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[quote]using just the front to run the bass in mono[/quote] Just the back

Steve Excellent answer and interesting post. Peter

That is absolute bliss. I love the 5 piece body. I also know you'll be over the moon with the finished article. Peter

Great basses especially the ACG. Seeing a lefty ACG is I find very disorientating:) Beautiful wood, and a great piece of work from Alan. As per usual. Peter

[quote]Next time you are up bring one along I have played my friends 70's Rick but don't get on with it at all a newer one would be good to try.[/quote] It'd be a pleasure Alan Peter

Sod the scratchplate, the gold's a no no IMHO Seriously, I can't think of a scratchplate that'd go with that colour. Not my cuppa at all. No offence meant, just my gut reaction. Peter

Stew 2 tips Slacken the strings. Sit on the floor, put the bridge between your feet, the back of the body/neck against a knee and gently but firmly push the neck straight while adjusting the rod. This will take the strain off the trussrod. If this doesn't make it free-er take it to a luthier.

[quote]so there's somewhere to comfortably put your right hand, and they've got a winner on their hands.[/quote] My thumb rests on the top of the pickguard and then travels on the E A and D strings muting those above. It means I play close to the neck but use of the switch/controls sorts that out for me.

Newtone do strings to order as well. Could be useful.

[quote]get them in before it rains!![/quote] Bugger, too late!!! Chamois anyone?

[quote]How do you like the 64S?[/quote] It's one great bass Steve. The slimmer neck and vintage style pickups are a real asset. It also has a zero fret. Peter

[quote]4003 MG with VTC[/quote] Rickenbacker 4003 model in MapleGlo colour with Vintage Tone Control (a switch that puts a capacitor across the treble pot and gives more treble'ly 'clanky' sound). Peter

I met Nick today and without doubt he's a genuine guy. Great bass too Nick, many thanks. Peter

I am one very happy bass bunny: 2005 4003 MG with VTC 2006 4001C64S 'Macca' As of today, thanks to 'Old Horse' Nick 'Murphy' 1999 4001CS 'Chris Squire' Peter

Black, Villex

I sort of thought about having another clearout sale, but didn't actually get around to it. I will try to sell my Les Evans, Zoot Custom fretless 5, Bass collection SB320 and Bongo 5 H/S next year I promise The pile of cases and gigbags in my spare room is ever so impressive. Not on the ceiling yet though. Peter

The 1st bass I tried was a Hohner Jack professional. On a whim I tried it in Manson's in Plymouth and bought it. So that's both questions answered. Why a bass and not a guitar? That's a good question Peter

Coincidence, I've got 14 basses. Sold my R1200GS this year and gave up after 37 yrs of biking. Peter

Is it just me? It seems like there's an awful lot of really nices basses around at the moment at good, and ever reducing prices, and no-one seems interseted I'm not sure what things are like on eBay at the moment, is it the same there? I have several basses that I'd like to put up for sale and I'm waiting for the market to be a little more buoyant. It seems like I've been waiting ages There really are some stunning bargains around though Peter

Thanks Ped. I has a shave and needed a change

Thanks for that Nick. I'll have a think on it. Peter

I've dealt with Nik in the past at least once and I'd say that he's one of the nicest guys I've come across. Peter