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[quote name='Roger2611' timestamp='1497379601' post='3317727'] Can you play fretless, of course you can and none better than a bass collection to learn with [/quote] Don't say that, 'cos I am tempted. Two birds, one stone? (i.e. I'd like to try a fretless... lol)

What's the deal with the serial number on this one: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SGC-Nanyo-Bass-Collection-310-Fretless-Circa-1988-Stunning-/332259817847?hash=item4d5c3a7977:g:JfAAAOSwrfVZPPEJ It looks a nice bass, but I'm not good enough to play a fretless.

Ah, I see. Thanks for clarifying. It's all working now; busy playing Queen!

Doesn't Plusgas have a freezing (cold) effect? You've used it around wood? (Or am I thinking of another product for removing rusty exhausts?)

Did you have to take the neck off to apply the grease? (I've never taken a neck off). Anyway, I've sorted mine now. There were a few more creaks but they were decreasing as I went on. All set up - now it's time to play! Edit: I have other Yamahas, and never experienced this problem, but I suppose the plastic RBX A2 is a bit "speshul". lol

Update: Nasty big crack noise - but I think I've got it moving. Followed by another big crack noise, followed by a slightly better crack noise. I'm just going to give it a little more... Edit: Yep - got much better the more I adjusted it. Glad I was brave. On to string height...

I'm trying to lift the action on a Yamaha RBX A2, because although it's easy to play the fret buzz is doing my nut in. The neck seems really straight. I've tried to loosen the truss rod - but it just feels "springy" - in that the rotation I think I've put into the adjuster, just moves back when I release pressure. I've tried tightening it, in an attempt to free it off, but this springy feeling happens in both directions, probably after about a sixteenth of a turn, if I'm being optimistic. Any advice on how to proceed, oh, learned ones?

[quote name='halibut' timestamp='1497095376' post='3315819'] Not sure I'd go with the number plate screw covers for covering the screw holes, but damn, that would make an ideal single screw thumbrest. I only really need something small to perch my thumb on, and it naturally goes to roughly where one of the pickguard screws are. Thanks for posting that. [/quote] If you wanted to make it higher, you could use a longer screw and a spacer: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-x-Jet-Black-Nylon-Plastic-SPACERS-Standoff-Washer-M2-M3-M4-M5-M6-M8-M10-M12-/272505748740?var=&hash=item3f729bbd04:m:mHlsiUJSKp3eLtxPNDpk12A

I've just thought - number plate screw covers? https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/231521080196?chn=ps&dispItem=1&adgroupid=43333907642&rlsatarget=pla-300624029665&abcId=1088846&adtype=pla&merchantid=9861194&poi=&googleloc=1007230&device=c&campaignid=805983114&crdt=0 Screw on and clip the cap over?

Something like this: https://www.grommets.co.uk/products/grommets/blind-rubber-grommets/ I don't know how small they go. You've already mentioned these: http://www.diy.com/departments/bq-cover-caps-w8mm-l5mm-pack-of-250/37707_BQ.prd?ecamp=Seapla&ppc_type=shopping&ds_kids=92700020305867213&gclid=CjwKEAjwjunJBRDzl6iCpoKS4G0SJACJAx-Vb4bT9pnIpbD3tERA7R_NIhJE1c_HCV6lSMlmWZQ-dRoC_A7w_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds.ds&dclid=CMHF5ITUsdQCFXME0wodxyoOSg I think I'd try the screw caps. To be honest, I'm fairly OCD, but I have open screw holes in my CSL bass pickguard, and even I don't notice them.

Why not leave the tug bar and just add a thumb rest? Or replace the pick guard, or even try to get some small grommet blanks?

...predicts OP GAS within about 6 months. Then if OP keeps playing, she will have 9 basses in 3 years. It's way worse than shoes.

Stings - just as described. Super, super fast delivery. Thank you Andy!

Oh, yeah, Boney M! (This isn't me ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhmIhCF-fZ0

[quote name='bazztard' timestamp='1496207673' post='3309499'] I was gonna reply, but you don't want attention.....[/quote] [quote name='bazztard' timestamp='1496207673' post='3309499'] firstly, try a different web browser like Firefox [/quote] Now why didn't I think of that? Edit: Nope. I've tried Safari and Firefox - no luck. It's the embedded links that don't show up. On the "best bass lines thread", I'm just getting a load of blank replies.

I'm not really going to introduce myself, as I just don't want the attention. But why can't I see the links people are posting (I assume to You Tube etc)? I'm on Chrome, on Mac, ([color=#303942]Version 49.0.2623.112 (64-bit)).[/color] [color=#303942]TIA[/color]

[quote name='Rich' timestamp='1495725495' post='3306173'] For me, Stevie's 'For Once In My Life' has got to be well up there. Jamerson at his absolute best, total mastery. This graphic representation gives an idea of its combination of fearsome complexity and effortless groove. [media]http://youtu.be/At3OP5CvIRY[/media] [/quote] This. Shivers down my spine when I first heard the bass, which, embarrassingly, was only recently. I also like a bit of ABBA as well though...

I can find my soldering iron, but not my clothes iron, for the life of me! Oh, well...

[quote name='hubrad' timestamp='1493841432' post='3291239'] IIRC the Jaguar is short scale anyway, but not 24 fret, so you might ideally need to learn how to use a router or get someone to do the neck pocket. All part of the rich learning process of life. [/quote] Or I could just use my dremel. Yeah, neck pocket - I had thought of screw positioning, but not really followed the thought process through. @TheGreek - the builds thread is a good shout. I'll take a look.

Yes, I realise the question is probably arse-about-tit, but I bought a very cheap brand new short scale bass to use on my holidays, and everything apart from the actual body is quite nice. It's a PMT "Eastcoast" brand short scale, in black; I believe Stagg copy/made? Anyway, I'm happy with the neck and especially the 24 frets. The bridge looks solid, the tuners stay in tune. The pickups are okay... How easy would it be to transplant a half-decent body onto it? I'm looking at this (as an example - I don't mind if you all bid on it, I've got time to wait for the next one): [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Squier-by-Fender-Jaguar-Bass-Body-Pickups-electrics-/292101926354?hash=item4402a1add2:g:iwwAAOSwT-FZBily"]http://www.ebay.co.u...wwAAOSwT-FZBily[/url] Of course, I would keep the P-J setup, and I understand I would have to locate my bridge so that the scale length is approximately the same as the Eastcoast. Is there much more to it?