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Thought id update re my RV4F. Now the neck has settled i think it just needs a tinker with the truss rod, basically it needs (amateur speak here) ''pulling back at the headstock'' i assume this is 'relief'? Also must mention the customer service ive recieved from David at Probass. From the time i ordered my bass he has been nothing but helpful with my issues. Even to the point of emailing me regarding my previous post on this thread offering a full set-up and no cost to me or alternitively a brand new nut free of charge. As im a fussy one re: setups ive opted for the nut and will take it to a guy who does all my basses (Phil Hartley). This isnt because i dont trust David its just that having done all my instruments Phil knows exactly how i like them done. Fair play to David on the customer service. Really are stunning basses for the money, the Fireglo looks lovely and i really am tempted by the Natural finish ones, slight problem being the Mrs

My RV4 in Fireglo arrived today. First impressions are its a lovely bass for the money. There are several 'set-up' issues tho that will need to be sorted by my local luthier:- The nut isnt even close to being cut right, the G string is a fair way off all the other strings so new nut is a must, neck needs adjusting (im crap at this), the neck pick up is slightly of centre meaning the G string side pole is on the other side of the string, Ive pushed the string outwards so it is over the pole and it is off the neck! I bought it as a back-up bass so im not too concerned about the pick-up but the new and neck will need sorted before i have it in my gig bag. Everything else looks good. Its a very thin body and nice and light, the controls are all smooth ans the wood grain looks very classy. Once its fully set up ill give it a good test at rehearsal and do a proper review but to summarise at the mo.....you can tell its a chinese made bass, not great QC but potentially a bargain once Phil Hartley works his magic on it

Ordered my fireglo today. Anyone know if the £50 AllParts ric style bridge will fit this? I want a ric style one but cant afford a proper hipshot or owt at the mo

THis was an option i was thinking of too. Can you recomend any places to get the cloth? Im after the silvery grey stuff thats on the vintage fender cabs

Im about to take on a 2x15 Laneyt bass cab after chasing a 2x15 for ages. It has the usual black metal grille on the front and my question is.....if i cover this grille in a reto looking silvery speaker cloth will this effect the sound/efficiency of the cab? Was thinking of usuing a spray adhesive onto the grille (obviosuly while off the cab) and pressing it down onto a length of retro speaker cloth before cutting to size etc

pickup position/style reminds me of my bison

i know im diggin up an old thread here but just came across it and had to comment. Ive had my bison now for over a year and it STILL gets me giddy when i get it out of its case. Most times the novelty of a new bass lasts me about 4 months but this baby keeps me goin. Wanted one for ages and even tho i gas for other basses i could never top the feelin i have for the bison (only bass that could do it would be a Ricky 4005 in cherryburst!). Heres a pic of me rocking it at the Night N Day in Manchester

Hi, sorry its currently on hold pending collection. If it falls thru ill let you know [quote name='gemdids' post='972056' date='Sep 29 2010, 08:17 PM']Hey mate, if it's still going I'll gladly take it off your hands on behalf of a mate who's after a small practice amp. My girlfriend works at the Octagon in Bolton town centre and could meet you if thats good for you?[/quote]

Came free with a Squire bass i bought on ebay as a project/back up bass. Only just plugged it in now to see if its working n it all appears fine. Never used it (didnt even want it but it came with the bass!). Any takers before end of week (collection only in Bolton) if not ill see if the local school can make use of it.