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[quote name='Jigster' post='960148' date='Sep 18 2010, 08:40 AM']Can I put a 20 fret neck on a bass body that originally had 21 frets? Will there be any intonation issues?[/quote] Of course you can,but will it sit correctly in the pocket is it thicker or thinnen than the original & will your existing bridge allow for correct intonation to be acheived..???.thats another matter and you may have to move the bridge a little or buy a bridge such as a hipshot/copy that has a lot of travel.... Almost all issues can be resolved and there are many tekky types on here that will help you to do it

[quote name='Annoying Twit' post='959896' date='Sep 17 2010, 08:35 PM']Congratulations! I'm sure she'll really enjoy it. So much more interesting to buy a classic instrument than to buy yet another Squier. Edit: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MUSIMA-ELECTRA-DELUXE-BBASS-PROJECT-1970s-/220669891951?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3360f3556f"]Weird looking 70s green thing[/url][/quote] Whats weird is having looked at your post my GD has just asked can we paint the tele that colour or bright orange.....NO WE CANNOT....obviously I never actually said that to her

[quote name='budget bassist' post='959813' date='Sep 17 2010, 07:22 PM']I'd say £650-£700ish, lovely bass[/quote] Id say 50 sobs,,,,,but then I would Good Luck yer gonna need it

[quote name='Annoying Twit' post='959623' date='Sep 17 2010, 04:22 PM']I'm sure the seller will be able to tell you how much it weighs if you ask. Good luck.[/quote] Just this minute bought it....one young lady is in for a nice surprise

[quote name='howdoesitgoagain' post='959086' date='Sep 17 2010, 07:59 AM']hi all, my name is Steve and I am a bass bluffer [ failed rhythm guitarist, ] playing bass in a couple of gigging bands; Fruit Machine and All Stars Dub Band [ aka Dub in the Pub ] based in Malvern, Worcs. I am the wrong side of 40 and a scruffy hippy trouble maker. see you later.[/quote] AHHHHHH my long lost twin

[quote name='risingson' post='959564' date='Sep 17 2010, 03:34 PM']Terrible, very badly made with massive design flaws, avoid at all costs. I had one briefly, seems strangely ironic having praised Hofner so highly only to slate them but the cheaper models are pretty terrible and are definitely worth avoiding. Just IMO.[/quote] I would agree....get a Gretsch........................................It just so happens I know of a fella selling a rather nice Gretsch

[quote name='Hell To Pay' post='957171' date='Sep 15 2010, 01:29 PM']Hey guys, we've been looking for a new bass player for a while now and have had adverts up all over the net on pretty much every music forum and band forming website I can think of as well as in local music shops and the like. I've put an example of what we've been posting below... is it too long, too much waffle, are we asking for too much, are we just no good? We've had the odd response and even auditioned a few people but nothing's really worked... Any help would be seriously appreciated as we're desperate to resolve this situation and keep pushing on with our careers. Any places you could suggest for us to advertise as well would be greatly appreciated Thanks very much Hell To Pay [i]Alright Guys, Basically we're a Manchester based Hard Rock band looking for a bassist in their early to mid 20's. We've been together over a year and a half now and have firmly established ourselves across the North recently culminating in us winning Manchester's 106.1 Rock Radios Battle Of The Bands competition, play to a sell out 1,500 strong crowd at the Ritz as well as being invited to open up the SOS Festival on July the 9th (featuring Blaze Bayley!), support legendary Ac/Dc founder Dave Evans as he stops by in Manchester and not only have we been asked to come and play alongside Rise To Remain & Holy Grail on their Quest For Download tour by Live Nation but we've just shot our first Video as well! We're currently piecing together our debut album and would like to get a full line asap. We're looking for a solid player who can be creative and imaginative with their bass lines. Backing vocals are a major plus point but not a necessity. If you want to check out our stuff you can find it online at [url="http://www.myspace.com/helltopayband"]http://www.myspace.com/helltopayband[/url] there's a couple of tracks up their from out debut EP and a couple of demos as well. and if you wanna check out our video it's up on youtube at [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkxckqCzRtc"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkxckqCzRtc[/url] You can contact us at [email protected] Cheers Hell To Pay[/i][/quote] I would have applied but I look sh*te in Black However if you have room for a 50something in frayed Levis & sandals feel free to call me

[quote name='BottomEndian' post='958794' date='Sep 16 2010, 08:50 PM']Really? I'd say the opposite is true, compared to (for example) guitarists. We embrace our active circuits, fretlessness and lightweight amp gear. Anybody here play with a guitarist with an onboard preamp? Fretless guitar? Neo speakers? Chances are they're toting a Strat/Tele/Les Paul/SG, into a heavy 2x12 combo. Sweeping generalisations there, obviously, but there's an element of truth IMO.[/quote] I play an 80's Electra X-940 Les Paul with interchangable on board effects....but Im a saddo And of late Ive been pumping it through a Walkabout Scout cos Im to lazy to get the Fender Twin out of the loft

[quote name='Annoying Twit' post='959551' date='Sep 17 2010, 03:14 PM']Is it the short-scale-ness that is the deciding factor?[/quote] Yes....my grandaughter has decided that she would like to learn bass shes currently in an all girl tribute band ( Green Day & all birds )shes Lead Singer and they do not have a regular bass player,she is very slight build and I gave her a precision to practice with but its just TOOOOOOOOO BIG... I had an ElMaya that was very light years ago and Im guessing this may well be similar???? T

[quote name='Annoying Twit' post='958837' date='Sep 16 2010, 09:30 PM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vintage-Hohner-Professional-J-Bass-FL-Fretless-Jazz-/170540798730?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item27b506130a"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vintage-Hohner-Profe...=item27b506130a[/url] MIJ Fretless Hohner. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Very-rare-MAYA-TELECASTER-short-scale-bass-/300468829769?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item45f5567e49"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Very-rare-MAYA-TELEC...=item45f5567e49[/url] Maya Tele bass. PS: Thanks for the correction Noel. When I first saw the listing, my first thought was that it didn't look like a Matsumoku made bass. But the year of manufacture checked out, so I posted without mentioning any quibbles. Which factory would it have been made in?[/quote] I must have the Maya......well not me but a certain young lady that has just discovered she wants to be a bass player & lead vocals

[quote name='mrawlins' post='958783' date='Sep 16 2010, 08:35 PM']As the title describes, either I'm completely stupid and crap at searching or it's really hard to find a genuine FENDER '62 reissue tort scratchplate for P bass. I want it to replace the "photo of a sicked up doner" Squier CV Pino plate. I have a strong belief that the '62 RI 13 hole Fender plate will fit based on other's experiences, but please holler if you know otherwise. Can anyone please recommend an online store in the UK or elsewhere? Thank you!![/quote] applestone music or Thomann or the other 20 I found with a single google

[quote name='JKthebassplayer' post='958528' date='Sep 16 2010, 04:51 PM']Jon first picked up the bass at 13 years olds. Since this time he has achieved; a National diploma in popular music, a HND in music, Silver Arts award and a BA (Honors) Degree at the Academy of Contemporary Music. Jon is a polite and friendly teacher, whilst teaching part time he has played for 'The Sid Bolan Big Band' and is currently touring Europe with Austrailian band 'The Wishing Well. He has also written his first book on Tinnitus. Jon also has a full CRB check. In the lessons students can expect a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Choosing to learn many styles including Rock, Metal, Pop, dance, Jazz, Soul, Funk.. anything that the student wants to learn. £10 for half an hour lesson, £20 for an hour lesson Contact - [email protected] Jon can travel to students house if necessary (contact for further details)[/quote] Where in Essex as we have a young lady looking to Start ASAP