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Thats a lot of cash for a bass that Jaco may have played 'for sure'.

Bought a Megalith pedal from Andy.  Same as above, really nice chap, easy to deal with.  Recommended.

Great pedal at a good price from a v.nice chap. GLWTS.

That is beautiful. Totally eighties. GLWTS.

Hello Al, 

Does this do decent synth pad sounds at all? 

Thanks

Interesting basses these. I have a very early one- 1980 according to the man- and the shape is actually quite different. The top bout on mine is much more pointy, this one is quite rounded. There is a routered rebate around the top of mine, which has disappeared here, the pickups have moved (on the earlier basses the neck pickup was further towards the erm...neck), they have changed make (from Bill Lawrence blades to the Kent Armstrongs on this one) and the early ones had a passive tone circuit, whereas this one is active. The bridge on mine is a schaller, same as this,  so maybe the one with the Overwater branded bridge is a very late one? Or did they change, then change back for some obscure eighties supply related issue? Who knows.....

Anyway, fascinating. You have a  lovely looking bass there. Shame these don't attract the same cachet as Wal's, otherwise someone would probably have paid you £240,000,000 for it twelve seconds after you put the advert up. 😂

Really lovely, unusual bass Steve. Won't be around long I'm sure. GLWTS.

Nice looking bass that. GLWTS.

Terrifying. He has done a lovely job of screening the cavity though, fair play.😁

Bloody lovely. Pm'd.

Just saw this. Looking really good Andy. Following with interest. ✌️

4 hours ago, yorks5stringer said:

Why not contact Chris May  at Overwater? I'm sure he'll be able to help.

I did as it goes, and as others have noted on here previously, what a charming and helpful gent he is.  I need a 5/16's spanner (same size as Gibson, apparently), and Chris was also able to give me a potted history of the bass, which is apparently a very early one which he dated at 1980 because of the rebate around the body, the Bill Lawrence pickups and the fact that it's passive. He also gave me some sage advice on adjusting the rod, which was very cool.  I've included a pic of the bass below.  

Morning all,

I have an Overwater bass- I believe its an 'Artisan'- it's a version of their classic shape with a carved top. The truss rod needs some adjustment and I was wondering if anyone knew what size tool I need (fnar fnar). The truss rod nut has the hex on the outside, so I'll need one of those skinny box spanners- I'm sure someone will tell me the correct name!

Thanks!

Stuart

3 hours ago, pete.young said:

You could also talk to Steve at Guitar Lodge in Felixstowe. I didn't realise it, but he advertises refinishes. I've used him for setups and a mandolin neck repair, he's a really capable guy and very pleasant to deal with.

https://www.guitarlodge.co.uk

Cheers Pete. I'm on it!

5 hours ago, dood said:

What? How? Lol!

Well, one of the chaps said he didn't have a spray booth at the mo (just moved apparently- so totally fair enough) and the other didn't reply to my messages, which was a bit boring.

Still, to paraphrase the always relevant David St Hubbins, in the hurly burly world of rock n' roll, these things happen...;0)

drew a blank with all of these suggestions I'm afraid.

Anyone got any other names?

Thnx.

2 hours ago, NancyJohnson said:

These are spectacular basses.  I've got a '78 Primary, which is a country mile better than the Fender Precision I owned from the same period.

This is a freaking bargain.

+1 to that.  Completely brilliant instruments. I'm sorely tempted.

3 hours ago, dood said:

Here's my response to another post:

Try both and tell them I sent you. 

I shall, thanks Dan.

1 hour ago, pete.young said:

Suffolk's a big place! Colin Fulton in Little Glemham, north of Ipswich, would be one person to consider.

Thanks Pete,

I shall drop him a line.

Evening all,

I have a stripped P bass body that I need spraying in tobacco sunburst.

Does anyone know of a handy chap/ette in east anglia who could help?

I know some of the more talented (or reckless) among us would suggest doing it myself, but I am deeply hopeless at that sort of thing. 

Best left to a pro, I fancy.

Any and all help much appreciated.

Stuart

Lovely bass that. GLWTS

Lovely bass. A bargain for someone. GLWTS.

I've been looking for one on and off for years, they seem to be fetching quite sensible money these days. IIRC I've seen them go for about £700ish on eBay. I did win one with issues for £280  a couple of years ago and then the seller ratted. Bah humbug.Good luck with the search! 

Lovely work Andy. Are they all rub on finishes?

 I really like that six string you built for yourself. Nicely put together..;0)

Bought an Ashbory off Dougal. Smooth and easy. Nice chap. recommended.