tino

[quote name='poptart' post='863552' date='Jun 10 2010, 06:17 PM']SOLD Regards Mark[/quote] To ME....but lets bump it anyway...

Like it says anyone have knowledge of any UK outlets that might have a badass111 for a P 2008/9 Or anyone got a used one they need to Shift

[quote name='allighatt0r' post='865528' date='Jun 12 2010, 09:24 PM']I was at a jam night recently when a guitarist got up to play House of the Rising Sun. Stumbled through the intro once or twice then announced to the room that he couldn't play it properly because he was used to a 12 string. [/quote] Being a guitarist I take my hat off to the fella....hows your playing 12 string...I possibly am fortunate in being able to appreciate both scools

[quote name='Bassassin' post='866116' date='Jun 13 2010, 04:23 PM']That's the article that's led to the popular Ebay myth "Kasuga, made by Tokai"! Anyway, that's the story, and I think they're the undiscovered gems of 70s MIJ guitars. Kasuga was a manufacturer in its own right - in fact the factory postal address appears on their old "K-Country" acoustic guitar catalogues & you can even find the original factory site on Google Earth! They do turn up everywhere - in the UK there are Kasuga-built guitars with the Arbiter & CMI brands, they built the Canadian Northern range (some of these are stunning) certain models from the US Electra brand, Japanese BC Rich - and I've even seen an Aria-branded Kasuga Les Paul copy, just to upset Matsumoku purists! Jon.[/quote] Jon did the Kasuga not have 2 inputs as a Riccy,I may have missed something but does this not have a single jack?????

[quote name='Bassassin' post='866116' date='Jun 13 2010, 04:23 PM']That's the article that's led to the popular Ebay myth "Kasuga, made by Tokai"! Anyway, that's the story, and I think they're the undiscovered gems of 70s MIJ guitars. Kasuga was a manufacturer in its own right - in fact the factory postal address appears on their old "K-Country" acoustic guitar catalogues & you can even find the original factory site on Google Earth! They do turn up everywhere - in the UK there are Kasuga-built guitars with the Arbiter & CMI brands, they built the Canadian Northern range (some of these are stunning) certain models from the US Electra brand, Japanese BC Rich - and I've even seen an Aria-branded Kasuga Les Paul copy, just to upset Matsumoku purists! Jon.[/quote] I have to Bow to your knowledge,I had in the distant past heard of an Ibanez connection,but I think that was possibly the CSL Chestnut or even Herring. My passion is the Electra for the range but I have never personally owned a "DECENT" Electra bass of any description...I tend to stay with the variations of the LP some of which put Gibson to shame... As it happens I found a Kasuga acoustic last week in one of our yards somewhere along the lines of an Epiphone Texan looks OK unfortunately about twice the weight of the original and laquerb cracks like ive nevber seen in my life along the neck,it looks like the thickest applied finish ever.still it will go to the back of the pile until I get a few hours

[quote name='Grant' post='866030' date='Jun 13 2010, 03:20 PM']Hi guys, I'm planning on re-covering my Hartke 4x10 cabinet, as the carpet covering that is on there at the moment is looking a little worse for wear, and I'm also sick and tired of trying to remove dog hairs from it. The cabinet seems to have magnetic properties when it comes to my German Shepherd! First of all, I need some tips on how to remove the existing covering as cleanly and as hassle free as possible. Secondly, I have managed to find a supplier of coloured Tolex, but would appreciate any advice / handy hints on how to apply the new covering. Many thanks Grant[/quote] The cabinet seems to have magnetic properties when it comes to my German Shepherd! Get shot of the dog!

[quote name='Clarky' post='866072' date='Jun 13 2010, 03:51 PM']Thanks gents. So I am clear, would P800 sandpaper remove the worst then, do you reckon? And then follow up with some Farecla car-type polish? And I would be doing this by hand, as I assume that what you meant by handjob [/quote] Clarky I think the pictures show quite extensive scratching,the amount of time you will put in and the cost of the products is actually alot more than whipping down to a local car spray booth and asking a favour,all they need is the strings removed and its not even half an hours work for them.Im certain the result will be favourable over a DIY jobbie T

[quote name='Clarky' post='866072' date='Jun 13 2010, 03:51 PM']Thanks gents. So I am clear, would P800 sandpaper remove the worst then, do you reckon? And then follow up with some Farecla car-type polish?[/quote] What type of paint is used??? 800 is quite a coars grade and if theres a gloss to the rest of the body then the abrasion in the area you treat will be lost,and even once repolished I doubt it will blend back with the non treated area... BIG OL TIN OF HAMMERITE POSSIBLY

Sandpaper. Some how it looks like its already had that treatment.......Go on Clarky RELIT IT

[quote name='Clarky' post='866063' date='Jun 13 2010, 03:43 PM']Here's pics of the front and rear scratches to give you an idea of what I mean [attachment=52120:alembic06.jpg][attachment=52121:alembic10.jpg][/quote] Mop & Buf.......in this case a hand job aint gonna cut it If of any use Lee the lad that done mine is in Wembley..I can ask if its near to you

[quote name='Clarky' post='866038' date='Jun 13 2010, 03:26 PM']I am looking at another bass (I know .... I need to sell something first) which has a 20 year old black high-gloss finish. Where the forearm and right hand rest there are tons of surface scratches, as there are in the usual buckle rash area on the rear of the bass. Now I don't mind some surface scratches but there's quite a lot and I just wondered if it is safe to use something like T-cut to tone these down? Or is there another method you guys recommend? Don't want to go to expense of having it professionally re-finn'ed or anything like that. Thanks in advance, Clarky[/quote] Hello again.... I recently bought a Fender Strat 1987 with the ORRID thick Black poly finish.....I tried,tried,then tried again with T-Cut all to no avail,,,,sure the real small whisps were lost but the larger,longer and slightly deeper were still very evident........ Then came the solution,all resulting from my better half stacking her car...It looked like a new bumper would be required due to the deep grazing but the fella said it would polish up fine,and it really did......SO methinks hey MR Panelbeater any chance you could do a similar job on a guitar...took it into him and 30 mins later it was done,he used a ragmop and fine compound and finished with a polish with a black colouring added...It looks 99% better than when bought,OK the bigger marks are still slightly evident but you have to look very hard to find anything else,and it only cost £20 Shame the dinks cant be solved likewise pic attached Regards tino

[quote name='Bassassin' post='866016' date='Jun 13 2010, 03:02 PM']Well spotted Musky - that's a Kasuga copy. Mine's the bolt-neck variation, but it shares many common details: checked binding, identical hardware/electronics (apart from the tuners) and most tellingly the incredibly neat hand-routing for the 6 individual pole pieces of the Toaster pickup. Rickenbacker could learn a thing or two from this sort of attention to detail. The tuners aren't original - the through-neck Kasugas I've seen before were factory-fitted with genuine US "wavy" Grovers. Anyway, a similar bass appears in a Japanese "Heerby" catalogue, the only difference seems to be the finish & stereo outputs. Heerby was one of Kasuga Gakki's home-market brands: [url="http://brochures.yokochou.com/guitar-and-amp/heerby/197x/index.html"]http://brochures.yokochou.com/guitar-and-a...197x/index.html[/url] The plain trc's quite interesting - most vintage Rickenfakers have had their covers swapped for pretend Rick ones, but I'd say it's possible this bass was sold unbranded, as quite a lot of 70s MIJ copies were. Tino - it's not a Fresher, but just wondering if you have any idea who made them? I don't think it was a manufacturer in its own right. Jon.[/quote] although theres a lot of dubious info on Kasuga,I feel this one can be substantiated... In May of ’72, a portentous advertisement appeared in The Music Trades. In an ad stretching across the top of a two-page spread, drawn cartoon-fashion with a jet soaring from Japan to the United States, the headline read, “Kasuga Guitars Come To America.” Kasuga was a guitarmaker established in Nagoya, Japan, in the late ’60s. In ’67, Tommy Moore, the successful musical instrument merchandiser from Ft. Worth, Texas, and one of the founders of Hondo, visited Japan in order to strike up a guitarmaking deal. With only a voucher of credit in his pocket and no contacts, Moore hooked up with a Mr. Kaku, who steered him to Tokai Gakki. Tokai had become very successful in Japan making and marketing the Pianaca, a keyboard harmonica used in Japanese schools. On December 15, 1970, Moore and Tokai Gakki entered a joint venture called Tokai USA Inc., and Tokai began making private label and OEM guitars. Tokai quickly found it couldn’t keep up with demand, so it found a factory that could meet its quality standards: Kasuga. Another joint venture was established between Tokai USA and Kasuga called Kasuga International. Marketing offices were established in Singapore, Zurich, and Frankfurt. In ’72, these guitars began to come into America. In December, ’72, an ad touted the Kasuga line, copies of the most popular Gibson, Fender, and Martin acoustic and electric solidbody designs. Presumably these included Telecasters. These were sold under the Kasuga name (briefly; a notice of Kasuga acoustics appeared in Guitar Player in September, ’72) and carrying the monikers of various importers, as in the ’60s Whats your spin on Kasuga......I dont think Ive ever owned one but then I forget alot...its my age

Fresher maybe? There are several that look similar,single truss rod at least eliminates a few..

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='865047' date='Jun 12 2010, 11:44 AM']I want to try and shield my CV Jazz a bit. Its earthed fine but a bit noisier when i back one of the pups off than my other Jazz basses that ive owned. Its not a big deal but i thought i'd try and give shielding a go for the first time. So, i figured pain might be easier than tape but i dont really know what to look for. Maplins is just down the road so i was hoping i could pick something up from them. I had thought about copper tape (and i do have a roll) but not sure if it will stick to the walls of the cavity. Anything i need to watch out for etc? Cheers.[/quote] If its any use the fella that built my telecaster used a foil sheeting that is applied like gold leaf,its readily available in art & craft shops.You just apply a water based glue to the cavity then apply the foil pushing into place with a brush ,you can build it up to any thickness you like.The finish is great and there are no seams.And it wont comeaway like tapebacked foils. Im told it comes in Aluminium.Copper,Silver & Gold you can probably find it on the bay Hope this helps

[quote name='Starless' post='864598' date='Jun 11 2010, 07:05 PM']I need someone to make my mind up for me. I have played fretted Jazzes for a long time now, but I own a fretless P. A beautiful fretless P. The P, obviously is not as narrow as the Jazz neck. I am a real Jazz neck fan, but the fretless P is such a stunner that I have been trying for months now to 'make it happen'. I don't want to get rid of it, but I have always refused to be influenced by 'good looks' when it comes to playing, and I do not want to hang on to something just because it looks 'pretty'. I even went to the trouble (and expense) of acquiring a fretted P - and lo and behold, I can live with that. It is not quite the same as the fretted Jazz, but I enjoy playing it. Is it the case that the extra effort required for fretless playing (hitting the exact spot, rather than somewhere roughly behind a fret), coupled with the fatter-than-a-jazz neck means that I will never be comfortable with a fretless P? I managed to do an entire gig with the fretless P - ONCE - but it was a struggle as the night wore on (and picked up the Jazz for the encores - oooh the relief). I'm no spring chicken, so it's not as if my wrist/hand/fingers have any more growing to do. I tried to trade the fretless P on here last year, but the response to the listing kind of scared me into hanging on to her (very desirable apparently) - even though I don't get on with the neck. So what do I do? How much longer should I persevere with an instrument because of it's coolness factor, when I just don't enjoy playing it? Is six months of hammering away enough?[/quote] I feel you answered the question long ago and its just the financial aspect that causes concern to you..... Maybe Im wrong & then again????

[quote name='Clarky' post='863520' date='Jun 10 2010, 05:46 PM']if you like big tubey sounding amp sounds, like an old valve rig, but easily manoeuvrable you will love this. Valve preamp can be driven from smooth warm to grungey distorto gain. Basically its great for practically any style of music except perhaps glassy hi-fi sounding slap (and I'm reckoning thats not your thang anyway!) Its also bl88dy loud for such a modest sized rig, so much so that I have never used my Mesa extension cab live (s'why I've been trying to sell it). Cracking combo.[/quote] Im pondering on your cab....but and its a BIG BUT....Ive just bought the Precision from Tom and this so I may leave myself skint.........Hey Ive been skinter than this before...ShallI,Shant I,Should I ,Would I , Could I ...sort of reasoning???

[quote name='Bigwan' post='863782' date='Jun 10 2010, 10:15 PM']I've only played the 15" version, and only fleetingly, but it sounded very lush. Another bit of gear I have on my "to own" list![/quote] I will probably be bored with it in a fortnight........Its the way I am

[quote name='yorick' post='863572' date='Jun 10 2010, 06:28 PM']Very nice pieces of kit [/quote] I just hope the neighbours will appreciate the effort I have gone to,to improve upon what they currently hear

[quote name='derrenleepoole' post='862288' date='Jun 9 2010, 04:27 PM']The Ibanez Promethean is a great little amp, and the fact that the head is removable like a Walkabout Scout makes it very versatile for me. There's also a nice gig bag for it, making it a nice all in one solution. If you're ever passing Blackburn you're welcome to try it out. Back to topic though... don't for the Acoustic Image range of combos... you may (not very likely mind) get an early one in that price bracket. If you had a grand to spend, theres a second had Mesa Scout at Bass Direct [/quote] theres a second had Mesa Scout at Bass Direct ohmy.gif No theres not

Bought it blind... .......Will I love it????

[quote name='EdwardHimself' post='862526' date='Jun 9 2010, 07:24 PM']I'm surprised no-one has suggested that the OP "stick a badass on it" yet [/quote] Already got a bad ass it comes with age....that dont work as good as it should either

[quote name='BurritoBass' post='862521' date='Jun 9 2010, 07:19 PM']The strings you use already are GREAT for dub & if it ain't broke... [/quote] I fully agree they're good but never ever used on a P as it stands most likely I will pick up a set tomorrow along with the DRBB's just to give them a try,If I dont try I will never know.............Ive been dormant a long long time