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I think Beedster meant pre not pup. What's lacking with the stock pre that can't be sorted with a bit of shaping at the amp end? I'm sure the East adds something but the stock pre suits my SR5 pretty well IMO ...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Electric-Bass-guitar-Hand-built-unique-/280831859034 Er yes, I think he got a bit carried away with the zeros in the starting price

This thread from the Telecaster forum may have something of interest.: http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-technical/134298-how-relic-metal-parts-how-pit-chrome.html#post1527752 See the post with pictures from Lostheart about halfway down

Just sold my US P bass to Rich. Very straightforward transaction and a pleasure to do business with. Many thanks Rich and enjoy the bass. Cheers, Ian

I tried various pedal compressors (Digitech, Aphex, Trace-Elliot, EBS) but they all either coloured or dulled my sound to some degree. I now use a DBX160A rack unit which I'm very happy with. It does the job with no fuss and is almost completely transparent. Very easy to set up, and very easy to see what it's doing (LED meters show input signal and compression levels etc).

For a limited time in the early 80s (83 I think) Fender did make a Jazz with a single piece pickguard and white control knobs. It's mentioned in this post on the Fender forum - http://www.fender.com/community/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=6448

[quote name='Davebassics' timestamp='1329340606' post='1541056'] Am I missing something? [/quote] Apparently removing the cap completely does result in a subtly brighter tone, here's a demo (on guitar) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dN3SlH-cEAg

Picato nickels are good value and worth a try if you haven't already - http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/products/8716-picato_nickel_roundwound_bass_strings_40_100

I think what you're after is a rotary potentiometer switch. Farnell Electronics has a 220k lin version: http://uk.farnell.com/jsp/displayProduct.jsp?sku=1637187&CMP=e-2072-00001000&gross_price=true

[quote name='BH12neil' timestamp='1329261199' post='1539898'] What would I use on the neck of the guitar? BH12neil [/quote] FAQ from EBMM below. You can get Birchwood-Casey Tru-Oil and Gunstock Wax on ebay. [b]How do I maintain the neck on my new Music Man bass? [/b] For everyday cleaning, use a small dose of high-grade lemon oil. For the fretboard, use Ernie Ball Wonder Wipes Fretboard Conditioner. If the neck is very dirty, give us a call or email us at [email protected] An infrequent dose of gunstock oil will help to keep the neck maintained; we recommend and use Birchwood-Casey Tru-Oil, but any good quality gunstock oil will work. Clean neck first. Use a small amount of Tru-oil, leave it on for 5 minutes, then wipe it off with a paper towel. Then apply Birchwood-Casey Gunstock Wax. Be sure to douse the paper towel with water before disposing of it! Read the wax and oil manufacturer's instructions regarding disposal of these used paper towels. Rosewood fingerboards should not be treated with gunstock oil; instead they should be treated with a high grade of lemon oil. For cleaning, try using the same high grade of lemon oil to clean the entire neck, both maple and rosewood fretboards. Keep in mind that if the dirt or grease has been worked into the wood, it cannot be removed except by sanding it down, which we do not recommend unless exercised with extremely fine sandpaper (1200-1600 grit), and even then very sparingly. It is better to keep it clean in the first place. Washing your hands first helps! Some discoloration after many hours of playing is normal on unfinished necks. Be sure to follow all of the manufacturers recommended safety precautions when using any of these oils or waxes.

Hmm, that's nice too ... anyone played one of these?

That's good to hear. I see the Rumblekat's also still listed on the Epi site.so I guess that's still available to order. Bit thin on the ground fto try before you buy though!

[quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1328790676' post='1532637'] There's a [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/166624-jack-casady-epiphone-l400-price-drop"]JC[/url] for sale on here right now! [/quote] Thanks and yes, that's part of what prompted me to post this! I'd like to try one first though (and ideally a Woody as well). This one's in Gloucester, a bit too far away to pop round and check it out.

Thanks Pete, I like the idea of the short scale Woody as well. I'm not sure whether this and the JC have been discontinued but I can't find either of them in stock anywhere. Be a shame if they have been dropped

Hi Gareth, thanks for replying, Sat in Guildford would have been ideal but I'm out gigging as well (Addlestone/Rowtown) so can't do. I'll pm you. Cheers, Ian

I'm interested in either of these for a new band project but would like to have a play before looking in earnest for one to buy. If anyone in the Guilford/Horsham area of Surrey/West Sussex has one that they would be prepared to let me come round and try please drop me a pm. Cheers, Ian

[quote name='geoffbyrne' timestamp='1328435498' post='1526749'] So, how did you get this sorted? Enquiring minds need to know......... G. [/quote] As mentioned above, the Bass Doc was kind enough to dig some up for me.

A few with similar peg style but sealed gear on ebay below (shaft size not specified). http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Chord-Compact-Chrome-Bass-Tuning-Machine-Head-/130583721440?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item1e676575e0 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Left-Handed-Chord-Compact-Black-Bass-Tuning-Machine-Head-/130619448831?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item1e69869dff http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-4-Bass-Guitar-Tuners-Chrome-Machine-Heads-2-aside-Sealed-Tuning-Pegs-/280818588909?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item4162179ced http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gotoh-Style-Black-Bass-Machine-Head-Tuners-Tuning-Pegs-Set-4-2L-2R-London-/260935500211?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item3cc0f7c1b3 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bass-Guitar-Machine-Tuning-Heads-Set-4-Chrome-Plated-All-Fit-One-Side-/360413474832?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item53ea513010

These don't come up very often so thought it worth flagging up: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330680530480?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Very reasonable start price for a bass of this quality. I'd go for it myself if I didn't already have a Ren 5 ...