed. Before removing it you can try squirting some contact cleaner in there and operating the push pull cycle about 20 -30 times just in case there is something fouling the contacts or the have become oxidized. Otherwise a new pot is about £7. Maybe try a push push pot as they are easier to operate.

Almost.... Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262356324422

[quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1489765719' post='3259666'] I'll try and get in touch with them via fecebook but i don't think EBS is going to offer me anything... I've found the type of footswitch, it's a 4PDT footswitch that works in two rows of 6. the cheapest place i've found for it is Banzai Music at 8,33€ but there's another 8€ of P&P.... https://www.banzaimusic.com/4PDT-Switch-HD-4FTQ.html Anybody knows of any UK store that stocks them? [/quote] Try Farnell and RS Components. They should be the cheapest. Failing that try ebay...

I would contact the manufacturer directly and explain the situation. They may even be able to supply one FOC

great to hear you are sorted and they are still delivering the same high level of customer service!

AFAIK the important thing to look for when choosing batteries is the Ah(Amp hour) rating. The higher the figure the longer they will last(theoretically)

[quote name='petetexas' timestamp='1489500869' post='3257453'] Just purchased one these Warwicks , the single humbucker version , and when looked inside the back , found that the MEC circuit board has two ` trim ` pots on the corner . Does anyone know what they are for ? No reply from MEC or Warwick . ( did not really expect any reply ! ) Pete [/quote] Warwick are normally very good at replying to emails so either wait a bit or try again.

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1489402794' post='3256550'] Not outrageous - £150 - price also included a set up and new nut. [/quote] Not outrageous! That is very reasonable money for a job like that, especially given the quality of the repair! Great to see a bass saved from becoming skip fodder! Do you have any before and after shots from the front of the neck please?

[quote name='Mwoit' timestamp='1489325164' post='3256017'] Correct. It's super nice. I realize after playing it a bit that the .174 gauge string isn't seated correctly on the nut. How do I widen the nut to accommodate the extra string width? [/quote] Use a nut file. Look on eBay, they aren't expensive. Doubt you will find one the exact size you need but use the nearest size one and apply some sideways pressure to widen the slot each side.

Looks a bit of a bargain to me. That bridge design is interesting too. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272587026512

Great job! What was the cost?

[quote name='Roger2611' timestamp='1489344254' post='3256215'] http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/fender-bass-/172572360550?hash=item282e1d3f66:g:lVgAAOSwzgBYxVN~ Found this on Ebay today, clearly not a genuine Fender, I have messaged the seller and explained why it is not genuine and what it is likely to be....I got the message back "Ok thanks" I assumed the seller may either pull the listing or at least edit it....it appears not. Great target for someone to buy it, wait until it turns up, rightly claim it is not as advertised and get Paypal to refund their money = free bass! [/quote] Except they would have to return the bass to get the refund!

[quote name='anzoid' timestamp='1489324598' post='3256007'] Thanks for the advice on sanding! I'll definitely be on the lookout for that.. My main problem with sprayed lacquer is that I have literally nowhere at home that I could do spraying that wouldn't get me in trouble Could have done it in the old house, but not since we moved. Does anyboy have experience of Tru-Oil applied on a maple neck? From the extra reading I've done since posting the question, it seems like a reasonable finish if applied using the finger tips and worked into the wood. I'm quite happy to spend a reasonable amount of time on this - the journey is as of much interest as the destination [/quote] I would just use Danish oil to finish. Dead easy to apply and leaves an attractive and durable finish

Just cannot see what need there is for this bass. Surely a niche within a niche within a niche! As said above I think a dual neck would be a less clumsy solution

I think the bad intonation is the least of it's concerns!

I have one like this - it should come with a PCI card as well: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DMX-6Fire-24-96-by-Terratec/262886315577?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3D299ffc9585f7417d8b8ab05a2748cfb9%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D162201205836