EssentialTension

I don't really believe in so-called sweet spots because such a spot would move every time you fretted a note ... but that's not to say that pickups don't sound different in different positions. However, where you position the pickup will need to take account of the string spacing in relation to the spacing of the poles of the pickup. You'll want them to match up. Similarly, You'll need to position the bridge carefully to get the right scale length - a Coronado has a 21 fret neck and 30" scale but an Epiphone EBO has only 20 frets but a 30.5" scale. If you are using the Epiphone neck you will need to use the Epiphone scale length.

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It's 35 years ago so my memory is very possibly fallible. The Hondo II was at least similar if not the same.

[quote name='leftybassman392' timestamp='1445097699' post='2888792'] Thanks ET. Forgot to get round to it. [/quote] Well, thank you I think.

I think I once had the 6-string guitar version of that - it was labelled Hondo II.

Seeing as he hasn't linked it himself, leftybassman392's stuff on ancient Greek music is here ... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/59011-ancient-greek-music/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/59011-ancient-greek-music/[/url] Recommended if you are interested in this stuff.

Fair point.

For flats on a Rickenbacker listen to middle to late period Beatles.

It's nonsense to think that a neck is in danger while the strings are off. It's only ten minutes or so. In the factory the necks are unstringed for ages while they wait to be used. If you are having work done on frets then strings have to be off.

The most commonly used La Bellas are the 760FL set. Do [b]not [/b]string through the body. If you use the Lakland flats which are in fact GHS Precision flats (3050M) then through the body is generally thought to be OK. Through body is, however, not necessary even when it's possible.

[quote name='DavidMcKay' timestamp='1444985984' post='2887816'] Forgive my ignorance. What does YMMV stand for? [/quote] Your mileage may vary ... meaning others will disagree. They may disagree with the acronym too.

My one experience of BassDirect was through a series of three fruitless and time wasted phonecalls. For me, never again, YMMV.

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1444837698' post='2886562'] Not all deps have notice. I have had many calls along the lines of.... 'Gig'? 'When'? 'Now'. [/quote] One time, I arrived to watch the gig. Guitarist says 'hi, you don't happen to have brought a bass with you do you?' Turned out their bassist had the date wrong and was in Norway. It could have been worse.

[quote name='DavidMcKay' timestamp='1444807046' post='2886115'] Shall we let it die? [/quote] No, instead please tell us what will replace the ACG.

[quote name='cameltoe' timestamp='1444576606' post='2884219'] Can you even paint a bass in automotive lacquer?. [/quote] [quote name='fun size nick' timestamp='1444804513' post='2886090'] I remember reading somewhere that the classic '60s fender colours were automotive finishes...don't quote me on that though. [/quote] They are car colours originally. 1965 Mercury Comet in Ocean Turquoise:

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1444804007' post='2886085'] This must be the most extreme case ever of a disguised advert. Do you think Davey-Schmavey has managed to sell his Wal yet? [/quote] No, but I believe he has had several offers for his sideboard.

[quote name='DavidMcKay' timestamp='1444771476' post='2885967'] So - quite a number of posters have mentioned the gains they have made by selling on Wals for 2, 3 and 4 x the original cost. I can't help but draw parallels between art lovers who invest in art as opposed to those who are invested in the art - if you get my distinction. Is a Wal bass an investment (like property in a good area) or is it a purchase from the heart? The people should know! (or something like that). [/quote] Those options are not mutually exclusive.

[quote name='LayDownThaFunk' timestamp='1444768823' post='2885910'] Of course it isn't if you play a Bender. [/quote] Does that mean Fender? The make of bass that the great majority of FUNK was played on?

[quote name='LayDownThaFunk' timestamp='1444768823' post='2885910'] Of course it isn't if you play a Bender. [/quote] I only said it because you asked me to. I've actually no idea what that tone is.

[quote name='LayDownThaFunk' timestamp='1444768367' post='2885897'] Tell me Blood Sugar is not a great bass tone. [/quote] Blood Sugar is not a great bass tone.

[quote name='DavidMcKay' timestamp='1444765064' post='2885827'] Clean, lean and organic. Understated and fluid. Projects forward. Doesn't look like it was made in Strangeways and doesn't look like a table with a big slice of veneer on top. Kind regards! Mac [/quote] Ah OK I see .....

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1444765116' post='2885830'] [/quote] Are you OK?

With an offset bodied bass like a Jazz those stands are less effective. in my experience.

Very nice.

[quote name='andydye' timestamp='1444761381' post='2885753'] So they're like Marmite then yes? [/quote] I think he may have said they looked like they were dipped in Marmite.