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[quote name='Rumple' post='1281051' date='Jun 24 2011, 02:38 PM']I think I'm in luuurv...[/quote] Me too! WOW! I think I may have just...

Haha! Classic.

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='1281042' date='Jun 24 2011, 02:35 PM'][b]Butt[/b] alternatives to the 5-bladed razor do exist, y'know ... [attachment=83396:zztoplegs.jpg][/quote] FIXED!

[quote name='Roland Rock' post='1273195' date='Jun 17 2011, 09:10 PM']2500 should be plenty shiny, but if you want to, try super fine wire wool (grade 0000) and finish with an abrasive polish like Autosol[/quote] This is all I wanted to hear Thanks!

Does the price include the crowbar used to remove the neck?

So, I've got a satin-finish maple jazz neck and I'm thinking about trying to finish the headstock and back of the neck so that it's shiny (not the fingerboard though!) I've got the sand paper to strip back the existing lacquer and got some new lacquer to go on. However, I was wondering how I get the finish shiny once I've reapplied the lacquer? I've got varying grit of sandpaper, going in order as follows; 240 - 400 - 800 - 1200 - 1500 - 2000 - 2500 I'm pretty certain that I need to apply a fair few coats of lacquer and then wet sand the finish progressing through the grades. But will this be enough to get a shine, or do I need to do something else too? Any advice/detailed information would be great! Thanks in advance

[quote name='Big_Stu' post='1271809' date='Jun 16 2011, 04:46 PM']Jason - for it was he - charged me £26 for an empty box, which he said was all they used for shiping internationally [/quote] I don't know what's worse... Someone charging £26 for a box or someone being stupid enough to buy it!

My t'other half is a soprano and we are both really understanding with each other about changing plans last minute if a gig pops up. We have an unwritten rule that gig money from anything last minute goes towards us doing something nice together to make up for it.

Just bought a '77 Vintage Modified Squier Jazz Bass from Steve. It took less than 48 hours from the PM to the bass being in my house! That's fantastic service and the bass is excellent (and in superb condition too). Just what I've been looking for Great communication and you are a true gent! P.s. Bass was incredibly well packaged. I don't think a rhino could have done it any damage! Cheers, Matt

[quote name='tazza1' post='1261510' date='Jun 8 2011, 05:44 PM']I've just sold my VM '77 Squier Jazz to Matt. All the way through the transaction he was a pleasure to deal with. He paid immediately & communication was excellent. I would have no hesitation in recommending Matt to anyone, he's a true gent! Many thanks Matt - I hope you get may years enjoyment from the Squier. Cheers Steve[/quote] Thanks Steve. It took less than 48 hours from the PM to the bass being in my house! That's fantastic service and the bass is excellent. Just what I've been looking for Great communication and you are also a true gent! Went on trust and I was all too happy to make sure your good faith was repaid by getting the payment to you quickly. Thanks again Steve. Please don't hesitate to buy/sell/trade with steve at all. P.s. Bass was incredibly well packaged. I don't think a rhino could have done it any damage! Cheers, Matt

[quote name='Moos3h' post='1261480' date='Jun 8 2011, 05:23 PM']he's a lovely guy that just enjoys fiddling with guitars[/quote] Put him on the 'bass offenders register'

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='1258249' date='Jun 6 2011, 11:48 AM']More pics of this please.[/quote] Sure thing

I own the Overwater Aspiration Contemporary J 5 and have to say, they are fantastic instruments! Obviously they are not built by the guy's at Overwater directly, they are built abroad (by Tanglewood), but Chris May is VERY VERY VERY keen to make sure that these instruments reflect the quality of the Overwater brand and do not tarnish the reputation he has built. There's a video of him giving some of these a once over out of the box, somewhere in Wetherby before they head out to the shops, so he is really involved with making sure these are great and the customer is happy. Based on the quality of mine, I'd say buy it! The quality, playability, aesthetics and tone are all great on mine... You can check them out on the overwater website - [url="http://www.overwaterbasses.com/ow_tanglewood.html"]Overwater Aspiration basses by Tanglewood[/url]

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='1257219' date='Jun 5 2011, 11:43 AM']One of its great attractions is that it can make rounds + pick sound good to a flats + fingers player, and of course [i]vice versa[/i].[/quote] Can it? Personally, the rounds + pick sound is awful IMO! Nice playing from Phil though

[quote name='wez' post='1257255' date='Jun 5 2011, 12:30 PM']So what sort of sound do get from an oak body?[/quote] A-corny sound Edit: Damn. HJ beat me too it!

If (hypothetically, of course! ) You wanted the Black J body and the maple neck with pearloid block inlays from the PJ together, would that cost a lot more?

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='1256997' date='Jun 5 2011, 12:12 AM']Sure... here you go[/quote] Drooooooooool! I'm a sucker for block inlays, but there's just something truly magical about block inlays on a fanned neck. Beautiful bass (and they do it in black!)... Someone stop me now!

A beautiful collection, but any chance of posting a bigger version of your avatar GW? I'd like to see that!

[quote name='Chris Horton' post='1256907' date='Jun 4 2011, 10:26 PM']Thats a great shot Can you pop round and get some funky pictures of my basses [/quote] Just take some yourself. I literally just pointed the camera and clicked. The only reason this is any good is 'cos the missus has a good DSLR. Personally, I think the picture of the Jazz (in "Jazz" gear porn) is much cooler! Probably because of the 70s decal. The sepia on this does make the wood like really pretty though

[quote name='73Jazz' post='1256886' date='Jun 4 2011, 10:03 PM']great photography..nice[/quote] Got to admit, total fluke. I really wanted some of those canvas prints of my basses for my teaching room/studio, to go make the place a bit more interesting/arty and personal without the pretentiousness of having photos of me playing hanging up Her indoors wouldn't let me have them (because I was nagging her to take the shots) unless I took the shots myself, so I had a go. I reckon they'll look good when they're done

Who would have guessed the cousin of my battered little Laney that I let pupils use/borrow could cause such a stir! Great little workhorses these things. Someone should snap it up... especially on the free!