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Well I havn't got around to fitting the pick-ups in the Ryder yet so I'll take a look when I do. Maybe it'll be even worse than my soldering And what about the neck "I was planning on putting a jazz neck on the Squire. If I bought a neck on here would I need to measure the neck pocket on my squire and ask for the measurements of the neck to check it fits? "?

I had no idea who the bassist was but I love that song

a cheeky bump...

I've only bought thigns here (as far as I can remember) and like to think that I treat everyne I deal with with respect and politeness. Everyything I've bought on here without viewing as allways been as described, including a Stingray. The only thing I've bought face to face is a Korean 24 fret Jazz from Kinder. I've had nothign but good experiences on here and most people share that sentiment.

Sound advice

I know you didn't specifically say that. I just don't get the whole idea of "fakers" I don't mean to come across like I'm pissed off or anything, it just seems non-sensical to call people fakers. On the whole I agree with what you are saying!

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1186806' date='Apr 3 2011, 04:20 PM']I can see where this is going to go already Why would only Jazzers or Pro's make use of notation? [/quote] I'm not saying they are the only people who need to use notation, I'm just saying, I imagine that they are the ones who most often find it a necessity. Of course it is allways useful to have skills such as that, and reading is something I am slowly teaching myself, I just don't think not having them makes you a "faker". If you can play the instrument, even badly, then you are really playing it. There is nothing fake about it.

Fair point but I imagine that is normally in a jazz band or proffesional work, rather than in a cover band. I know reading music and having a good understanding of theory is a good thing and is very useful but it dosn't mean anyone who just has a basic understanding of theory and is half decent at playing is a fake. At least not in my book.

I would take some of your hands but I don't think my current cat would take to kindly to it.

Thanks for the wiring diagram. The wires are binned now so I can't show any pics. I guess it was poorly pu together like Dom said. Good to hear I can't electrocute myself And I'll just make sure I keep the bass out the way, what would be the best way to protect it from humidity? Well the neck on the Ryder seems fine, so I'll leave that. And thanks for the guitarnut reccomendation, some interresting stuff on there. I was planning on putting a jazz neck on the Squire. If I bought a neck on here would I need to measure the neck pocket on my squire and ask for the measurements of the neck to check it fits? Should a GOTO bridge just fit into the Squire without any routing? And yes I guess it could work out cheaper to just buy a bass with the spec I want but I want to learn how to do mods to basses myself and doing it on a cheap bass is probably the best way to learn. Also I imagine it will be satisfying once I'm done

It's not how you learn things it's how good you sound. No one cares if you can't read music or understand theory if you come up with good basslines and play well live. Of course theory, reading, etc help alot. Fakers my arse.

I went to put some new pick-ups in my Squire P-bass today, when I opened it up alot of the wires where melted through. When I bought it it was brand new and no one has ever tampered with it, what could cause that? Anyway I couldn't fit the new pick-ups as I'm goign to have to replace alot of the wiring. But I now have a couple of questions, what is the best way to store a bass so it dosn't warp when it has no strings on? Should I leave the neck on or off the body? Also I might fit the pick-ups into my Sue Ryder instead and use the body of the squire for something else after I've replaced all the wiring. I was thinking about fitting a Jazz neck to it. How easy is it to fit one, how do you go about doing it and how much would a decent neck set you back? I'd probably also replace the bridge, what parts do I need to measure to make sure the replacement bridge will fit without having to rout the body Then I'll probably get some new replacement pick-ups for the Squire. I'm also probably going to change the pick-guard to an all black one but that's just a matter of finding one that fits. Another question is, how do I check it is safe? I have never wired up pick-ups before. How do I know I'm not going to give myself an electric shock when I plug it in for thefirst time or can that not happen? And a final question is, is there any point replacing the neck on the Sue Ryder with an identical squire neck. The play-ability is not that different but could it effect the sound and durability? Sorry for all the questions but I'm new to all this. Also sorry if this belongs in repairs or build diaries. Cheers.

Ah I assumed that was you in the pic. I don't understand this fascination people have with putting up pics of their girlfriend/partner/wife/favourite person to knock one out over.

Back in the day? You look like 19

Surely it's free advertising?

How much do they go for second hand? Also what are people's experiences with them? I'd really like to try one out. And the ones with what (I think) is an ebony fretboard look gorgeous.

^from his website And I love his singing. His voice is so unique.

And what company is that Tom?

I was thinking about making a similiar thread. I'm interested to see the answers.