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[quote name='spinynorman' post='970888' date='Sep 28 2010, 05:07 PM']Everyone has these now, apparently (well, I just bought one). [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=95269&hl=power+supply"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...hl=power+supply[/url][/quote] Hello - PSU anybody? I don't think you'll do better for the price Cheerz, John

[quote name='CHRISDABASS' post='970860' date='Sep 28 2010, 04:42 PM']Just been checking these out on the latest Sadowsky stock update!! nice!! [attachment=60051:5591_full_lg.jpg] [attachment=60052:5591_rear_lg.jpg][/quote] Nice wood, shame they couldn't make a bridge so the string holes lined up with the saddles. Credit where it's due though, that is one of the least boring Sad's I've seen.

When you're doing a mate a favour putting new strings on his Gibson pride & joy, when you take the last old string off, lift the guitar up & the head stays on the table! F'in unbelieveable - but true - he told me it wouldn't stay in tune, but forgot to mention it had smacked down on the floor the day before Speechless

Hey Nick, That looks lovely & original, lucky If those ash trays are going cheap I'll have them off you, wanting to try a set & now I've got a P bass to try them on. Cheerz, John

Cool but short lived, however Traci looks lovely - now new wallpaper on my 'phone, SOG I know.

[attachment=59685:25092010132.jpg][attachment=59681:25092010128.jpg] A couple of shots taken today in the sunshine. The blue on the Pepsi can for reference is not a million miles off Cheerz, John

Well done Rich - another satisfied basschatter - with one of my PSUs. Great guy to deal with, no problems here! Cheerz, John

[quote name='Delberthot' post='965640' date='Sep 23 2010, 02:39 PM'][url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=73719"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=73719[/url][/quote] Thanks for that link, yes it's same as bigjohn's which is strangely coincidental 'cos Im a big john too Cheerz, John

I've just aquired a lovely Mexican P bass, described as Gun Metal Blue but I can't find any mention of it in the current [url="http://www.fender.com/support/colorchart.php?show=blue&color=54"]Fender Color Chart[/url] From the serial # GuitarDaterProject says Ensenada 2002/3. Does anybody know where to find more 'colours' information please? Cheerz, John Edit: It looks to be between Ice Blue Metallic & Midnight Blue.

I have to say - TOP MARKS TO STRINGBUSTERS - Next day after their email I received a replacement E string & as promised a return paid bag for the 'short E'. New string fitted as you would expect, approx 3/4" from the nut to the silk, fine now The faulty string is on it's way back to Stringbusters now, who will I trust keep me informed regarding La Bella's response. A little quote from their email: "[color="#0000FF"]The La Bella's are still made by an army of ladies manually controlling the machines so perhaps whom ever was on that run was having a bad day... We'll mention it to them and see what they think[/color]." Cheerz, John

PM incoming

We did a great deal/trade & Joe was very understanding when the couriers messed us about for nearly a week! It may not have been the simplest way to do a trade but it all worked out fine eventually Great guy to deal with, the bass I got is exactly as described or better! Just needs a good setup which I love doing, keeps me out of mischief + I believe we are both happy with our new toys, so that's a perfect end to things. I can highly recommend Joe to deal with. Cheerz, John

[quote name='walbassist' post='963492' date='Sep 21 2010, 04:27 PM']Wow that's old skool [/quote] Yep - power to the email! (In a Wolfy voice of course) PS: See my edit above ^^^^^^^^^^ Post #24

2 working days, 2 emails - no reply yet. Come on Stringbusters EDIT: Amazing! Just checked my email & they've come through: "Hello John, Sorry, we didn't seem to pick up the first email. In short, no - they shouldn't be like that. We've had a check on some other sets and the E's are actually shorter but only by about an inch. If all of your strings are through body, theoretically one of these E strings should sit the right side of your nut, judging by your pictures. We can get one off in the post to you to try, we'll enclose an SAE to return the short one back to us in so we can return it to La Bella as well. Let us know if it's still problematic for you though and we'll see what else can be done. Kind regards, A @ Stringbusters" Result

[quote name='lanark' post='963166' date='Sep 21 2010, 11:59 AM']Yes, I know it costs less than £300, but it's the first brand new bass guitar I've bought, so I'ma little excited. I'm picking it up from Mor Music in York this afternoon. They've fitted it with flats for no extra charge (and given me the original rounds as well) and given it a full set up. Any advice on what I should do with it when I get it home (even obvious stuff please) apart from play it? Unfortunately, today's my wedding anniversary as well, so I don't think I'll get away with playing it all night .... maybe tomorrow.[/quote] Very important - first you must take some pictures & post them here! C'mon share the moment Nice of the shop to fit flats for you FOC & a setup, sounds like a good place, long way from me though It's not the cost that matters, it's what you do with it that counts! Congrats on the new bass & the anniversary - have fun Cheerz, John

[quote name='Jigster' post='957106' date='Sep 15 2010, 12:37 PM']hey out7ined have opened the bass up and what you were saying may well be right in terms of the vol control not being very functional - looks scorched doesn't it - but I was playing the bass this morning and the vol actually does work, but within a VERY small parameter.. oh well, i like it loud anyways!! if i get some time i might buy a new pot and re-apply.. thanks for your help with this generally [attachment=58816:IMG_0833.jpg][/quote] Looking at the right hand edge of your picture - if that blob of solder is supposed to be joining the '3rd lug' of the pot to the body - I'd say it ain't! That would probably account for the pot 'working but within a very small parameter'. Have you got a meter? Check for continuity between the '3rd lug' & the pot body, also you can try moving the lug away with a small screwdriver, you'll see if the solder is holding it or not. As said already you may need to clean up the area to solder with a file/emery paper. You also need enough heat to ensure the solder flows. I still use the good old fashioned 'real solder' with 60% lead 40% tin approx from memory, with flux built in. I don't think you can buy it these days so if what you are using is 'new stuff' it's probably far more difficult to get a good joint with. Cheerz, John

[quote name='Jigster' post='960148' date='Sep 18 2010, 08:40 AM']Can I put a 20 fret neck on a bass body that originally had 21 frets? Will there be any intonation issues?[/quote] Measure the new neck from nut to 12th fret, lets say 17", then temporarily put the neck in position & measure the same distance again from 12th fret to the bridge. If the adjustment on the saddles is enough to cover a range of adjustment for intonation you should be OK without having to move the bridge. Hope that makes sense! Cheerz, John

How about [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/25-4mm-BLACK-RED-HEAT-SHRINK-TUBING-4pcs-x-300mm-/400155488341?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Supplies_ET&hash=item5d2b203055"]Heat Shrink Tubing[/url] over the foam? Cheerz, John

Vicky is sure lucky to have a mate like you Jack, good on ya! I can't think of anything more for the bass build, but let me know if she's using pedals & needs a PSU, I'm happy to donate one for her. Best wishes to Vicky, Cheerz, John

[quote name='RhysP' post='960728' date='Sep 18 2010, 08:05 PM']My sister would deck you if she heard you say that - she thinks he's gorgeous.............. [/quote] She definitely should have gone to specsavers

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='961314' date='Sep 19 2010, 05:02 PM']+1. In each of my La Bella sets all four strings have close to the same length of non-silked string.[/quote] Thanks for that Dave - reassurance at last! Cheerz, John

I started to watch the Alex Bershadsky solo video but I couldn't get it to run at the right speed Not my cup of tea ta but have fun if you're going.