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[quote name='aceuggy' post='1202059' date='Apr 16 2011, 07:27 PM']Bought a new Mighty Mite neck for my Fender P project. It's a lovely neck, but it's slightly too wide to fit into the neck pocket, so what's the best way to get it to fit? Sand the neck, chisel out the pocket? Is it a job I could tackle, with no experience, or should I get a luthier to do the work. What do you reckon?[/quote] MM necks are supposed to be compatible with Fender bodies - if it's not a Fender body then I would enlarge the pocket & leave the neck as is. If it is a Fender body? Up to you, which has more resale value, a standard MM neck or the body?

Well done Dood, cool to get that!

Another Roland Micro Cube RX user Not had it long bought from sales on here for £1ton, still getting used to the Efx & Rythm guide. Amp modeling gives some variety, I'd say very capable for a small box. Bought for exactly the same reason as OP - something to put out the way in the living room so it's easy to play along with TV or whatever, + it works on batteries! So out in the garden or in the back of the car, could even bring a new dimension to those 'meeting in a car park' sales/exchanges - test on site - wherever! Cheerz, John

[quote name='yorks5stringer' post='1189855' date='Apr 5 2011, 10:49 PM']Anyone else see Later tonight? There was this band on who seemed to go on and on playing a despised type of music that no-one really understood. yep, step forward "Beady Eye"!![/quote] Music? It was just a muffled mess Galagher lost it years ago

GHS Brite Flats, do exactly what it says on the can Just taken a set off my '57 P - only because I wanted to go back to the full flats sound & feel.

Howdo & welcome, They tell me Dubai's changed a bit since I worked out there in the '80s Cheerz, John

[quote name='dumelow' post='1185759' date='Apr 2 2011, 01:23 PM']Hey guys, Ive been trawling the net and im struggling to make sure of what i need to buy. I have a 2003 model Ibanez Soundgear 700 bass. Its not the same as the current model, its a four string with P/J pickups. The jack has become loose, no cable stays in for very long, and after reading a few things, this is a common problem with ibanez'. Now as far as i can tell, its a barrel jack socket, and its more of a pain to fix rather than just buy a replacement. I cant get any photos up but here are some measurents; The length of the whole socket is 35mm. The diameter is 12mm on the inside, but the actual socket on the outside of the bass is about 20mm. I dont care about colour. Ive checked ebay and wdmusic and couldnt find anything that said it was specifically for this bass. Any help would be appreciated, got a gig next weekend and dont want to resort to gaffa taping a lead to my bass cheers[/quote] Is it like [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Genuine-Switchcraft-USA-Flush-Fit-Cylinder-Jack-Socket-/280619328429?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item41563723ad"]This?[/url]

Tony bought a P-bass wiring set from me, great guy to deal with, super comms & instant payment, no trouble at all. A thoroughly decent chap & a pleasure doing business with Cheerz, John

[quote name='The Bass Doc' post='1184994' date='Apr 1 2011, 05:05 PM']1954 Oldies are indeed the same strings as 0760M guage 52 to 110.[/quote] Yes thanks Howard , that's what it says on the packet! But are they the same as Jamersons?

[quote name='The Bass Doc' post='1184812' date='Apr 1 2011, 02:47 PM']Red silks for the 760FLs and blue for the Jamersons.[/quote] Are the Jamersons the same as '1954 Oldie Original' Deep Talkin' Bass? Mine are Blue Silks, 52,73,95,110, 0760M. Cheerz, John EDIT: @Chris - I can't see any silk at the ball ends on mine but they're strung through body on a badass, but looking down the holes = nada

[quote name='sykilz' post='1178266' date='Mar 27 2011, 01:47 PM']Should probably add I play hard rock original stuff, and my amp is a Peavey tour 450 into a Warwick 410, the amp seems to be reflective of the bass if that makes sense, the old Washburn sounds just the same as it did into my 1990`s rig which was Hartke into a peavey cab. Thanks for early replies,seems there are other options too,cheers. Just looked at the Dimarzio, would look fantastic on an all black bass.....good shout!!!![/quote] Another shout for the DiMarzio, crystal clear harmonics & snappy solid bass - best I've tried. SD 1/4lbs are good & a huge step up from standard Mex, but not up to DiMarzios. << White on White's alright I reckon

I'm not greedy so I'll just go for my personal Number 1. Top for me would be like going back in a time machine & playing one of the very first original 1951 Precision basses, all made by hand, with the original strings, through a Fender Bassman amp or one of Leo's 'home made available at the time'. Cheerz, John

[quote name='Rich' post='1174594' date='Mar 24 2011, 01:34 PM'][color="#0000FF"][size=4]Safety pins[/size][/color][/quote] Just that made me laugh! As my dear old Mum used to say, " If you're going on stage in them trousers - make sure you've got a safety pin with you" God that was a long time ago

Gary is a great guy to deal with, he ordered a P-bass wiring kit & paid instantly, great communication. All the best with your P-roject(s) Cheerz, John

Yeah I'd come to your next one, if it was closer Well done - sounds like it was much fun & great satisfaction. Cheerz, John

Watching some now, not sure how much I can take What's John Taylor's bass?

[quote name='Evil Undead' post='1168807' date='Mar 19 2011, 08:49 PM']So, is it possible to play with a really light touch? I mean barely touching the strings?[/quote] Yes - well almost & you'll find the lighter you play (with both hands), the lower the action you can have - which makes it even easier to play lighter Edit: Do you do your own setup?

Hi Thurbs, Good review, should have done 1 myself but never quite got around to it. I just happened to be the 1st person to order 1 in the UK so I was lucky enough to get Number 001 & at a very good price! I agree with previous comments regarding your rating for power though - it's a 30 Watt amp that you are reviewing! You can't knok if for 'low power' or compare it to any other amp that costs similar! + it's louder than you expected & sounds so much better than any other similar power amp made (IMO) so how can you only give it 6? [color="#0000FF"]"The unit didn’t get full marks because of the plastic edges on the case and the switches and dials are a little close together for my big fat fingers."[/color] What plastic edges? There's no plastic edges on mine & I've got fingers like sausages but don't have any trouble with the knobs/switches.. If you have trouble with them how do you manage to play 4 or more strings so close together? Edit: BTW just suspended mine from my digital fishing scales & even with cables dangling it weighs 11.33Kg & balances perfectly with a hook under the centre of handle. Edit 2: 10.82Kg hanging free. [attachment=75187:19032011579.jpg]

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxeFTvkxGzw&feature=related"]Diamonds[/url][quote name='neilb' post='1167108' date='Mar 18 2011, 01:48 PM']Reports state he died from cancer this morning.[/quote] There goes a real diamond, bastard C. RIP Jet MBE.