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  1. karlfer
    Done a better job than me Mr Rock. Some good tips there as well, thank 'ee sir!
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    So, a week of soaking, odd bits of scrubbing and it's on it's way. You can see the screws at the side of the P pickup, all the hardware was like that. I'm going to replace those screws, they just won't clean up. I've got most of it off the pole pieces, mainly due to putting wd40 on with the cotton buds, leaving then very fine wet and dry. Saddles have been soaking for a week but nowhere near clean enough. I've decided to just keep doing a little bit more on the saddles and pole pieces every week. It's laborious and I have the attention of a dead gnat. Gotta say though, it set up very easily tonight and will eventually be one of my two gigging basses. Cheers, Karl. [URL=http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/008_zpsl1vmkfbp.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q693/Karl_Altdorfer/008_zpsl1vmkfbp.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/006_zpsddhovwku.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q693/Karl_Altdorfer/006_zpsddhovwku.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/005_zpssytm1ncj.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q693/Karl_Altdorfer/005_zpssytm1ncj.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/003_zpssvuqmzob.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q693/Karl_Altdorfer/003_zpssvuqmzob.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
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    [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1443788865' post='2877699'] What really pisses me off. . . . is. . . . . Must be under 30!!!!! [/quote] [quote name='Bassman Steve' timestamp='1443789566' post='2877711'] Think of it as an IQ requirement. [/quote] BRILLIANT! Nicked
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    Many thanks all, appreciated. Pete1967, thanks for all that. A lady I believe to be Shaggy's significant other pm'd me on Facebook last night but she has gone quiet since I replied. Lozz, any ladies daft enough to ask me to live up to that, will certainly end up suing for false advertising Sorry for delay in reply, late from work last night and I've been a bit tied up dishing out some TLC to another bass. Mrs not happy, [URL=http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/001_zpsaw81dc99.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q693/Karl_Altdorfer/001_zpsaw81dc99.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
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    Lightweight, I'm only confused when I'm awake
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    [quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1443696470' post='2876916'] Ah, I assumed at the very least that it would turn out to be a 'friends only' nickname for The Ox. We were in fact getting excited about a link to a bass player from a tribute act.......... [/quote] Not quite Chris, but at least I now have a bit more knowledge about the bass . I knew somebody in the BC massive would know something. SO, IN CONCLUSION, beat up but great playing/sounding (imo) Shuker P style for sale at £850
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    As ikay informed, Shaggy is the bassist in a Stranglers tribute band called "Straighten Out". Looking at the link I provided, Shaggy is friends with Messrs Shuker and Burnell. I kind of had a thought this bass might have been the inspiration for the Shuker JJ Burnell sig model. I'm now thinking that thought is very probably bunkum. Other Shaggy s that I'm aware of. That rapper geezer The one in Rooby Rooby Dooo The early 1970's hair style Dog stories. And a code name for a subversive plot to drive Beedster potty
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    Superb ikay, many thanks for that! Nick and Chris, I would expect no less from you two Wayne58, yup, came from a rather famous (and really very nice) resident of Clitheroe, who is rather happy with the El Dorado he now owns. Alongside the most fantastic Candy Apple Red 68 jazz And boy can HE play!
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    I will. I am desperately trying not to jump to conclusions, but there is an interesting name on this article from Mr Shuker's website [url="http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/jjpbass.html"]http://www.shukergui...uk/jjpbass.html[/url] (And I don't mean JJ himself )
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    I took this against my Rick El Dorado (obviously not on here). I have mailed Mr Shuker but if anybody knows anything about this bass, please let me know. OK, so what I know. Black, black, maple SERIOUSLY road worn, it has been played a lot. The fret board has some glorious birdseye stuff. SD Basslines pup, 44mm nut on a shallow fast neck, Gotoh bridge. On the front of the headstock is Shuker "The Shaggster", on the back is "Shaggy", Jon's sig/date 04/08 and a stamped 001. It's not light at 9lb 9oz, but it's not stupid heavy either and it balances well. Whilst it has a lovely "thump" boy can it GROWL!! It owes me £850, so that is collection from Wigan. Cash on collection, bank transfer or cleared cheque. Insured courier £35 UK mainland. Overseas, you will need to organise/pay for your own insured courier. Although this bass did not come with gig bag or case, I will include a very tatty but functional hard case, in the price. Feedback at bottom of post, any questions or no obligation trial in Wigan are very welcome. DID I MENTION it's very battle scarred Cheers, Karl. [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/G_zpsa27pzw2x.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/A_zpsfrolgcmu.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/H_zps2svzybbh.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/B_zps0z7xq1d8.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/D_zps6lenxx2o.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/F_zpsaib3afsh.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/E_zps14fcnwlg.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/C_zps06azmuvl.jpg.html"][/url]
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    Mexican Road Worn 60's Series Jazz, sell new for around £1150 now. Highly sought after by some. This is my old bass and IMO superb This is one of the first run, it's a cracker!
  12. karlfer
    Well, if you are ever travelling up north.................
  13. karlfer
    Really sorry this didn't work out for you Mike. My old bass and gutted I don't have the readies to buy it back. BUT, as Fagin might say "I am reviewing the situation" A slightly reluctant good luck regardless.
  14. karlfer
    Sod it, PM incoming
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    Might be an idea if you answered questions members have put on here. The main one being would you consider trades.
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    [quote name='bagsieblue' timestamp='1443212245' post='2873203'] Good lord, looks lovely. Looks a great bass, Mr EAD is great to deal with, good luck but this should fly. [/quote] Seconded, two great jazzes Alain's got up now. Evil he is
  17. karlfer
    Not tried anything yet and won't be doing so until the middle of next week. This is due to impending royal visit of my 83 year old mother. And this 57 year old having a few days of being treated like a 5 year old. Don't do that! What would your father say! You're not going to a gig dressed like that! A R***enbacker for a Led Zeppelin number???? My cup runneth over
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    Many thanks guys. A few years back, I had a Mex Precision Bass Special, Deluxe Series. They were only made 1999-2002, their predecessor was the California, their successor the current active Mex Deluxe. These basses are P/J pups, Jazz neck, Precision body, passive. Few who have had them dislike them. Stupidly I sold mine and I've only seen a couple come up over the last two years, both on FEEBay, at daft(£600 ish) prices. Anyhoo, managed to snag a black/maple/gold one on FEEBay last week, at a slightly more reasonable price. Turned up and it's a bit of a filthy, life evolving in parts, beater. It's obviously had a LOT of play, but it's light, sounds fantastic and is very versatile. Most of the sorting, I know how to do, in the main part because of brilliant guys like you lot, on Basschat, offering advice. The rust on pole pieces, I didn't know and was kinda thinking out loud with the cotton buds and wd40. My thanks (yet again) to the Basschat massive
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    Thanks guys. I don't have a Dremmel, is there an accessory that can be used on a normal cordless drill, at very slow speed?
  20. karlfer
    Precision bass special, deluxe series 2002, one of the last passives made. P/J pups, both with rust on pole pieces. Doing one's nut in! I'm thinking cotton buds, with wd40 sprayed on them , so I can apply where I want, not over the whole bloody bass (DIY = Destroy It Yourself). Am I certifiable or might it work? Answers thanked for in advance Cheers, Karl.
  21. karlfer
    [quote name='Old Horse Murphy' timestamp='1442840544' post='2869880'] If it helps Karl, I could sell it to you in parts. A bit like one of those De Agostini magazines. Week 1- the body Week 2- Control knobs Week 52- the neck [/quote]
  22. karlfer
    STOP torturing me you swine I've put something up for sale but it will take time you know. By that time, obviously this will be long gone
  23. karlfer
    Lovely bass. With respect, there have been 2 direct requests for accurate weight, in 14 months. Quite a few others (myself included) will have thought the same, but not asked, expecting a weight to appear. I would guess a female relative/friend would have some luggage scales. Alternatively, £5.50, delivered, on FEEBay. Might also help your cause if you gave an idea on any trade bait, if you are still inclined to look at trades. GLWTS, bump.
  24. karlfer
    Great looking bass. Although you apparently aren't saying no, are you interested in trades, and if so, what in particular. A published weight also helps some of the older members with their decision making GLWTS
  25. karlfer
    Jon, you need to develop a Bull-sh*t-Ometer emoticon for use in your unfailingly accurate critiques. Then I can get a Chinese factory to do cheap knock off for me
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