KiOgon

Have a look through the [s]catalogues[/s] sorry 'Inventory' here, plenty of ideas from the 80's - [url="http://andybaxterbass.com/"]http://andybaxterbass.com/[/url] If anything takes your fancy - he's got a pretty good reputation I hear - "for finding" PS: You've got an easy YOB, try finding a choice from 1951

Well - here's a Toyota idea! http://inhabitat.com/toyotas-new-fun-vii-car-is-a-transforming-social-network-on-wheels/

[quote name='ZenBasses' timestamp='1356654731' post='1912208'] I recently had my 4 string GB repaired and set up by Jon Shuker who did a sterling job. Bass played like butter However his workshop isn't the warmest in the world (its amazing how some of the best makers have to make do with a industrial unit with no heating in order to make a living and still turn out top classes instruments.. Hats off to him) A few days later and my bass now has acclimatised and the action has gone low..resulting in major fret buzz.. Frets 1-10 across all string but interestingly its worst of the E and G I'll admit to not being a master when it come setting up.. He sorted the saddle height for me and I am reluctant to start raising the saddles So I am thinking of adjusting the truss rod 1/4 maybe 1/2 turn? Is this the best course of action? Any help as always greatly appreciated Cheers Ben [/quote] If you were happy enough to take it to Mr Shuker for a setup why on earth don't you give him a call & explain, I'm sure he can offer some of the best advice you could hope for

My eldest lad got me a great big black T shirt with Fender logo on the front & Precision Bass across the back & it fits

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1356203829' post='1907980'] That's not directed soley at you Ki0gon btw but I guess you are included [/quote] Yep I definitely resemble that comment but I'm not looking for treble zing or brightness the guitards can have all that

I know quite a few active owners who have requested passive conversions & are now very happy with their sounds I no longer have any active basses, they always have an artificial quality to the tones to my old school ears

Ian sent a wiring kit to me for modification - excellent communication & a real pleasure to deal with - we had a good chat on t'phone, Sorted. Cheerz, John

In: Fender USA '03 Highway 1 Precision, Vintage Icon series Fretless Jaco Pastorius Jazz, Fenix Jazz (ongoing project), Ashdown MiBass 220. Out: Nothing - unless you count wiring kits In then Out, (Planned); Ashdown MiBass 550

Pink Floyd, more than any other for me I think using Fenders of course

There's a light? I wish someone had shown me Welcome aboard, it'll be alright Cheerz, John

Looks great, like a well worn P should be & I'm pleased to hear - sounds great - good job. Great to see the action photo too Cheerz, John

I made a stacked knob system for Kev's Fretless P/J build, he's a great guy to deal with, spot on comms & payment with great feedback after. Highly recommended. Cheerz, John

[attachment=125129:helpdesk_shipping_dhlpropagandabike.jpg] I think I can see it sticking up out the back of his bike, it's on the way

No problem from Thomman wharehouse to UK hub, then if it hits the Royal Mail - can't be arsed it's nearly Christmas - no chance Unless of course it's handled by Deutshe Parcel Shifters all the way to your door, should be here Friday

[quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1355572914' post='1900045'] Well the big one came and seems to work just fine in polyphonic mode, especially just as a quick check between songs. I'm a little surprised that it doesn't mute when you click it on though!? It just reduces the volume slightly, is this normal? [/quote] Not normal I'd say, mine mutes completely - it's in a send/return loop from my Ashdown/s & never hear a peep or a squeak from it when it's in or not in use.

Hopefully it won't be the equipment or the mains supply at fault, I'd say it's more likely to be static from your body discharging to earth via the mic or anything that is earthed. It's a good idea to check the supply with your socket tester wherever you're gigging though, if there is/was a fault with the mains it could be lethal, as I'm sure you already know..

Good game, good game

Gaffa Tape? A decent 2 part epoxy like Araldite should fix it, if it's a clean break the paint line may not be too bad!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-precision-bass-pickguard-/221164849662?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item337e73c9fe

Unique, eccentric, knowledgeable legend, very sad he's gone. RIP Sir Patrick Moore

Armchair diagnosis must be a fault in the wiring, if your friend is near Bexhill I'd be happy to have a look at it. Cheerz, John

[quote name='Smythe' timestamp='1354735945' post='1889865'] I noticed i can snap one of these up under £300 and if its a keeper, i can modify it into hi spec instrument. Smythe [/quote] If you want a 'hi spec instrument' buy one in the first place 2nd hand with your budget you'll get a lot higher spec than a Squier will ever be. If you buy a Squier & throw money at it, it'll be a Squier you've spent money on, not a 'hi spec instrument' You can't polish a turd - but you can roll it in glitter

Where's Jason How when we need him?

I've had & sold a MiM P fretless, it was good enough but not inspiring. Soon after I sold it I developed a need (GAS) for another fretless & spent a long time looking & thinking. I contemplated a new 2012 USA standard Jazz & would vertainly have gone for it if it wasn't for the lack of colour choice - 3TS or Black. It's been about a year since & I just got offered a bargain basement price Vintage Icon series Jaco fretless. All I've done is clean it up, Lemon oiled the fingerboard & fitted TI Jazz Flats. It has really impressed me, all the mwaaah & tones I imagined at the fraction of the price of a Fender. All of the hardware is Wilkinson, good quality stuff & no problems with the pick ups or electrics, no point in upgrading anything, it's all good, yes I'd say as good as Fender. The 'reliced' or roadworn imitation Jaco doesn't bother me, it's a bit rough IMO, but it's a budget bass! If you want to pay £2,600ish for a Fender signature Jaco I expect the finish is a lot better I gave a lot of thought to the Squire FL Jazz & TBH the one thing that really put me off is the Ebanol (compressed paper & resin) fingerboard, at least the Vintage is real Rosewood, you can sand it, oil it, varnish/epoxy it if required, you can't do that with the Squire. I also don't rate the pick ups or electrics, so you could easily spend a lot upgrading them. I would certainly recommend the Vintage from personal experience, leaving a nice bit of change out of your budget. Cheerz, John