Useless amateur Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Hi as some of you know I build basses and guitars for donation to schools, clubs and other organisations. Some of you have been really kind and generous in the past with donations and I can’t say enough how grateful I am for that. As usual I am after some more stuff and as always I will be happy to get anything however at the moment I am particularly desperate for bass and guitar bodies. If anyone can help with any parts from screws to necks but particularly bodies I would be really grateful. Thanks Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Got a bass neck you’re welcome to. Would you like pictures and measurements? John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Useless amateur Posted September 19, 2021 Author Share Posted September 19, 2021 3 minutes ago, oldslapper said: Got a bass neck you’re welcome to. Would you like pictures and measurements? John Thanks John. I am happy to take anything at all so photos are not necessary but thanks anyway. If it doesn’t fit on one project it would fit on another one someday. Thanks very much it will be really handy. I can’t work due to ill health, I spend my life on morphine, so money is short but if you need help with postage costs I am happy to help out. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 No need Jon, I’ll have a look at what else I’ve got. PM me an address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Do you need strings? I often have a few used D’Addario sets spare, always plenty of life left in them and cut for a Fender Precision headstock / scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 I've got some guitar and bass strings and a Telecaster wiring loom I'd be happy to send over. There are some spare control knobs too. In fact, let me go through my spare parts drawer and make up a care package. If you pm me your address I'll get cracking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Pm me address pls i got few bits of hardware basic pups etc to get rid of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicko Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 I definitely have an old Tanglewood elecro/acoustic bowlback guitar (an Ovation copy). The neck/body joint is damaged and the guitar is unplayabe but the neck might be salvageable. I'm not sure how you could access the joint as there's no proper soundhole. If not the machine heads/control knobs etc could be use for parts, There may also be an old Rose Morris SG bass which is more or less complete although the pots/knobs have been modified. If I still have it it's lurking in a crawl space in my loft. I'll know for sure if I get the above guitar out of the loft. Not sure how I'd get these to you either unless someone here is passing both our doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Useless amateur Posted September 19, 2021 Author Share Posted September 19, 2021 24 minutes ago, Nicko said: I definitely have an old Tanglewood elecro/acoustic bowlback guitar (an Ovation copy). The neck/body joint is damaged and the guitar is unplayabe but the neck might be salvageable. I'm not sure how you could access the joint as there's no proper soundhole. If not the machine heads/control knobs etc could be use for parts, There may also be an old Rose Morris SG bass which is more or less complete although the pots/knobs have been modified. If I still have it it's lurking in a crawl space in my loft. I'll know for sure if I get the above guitar out of the loft. Not sure how I'd get these to you either unless someone here is passing both our doors. Thanks very much. I’m happy to help out with courier costs if it’s not too much and if you think it’s worthwhile sending them and you are happy to pack them up. Or obviously if anyone is heading between us that would be perfect always assuming people wouldn’t mind helping. Again thanks for the kind offer Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicko Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Useless amateur said: Thanks very much. I’m happy to help out with courier costs if it’s not too much and if you think it’s worthwhile sending them and you are happy to pack them up. Or obviously if anyone is heading between us that would be perfect always assuming people wouldn’t mind helping. Again thanks for the kind offer Jon I'm happy enough to cover the cost of sending them, but I'm more worried about how to pack them. I assume you want them as they are (ie whole) I'll take a look and PM you. Might be a few days or more. Edited September 19, 2021 by Nicko 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Useless amateur Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share Posted September 20, 2021 12 hours ago, Nicko said: I'm happy enough to cover the cost of sending them, but I'm more worried about how to pack them. I assume you want them as they are (ie whole) I'll take a look and PM you. Might be a few days or more. I am happy for them to be whole or in as few bits as you like as I can always put them back together if it makes life easier. Thanks so much to all of you for your generosity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHM Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Hi I've various spares, bridges, strings etc. If you pm me your address I'll make up a parcel. You're doing a great job for a worthy cause. best wishes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicko Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 5 hours ago, Useless amateur said: I am happy for them to be whole or in as few bits as you like as I can always put them back together if it makes life easier. Thanks so much to all of you for your generosity I have managed to get the neck off the Tanglewood, No sign of the SG Bass but I also stripped some parts off an old Gibson Ripper copy. If you PM me your address I'll get them packed up and shipped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Useless amateur Posted September 23, 2021 Author Share Posted September 23, 2021 Can I just say a huge thank you to @oldslapperwho turned up yesterday with a few bits for me including a neck. Really do appreciate it Jon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Useless amateur Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 Today I got the parcel from @steve-bbb. Again can I say many thanks. Every bit will be used whether it is this week or in a couple of years time Thank you Jon 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Useless amateur Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 I am pretty sure I also have just had some strings from @casapeteso again many many thanks. Jon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, Useless amateur said: I am pretty sure I also have just had some strings from @casapeteso again many many thanks. Jon Yup, were from me Jon. All the best with your good work mate. Cheers, Pete. Edited September 24, 2021 by casapete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Useless amateur Posted September 26, 2021 Author Share Posted September 26, 2021 Could whoever sent this pack of stuff please lay claim to it so I can properly say thank you. All the kind and generous donations really are appreciated Jon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHM Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 that lot's from me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Useless amateur Posted September 26, 2021 Author Share Posted September 26, 2021 @NHMThank you so much. It will all go to use and I am really grateful Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Useless amateur Posted September 27, 2021 Author Share Posted September 27, 2021 A massive thank you to @jezzaboyfor the stuff that arrived today, that is a massive massive help. Thanks again to all of you Jon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Useless amateur Posted October 1, 2021 Author Share Posted October 1, 2021 Big thanks to @Velarianfor the body that arrived today. You are all so generous and all the effort and generosity is much appreciated Jon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Useless amateur Posted October 1, 2021 Author Share Posted October 1, 2021 With thanks to @jezzaboy @Velarian @oldslapper @NHM @casapete @steve-bbb @Nicko Thanks to all your donations I have 2 all ready to be wired up and fitted with the strings. I can’t do this without you so a huge thanks from me and all the kids who benefit. Jon 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velarian Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 I know we’ve exchanged PMs but I would just like to say publicly what a brilliant thing it is you’re doing and I’m pleased to be able to contribute to your cause in some small way. The kids that receive the instruments will be enriched by the experience and some may even go on to bigger and better things as a result. Keep up the good work 👏🏼 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedoghouse Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Please PM me your postal address 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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