Paul S

Unreliability gets me the most. I remember being about 6 rehearsals into a new heavy rock covers band with a very talented guitar player who was also a really nice fellow but totally flaky when it came to doing what he said he was going to do. Alongside those 6 rehearsals there were 3 cancelled ones, all for silly reasons. The silliest was when the rest of us were all set up in the studio waiting for him to arrive and his daughter turns up to tell us he had to take the family pet rabbit to the vet. Couldn't she have taken it, given that she had been able to drive up and tell us? I never found out.

We had double doors fitted. Seemed a more acceptable option that cutting out peanut butter.

[quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1462017061' post='3039622'] Any stubborn residue is easily removed with peanut butter. Sounds crazy, but it works. Tahini or sunflower oil will also work at a pinch. [/quote] Smooth or crunchy? No added sugar or honey roasted? We need to have the detail. I have a minor addiction to peanut butter so have plenty of material on hand to trial. However, it seems too much of a waste - as soon as I opened the jar I'd have to eat it instead. Today's top peanut butter tip is to use it as a dip for twiglets.

My band Illegal Tender played a venue we haven't been to (the Miley in Rochford) - microscopic bar area but decent stage. Place was busy plus we brought a few along and there was a great atmosphere. Went down really well, were asked to return and got paid more than agreed. Great night

I have a particular fondness for the early MIJ Squiers so, by necessity, most of my basses are and have been 'vintage'. Of those I own at the moment, my three best and favourite basses are 2 Squiers made in '84 and '83 and a Yamaha made in '73.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1461940129' post='3038971'] The handle is great! I've now come to the same conclusion as you - even 16kg is too heavy for my feeble, pathetic frame. And to think I used to throw an Ampeg 810 and an SVT-CL around the place without even thinking about it. Where are the snows of yesteryear?? [/quote] That's climate change for you. i used to be as strong as an ox, now I just look like one

For perspective, my ideal tone is my trusty Trace Elliot AH300-12 SMX, Pre-shape 1 selected, EQ flat and barely dialed in. Which I know is not everyone's cup of TE. [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1461933298' post='3038884'] Fender amps don't seem to polarise opinion quite like another brand I could mention... hee, hee. [/quote] Right - I'll endeavour to change that. My new hobby will be Fender bashing at every given opportunity. The Rumble In The Jumble Did I mention the handle...?

Just for balance... all IMO... ...I had one for a while and didn't take to it. For what I wanted out of a combo, it was light but not quite light enough. Loud but not quite loud enough for my loudest band without an ext. cab. And most importantly I didn't like the tone - I found it too punchy and mid-centred, even with the shape contour. And I thought it seemed to me rather flimsy as though a half decent knock would damage it, especially the big expanse of cloth grill, even with a roqsolid cover. Horses for courses and I do appreciate I am in a minority. Possibly of one

[quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1461869151' post='3038413'] Today I went to the Crematorium in Leeds to say goodbye to a friend from day 1 in primary school in Sept 63. Perhaps that was rather on my mind when I was thinking is all this really about another plywood box that makes a noise. [/quote] And that sobering statement, my friend, puts all this squarely into perspective. Thank you Karl for a welcome reality check.

My best and favourite is a mid 80s 32" scale MIJ Squier A series Precision. White aged to cream with a white plate and rosewood board. Electrics had been upgraded by the time it came into my hands and now sports a quality loom and pots with Fender Original pup. Sounds like the Precision bass in my head should, weighs around 7lbs, has a neck that pretty much plays itself. I have had and do have basses that are much more valuable but this is simply the best Precision I have ever had in my mitts and the one I will keep until I stop playing. Sorry Ted.

[quote name='bertbass' timestamp='1461846054' post='3038123'] Could form a band just doing the hits of dead people. [/quote] I remember a comedy show back in the 80s (Who Dares Wins, maybe?) did a sketch about that - big charity event. Rather than 'Live Aid', they called it 'Dead Aid'. Tag line was 'Feed the Worms'. It featured a row of mic'd up coffins of various dead artists. Perhaps not in the best of taste but it was amusing. At least, I found it so back in the 80s.

Saddened to hear this, Warren, although I can't offer anything but sympathy I'm afraid.

I've been using Barefaced cabs for 5 years now. Started with a Compact, then I added a Midget. Replaced those with a Supercompact, then added a second . I've haven't managed to scuff the finish on any of them. But then I have always bought Roqsolid covers for all my cabs - pre-Barefaced included - seems like a small price to pay to keep them looking good.

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1460804806' post='3028888'] You're describing the Wizard Thumper, I think. The company stopped trading, but someone else continued their designs with the same machinery I believe... I can't recall their name 'though. Still, I'm pretty sure the pickup is still called Thumper. I have one I'm not using but... I'm holding on to it [/quote] Hot Rod Pickups - [url="http://www.hot-rodpickups.com/pb-thumper-precision-bass-pickup-574-p.asp"]http://www.hot-rodpickups.com/pb-thumper-precision-bass-pickup-574-p.asp[/url] I like the Fender Original, sometimes confusingly called the '62 Re-Issue pickup.

It had something completely different on when it arrived. You may recall (now I have said it) that you were selling the strings - I bought them. After a bit of chat we came to realise that it was the same bass they were going back on I believe I bought the bass from the guy you sold it to (Kristo). Still my best and favourite

[quote name='tedmanzie' timestamp='1460731619' post='3028297'] .... if I hadn't foolishly sold the bass I would still be using them... [/quote] Are you heartened by the fact that I still am, though?

Thanks all. I must say these are getting less appealing by the minute! At the moment my Dano Longhorn fills any space in my life for 'quirky/retro' requirements - I'll stick with that. Well, until something else comes along.

I don't know if this is at all relevant but I fitted a DiMarzio Model One 'mudbucker' pickup to an Epiphone EB0 that had all sorts of options to wire up with a little toggle switch. Here are the instructions: [url="http://www.dimarzio.com/sites/default/files/diagrams/4Conductor.pdf"]http://www.dimarzio.com/sites/default/files/diagrams/4Conductor.pdf[/url]

Thanks for that!

^This, plus the Surfcaster has lipstick style pups like the Dano. Having just typed this makes me think - are 'lipstick style pups' a particular type or is it just any old single coil with a curvy metal cover instead of a rectangular plastic one? I have a Dano Longhorn and had a 59DC, both with lipstick pups, both sound alike, neither sounded much like a Jazz, which would be my main point of reference for single coils pups. Edited to make more sense.