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[quote name='TheBear' post='1338430' date='Aug 13 2011, 08:52 AM']Hi, I got the chance to get my hands on a Custom shop Pino Palladino Precision Bass. I still did not fully recover from the sound I heard To keep it short: I want one, but my bank position are not willing to concur. I was wondering if they were other P-Bass in the Fender catalog delivering the same sound that the PP custom. thanks, Chris[/quote] You'll get close by fitting TI flats on any decent P-bass with Alder body & Rosewood board, but the nearest I reckon would be a '62 American Vintage, basically same model as the PP, just a tad cheaper The pick up in the PP is a special wind I believe, apart from that? I think the sound you like is mostly down to the strings. Cheerz, John

[quote name='sk8' post='1337915' date='Aug 12 2011, 05:11 PM']Got it! Not had chance to fire it up! [/quote] Cooorrrrrrrrrrrrr!

Welcome aboard matey great photo's - you just need an amp now - or do you plug it into the washing mashine? Rush like?

Sound like you've got something dangerously wrong! I'd suggest you're not going to live long enough to fix it if you're waiting for 'beyond the computer' diagnosis. Do yourself a favour & get someone qualified in electricals to sort if for you - QUICK!

I've had dealings with David - ebay ID 'croffets' & I'd say he's a genuine good guy, not out to rip anyone off As above mentioned checkout his feedback!

Yep - as Musky says [url="http://www.classicguitarboxes.com/thumb_rests.php"]Guy Lewis[/url] makes very good stuff & it's worth every penny, so much better than a moulded plastic T/R. I've had Maple, Rosewood & Ebony ones from Guy - they're top quality. Here's a Maple on my '51-P Cheerz, John

Me thinks you worry too much I would get a big enough box, assuming you don't have a flight case & wrap the whole amp in bubble or foam to fill around it. Also assuming you know who will be handling it & they know it's a delicate bit of kit

Where has this £5000 price tag come from? There's a link in the OP shows it at under 3000 euros so £2600ish (in Germany at least). Not everybodies cup of tea then

[quote name='bassman2790' post='1329130' date='Aug 5 2011, 07:26 PM']Is there such a thing? Is there a particular bass that I could buy now, and use as a bass, not lock it away in a glass cabinet, that will hold it's value or even increase in value over the next ten years?[/quote] How about one of these? [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=149356"]Only 30 made/to be made![/url]already light reliced so no worries about using it, but looked after - who knows the value in 10 years

[attachment=86397:2011LtdCabroBass.jpg] Really like the look & description of this - but if they're only making 30 - what's the chances of even seeing one [url="http://www.musik-schmidt.de/gb-Fender-Custom-Shop-LTD-Relic-La-Cabronita-Porrazo-Precision-Bass-BLK.html"]<3k Euros![/url]

Try [url="http://www.terrapinisland.com/chitzenitza/index.php?main_page=contact_us"]Terrapin[/url] the MM isn't on their list - but send them a email request & you will hopefully get a 100% scale PDF you can print. Cheerz, John

[quote name='walbassist' post='1326731' date='Aug 4 2011, 12:11 PM']Guy at Ashdown said they only made 20 of the 2x12s. I think there are more of the 1x12s around though.[/quote] When I ordered my LB (October 09 IIRC) there were no special 'low wattage' cabs planned, then they offered me a 212 to which I replied "surely a 112 would be fine" so they made a 'special 112' just for me so I have 112 serial #1 too, they of course went on to make a few more since then Cheerz, John Edit: [attachment=86259:Custom_C...n_112_LB.jpg] Finished 112 cab in Ashdown's workshop [attachment=86260:31_03_10_1104.jpg] Rear panel serial# 1

[quote name='tomhunt' post='1326669' date='Aug 4 2011, 11:38 AM']Cool!! I always thought Ashdown would of kept No.1 or even passed it on to a famous Ashdown user... Silly me!! Do you use yours for gigs or just home use?[/quote] I am a famous Ashdown user for christs's sake - I've got Little Bastard Number 1 how much famous do you want? Gigs? What's that then?

Here you go - Number 1 [attachment=86253:31_03_10_1042.jpg] [attachment=86254:04082011773.jpg] [attachment=86251:Little_B...d_112_48.JPG] [attachment=86252:L.B._Mini_Rig_Rear.JPG]

[quote name='bassman7755' post='1322385' date='Jul 31 2011, 07:22 PM']The sound is typically functional at best, I long to even hear someone use a set of strings that are not several years old - a fresh set of strings is pound for pound by far and away the best investment you can make yet most people I see just cant seem to be bothered. Hearing someone do some slaps/pops with dead strings especially makes me cringe.[/quote] Au contrair, mon ami - someone playing a well worn set of La Bella flats ONO would flick my switch

So if you turned up for 'your average pub gig' with a Custom shop Pino Palladino or similar, let's say £2.5+ks worth - how many people would notice?

I'm pretty sure [url="http://www.blackdogmusic.co.uk/index.php"]Black Dog Music[/url] had them but I can't see them on their website. Give them a call? Cheerz, John

Not exactly hi def photo but that looks like MDF to me!

[quote name='Jag_Bassist' post='1313778' date='Jul 23 2011, 01:25 PM']i am contemplating selling my tall font big muff... but im not sure how much to sell it for... can anyone help?[/quote] Thounds like you need a thpeech therapist

[quote name='Marky L' post='1313569' date='Jul 23 2011, 09:41 AM']That does sound spot on John as I need that little bit of a cutting bite in it. I imagine it could be usuefull for working on a few light body scratches on other things too. Ta [/quote] That's exactly what I do, it's gentle but seems to take out all those little scuffs & scratches without damaging the surrounding. In fact you can use it on any surface - metal, wood painted or varnish etc. Cheerz, John

[quote name='Marky L' post='1313523' date='Jul 23 2011, 08:28 AM']Oh matron!! Actually, I've just got a neck back from a friend who nitro laquered it for me but he said I just need to give it a final rub down to bring up the shine. He did mention what to use, but I forgot and now he's out of the country and I don't want to hassle him. Advice?? Ta.[/quote] I have a old bottle of Carnuaba Polish which I find the best thing for buffing up a nitro finish, (& most everything), it's like a cream polish with a very fine cutting compound all in one. I can give you an email for the guy who makes it if you like. Cheerz, John

Paul has one of my P-bass wiring sets now, so hopefully all the bits will come together today & his P build will be a great success. It's a pleasure doing business with you Paul, best wishes for the build & let's have some pictures when it's done. Cheerz, John