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Charlie got in touch as he had one of my wiring kits in a bass & fancied another the same - no problem He's a great guy to deal with, spot on communications & instant payment, a pleasure. Cheerz, John

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1443126936' post='2872547'] Give 'em a good rub with a cotton t-shirt to banish the grippyness. [/quote] Whenever I fit a new set - which is generally only when I get a new bass before fitting I give them a good rub down with Surgical Spirits on a cotton pad - rub until no more black comes off. [quote name='SICbass' timestamp='1443127812' post='2872557'] Thanks, I'll try that. Any idea why this helps? I believe a lot of the muck that comes off is residue from the manufacturing process, including machine oils, once the initial clean up is done they're never as 'sticky' & never need treating again, but I do use GHS Fast Fret once in a while. BTW, I've been thinking of splurging out on some La Bella's. Any tips, suggestions, alternatives? [/quote] I'm with WOT - GHS Precision Flats are my fave on P bass, particularly a wide 'C' neck. Status Flats are great VFM & I like them best on a 'B' nut. TI JF344s on a Jazz Bass IMHO a perfect match

[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1443028100' post='2871653'] "This Guy Invented a System That Lets You Play Music Really Loud Without Pissing Off Your Neighbours" [url="http://www.vice.com/en_uk/read/guy-invented-system-boost-volume-without-pissing-your-neighbours-off-101"]http://www.vice.com/...ghbours-off-101[/url] [/quote][b]Xergio Córdoba - didn't he used to work for Volkswagen? [b] [b][b] [/b][/b][/b][/b]

Lyle got in touch for a Jazz wiring kit, great communication & very polite, (worthy of a mention these days!), instant payment & super feedback, highly recommended to deal with. Cheerz, John

Do do do do do you remember - do do do do do you recall - - - Err no I don't -

Years back we bought a new radio, sat around the kitchen table trying all the bits & ended up listening to our next door neighbour having a slanging match with her mother in law - on the 'phone we presumed - best entertainment ever Yes we used to get the police radio often too - but only one side of the conversation - annoying

Yes & Yes & Yes - whichever end the adjuster is - the same applies.

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1442506915' post='2867456'] Hey I might even buy a TV licence for the privilege of watching... Damn! i just sold the telly!! [/quote]Save your money - I think he means the Radio2 breakfast show - you don't need a license to listen to radio do you?

Cheerz Dan - done that what are the chances of them sending some to UK I wonder?

Bernard Cribbins http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ge_4SlJWfl0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yShvgXZQBTs

[quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='1441301013' post='2857773'] You still have a Gherson Jazz Bass. Same one? [/quote]Well it could be - but most likely not, regretably I can't remember what happened to mine - blame it on the sex drugs booze & rock & roll if you like I found one identical to my old one on ebay a long time ago & snapped it up. Still a very nice bass, quality parts & lovely slim neck I've been told they were only made in 73, that's when I bought my original, but not sure if that's true. Here you go; http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/kjon51/Gherson%20Jazz%20Bass/bf973926-a32d-4f6d-b375-3ee5e88ac609_zps78938b51.jpg

When I was gigging back in the late 60s - 70s I made the most of what I had, saved up my pay from weekday paper round, Sat. butchers round & Sun. papers until I had enough for my dream of a Ricky! It turned out my illusions were shattered when I tried playing one & then a lot more but I ended up spending my hard earned on a brand new Gherson Jazz bass - because it played better & sounded better than anything else on sale in the whole of THAT LONDON at the time + I got my dream amp, Hiwatt 100 & a fantastic Orange 2x18 cab. We were playing pubs, clubs & youth centres, but I felt great, it fitted in with the rest of the band, we were loud & heavy & I knew many other bass players who were green with envy. That was a very long time ago Now I play for fun, never dreamed of owning a Fender back then, now I have too many! No excuse required, I like them

Is it a barrel type like this? https://www.dropbox.com/s/n2gwl64uztp48vf/2015-09-02%2015.00.19.jpg?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/7b0oe1qkqv0zbic/2015-09-02%2015.00.53.jpg?dl=0 They are not known for long life, but if you haven't used it much - check the soldering. BTW Switchcraft ones are best, you can check if it has the writing as in the photo'.

Thank you Sylvia !

When I read the topic title - I thought it was going to be all about his hair NBD as in No Baldy Day

If string noise bothers you & you're using roundwounds - try some flatwounds, a huge reduction in one area of your problems. That shouldn't prevent you from improving your technique though

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=516UjkLbIFM&list=RD516UjkLbIFM#t=39

'6' has been around a while but never bothered with a feedback thread - delighted to get the ball rolling for him Paul got in touch for a upgrade mod. to his P/J & figured a series/parallel push pull switch on a volume pot would be just the job. Perfect communications & instant payment, a real pleasure to deal with all the way, he's a happy chappy now. Cheerz, John

[quote name='tauzero' timestamp='1440429476' post='2850640'] Just a minor inaccuracy - Electric Landlady was Kirsty McColl, Electric Ladyland was Hendrix. But definitely a top article. [/quote]maybe that's karma for spelling his name wrong on the Electric Ladyland cover

In spite of all the technobull you are the one playing it - can you hear hear any difference? Or you could 'phone a friend - even ask the audience

Matt got in touch for an upgrade wiring kit & pick up for his Ray, great communications & instant payment, a real pleasure to deal with. Cheerz, John