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A set of radius gauges is available for around £11.00, worth the cost as a set up tool

Guitar Player Repair Guide by Dan Erlewine will show anyone how to set up all manner of guitars and basses. Worth every penny

[quote name='3below' timestamp='1483567263' post='3208407'] Some of us do not use FB, Twittter or any form of social media. This is a consequence of the day job where such things are inadvisable at best and career limiting at worst. [/quote] This

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1483381747' post='3206725'] He's a member here [/quote] Brilliant I was in the warm up band for his gig and we had a chat during the stage change over. He was also kind enough to say some complementory things about my home - brewed bass lines Please pass on my best if the opportunity presents itself

It's not a Rumour, but an earlier version, probably not long after the Lowden era. The other one's not a Rumour either by the way...

[quote name='cetera' timestamp='1483375508' post='3206654'] I have: 4 x Gallien Krueger GK800RBs 3 x Gallien Krueger GK400RBs 1 x Ampeg SVTIII-Pro 1 x Carvin B1500 1 x Sansamp RBI & 1 Sansanp RPM - into a Yamaha 1U Power Amp 1 x Mesa/Boogie 2x15 Diesel Cab 1 x Genz Benz Neox 212T Cab 1 x Hartke 410XL Cab & 60+ basses.... [/quote] 60 + basses. I thought I was doing well, but I take my hat off to you sir

I saw the drummer and bassist in The Climax Blues Band do this at the Standard in Walthamstow in the 90's. Looked good at the time

An assessment by an audiologist would be the way to answer this question properly. I purchased a set of ACS custom moulded ER17 earplugs myself, only to find I couldn't hear the vocals when playing. I went to an audiologist and it turns out my hearing iof higher frequencies is impaired, As a result, flat response earplugs reduce the overall levels to the point that higher frequencies drop out amongst everything else. The audiologist recommended a set of 9's (another brand they use) and that's made the difference. Good luck with whatever you do

Bloody hell, whatever next ? RIP Rick and thanks for the memories

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1482529939' post='3201359'] I've got one but you can't have it. Sorry. [/quote] That's a ringer for one I used to have, all the way down to the white scratchplate (which is my favourite). I'd buy it back in a heartbeat if I had the chance

Mesa Walkabout

[quote name='mike257' timestamp='1480282234' post='3183099'] Neutrik are a company that make a massive variety of connectors so "a Neutrik socket" is a broad and sweeping statement! They do manufacture combo XLR/jack sockets for line level signals, and combo Speakon/jack sockets for amps/cabs, but both are the exception rather than the rule when it comes to what kit manufacturers choose to fit on their products, as the combo versions are more costly. [/quote] This is very true. I meant Speakon socket, I hope most people understood that after my description of it

[quote name='scrumpymike' timestamp='1480161843' post='3182097'] And here's the pics: Thanks for the reassuring feedback guys. Found a couple of unexpected benefits of ownership: shorter than normal case fits across the boot of my car; the bass is stable when you stand it up on the floor thanks to beefy twin strap buttons. All good then! [/quote] Very nice indeed, congratulations on the find

The active ones had very powerful pickups, very light and easy to play. A lot of bass for the money. Was rated in a BC poll a few years ago as one of the 'must play' basses I owned one from new and sold it to get my first USA P bass. If another one came along at the right time in good condition I'd get it without a doubt.

Every bass or guitar I played from the 70's until the last few years had a glossy neck. The only problems I ever found with stickiness was due to the neck needing cleaning Gloss is fine with me, in fact anything else seems to need more finishing

Thought I'd ask this one, as one of my passive speaker cabs won't accept a 1/4" jack, neither will my Eden i-amp 800 at it's neutrik outputs Both the plugs I mention above don't have the 'T' appearance of Hazbeen's picture - they have a complete ring around the centre hole. Not sure if this an indicator of something ?

Bought a strap from Gareth at a very good price indeed. Very happy all round, excellent from start to finish. you can deal with Gareth with confidence

Are there any visible indicators as to which type will work with a jack plug ?

So, the guitarist in the band is adamant he can use a jack plug in a neutrik socket, but I'm quite dubious TBH. I've attempted to fit a jack plug in the centre hole, but is seems to be a very tight fit, most unlike a usual jack socket. I honestly don't know if the centre hole of a neutrik socket has ring and tip connectors Will it work in any shape or fashion ? Cheers BC

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Surely it would noticeable pretty quickly when played If the windings become detached from the core ?