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Just listening to some live Eurythmics, there's lots of nice 80's octaved fretless Steinberger bass action going on

I can't help with spec I'm afraid but I'll be watching this build diary with interest, if the necks Kiwi had for sale were 5 string one's I'd have snapped one up!

[quote name='DHA' timestamp='1419120763' post='2636874'] My pedals run at 9-12VDC not 18V, 18 V would damage them [/quote] My mistake, apologies for getting that wrong.

[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1419009628' post='2635721'] Thought I hadn't made it up: [url="http://pages.ebay.co.uk/help/policies/accepted-payments-policy.html"]http://pages.ebay.co...nts-policy.html[/url] [/quote] I stand corrected I didn't know it was now compulsory to accept Paypal, they really do want to squeeze as much as they can out of a seller.

[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1419006516' post='2635680'] Amazing, sold if for £375 then slags off the buyer for having the temerity to want to pay by PayPal (which I thought you had to accept on Ebay)! Chutzpah of the highest order! [/quote] I don't think you have to accept Paypal but I would have jumped at that if it were me! [quote name='HowieBass' timestamp='1419006557' post='2635681'] Only 10 screws, the scratchplate and the strings need removing in order to change the batteries! Bargain! [/quote] I hadn't thought of that

... my OLP was worth so much if I added a new decal and pups [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OLP-Ernie-Ball-MM3-Musicman-Stingray-5-string-bass-guitar-18v-EMG-Natural-Maple-/231422127650?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item35e1d56e22"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item35e1d56e22[/url]

He did reply quickly to my initial enquiry but as there was some question over him being able to get a dot and bound neck and lollipop tuners he said he's get back to me but never did, The GAS has passed a bit now so it's saved me a few quid.

Nice choice of colour I contacted Mark a while back about a light relic 66 Jazz in Shoreline Gold, he said he's look into it but never got back to me.

I like the fact he's honest about the amp in a humorous kinda way.

It would be handy if you could see some of the Luthier's previous work before committing to a build.

[quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1418822863' post='2633680'] Here's my latest Jazz, another '61; [/quote] Gulp! that's rather nice

Tricky decision, I have found that some of the combinations sound very similar to each other. Are you in a position where you could try the 6 way switch as a test then if you don't use certain settings re-wire those ones or drop down to a 4 way using the best sounds?

I have a passive bass with 2 hunbuckers each connected to a 4 position rotary switch. 1. Off 2. Single Coil 3. Parallel 4. Series Lots of combinations producing a huge variation in tones from a passive set-up, it's a bit different from what you are after doing I admit.

[quote name='bluesparky' timestamp='1418677960' post='2632316'] Ah great, thanks for that. I'd posted the EJ / SOAD mash up on facebook a while ago and it went down well. I didn't realise it was from an album. Is it of the same quality as this track? [/quote] It's patchy, some of it works very well other bits aren't so good, definitely worth a listen though.

Just received a Joyo pedal from Jon, a very smooth transaction, pedal was well packed and in excellent condition.

It's one of my 'go to' tunes for a bit of fun whilst practising at home, I've never played it with the band though due to the singer not really being the shouty type

I worked just around the corner from The George for over nine years and often popped in for a pint or 3, it was the last Luton pub I visited on the way home when I left the company. Good luck with the gig.

Here's the mash-up album that's on. http://www.neilcic.com/mouthsilence/

[quote name='Lw.' timestamp='1418298821' post='2628889'] Thanks for the feedback. Excuse my ignorance but what's the problem with 18v power? having to use an extra plug or does it cause issues elsewhere? [/quote] No problem as such I just wanted a very simple & compact pedal board so I now stick to Boss 9v type pedals.

[quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1418298333' post='2628880'] They run on 9v too, they're just a bit dirtier. [/quote] That's a good point I did try that but I wasn't as keen on the tone at 9v.

I'm pretty sure (but have no proof) when my VR6 Golf was stolen a few years ago, they picked it up with a tow truck in broad daylight, no one would bat an eyelid even if the alarm was going off.

[quote name='Lw.' timestamp='1418296254' post='2628858'] I've never heard of these Dave Hall pedals before, they look interesting. Can someone that knows about these things me please; [/quote] Yes I think a DHA would suit you down to the ground, I've had a couple an really like them, top quality valve pre amps, ultimately I moved mine on because of the 18v power supply they need and I'm not keen on the hand painted look of them.