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I have to round off this thread by saying a big thank you to Carl (Dudgeman), who, in a quite epic piece of basschatting has very kindly printed me some truss rod covers on his 3D printer. Top notch work sir!

A sixty (?) watt combo with a single 12" called a 'Syncron'. It was utterly dreadful. I remember, young and clueless as I was, I still got a sinking feeling when I first heard a bass through it. I notice a slight lack of love for Carlsbro. Not to be contrarian but I rather liked my Cobra Combo (12" speaker, one of the early ones with the controls on the top). The push button filters were really awesome with the Aria P I used to play in those days. Really heavy though. Maybe I only thought it was good because it came directly after the Syncron....😆

Thank you @rwillett. That is a magnificent piece of basschatting. Much appreciated. I will let you know if my efforts with a fretsaw come up short.😃

That is very kind of you and a good idea. I've already ordered a sheet of plastic as it goes, so I think I should be OK, but nonetheless, many thanks!

Thats good information. I'm glad you had a good experience with them. Whilst I was rooting around in my email inbox earlier I found an email trail between me and Chris concerning the restoration and modification of one of my Originals. They managed to keep the bass for nearly a year and then return it untouched pleading 'too much work'. I understand that they are a small company and lord knows, they build fine guitars. I also understand that I might have just caught them at a bad time (it was just after COVID iirc) but given the fact that they have also neglected to answer my latest email, I think the DIY route might be best for all concerned.

Just picking this up afetr a pause. I'm attempting to locate a suitable sort of plastic sheet for this. The truss rod covers I need to make are for Overwater 'Original/ C type' basses. An email to Overwater on the subject remains unanswered. In a phonecall I had with Chris a while ago, I believe he said, if memory serves: 'we don't have those anymore' when asked about truss rod covers. So anyhow, the DIY route seems the most sensible/economical. Anyone got any thoughs about what type of plastic to use. I've found 4mm sheets of bakelite/phenolic resin (in black) on amazon, they look the part, but f anyone has actually done this before, I'd appreciate a steer!

Richard Meyrick in Abergavenny built a bass for me last year. He did a very good job and I would reccomend him without reservation. a friend of mine who lives near Cardiff has used Dave Dearnley in the past and been very happy, but I'm not sure if Dave is still working. Good luck!

Thanks Big Red. Thats a handsome looking machine I must say.

Hello all, I have a rather nice Ovation Magnum. The bridge and pickup surround are showing their age. The powder coating is largely stripped and there is some pitting/oxidization. I would like to have these parts ( in the attached picture), sandblasted and refinished in black powder coat. My question is, does anyone know of someone that will do this (for a fee of course)? I travel to mainland Europe quite regularly so if any colleagues know of a person that does this in the EU, thats not a big problem. Many thanks in advance for your help (I hope)! Stuart ...and if this post is in the wrong forum- I did think of putting it in repairs but I thought it might get more views here- then mod's please do move it with my apologies.

That makes a lot of sense actually. Thanks JPJ.

So how would you get a signal to your amp (assuming the XLR is for the PA)?

So Big Red, I've never had a bass with a DI out. I guess it would have an XR out and a jack out? Does that mean you'd need to use two cables from the bass?

If memory serves, into the UK you'll pay purchase price+ carrriage+ VAT +4% duty. Happy to be corrected if anyone knows better!