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  1. hooky_lowdown
    Wow, that is the epitome of cool. 😎😍 GLWTS
  2. hooky_lowdown
    Having a bit of a late spring clean, all the below is included in this job lot of parts and accessories from my parts box. Please note I will not sell individual items, so please don’t ask. Sale only, no trades. £65 posted for the lot. - Jim Dunlop US Original Nickel Straplocks (inc screws) from 80’s USA P bass - Ernie Ball strap (Burgundy) - GHS Flatwound strings (Old School sound - very lightly used, were on my Yamaha PJ bass) - D’Addario EXL160S Short Scale strings (very lightly used, were on my Squier Bronco bass) - Wilkinson Bridge (Brass saddles) - Wilkinson Alnico P pickups (inc screws) - Closed jazz pickup covers - String Trees (x2 inc screws) - White Ceramic P pickups (unknown brand) - Black Ceramic P pickups (unknown brand inc screws) - Vintage Cream Strat closed pickup covers (x3) - Hofner Shorty pickguard - Knobs (Stealth Black & Vintage style x2 of each) - Strap locks (x4 rubber in Red/Pink) - Vintage Padded Black Leather Strap (super soft leather outside and suede inside)
  3. hooky_lowdown
    As 51's are slab bodies, I doubt they had a 6mm radius, doubt it's much more than 3mm. I'd make the radius whatever feels most comfortable to you.
  4. hooky_lowdown
    Generally we have John Cage's 4'33 on in the background. 😉
  5. hooky_lowdown
    Depends, as there are two types of flatwounds, the old school which are smooth and thumpy sounding, most lack a lot of definition. Then there are hybrid or modern flatwounds which have a more defined sound (brighter sounding). TI's are basically in the middle of the two types. If we know what sound you want, we can advise? 😃
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    Still available 👍
  7. hooky_lowdown
    No, only TI's.
  8. hooky_lowdown
    It depends on the tension of your strings, as to which pick to use. Generally a thin pick means you'll have to use your wrist more due to there being more flex in the pick, which over time or a long gig can get painfull. A thicker pick means you use the pressure on your thumb and forefinger more. If you have relatively strong hands, then this will be more comfortable. Personally I use a fairly thick pick (Dunlop 1.14mm) which is really comfortable to me with medium/high tension strings, and also gets me a fuller sounding note. Lighter and they're too flexible and give a more slapping almost hollow sound, as the pick slaps against the string. Heavier, like a 2mm pick and it becomes hard work.
  9. hooky_lowdown
    I have no idea. I'm guessing as it's modelled on a 70's Jazz, it may have 70's spacing.
  10. hooky_lowdown
    2007 Squier Vintage Modified 70s Jazz Body. Fully loaded with Seymour Duncan Designed Alnico pickups, with traditional cloth wiring. The best word to describe these pickups is “meaty” with lots of midrange honk. In good overall condition, a few tiny dings. Lovely amber natural wood finish. I don’t have scales but I’d guess weighs around 2.7kg fully loaded. £110 + tenner postage to Mainland UK.
  11. hooky_lowdown
    Sunbeams are pretty smooth feeling roundwounds, one of the smoothest I'd say, so you may like them as they're as close to flats (feel-wise) as you'll get from roundwounds.
  12. hooky_lowdown
    Is this a General Discussion topic, or a Amps & Cabs topic???
  13. hooky_lowdown
    Nope, as far as I can tell Japanese basses are very consistent, MIJ and CIJ. 👍
  14. hooky_lowdown
    All Japanese fender basses are superb, ive yet to a play a bad one. The 62RI's are excellent, nothing further to be said. 😃
  15. hooky_lowdown
    Allparts
  16. hooky_lowdown
    Big fan of the jmj Mustang, what strings do you have on that beast? 😉
  17. hooky_lowdown
    If you want to sell the flats with no silks, PM me. 😃
  18. hooky_lowdown
    Painted.
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    Try BTN Music, they sell Yamaha parts, and if they don't have what you want, they order direct from Yamaha. Send them an email with part number if you can find that out, sometimes they'll do that for you. https://www.btnmusic.co.uk/brand/yamaha-parts/
  20. hooky_lowdown
    Sometimes the machine heads rattle, which causes a harmonic sound. So check them, make sure they're not slightly loose.😃
  21. hooky_lowdown
    In a word... no. I've been looking for flats with no silks for years, no joy. 😥
  22. hooky_lowdown
    Standard red 3 ply. 😃
  23. hooky_lowdown
    Definitely looks better with the tort pickguard. 👍
  24. hooky_lowdown
    All steel roundwounds are rough, if you want low action you'll need high tension strings, rotosound and fender are among the high end for tension. I think you're looking for strings which doesn't exist - high tension for low action, and soft, smooth feel. If you want rounds which have a soft, smooth feel you'll need nickel roundwound, but they are not as bright and clanky as steel roundwounds. You may want to drop Newtone strings (I have no affiliation with them) a quick email, stating your requirements, won't cost you anything and you may get sound advice to get you close to what you want.
  25. hooky_lowdown
    I'd say the Tanglewood is a step backwards to the SR300. I'd look at the Yamaha BB234, and excellent passive bass. 😃
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