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[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

Did-did-did-did-you see the frightened ones? Did-did-did-did-you hear the falling bombs? Did-did-did-did-you ever wonder why we had to run for shelter When the promise of a brave new world Unfurled beneath a clear blue sky?

Where's that confounded bridge?

Yep! Brilliant & the same day my son bought a very similar product at Trimseal for £6.70 + VAT = £8.04

I'll be visiting our local poundland later - will be sure to look out for that! Cheerz, John

[quote name='Slipperydick' timestamp='1439590361' post='2844305'] Never used glue for filling holes in wood, just used wood. Matter of interest, I blocked the nozzle in a bottle of PVA with a woodscrew and the screw went rusty in about a week. Anybody ever used glue and then had a problem with the screw going rusty and breaking, or not being able to get the screw out ? [/quote] [quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1439793576' post='2845711'] Been there. I use a golf tee now! [/quote]Brilliant! Does a golf T work on silicone/acrylic sealers too?

Great memory! Happy days, congrats

There's a lot of this going on is this any help? http://basschat.co.uk/topic/267646-pickup-screw-sheared-off-how-to-retrieve-it/page__fromsearch__1

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1439372252' post='2842174'] That was my first idea... and also my fear: being careless and making a nice "ventilation hole" or "ventilation crack" if I'm too forceful. I actually have a small, very sharp, chisel, that I thought of using. If I go slow I stand little chance of damaging the bass. But it will be difficult to tidy up afterwards. Would it be feasible to make a paste out of wood glue and sawdust to tidy up an irregular hole? Would it be strong enough to hold the pickup in place? There will be some force applied as the foam is compressed to keep the pickup from moving. [/quote]Yes you could do it with a chisel, just be aware of which way the grain is running & cut across grain first to prevent 'a run' Wood glue & sawdust or a drillable wood filler would be OK.

Are you good with a drill? Maybe drill several small holes around the screw, just enough to make room for the pliers to get in & get a grip - then tidy up the area & glue a plug in - start again. Please remember there's not a lot of material thickness before you break through the back of the bass

Frightening!

The seller is just a chancer - he can advertise it at £150 if he wants - if some mug buys it he's quids in! There are probably a million items for sale on ebay that people buy in the cheapest shops like poundland, Lidl etc. then put them on ebay for any price Caveat emptor is the thing to remember

Howdo & welcome from the coast of sunshine, which bit are you in? Have fun, John