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[quote name='OldGit' post='731109' date='Jan 31 2010, 09:33 PM']Period correct pens in pocket too? [/quote] haha. of course I already have the belt and trousers...any one where i can get the shirt!?

[quote name='Sibob' post='731269' date='Feb 1 2010, 01:30 AM']Very good! It'll sell more with the Fender logo on though lol Nash & Bravewood know it Good luck with it though, sounds really interesting, and because Bravewood isn't going anymore, you could have a market open to you Si Disclaimer: Not that Nash or Bravewood have EVER made a guitar with a fender logo[/quote] Haha, Yeah thats the plan. my website is being made at the moment. I'm going to doing custom stuff too. just trying to build it up slowly. I reckon the fender decals must magically appear on them..Im suprised vintage and rare havnt had a call from fender about the nash' they have in there with fender decals!

[quote name='Sibob' post='731115' date='Jan 31 2010, 09:41 PM']Yeah right! 99ster on here has a 1960 Jazz! Si[/quote] haha...Its going to get my name on it! I'm proud of the instruments I make

Hello all! bascally I'm about to start building a 1960 stack knob jazz bass to exacting details (apart from a fender logo). I really need to get some measurements off of an original instrument (1960 - 65) as the Fender RI's don't have the correct pickup placement measurements etc. If anyone owns one and would be kind enough to allow me to take the measurements I need I would be extremely grateful and theres a drink in it too! I'm going to be doing a build thread for this build so everyone can see how it goes. I will be using period correct tooling and materials (where possible) so should make an interesting build! please PM me if you can help me! thanks Wes

they look interesting. whats everyones views on the new C shap neck profiles? I'm just wondering if it's going to put off existing warwick players who have grown to love the old style profile.

Hi there. Wes here from GAK, Brighton. We currently have a 44-01 in stock. I can't remember which colour at the moment as I'm at home but give either me or mark a call tomorrow if you are interested. delivery time is next day although because of the snow it's roughly 2 days at the moment. wes

[quote name='YouMa' post='688785' date='Dec 18 2009, 11:12 PM']What are this band feeling so guilty about???? Chris martin seems obsessed with charitys,i know it sounds a bit off but i think this is a bit strange.[/quote] Or maybe they've got so much money they just want to help out some other people who need it more than them...or maybe it secures them a slot on the next live aid?

I've seen him using the cutless II for sledgehammer at rehearsals at realworld. incredible sound!

the cabs are very good. They are an upgrade of the ZOOT cabs which the same magazine gave great reviews. I've got a 410 and a 115 on the way. they are very solid, and look quite chunky too but still very light weight. I think it's a bit unfair judging a 112 thinking its going to have the performance of a 810. i also use aguilar gs112's for rehearsals but I would never expect them to sound anything like a bigger cab. they are what they are...a 112. if you want something a bit different then definitly give them a look. The same goes for Barefaced I love the sound of alex's 115 compact cab! loads of low end sub which I love, would like to see some different finish options though as I'm not a fan of the black rough finish.

Hi mate. I used to work for Mike, I had an S4 which i sold for about £750 3 years ago. I reckon you might get around £650 - £750 depending on the condition. Is it an ash back, maple top, maple and purple heart neck with rosewood finger board? Wes

LOVE IT!

that is beautiful!

ask your local guitar shop. most chuck the boxes for big cabs

so I have been playing this bass pretty much exclusivley for the last 3 months and i thought i would put a little review of how it has been for me. SOUND: The sound I've been getting from this is quite simply 100% P bass! My style and sound favours very much more to having the tone completly rolled off most of the time. However I always bring it up to about 3/4 for tracks when using a pick. The Pickups are quite powerful so i usually roll the volume back a smidge where it defintly sounds sweetest. sounds great for most styles rock, jazz, pop, blues etc. BUILD: The best made Fender Instrument I've ever had my hands on! everything is spot on. excellent fret work, neck profile exactly as i asked for it to be made. FEEL: I did think it would take a while to get used to the relic finish neck but i can honestly say I havn't really noticed it. very smooth, definitly feels natural. perfect weight for me too at 9lb's. OVERALL: This is by far the best bass I have owned. A real players bass with plenty of vintage vibe without the issues of finding a decent original. I am very happy with the speed that Fender took to make this (3 months) and shall be ordering a custom build 62 Jazz in gold sparkle with matching headstock as soon as I can!

if the screw is snapped flush to the surface you can try heating the remaining screw with a soldering iron. occasionally the screw will expand enough just enough to slightly force itself back out of the hole, allowing you to use some pliers to remove it. This doesnt always work but is worth giving it a go as it means not having to take a drill to the neck!

a always slightly roll back from full. I get a sweeter tone that way. plus my p bass clips a bit with the volume on full.

I have to drive from brighton to near bath and back every week to rehearse. its a 350 mile round trip which takes about 3 hours each way! It is a bit of a chore, especially today trying to navigate the m25 in torrential rain in the dark, couldn't see a thing! gives me plenty of time to think about stuff thats for sure!

selling my 1982 sienna burst p bass with maple board. it was so nice.although heavy...i miss it so much though!

my advice is to learn another instrument. learning multiple instruments can really push you and change your perspective of how creative you can be. also as others have said writing and recording is another good way of progressing yourself. Personally I havnt pushed myself to prgress as a bassist in about 5 years. I've got to a level where i am comfortable in technical ability and now only concentrate on timing and feel. like learning to play behind and infront of the beat, that was probably the best thing i have ever got to grips with. Not being super technical can be very rewarding and it's certainly worked in my favour for getting sessions and work. good luck and hope you climb over your musical wall soon! wes

it's a form of cramp. its when you play too hard or too much and lactic acid build up forces your tendons to contract. used to happen to me all the time, i went to the docs about it and he just said not to play so hard. havnt had the problem in years now. just had to change my technique a little and not press down so hard.

beautiful bass, wonder how it sounds and feels.

Jay Z was aweosme though, i don't think the bass player was required to do anymore than he did. looks into it to me.