Paul S

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[quote name='brensabre79' timestamp='1360600771' post='1973102'] As for keeping it satin... Don't polish it so much? [/quote] Yes, why didn't I think of that. Where do you suggest getting the nitro spray? I think there is somewhere that sounds more like a maker of handbags but I forget the name now.

I have a black/black Fender Precision with a Mighty Mite maple/maple Jazz neck on it. Having left the headstock decal-less for a while now I have decided to stick a Fender decal on it - 70s style Precision Bass one as that is how the bass has ended up looking. The neck is the plain finish, rather than tinted, which I think has a light coating of clear satin finish on it? Certainly looks like it, rather than being completely un-finished wood. What would experienced hands suggest as the best clear laquer to use? I think I would prefer satin finish, but how do you keep a satin finish when polishing? tried it before on a headstock and it ended up gloss! ta!

I noticed this on eBay. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hohner-red-bass-guitar-with-case-/221188108051?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item337fd6af13"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hohner-red-bass-guitar-with-case-/221188108051?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item337fd6af13[/url] Terrible advert, even worse picture, starting at a tenner but might well go for a song. Hohner B Bass. These are nice! Think Hohner Jack or B2A but with a body and headstock. Also came with a drop D bridge built in. This has a missing battery cover - so does mine but they are wedged in tight and so it is mainly cosmetic.

I have a thing about thin and shallow necks and have tried a few. I had a Fender Jaguar, which had the same sized neck as a Geddy Lee. Very shallow. I also had a Peavey Fury II which had a neck possibly even slimmer - really fantastic neck if slim and shallow is your thing - nicer than the Milestone III that I had once. Also Fender Precision Lyte - another shallow neck. All of these are shallower than a 'standard' Jazz bass neck, even if they are all 38mm at the nut. Tried a Yamaha RBX800E for a while, which had a lovely neck but this was 'roughly' the same as a standard Jazz. Similar width but slightly chunkier still - Hohner B2A and B-bass. Similar again is the SBMM SB-14, which I guess must be similar to the Sterling. I actually find this one extremely comfy, even though it is slightly chunkier than the untra-skinnies. I have (and have had) a number of Westones - these have all been similar necks to the Hohners. Very nice necks. Horses for courses, really.

I had a Washburn Scavenger which I think was a '79. Weighed a tonne - nearly 11lbs. No neck dive with a body that heavy. Maybe I am not a true connoisseur, or maybe I just have lower standards, but I would disagree with Mr Noel in as much as mine was better built than most Squiers (I would say any except my latest mid 80s MIJ one) and some Fenders I have played. A decent alternative to a P-Bass I would say, if you can handle the weight. Worth upgrading the electrics -I ended up putting a better pickup and a P-Retro - if it hadn't been so damned heavy I would still be using it out of preference now.

I never liked them particularly, always thought they were a bit poppy, but at Mrs S's request went to see that film last year (year before?) that was a 'one night only' thing of them playing live somewhere or other. Or something like that. Anyway, against my better judgement I was really impressed. Jon BJ was superb, a little ball of energy, and his voice live was incredibly good. They have a few nice toons. It is only one night of your life - I'd go for it.

I have bought and sold a lot on here. My feedback was a hot topic a while back. Sad, eh? I have only had two minor irritations during transactions, both as a buyer. I always pay immediately, never mess about. One seller made up some cock and bull story about the post office holding on to the package for a week before it sent it out (which was repeated to the next buyer, I noticed). Another seller kept radio silence for a week or so - I PMd about the whereabouts of the item and he said he had been too busy to get in touch - some people have such busy lives! However he had found the time to post a picture of himself in the 'post pictures of yourself' thread and also a video of his band in a similar thing. I guess different people have different priorities. But the overwhelming majority of dealings have been a pleasure.

Sold a pickup to Martin - nice easy transaction. Good comms, a pleasure doing business.

Jose bought a pickup from me - instant payment, great transaction. Pleasure doing business.

Bought a Jazz control plate + knobs from Nick - easy transaction, plate posted off really quickly. Cheers!!

One is just fine and dandy for me. That is a cracker!!

That is absolutely lovely. Do you want to trade it for something?

This has got me fired up - Martin Turner version are playing in 'Touchline' in Hullbridge on March 15th. Think I'll pop along there.

There is of course a website devoted to them: [url="http://www.shergold.co.uk/"]http://www.shergold.co.uk/[/url] And a discussion forum: [url="http://www.shergold.co.uk/forum/index.php"]http://www.shergold.co.uk/forum/index.php[/url] More than you'll ever need to know on that forum. Includes a chap that used to make them! Basically hand made in England, nice quality machines.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1359382255' post='1953824'] It's all this cash you spend on your holidays! [/quote] [quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1359382495' post='1953830'] No, i replaced it with a BDDI a couple of years ago and leant it to someone on here. He didnt have a need for it but i told him to keep hold of it until we meet up, but that hasnt happened yet.. Hopefully he still has it. [/quote] Definitely sounds like a plan, then. And £26 towards my next trip! PM incoming...

I agree - if you like the tone a J-Retro pre-amp will expand upon what is already there. There is one for sale at the moment in the classifieds. Look at new pups if this doesn't do the job, but I think it probably will. I have had a couple of issues with a P-retro recently and I would like to say how helpful John has been. Top bloke.

Dave that is a very kind offer. Do you not use it? Could be a plan - try before I buy! I said I was a tightwad!

'Tis my biggest indulgence. Especially in winter.

Probably the first thing I will buy when I get back from holiday

Interesting. All this and I haven't used one yet!

Daft theoretical question before I go on holiday. Could you daisy chain say, 3, of the Behringer BDI-21, each with a different setting? Which might kind of equate to the 3 stomp buttons on the Sansamp but still be half the price? And, if so, which would/could you Di from - if any?

I bought a Jazz Bass wiring harness from John. It didn't fit my control plate, so he drilled the holes larger for me free of charge!! Talk about going the extra mile! Buy with confidence, he is gent. Cheers John.