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[quote name='EssentialTension' post='1144770' date='Feb 28 2011, 06:38 PM']I've played that Pino, it's rather nice despite the rust.[/quote] Yeah OK - in a way 'nice', plays nice - but I'll never understand this 'relicing' lark - not for me, it just looks like a bass that's never been looked after - who wants to pay A LOT for that?

[quote name='redstriper' post='1144758' date='Feb 28 2011, 06:30 PM'](unless you can afford the Pino which has TI flats).[/quote] I know exactly how you feel, I went into GAK last week to try a '62 AV P-bass, of course it had rounds on so I was offered the Pino to try - £2399 I believe - yes it had TI Flats on, but it was very rusty in places & had loads of paint missing didn't fancy it

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='1144189' date='Feb 28 2011, 09:44 AM']This is getting worse than the BBC[/quote] Look on the bright side - at least you don't have to pay £12 a month for the pleasure

215mm 8-1/2". Precisions for ever! Vintage frets, 7-1/4" Radius, 34" scale, made to measure thanks Leo, perfect fit Don't mind 1-5/8 or 1-3/4" Nut width, as long as it's 3/4" spacing at bridge, oh yeah - 4 strings MAX. When I try a Jazz neck it's always fast & comfortable for a short time, then the pains begin.

I had great pleasure dealing with Chris - sold him a P-bass wiring set, top guy, great communication & instant payment. Thanks Chris, glad it got to you in time. Cheerz, John

Jon bought a couple of replacement looms from me, 1 Jazz & 1 Precision, he's a pleasure to deal with, excellent comms & instant payment. No problemo with jon_kemo Thanks Jon, hope to deal with you again. Cheerz, John.

[quote name='menolikeslap' post='1136994' date='Feb 22 2011, 12:46 PM']My question to you guys is, whether there are any flatwounds that can compete with roundwounds for brightness.[/quote] Answer = GHS Brite Flats: Also available in other guages

Always good for me - bought a pick up from them earlier this month - ordered on the Tuesday 8th = here on Friday 11th. Great service - even still I moan about the 10 euro delivery charge it's worth it Cheerz, John.

I'm using flats on everything I play & there's plenty of 'tone range' to be had with different strings. On Precisions I've got LaBella Deep Talkin' 1954 Originals, Fender 9050M, TI Jazz Flats, GHS Black Nylons & GHS Brite Flats. The Brite Flats are Groundwound & do exactly what it says on the packet, I think you'd like them Although they're not common here, Stringbusters do them I believe, usually get mine fron USA ebay, got some GHS Precision Flats on order now. Cheerz, John

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='1132353' date='Feb 18 2011, 03:36 PM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/wem-vintage-wem-sapphire-bass-guitar-1968-rare-/200577517847?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item2eb35a0917"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/wem-vintage-wem-sapp...=item2eb35a0917[/url][/quote] It looks as if the WEM on the pick guard is upside down I certainly remember the Selmer catalogue from school days!

You need to get your money back pronto, don't even think about a £ 100 repair! You ain't going to get a proper job done for a century I'm sure. Total Refund - Goods not as described.

I've just fitted a DiMarzio DP127 in my '57 AV & to me it's the mutz nutz! It looks as good as it sounds & as said above ^ it's equivalent to many a active bass in output. The bars instead of pole pieces are very neat & part of the reason for wanting to change - the raised poles on the A string '57 original were a bit of a pain sometimes. My Frank Bello has got Seymour Duncans, both P & J 1/4 lbs - the DiMarzio is clearer, crystal on every note, open string + harmonics ring like a bell, all with no background noise. I've also got SD 1/4lb in my MIM P & my '51 P, so they're my benchmark. Do you want a pick up that costs more than the bass though!

First Bass Owned: Tear Drop, Bill Wyman style, Hand made by Dad (woodwork) & me (design & build) 1964/5 'Go To' Bass: Fender '51 RI Precision, GHS Black Nylons. 'Your' Bass: Fender '57 AV Precision, GHS Flats & DiMarzio Pup.

[quote name='Macko1968' post='1125449' date='Feb 12 2011, 09:10 PM']No mention that it's a real Fender but adding tags & stickers in the pictures seems designed to imply it's a Fender, a classic con banned under the sale of goods act. The bass is a dog & a half. That solid black on the forearm contour suggests it's plywood, not basswood but hard to tell given the blow torch relic job. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Precision-Bass-Relic-Circa-75-/160545306284?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item25613ef6ac#ht_590wt_922"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Precision-Bass-Relic...ac#ht_590wt_922[/url][/quote] The bloke is a complete arse if he thinks that tone circuit is going to work at all!

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='1124953' date='Feb 12 2011, 01:51 PM']Found myself in a studio with an hour to kill, and started fiddling around. I was playing a P-bass through a 1971 WEM Dominator, so just a simple Volume control, no separate Gain. It occurred to me that I should be able to get "that classic overdriven valve sound" and sensible volumes by turning the WEM up and the bass down. I spent 30 minutes alternating between bass UP / amp DOWN and bass DOWN / amp UP ... and I couldn't hear any significant difference (beyond more hum/buzz from the WEM when cranked). If the volume on the WEM is UP, then presumably both the pre-amp and the power stages will be cranked high. Shouldn't that take any level of input from the bass and overdrive it?[/quote] Depends mostly on the output level from the P bass, what Pup is it?

Fine for me in Windows Media player, some sweet bass tones there, I'd say a good mix, excellent first attempt, no distortion. Cheerz, John

Me Little Bastard Mini Rig, it may be small but FCUK it sounds good

Steve had a P-bass 'drop in wiring kit' from me, great communication, instant payment & an all round absolute pleasure to deal with. Nothing fishy? Au contraire mon ami, he's as fishy as they come (Me too ) Cheerz, John.

I bought this last year as a 60th birthday treat for Jan 31st just gone I've been itching to do a few mods, just fitted a DiMarzio white Pup, made a Maple thumbrest & sprayed it white to match, I'm loving the look with the gold screws too. The DiMarzio has much more output than the original, it's so clear open strings ring like a bell, harmonics 'shine' & every note is crisp with so much power, yet no nasty noises. It's certainly a step up from the Seymour Duncan 1/4lb I've got in another P. Edit: Last photo added - how it was new/standard/out of the box

Have you checked the springs on the bridge saddle adjusters? The G saddle is sometimes far enough up to allow the spring to become loose & rattle, but it can happen to any. Cheerz, John.

I've only achieved one trade so far, probably far from typical but: The 'seller' (another basschatter) I agreed a trade with didn't have suitable hard case/box/packing for his bass, but I have a very strong & well made 'proper' flight case, bass size. So on trust I sent the bass I was trading, wrapped & protected inside the flight case, with courier I arranged an agreement that upon delivery they waited for the return parcel. So the receiver had time to unpack & check my old bass, then place his in the flight case, seal & lock it up, change address labels & hand back to the courier. All went as planned, collected from me Monday, delivered Tuesday & back to me Wednesday. No damage to either bass or case, both parties were happy with the swap & I paid the balance of the deal by bank tx same day. Of course this involved a lot of trust, which is where the basschat community scores so highly. I wouldn't have tried this with any 'normal' hard case in these circumstances, a decent flight case is a worthwhile investment for peace of mind. Cheerz, John.

iMuso have some bargain/savings [url="http://www.imuso.co.uk/New-Products/Special-Offers"]Special Offers[/url] The offers came in their newsletter, thought I'd share

[quote name='willyf87' post='1120245' date='Feb 8 2011, 04:30 PM']What files do you use? the specifically made guitar nut files are ridiculously expensive, can I get cheaper ones??[/quote] [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GAS-WELDING-GAS-CUTTING-NOZZLE-CLEANER-SET-/230396584143?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item35a4b4e0cf"]This[/url] can't get much cheaper & they do the smaller string sizes OK. They're not great but will enlarge existing slots, if you're cutting from scratch you'll need better/pukka files. Cheerz, John

[quote name='Metalmoore' post='1119767' date='Feb 8 2011, 08:53 AM']Any chance the person making these harnesses would like to make themselves known to the whole forum? I fancy one for my Sue Ryder Bass[/quote] You called?

[quote name='dudewheresmybass' post='1119078' date='Feb 7 2011, 04:43 PM']I will say no more..... [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Darren-Johnson-Disposable-Guitar-Bass-Flightcase-/130483910938?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item1e6172791a"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Darren-Johnson-Dispo...=item1e6172791a[/url][/quote] Lovely Maybe you should link this to the 'bass packing thread' or is it 'how not to pack a bass'?