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[quote name='gareth' post='1277210' date='Jun 21 2011, 03:49 PM']Often happens with maple boards Nothing to worry about in my book - infact some say it adds character/mojo[/quote] I don't see how that is a maple board? Obviously not a one piece maple neck/board, but like Mr Foxen says "it look like a cheap pale rosewood board underneath" Hence my remark about Fablon! It looks like a cheap 'maple colour' covering - be it laquer/paint/varnish/sticky backed plastic - whatever! If it's going to peel off like that - it's sh*te in my book

Never mind the refin - what about the fretboard? [attachment=83205:__KGrHqN...Snw___12.jpg] Not seen this before, it looks like the 'Fablon' is coming off the fretboard What's that about? [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1979-FENDER-PRECISION-BASS-GUITAR-BLACK-REFINISH-/370520712211?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item5644c16413"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1979-FENDER-PRECISIO...=item5644c16413[/url]

[quote name='Ross' post='1275764' date='Jun 20 2011, 12:00 PM']Hey, I'm getting round to sorting my '62 RI Jazz out finally, the sets gone a bit wonky, the necks dry, the hardware is crusty. Anyway, I was thinking of putting some pickup covers on it, only trouble being I've heard they don't fit over badass II bridges? Can anyone recommend bridges which do fit. A second question, I noticed the truss rod screw is in the most inconvinient place possible. Bottom of the neck with no rout to access it. I don't really want to add a rout to it, whats the best way to adjust the truss rod, this seems like it's gonna be a major pain in the arse.[/quote] Standard Fender covers don't fit over Hipshot (type A IIRC) either. Truss rod access:- Capo or rubber band over strings at nut to hold strings in place - loosen all strings (right slack) - undo 4 screws of neck plate. You can choose to remove screws & neck completely or just move neck in pocket enough to get to truss rod, in which case you don't have to remove screws. Be careful neck isn't tight or stuck to paint around pocket, it can cause chips of paint on the edge if you're not careful. If it's been off before you're probably OK. Adjust as required - right to tight / left to loose - refit neck & retune. Try it but leave at least overnight with strings tuned to allow time to settle before any other adjustments. HTH, John

Bobby ordered one of my wiring sets for a P-bass, he's a real pleasure to deal with, great communication, instant payment, no hassle & left me lovely feedback. Thanks Bobby, you're a top guy & a gent Cheerz, John

FWIW I'd say the neck ain't Fender, the curve at body end of fretboard & angle of E string to tuner look wrong for starters. Bridge & strap buttons too. Pritty Blue though

Good job! Looks great & I'm sure if Leo had got hold of that colour paint we'd see plenty more like it but your's is truly unique - outstanding A bass to be very proud of

GHS are my favourite brand by far. As they're obviouly a top USA manufactured bass string, I can't believe they didn't feature in the OP's 'American website' results.

Pull up a pew, welcome from another southerner

Luvverly

Wayne Kerr?

[quote name='gazzer86' post='1268104' date='Jun 13 2011, 11:53 PM']Greetings to you all. I'm a newbie (but mature at 46) bass player from the south coast. I've played guitar a bit in the past but have discovered that I totally love bass. My big confession is despite being a total rookie, I did splash out a bit on a second hand Fender Japanese 70's style jazz bass. I also got hold of a second hand Roland Microcube bass RX. I'm now learning a few songs (fairly simple) and have discovered a whole new world! Anyway, it's good to be on the forum and I look forward to chatting to you all in the future.[/quote] Hey neighbour

Roland Bass Cube - easily in budget & very well spoken of [url="http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?q=roland+bass+cube&rls=com.microsoft:en-gb:IE-Address&oe=UTF-8&rlz=1I7GGHP_en-GB&redir_esc=&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=15105962479043582183&sa=X&ei=p2r2TZexL5OLhQeKjpXtBg&ved=0CDoQ8wIwAQ#"]Plenty of choice[/url]

[quote name='tremblap' post='1256673' date='Jun 4 2011, 05:38 PM']... but nothing like the smoothness I heard the RS guitarworks superpot give my friend's guitar...[/quote] IMO your friend's guitar most likely had crap pots replaced by good quality pots - which can make all the difference & you are not making the same 'level of change' with your trials, therefore not getting what you hoped for.

You don't mention Ashdown? BTA300? Hybrid - Small Block 427 - all valve?

[quote name='Marky L' post='1264608' date='Jun 11 2011, 08:24 AM']For the P? I'll have a look through the for sale section. Thanks [/quote] Hi Mark - does it have to be Orange? PM coming your way. John

[quote name='Machines' post='1263742' date='Jun 10 2011, 11:16 AM']This is still an issue i'm afraid. The problem is people are uploading full resolution images (anything above 1MB is unneccessary) without resizing them on their PC that are far bigger than they need to be. Don't be offended if your image gets deleted - resize it before uploading in the future, thanks .[/quote] If it's an ongoing problem why not limit any new images to <1MB?

Glue & clamp some offcuts of wood to the side of the cavity where required, when set remove clamp - drill for screws - job done carry on painting

That must've taken a bit of head scratching but I think you've got it sussed Hope it sounds as good & varied as you're looking for. Good luck, John

[quote name='Bassassin' post='1199976' date='Apr 14 2011, 09:28 PM']"TM"? Whatever happened to.... [size=6]TIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIM?[/size] Jon.[/quote] He bought one of those *pointy* basses - - - Everybody told him but he didn't listen - - - They said - - - "If you're not careful - - - you'll have someones I out with that"

I made up a wiring harness for a special EB0 project, it was a pleasure dealing with Paul, great communication & no problems at all. Cheerz, John

Worth putting up here I think: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/modulus-flea-bass-sparkle-blue-stolen-reward-offere-/110694948497?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item19c5eede91"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/modulus-flea-bass-sp...=item19c5eede91[/url]

Looks genuine & original except the strings to me & very rare - in superb condition not even a re-fin IMO