setekh Posted January 27, 2011 Posted January 27, 2011 [quote name='Johnston' post='1105582' date='Jan 27 2011, 09:11 PM']I managed a body and the initial shaping of a neck inc truss rod and never worked with wood before . Def If anyone is thinking of a mod project look through the build threads here and on other forums. I thought it was going to be beyond my abilities after giving it a go and doing a bit of practice on some scrap bits I was well chuffed. The only thing stopping me doing more is lack of grip and a spinning router bit aren't compatible. The TDPRI in the home depot is the best place I think to go to get the courage up.[/quote] That's nice to know. I've been toying with the idea of playing around with wood, but I don't really have any experience with anything that isn't a jigsaw or a radial saw. It might just be the push I need. Quote
icastle Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 [quote name='Johnston' post='1105371' date='Jan 27 2011, 06:21 PM']The MM and a cheap Artec Pre was going through my head Maybe another MM at the P position and break the router table out for a new Plate. Couple of switches and cheap mans game changer I don't need another bass I don't need another bass I do need a new Combo I do need a new PS3 We need new things for the house I don't need another bass!! Do I ?????[/quote] Course you don't Iain/Course you do Iain (delete as applicable) Quote
icastle Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 [quote name='setekh' post='1105568' date='Jan 27 2011, 08:58 PM']That sounds good in theory, but would it be feasible for someone who has never worked with a router before?[/quote] Those things are evil. I almost lost a finger using one of those - I was lucky enough to just end up with a decorative scroll edge. Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 [quote name='icastle' post='1105812' date='Jan 28 2011, 02:59 AM']Those things are evil. I almost lost a finger using one of those - I was lucky enough to just end up with a decorative scroll edge.[/quote] Quote
tom1946 Posted January 28, 2011 Author Posted January 28, 2011 [quote name='Schnozzalee' post='1105287' date='Jan 27 2011, 05:23 PM']What components (if any) would you mod Tom? Wonder who's going to be the first to try fitting a fender scratchplate...[/quote] Hey Oli! I'm thinking of a scratchplate first, I have a spare pearloid and it'll look amazing on the sonic bloo. I have a spare Mex pickup but to be honest I don't think it'll be any better than the one that's on Other than that I will get a pot and wiring kit off egay and go from there, but there again the pots are fine, very progressive so why bother? I'd be doing it for the sake of doing it... Think I'll pop down for a white one now Quote
tom1946 Posted January 28, 2011 Author Posted January 28, 2011 Well just been and got the other one in the shop. Neck is as straight as a die, it's white and it's all good! happy days or do I mean daze Quote
Ghost_Bass Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 They don't ship abroad... I think i'll have to wait until they start popping up in the sales section... I would realy like a J but it seems they only do P's! Quote
setekh Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 [quote name='Ghost_Bass' post='1106039' date='Jan 28 2011, 11:39 AM'][b]They don't ship abroad... [/b] I think i'll have to wait until they start popping up in the sales section... I would realy like a J but it seems they only do P's![/quote] Yeah, been there. That sucks. (mas se quiseres mesmo um, eu não me importo de o receber aqui e enviar depois para as tuas bandas) Quote
Paul S Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 Just as a brief aside, I happened to be in a Sue Ryder shop this morning and the Stratocaster they had in the window had THE most amazing quilted maple fretboard - it really was 3D. What's going on? Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff, in anyone is interested. I have too many guitars as it is. Quote
tauzero Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 Sounds like the ideal testbed to try out ideas on before improving a 1970s Fender. Quote
icastle Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 I'm just picturing the scene in their warehouse right now... they must be wondering what the hell is going on! Quote
nick Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 I got the sonic blue one too on Wednesday, just waiting for it now. Some black nylons will go nicely on it. Quote
Ghost_Bass Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 [quote name='setekh' post='1106062' date='Jan 28 2011, 12:02 PM']Yeah, been there. That sucks. (mas se quiseres mesmo um, eu não me importo de o receber aqui e enviar depois para as tuas bandas)[/quote] It's so weird start reading in english and ending in portuguese... lol... i only noticed it on the second read! Something sounded familiar but couldn'te realy find out what I've PM'd you, i think i'll keep waiting for a J, i already have a pimped up low-budget P! Abraço (respondi em inglês por respeito ao resto da malta ) Quote
Mr. Foxen Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 Got temptation for the gold top. Hassling a mate to get one. Anyone know of any cream humbcker sized p90s, aside from the kents, pair of those would cost more than the guitar. Quote
Dave Vader Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 Wish I hadn't looked at this thread now, just pulled the trigger on a white tele. Will save me doing all the weird mods I was going to do on my old 70s jap one, which I can now skip/sell for funds. Quote
s1ater Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 [quote name='tarcher' post='1105569' date='Jan 27 2011, 09:00 PM']Hmmmmmm Have to admit I've been suckered into it as well Picking my Sonic Blue one up from the shop in Rickmansworth tomorrow. Hey ho. Stiil want a red Jaguar mind.[/quote] I went in there today to buy that one... You got there first ended up with the gold les paul copy in the window instead Quote
Mr. Foxen Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 [quote name='s1ater' post='1106355' date='Jan 28 2011, 04:13 PM']I went in there today to buy that one... You got there first ended up with the gold les paul copy in the window instead [/quote] Let me know if you realise you shouldn't have done that. Quote
Dusty Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 My White P was waiting for me when I got home today and was out the box like a shot ! What a great little bass for the money. Had I paid 3 times the price, I dont think I would have been dissapointed. This one does need a decent set up. The string height is terrible. I think some Black Nylons would look just great against the white body & scratch plate. If anyone finds a replacement scratch plate that fits without mods, please let me know. A nice Tort would look so good. Sound wise, no complaints through the Hartke Kickback 12. Will pump it through the Markbass rig tomorrow. If anyone is dithering about getting one of these.... STOP, go get one Quote
icastle Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 [quote name='Johnston' post='1106393' date='Jan 28 2011, 04:33 PM']And whose gonna be the one to start the Sue Ryder porn thread?? Sounds a bit wrong that [/quote] Actually, 'Sue Ryder' does sound a bit... erm... Quote
Talon Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 I'm going to have to stop visiting this bloody forum!! White one on the way! Quote
setekh Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 [quote name='Johnston' post='1106393' date='Jan 28 2011, 04:33 PM'][b]So whats the Verdict of the guitars??[/b] And whose gonna be the one to start the Sue Ryder porn thread?? Sounds a bit wrong that [/quote] That's what I'd like to know. Although it's not like it makes much of a difference now, since one's one the way anyway. Quote
nick Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 (edited) Just got mine. Apparently it had been languishing in a neighbour's shed for most of the day ...... Unwrapped it, given it a quick going over. Obviously needs a set-up & a decent set of strings, but it really is not a bad bass - quite pleasantly surprised. I like the neck profile, whilst not being quite as deep as I like, it's not too shallow (for me) like a lot of modern basses. The nut on mine seems to be cut bang-on, which is unusual on budget basses. Frets are big & chunky, can't see a need as yet for them to be dressed etc on mine... pretty good. The pickup isn't bad sounding, got bit of bark to it. Its not that high output @ 8.4k, but (to my ears it) seems to have quite a nice tone - so it'll stay. All the other hardware; bridge,tuners,pots are more than adequate - no worse than a Squier. Think the only thing I'll look at on it (apart from usual set-up) is the tone pot. It doesn't do a lot at present, will also put a PIO cap in there. I quite like the quirky headstock & the monogramed pickguard looks cool with sonic blue IMO - it's 'low budget kitsch' Gonna put some black nylons on it & gig it next weekend. Well worth the money. Edited January 28, 2011 by nick Quote
hillbilly deluxe Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 Phwoar,Google safe off,there are pictures of Sue Ryder,and shops,she's obviously not done any porn.Good name for a porn star though. Quote
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