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  1. franzbassist
    Is it a lined fretless? If yes, it's an easy job, as the dots on the side of the neck will line up just fine, but if it's unlined not quite so simple as the dots will be in the "fret" position. You'll also need a new nut or a shim under the existing one. Depending where you are, The Gallery in London, Joe White in Ash Vale, Bernie Goodfellow in Brighton are three good candidates.
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    [quote name='ikay' timestamp='1341414290' post='1718611'] Gareth, I coudn't find any on ebay but would be interested to take a look, can you post links? [/quote] Nice sunburst 1967 [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1967-Fender-V-Bass-Sunburst-Rare-and-100-original-5-strings-HSC-/310410099956?pt=Bassi&hash=item4845e23cf4"]here[/url], and the same seller has a 1966 refin for sale which hasn't sold in ages but is currently unlisted. Also another one in the Netherlands [url="http://www.tfoa.eu/the_store/index.php?target=products&product_id=35672"]here[/url]. They have it listed on their eBay account as well, but I can't find the link just now....
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    I've always had a fascination for these, but they are big beasts (3" longer than a P bass) and I am not sure just how off putting the 15 fret neck would be. I certainly wouldn't want to put up any readies to buy one without trying it first, in case it turned out to be a horrible player. That said, they [i]are[/i] out there, in fact there are two on eBay right now, but I suspect the rarity factor keeps the price up rather than their playability. Watch 0:45-1:40 of this... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agtztX9rlJU
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    [quote name='ryancowell25' timestamp='1341260091' post='1716089'] Any thoughts anyone? [/quote] Yes, you are clearly mad to sell this
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    I loved the 550 I had. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8QibZQbxSc&feature=plcp I believe the (discontinued) rackmount versions were all UK built?
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    I've just got a Pedaltrain Nano to mount by Radial Bigshot i/o, TC Polytune and Source Audio Programmable EQ on. George L cables and a 1 Spot. Nice.....
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    [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1340811704' post='1709968'] You star! Thank you!! [/quote] My pleasure. Suggest you buy a mix of 8-12mm just to be sure.
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    [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1340809953' post='1709945'] Where did you get the shorter bridge screws from by the way? I could do with some. [/quote] I got them from [url="http://www.westfieldfasteners.co.uk/A2_ScrewBolt_GrubCone_M3.html"]here[/url]. 8mm for the E and G, 10mm for the A and D if I remember correctly.
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    [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1340807412' post='1709893'] I'm wondering if I need one always loaded with flats, and another with rounds, maybe the same again but with different 'boards.... [/quote] Clearly, you need my bass
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    [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1340792547' post='1709575'] Is it basswood or alder? [/quote] The modern PB57 is basswood now, but I have no idea what they were made of back in the late 80s. Sorry
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    I had a totally stock 73 that was as follows [quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1340783637' post='1709409'] What colour the scratch plate is supposed to be as standard ? - [color=#ff0000]tortoiseshell, three ply[/color] Is the sunburst two or three tone ? - [color=#ff0000]three tone[/color] Where the tugbar is (I think below) - [color=#ff0000]below the g string[/color] What's on the neck plate ? - [color=#ff0000]large F, with serial number above[/color] [/quote]
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    Edit: Just seen the Thumper has sold
  13. franzbassist
    Hmm, I wonder if this and the Thumper pickup would work in the MIJ P bass I have for sale. I know mine's a "13 hole" scratchplate, but if it did fit I'd be interested!
  14. franzbassist
    Sunny Sunday photo opp bump... The small, smooth chip on the back of the neck. Scratches from where someone kept sticking a pick under the scratchplate (looks worse than it is due to bright sun!)
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    [quote name='essexbasscat' timestamp='1340540190' post='1705750']An active Warwick Rockbass Corvette sends the needle into the red zone at around 50% of input gain through the high input. Switching to low input socket and a bit more on the gain makes the needle react a bit slower without excessive peaking.[/quote] And is this a giggable volume?
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    I had an ABM300 for a while and it was a cracking little amp. [u]Plenty[/u] loud enough for the bands I was playing in at the time, neither of which were exactly shy on the volume front. Important to eliminate as many potential problems as possible before you take it to a tech so, as RandomBass said, where's the input needle getting to when you play? Any chance you have the input switch set to active instead of passive? Failing all the abve, some folks say that certain amp/cab combinations just don't work well, so perhaps this is one! Cheers Gareth
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    Badges removed. Looks much better I think.
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    [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1340183381' post='1700402'] The whole band should be going through a PA system with FOH engineer. [/quote] +1 to this. Bass frequencies disappear very quickly in a live setting, so FOH is pretty much essential.
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    [quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1340113652' post='1699269'] Mmmm, anyone used this rig with DB, it is tempting? [/quote] I have, and EUB, and electric: it was great. Clean and uncoloured. I've also never used an amp that had so little background hiss.
  20. franzbassist
    Do you still have this?
  21. franzbassist
    [quote name='mckendrick' timestamp='1339873738' post='1695835'] Just showing off then? PM me when you've your mind. [/quote] Huh?
  22. franzbassist
    Dave is going Schroeder crazy!
  23. franzbassist
    Having now left the Jam/Weller tribute band I was in, this bass is surplus to requirements. NB: The fretless underneath is NOT for sale. It's a "Made in Japan" Fender with an H serial prefit, so from 1988/9. Overall condition is good: the body does have a few bumps and scratches, but nothing through to the wood. The main scratches are at the top of the scratchplate, where a previous owner used to push their pick in for storage, and there is also a small, shallow dent in the top under where your right forearm would rest. The neck has one small scrape on the back that is through to the wood, but it's smooth under the hand and doesn't affect playability at all. You can also hear it being played in my LB30 review here [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjuLMqgk4Qk[/media] All original, as far as I can tell, apart from the saddle adjustment screws, which I have swapped out for shorter ones so they don't dig into your arm. I still have the originals and will include them. Weight is a shade under 9lbs, and balance is good. Comes with a standard Fender gig bag. [b]£450 firm[/b] collected from NE Hampshire or Central London (WC2). Cheers Gareth
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    I've already been there!
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    Mr. Foxen

    franzbassist replied to Merton's topic in Feedback

    Bought a set of Brimar valves from Oli. Good items and very reasonably priced too! I'd buy from him again without hesitation.
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