Steve Browning

He was some guitar player, for sure.

Very generally 50s will be widest. 60s are next and 70s are the thinnest. My favourite is the B profile from the 70s, and late 60s. Pretty much between a 60s and a Jazz width. There are variations of course.

Couldn't agree more re Fender Japan. I've had several over the years and every one of them has been excellent. Superb build quality.

Here's the issue. Not quite Cecil B DeMille but you get the idea, hopefully. 20230815_071732.mp4

Well done. You spotted my deliberate mistake. The block is on the volume pot. I would presume the pickup wouldn't work if it was shorted. Silent was a poor term to use. I'll do a short video tomorrow and post it. I'm explaining it very badly.

Both parts of the pickup work. The one that connects to volume will hum when handled and the other one is silent.

I would be inclined to say no. I say that because it’s just in the cavity and don't see any deliberate attempt to earth it.

Hi collective. I wonder if someone can point me in the right direction on a problem that has me stumped. I am swapping out the pickup in my bitsa P-bass. I have a Lindy Fralin pickup that seems to have a earthing issue on the coil that has the white cable link to the other coil (which seems to have no issue) and then has the white cable to the volume pot. To give a complete picture, the cavity is completely lined with copper shielding tape. I am struggling to figure out how one coil has this issue when the other doesn't, and they're linked at the tone pot anyway. It's a Kiogon loom and the bridge earth and pickup earth are joined at the block as instructed. Any thoughts?

Like my favourite songs, this does change at times. Current selection would be: Arriving - Soulville - Ben Webster (a nod to my Dad, who was a phenomenal tenor player himself) Reflection - struggling to choose between Sarah McLachan - Angel, and Billy Joel - Lullabye (I have two daughters) Leaving - Widor - Organ Toccata (nice and loud!!) - I did play the church organ and this is a piece I managed to get a good way through (though never got to the end).

It is supposed to retail at around 1500 quid, according to a very reliable source. That's the agreement anyway.

I don't blame you in the slightest. I have imported stuff from Japan (and the US) in the past but somehow the EU presents a bit of a mental block as the extra 25% is a recent addition, and not something just factored in.

Here's the video about taking amps etc on tour to Europe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSzelR8A1pU&list=PLuG8N8pz1_4b-mgb79GIpKAe_NMS68gYY&index=3&ab_channel=UkEuropeartswork

All goods that are imported/exported make use of commodity codes. They are harmonised across most of the world and are used to determine the rate of Duty on goods upon import. The exporter will usually be the one allocating the code on the transit documents. In the case of sending anything out of the UK, I would expect the carrier to do that job, based upon the description of the goods you provide. Eg: 85180000 Microphones and stands therefor; loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures; headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers; audio-frequency electric amplifiers; electric sound amplifier sets : (TN701) 85190000 Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus : (TN701) Musical instruments, the sound of which is produced, or must be amplified, electrically (for example, organs, guitars, accordions) : (TN701) 9207 90 10 - - Guitars The EORI number is used by VAT registered businesses and so would not usually be required if you're just selling basses you have used yourself. In most countries, the EORI number is based on the VAT number itself.

There's a very good video on YouTube by a guy who explains it very well, and attaches links to the EU and UK legislation that he suggests you print and carry with you. More detailed information doesn't always get to the coal face quickly. I'll find the link when I'm not on my phone.

Oops. I was responding as you were posting! I'll reply to this post in a bit.

There has been an extension of the accompanied musical instrument rules and you can travel with an instrument and the means for it to make a noise. A band travelling in a van with their kit should be OK. I'm sure you know what you meant but it is the buyer being taxed. Not the flogger. Additionally, very little of what we would buy has its origins in the EU.

Just taken delivery of a Harvest gig bag from Chris. Kept me informed at every step and even sent a picture of the package article. When the 4 minute siren goes, I'm just going to crawl into the box and I'll be safe in there! An exceptional guy with whom you can deal in total confidence. Steve

Hopefully makes an exception for, at least, one bass player!

'Cos it's in D minor.

Rather simple. 9 Precisions. To be fair, one of them has rounds on it!

Rounds - just a fad that people'll grow out of! 🙂

If near Portsmouth is also near Waterlooville, you're welcome to dive over and try out some options. I have a few Squiers and bitsas you can try and get a feel for what you might want. That might guide you in your search for your bass.