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Hi all, Now that I've finally managed to put down my newly-acquired Am Pro 2 Jazz (amazing!!!), I am circling back to my 75 Musicmaster project. It's still playable but rough enough to warrant the need to make some changes. I am happy overall with the neck (needs a buff, polish and waxing, fretboard will need de-greased and oiled), tuners (will de-gunk those), pickup and a few other bits but I will definitely be needing to completely redo the tone pot, input jack and bridge. Still debating as to whether or not I'll repaint it. A luthier in these parts is apparently very good at doing 60's and 70's Fender catalogue colours and I have always fancied the Daphne Blue look... Anyway, looking into bridges, I have happened across two viable options: 1: Halon Musicmaster bridge from Greece https://halonguitarparts.com/product/musicmaster-bass-bridge/ 2: Albridge Musicmaster bridge from Via Ampshop in the US https://www.ampshopbassexchange.com/product/albridge-parts-mms18-vintage-bridge-for-musicmaster-short-scale-direct-replacement/ Both look like excellent options. My question would be - has anyone had experience with either provider? I've heard great things about the AmpShop products but not-so-great things about communication, lead times and customer service. I've emailed Halon and have had a reply from the owner, Haris, who seemed quite nice and helpful. Keen to hear your thoughts

Not by industry convention you aren’t.

If you're using watts, you're doing it wrong.

I am currently having a little bit of trouble with my KORG TM-60 tuner metronome combo. When I turn on the tuner, the tuner scale gets stuck on a B sharp or C major, and when I turn it on in a silent room it has the same issue. Unfortunately it cant pick up any other pitches, other than the one it is stuck on. Any suggestions?

Back To The Old House - The Smiths

1960s, I guess. The adjustment at the nut is not something I've seen before - was it a common feature at some point? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/405863005694?itmmeta=01JV8VZADF5CG7YP0KVWG9S5YD&hash=item5e7f51fdfe:g:5zIAAOSwYiNoI5Nm&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA4MHg7L1Zz0LA5DYYmRTS30nNijOSOrzkDAnLiGf1TkSPifVn13Fdn5qXFc5XQNpEIt876IXQXLIPNRw6xHmhQ7EgtRghiJ87ly5WP8xLI23VUxjM1GW7k%2B4GcZ%2B9AMuSPBWnmYhyAZdKtWh7CiKs5%2F2258QfqWB0JNP8Ts7mI27WlogEsifognBTXEqUmI63e9bXTfFPqZtGydEqIAG1Ylg10KYpSmyo1bUvAcUknsWBGz8AFHR6vRUxwY6M5o1CzGkmCF6kkajHIeXWZgjHAtJSlyT2BbomxTRU7Nn0ThMl|tkp%3ABk9SR_Cm_ZvaZQ

The story actually evolves around what comes with age. Don't ask how it happened, I don't know it just did. I didn't realize it when I left home for the show. I had put my underwear on backwards. I knew something didn't feel right by the time I arrived at the gig. I was tired and a little confused . I just said " screw it" entered the bathroom and took all my clothes off and put my underwear on correctly . Lol I guess that's rock & roll. Daryl

Just sold my MidiMoose pedal to Pete, Great deal, good comms and fast payment. Many thanks.

Did some rough basslines this evening, using garageband for a project I'm helping out with. Relatively small room with lots of gear in so I took the Squier Jag SS. Acquitted itself well.

Slightly off that line of discussion, on Facebook today was saying they use a class D 3000W karaoke speaker for their bass at home and it sounds great. A bit of digging showed the '3000W PMPO' device as rated at 2 x 150W into 4 Ohms.

Came here to say Sandberg Basic also - picked one up for about £350 several years ago, I wouldn’t mind another one!

Bring It On Home - Led Zep

I think that if tuners have rounded ends to the notches, then they are modern ones, no matter how 'aged' they look.

I’m not from Cornwall. Sorry. however I’ve only been an Emmet once I recommend a tc electronic bh250. You can tweak it with your phone and it has a silent always-on tuner. It’s tiny and super loud

I wish I hadn't seen that 🫣😅 They also have a BB2025

Again no experience with FBTs, sorry, but I can vouch Phil's comment that the RCF 912As are good, and maybe worth adding to your shortlist if they are comparably priced? I was really happy with the sound we were getting at our last couple of pub gigs, fulsome low end without needing a sub. (Very short clip here to give you an idea of how they were sounding on Saturday night, recorded on our singer's phone).

Got back off holiday to find my Squier Sonic Bronco waiting for me. Haven't had a chance to plug it in yet, what with it being late and the neighbours likely in bed, but had a quick noodle unplugged and am very happy with it for the cash. A couple of sprouty frets, but nothing a sanding block and 5 minutes of my day can't fix. Looking forward to giving it an out-loud go tomorrow.

BassBros have one in now! But agreed, BB2025 never seem to come up either.

I will hard pass on any strings that are priced that high, I don't use flats anymore but when I did I wouldn't have paid that.

Suburbia - The Petshop Boys

No direct experience with this model but I quite like what FBT are offering. It’s nice to get a wooden cab at this price. If you are looking at this the RCF 912 is around the same price and has a similar spec. Definitely worth a look as well. Generally speaking I’d say RCF are the ones to beat at the moment, both make fantastic speakers. I think @skidder652003 was using FBT’s when I saw his band in Sidmouth a few years back but that may be a false memory.

Neighbours - Barry Crocker