Hamster Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 (edited) Ok people; time to make this site bigger and better than it's previous incarnations! This thread is for DIY Spare Parts – whether for your Bass Guitar, Amplifier or Cabinets. I'll split the first post into these three sections. To give you an idea, I'm looking for suppliers of: For Bass guitars - bodies, necks, machine heads, decals, scratchplates, screws, pick ups, bridges, on-board pre-amps, tone/volume control knobs, potentiometers etc - all the stuff that you might not find in your local guitar shop. For amplifiers – valves, knobs, switches, rack mounts, feet, handles, sockets, wiring diagrams, cooing fans, LED's etc. For cabinets (including self-build) – speakers, wood, covering cloth, grill material, handles, feet/wheels, corners, crossovers, plugs, sockets, acoustic foam etc. You contribute to the thread the details - name, telephone, website, range of gear they sell etc, and I'll update the sections in the first post as an easy reference. Hamster BASS Decals www.thedecalshop.co.uk www.haneberg.se www.axesrus.com [email protected] For funny Fender style decals "Faker", "parts-o-caster" etc that occasionally come up on ebay ebay seller brauskoh Reproduction vintage headstock decals http://caraguitars.c...ender_decal.asp Make your own Fender style decals Electrical Components Farnell www.uk.farnell.com Maplins www.maplin.co.uk Rapidonline www.rapidonline.com RSH Electronics www.rshelectronics.co.uk Luxe Guitars Luxe-Guitars General Parts Axes r Us www.axesrus.com Highly Strung www.highlystrung.co.uk Basspartsresource (USA) www.basspartsresource.com Bestbassgear (USA) www.bestbassgear.com WDMusic www.wdmusic.co.uk Allparts www.allparts.uk.com Mojo (USA) www.mojomusicalsupply.com Tubesandmore (USA) www.tubesandmore.com Brandoni Custom Guitars www.brandoniguitars.co.uk Stewart MacDonald (USA) www.stewmac.com Small Wonder Music www.smallwonder-music.co.uk Good for inlays Axiomatic www.axiomatic-music.co.uk GuitarJapan www.guitarjapan.com Good for Fender MIJ parts GR Guitars (USA) http://www.grguitars.com/ Angela Parts (USA) http://angela.com/ ESR Electronic Components (UK) https://www.esr.co.uk/ LED's Sims Custom www.simscustom.com Auroraproject www.auroraproject.co.uk/ Metal Re-finishers Premier Plating www.premier-plating.co.uk Alpha anodising www.alphaanodising.co.uk Pickups Wizard www.wizardpickups.co.uk Delano www.delano.de Villex villex.com Bareknuckle www.bareknucklepickups.co.uk Oil City www.oilcitypickups.co.uk Preamps (on-board) John East www.east-uk.com Audere (USA) www.audereaudio.com Villex villex.com Scratchplates Sims Custom www.simscustom.com Jeannies Pickguards (USA) Jeannie Pickguards Pickguardian (USA) www.pickguardian.com WDMusic www.wdmusic.co.uk Auroraproject www.auroraproject.co.uk/ Custom Cables OBBM www.bassic.co.uk/ Bayou Cables (USA) www.bayoucables.com AMPLIFIERS Electrical Components Farnell www.uk.farnell.com Maplins www.maplin.co.uk Rapidonline www.rapidonline.com RSH Electronics www.rshelectronics.co.uk Luxe Guitars Luxe-Guitars Ampwares (USA) www.ampwares.com Watts Tube Audio http://www.turretboards.com/ General Parts Ampwares (USA) www.ampwares.com Mojo (USA) www.mojomusicalsupply.com Tubesandmore (USA) www.tubesandmore.com Tubetown www.tubetown.de Askjan www.askjanfirst.de Ampcomponents www.ampcomponents.co.uk Bluebellaudio www.bluebellaudio.com Fliptops (USA) www.fliptops.net Ampeg specialists Amps-n-bits www.amps-n-bits.com/ Watts Tube Audio http://www.turretboards.com/ Doctor Tweek http://www.doctortweek.co.uk/ Great for stompbox parts/tweaks etc Valves Voc Rock Guitars http://www.voc-rock-....com/index.html Watford Valves www.watfordvalves.com Bel-Tubes www.bel-tubes.co.uk Electrofix www.electrofix.co.uk Hotrox http://www.hotroxuk.com/ Amp Covers Roq Solid www.roqsolid.co.uk CABINETS Coverings & Covers Ampwares (USA) www.ampwares.com Tubetown www.tubetown.de Roq Solid www.roqsolid.co.uk Cover over Covers http://www.coverovercovers.co.uk/ Fixtures & Fittings Maplins www.maplin.co.uk The Electronics Shop www.theelectronicsshop.co.uk Nut screws washers and bolts www.stagonset.co.uk Speakers Blueran www.bluearan.co.uk BK Electronics www.bkelec.com BMSpro www.bmspro.info Alcone www.lautsprechershop.de AER www.aer-loudspeakers.com MCM www.mcminone.com Parts Express www.partsexpress.com Circuits / Wiring Diagrams / Tech Stuff www.montagar.com www.seymourduncan.com www.christianmusicweb.com www.diystompboxes.com www.kbapps.com www.avatarspeakers.com www.mif.pg.gda.pl/homepages/tom/schematics.htm www.freeinfosociety.com www.warwickbass.com/schematics Warwick schematics www.guitarnuts.com Several pages of pickup/wiring principles www.alexplorer.net/guitar More pickup & wiring combinations explained http://www.duncanamps.com/index.htm Loads of stuff on here - amps, tubes, impedance calculator etc etc http://www.fender.co.uk/support/wiring_dia...parts_lists.php - From the horses mouth http://ampedia.redbeartrading.com/ How To guides and DIY Luthier courses Bailey Guitars www.baileyguitars.co.uk Craft Supplies Craft Supplies Bass De-fret Bass De-fret Tone-stack calculator www.duncanamps.com Musicman Pickups and preamps Musicman guide String Tensions www.daddario.com Swirled paint finish www.projectguitar.com Bass Building Monster Bass Bass Building Phil Mailloux Fender neck set-up www.fender.co.uk General neck set-up www.garywillis.com General neck set-up www.weedhopper.org Rickenbacker neck set-up www.joeysbassnotes.com Neck Radius Gauge (Downloadable) www.pickguardian.com Thunderbird Neck-Dive fix www.lysator.liu.se Drop-filling damaged lacquer Lacquer repair Buzzing 101 The Big Buzz List Guide about wood and tone etc www.warmoth.com How to apply carpet to your cab www.icixsound.com How to properly connect cables! - http://www.rane.com/pdf/ranenotes/Sound%20...rconnection.pdf Edited May 18, 2020 by Sibob Updated. 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99ster Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 [url="http://www.fliptops.net/index.htm"]http://www.fliptops.net/index.htm[/url] Fantastic source for parts & expert info on vintage Ampegs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted June 2, 2007 Author Share Posted June 2, 2007 [quote name='99ster' post='10883' date='Jun 2 2007, 01:30 AM'][url="http://www.fliptops.net/index.htm"]http://www.fliptops.net/index.htm[/url] Fantastic source for parts & expert info on vintage Ampegs.[/quote] Added - cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Brandoni Guitars in Wembley - bodies, necks, pickups, hardware etc... [url="http://www.brandoniguitars.co.uk"]http://www.brandoniguitars.co.uk[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted June 8, 2007 Author Share Posted June 8, 2007 [quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='14200' date='Jun 8 2007, 01:06 PM']Brandoni Guitars in Wembley - bodies, necks, pickups, hardware etc... [url="http://www.brandoniguitars.co.uk"]http://www.brandoniguitars.co.uk[/url][/quote] Thanks Jean-Luc - I have made it so! Hamster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villex_Europe Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Hi Hamster, Villex also make passive boosters for basses. For the purpose of your list I guess they can be classed as on-board preamps [url="http://eu.villex.com/boosters.html"]http://eu.villex.com/boosters.html[/url] Thanks a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted June 11, 2007 Author Share Posted June 11, 2007 [quote name='Villex_Europe' post='15462' date='Jun 11 2007, 09:22 AM']Hi Hamster, Villex also make passive boosters for basses. For the purpose of your list I guess they can be classed as on-board preamps [url="http://eu.villex.com/boosters.html"]http://eu.villex.com/boosters.html[/url] Thanks a lot![/quote] Thanks for the reminder - a useful bit of kit with good reviews - added. Hamster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Stewmac in the US has a huge stock of parts and equipment for making and repairing instruments. I previously bought sheilding paint, a graphite nut and a new selector switch from them. I recently got some emg select pickups ($24) which have a good hum free output and no preamp required, they sound great. Any order less than $36 to the UK means no import duty which makes it really cheap if you want low cost parts. Orders over $36 have a 17.5% duty charge when imported to the UK. [url="http://www.stewmac.com"]http://www.stewmac.com[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share Posted June 13, 2007 [quote name='dub' post='16721' date='Jun 13 2007, 09:36 AM']Stewmac in the US has a huge stock of parts and equipment for making and repairing instruments. I previously bought sheilding paint, a graphite nut and a new selector switch from them. I recently got some emg select pickups ($24) which have a good hum free output and no preamp required, they sound great. Any order less than $36 to the UK means no import duty which makes it really cheap if you want low cost parts. Orders over $36 have a 17.5% duty charge when imported to the UK. [url="http://www.stewmac.com"]http://www.stewmac.com[/url][/quote] Cheers Dub - added Hamster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twentyhertz Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 I see you've linked to Axes 'r' Us already, but it might be worth sticking this link under the decals section, as it's a "secret" page that doesn't link from the main site... [url="http://www.axesrus.com/decals.htm"]www.axesrus.com/decals.htm[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted June 14, 2007 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 [quote name='twentyhertz' post='17597' date='Jun 14 2007, 02:19 PM']I see you've linked to Axes 'r' Us already, but it might be worth sticking this link under the decals section, as it's a "secret" page that doesn't link from the main site... [url="http://www.axesrus.com/decals.htm"]www.axesrus.com/decals.htm[/url][/quote] The site links to the decals page from its own site map, I'll include it though Hamster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizbat Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 [quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='14200' date='Jun 8 2007, 02:06 PM']Brandoni Guitars in Wembley - bodies, necks, pickups, hardware etc... [url="http://www.brandoniguitars.co.uk"]http://www.brandoniguitars.co.uk[/url][/quote] I can thoroughly recommend this man!!! I have known him and bought loads of stuff off him since the mid eighties and if you ever get a chance to walk round his warehouse take it !! It,s like alladins cave of guitars!!! A nice bloke too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tempo Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Bare knuckle Pickups. ( [url="http://www.bareknucklepickups.co.uk"]http://www.bareknucklepickups.co.uk[/url] ) They dont advertise the bass pickups they make, but will hand wind to customers specification. Hopefully if they get some more support from us bassists they can make the bass pickups more prominent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted June 25, 2007 Author Share Posted June 25, 2007 [quote name='tempo' post='22871' date='Jun 25 2007, 09:46 AM']Bare knuckle Pickups. ( [url="http://www.bareknucklepickups.co.uk"]http://www.bareknucklepickups.co.uk[/url] ) They dont advertise the bass pickups they make, but will hand wind to customers specification. Hopefully if they get some more support from us bassists they can make the bass pickups more prominent.[/quote] Cheers Tempo - added Hamster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99ster Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 (edited) Fantastic reproduction vintage electrical components for basses (& geetars) & Amps - highly recommended: [url="http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Luxe-Guitars"]http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Luxe-Guitars[/url] Edited July 23, 2007 by 99ster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted July 23, 2007 Author Share Posted July 23, 2007 Updated - cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPJ Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 For both general electronics bits and handles/corners/edging strip etc for amps, cabs and flight cases, you cant beat 'The Electronics Shop' in Cullercoats Tyne & Wear. The shop is an aladins cave of muso bits & pieces and the website is pretty good too. Same prices on web as in shop so well worth a visit if your ever in this neck of the woods. www.theelectronicsshop.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted July 24, 2007 Author Share Posted July 24, 2007 Cheers - added Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 (edited) Excelent thread! For funny Fender stlye decals Faker, parts-o-caster etc that occasionally come up on ebay: [email protected] Source of valves, NOS etc in Bristol [url="http://www.electrofix.co.uk/"]http://www.electrofix.co.uk/[/url] (terrible website!) Edited July 26, 2007 by OldGit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted July 28, 2007 Author Share Posted July 28, 2007 Cheers - added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 For the scratch plate list (and other stuff I guess) [url="http://www.wdmusic.co.uk/home/index.php"]http://www.wdmusic.co.uk/home/index.php[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 [quote name='OldGit' post='39198' date='Jul 30 2007, 08:18 PM']For the scratch plate list (and other stuff I guess) [url="http://www.wdmusic.co.uk/home/index.php"]http://www.wdmusic.co.uk/home/index.php[/url][/quote] They're already on the general parts list, I'll add them to the scratchplates as a x-ref. Hamster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 [quote name='Hamster' post='39297' date='Jul 30 2007, 11:25 PM']They're already on the general parts list, I'll add them to the scratchplates as a x-ref. Hamster[/quote] Cheers mate, this thread is a great resource, er , resource Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djhamer Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 another one for led's www.auroroproject.co.uk they do glowing pickgaurds aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted August 9, 2007 Author Share Posted August 9, 2007 Thanks - updated Hamster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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