mowf

My best mate Ben was the Hammond player in my band many moons ago. There was a rival band at the time whose keyboard player Tim also had a Hammond, albeit a smaller model. I asked Ben what the difference was between them, and he explained that when Rick Wakeman was touring with Yes, he had one of each as part of his stage setup:

"He used the one like mine for playing the songs, and the one like Tim's for sticking big knives into."

I bought a bass on Monday, and my wife came with me to pick it up. It felt weird.

Always read the label on your amp head before washing.

Thanks all, that's been helpful. I'll talk to my home insurers first thing, and then go out and buy a big blanket.

2 minutes ago, SimonK said:

Hmm - can't be many bassplayers called Mowf in this world - did you used to play for Powerbulge in Southampton?

Yep, that's me.

On 31/03/2024 at 14:12, Lazydog said:

Honourable mention has to go to "Dancing in the Moonlight" by Toploader.

Indeed. I believe Toploader themselves are still playing it somewhere as they neglected to write an ending.

Hello,

Does anyone have any suggestions for a good company to use to insure my bass gear (or ones to avoid)? I'm not really gigging these days so just for home cover.

On 31/03/2024 at 21:41, ikay said:

This cross section of a Fender bullet trussrod might help with understanding what's going on here.

 

When it's properly seated and functioning correctly, the amount of 'bullet' nut protruding from the hole should always remain the same. Tightening the nut should apply tension to the rod and straighten the neck, but the nut itself shouldn't sink further into the hole when you tighten it (it just remains seated on the washer at the base). Typically about half of the nut should be visible. A bullet nut is 1" long, so about 1/2" should be showing, give or take a bit.

 

However, the area at the base of the nut, where the washer sits on a thin shoulder of wood, can be a weak point with tension trussrods of this type. Sometimes (particularly when being overtightened) the nut/washer can chew its way into the wood and sink further into the hole.

 

That's the main area of concern here. The nut in the 'after' pic in the first post does seem to be quite deep in the hole, which could indicate that it's started to chew its way into the neck. Most necks can tolerate a little bit of movement, but if it sinks too far into the neck, then the fretboard near the nut can buckle or crack. The block inlays on 70s basses, being cut into the fretboard, further weaken the wood in this area and exacerbate the problem.

 

It may or may not be what's happening with this particular bass, but a deep set bullet is a common symptom of the problem (or an impending problem down the line).

 

 

 

That is EXACTLY what happened to my '78 Jazz, in fact I've got a very similar photo somewhere except on mine the block inlay had cracked as well. Jon Shuker did an amazing job of repairing it but I'd lost confidence in it and moved it on soon after. A shame because it was an amazing sounding bass.

Anything by Lewis Crapaldi.

35 minutes ago, uk_lefty said:

 

 

Six basses is sufficient for now.

How does that work then, does one lefty = two right handed basses?

57 minutes ago, Sparky Mark said:

 

Can someone buy my 61P before the grim reaper gets around to me please!

Just out of curiosity, how much would your other half be willing to let it go for?

On 02/03/2024 at 14:37, Maude said:

I have the blue Perri's strap on my Pelham blue Jack Casady. 

The blue against blue, and sheepskin against cream plastics couldn't match better if it had been designed for this bass. Even the tan suede rear is a nod to the browns of the knobs and natural woods. 

 

I remember when you bought this strap. I liked it so much I got an identical one for my Jack Casady. Even though my bass is black.

17 hours ago, Rayman said:

Never give up, ever.

Obviously you've never had to teach my father-in-law how to use a label printer. Or Sky remote.

T ~Dog Customs are back in business. Toby is the grandson of John Diggins and does most of the Jaydee work. He did a sparkle refinish for me and it's superb.

59 minutes ago, asingardenof said:

Yep, we're a contrary bunch it seems

No we're not.

Oh, hang on...

I reckon if the title of this thread had been something like "question about serial numbers" it would have got waaay fewer views than calling it "Please ignore".

Be warned it's a gateway bass. I bought a lovely black one for £400 and now I'm looking at Gibson EB-2s.

36 minutes ago, Aidan63 said:

most that have tried this bass find them overpriced neck heavy and offer nothing that many other cheaper PB pickup instruments offer cheaper better

Yeah, but... PURPLE.

Previously owned by a Womble, likely to be bought by a Muppet.

You had me at "Crotch Walnut".

This is my '75P, I bought it about 25 years ago and had it refinished (it had been hand-painted in orange peely red) in Daphne blue. At least that's the colour I asked for...

I'm still not convinced, but I love it anyway.

Might be worth more if someone could prove it was a bass John Entwhistle HADN'T owned at some point.

1 hour ago, chris_b said:

Stevie Wonder is 73 years old and still singing his songs in the original keys.

 

OK maybe he's unique, but I believe he regularly sees a voice coach.

 

That might be the answer for these other croaking singers.

Not to be "that guy", but I doubt Stevie Wonder has ever seen a voice coach.

Two or three years ago I took my (then) 14 year old daughter with me to BD to try out, and eventually buy, a 1974 Jazz. Ended up having a very pleasant chat with Mark, well more of a listen really but it was fine. He complimented my daughter on her playing… but said nothing about mine. 

10 hours ago, dmccombe7 said:

More recently i've just bought on line from Guitar Guitar or Andertons. I do like Andertons to be honest. I've had good dealings with them and they are usually quick to respond to any questions.

Dave

I got my first bass from Andertons in 1987, from the tiny shop they had before they moved to their current premises. I remember the guy who used to look after bass stuff there at the time was the spitting image of Luke Skywalker. He was a lovely chap. Name was Mark somebody I think.