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  1. Jabba_the_gut
    I don't really play five strings but ended up buying two of these over the years as really like them so one has to go!! This one is in excellent, near mint condition - there are no chips, dents scratches etc. The chrome is pretty much free of any pitting. There can't be many around in this sort of condition. I've owned it for nearly 14 years and it hasn't had a great deal of use in my time (an absolute waste...). It comes in a generic hard case and has the original checker plate scratchplate as well as the red one fitted. £725 collected from Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire.
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    Didn’t even get started!! Unfortunately there has been a lot of non- bass related things going on so I just haven’t had much chance for building over the past 18 months. Hopefully next year…. Cheers
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    Thanks again to Mr and Mrs Scrumpy, Scrumpet and everybody else for organising this event. Like many others, I look forward to this event in the calendar every year. Great to catch up with the regulars but also those new to this bash. Thanks again and can’t wait until next year!!
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    For anyone that is unsure about this bass bash, it is a really relaxed event. There’s no relentless slapping or folk trying to show how good they are (I’d fail anyway!) just a load of different gear and people with a common interest. Ask yourself how often you can chat about basses without the other person falling asleep or asking why you need more stuff……
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    Cheers!
  6. Jabba_the_gut
    And finally had some time to progress the second one - hoorah!! Not the best picture but the top was bought at the same time so (hopefully...) will look very similar in colour to the first bass.
  7. Jabba_the_gut
    http://www.status-graphite.com/status/frames/index_home.html Still can’t afford them!!
  8. Jabba_the_gut
    I'd be inclined to remove the fretboard, radius and slot a new one and fit it. Be a shame not see it complete after all the other work - some nice looking wood on that too! Cheers Jez
  9. Jabba_the_gut
    I'm interested - south Wales should be good for me.
  10. Jabba_the_gut
    Hi, yes this is still for sale. Cheers
  11. Jabba_the_gut
    I found the Ibanez Mezzo strings worked on this - just the right length on the B string for the tuning post!! I've also tried the 4 string sets on my 4 string version of this bass and they were good too.
  12. Jabba_the_gut
    It is. a 27" 5 string. Ash body, maple neck with padauk fretboard. You get a better idea of the size next to this Markbass 801: There's a build diary on here for reference https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/440731-27-short-scale-5-string/
  13. Jabba_the_gut
    Now, that is very nice…..
  14. Jabba_the_gut
    @ValleyArts How did you get on with this? Any joy with parts?? Cheers
  15. Jabba_the_gut
    I’m hoping to get along to this - always enjoy the bass bashes!! All being well, I’ll bring along a 27” scale 5 string, a Status S3000 and a whatever else fits in the car…….
  16. Jabba_the_gut
    I like very short scale stuff but the difficulty I find is in finding suitable strings. If you can keep it around 30” string choice is better. That’ll be why one of pictures shows a Les Paul with the strings anchored at the rear of the bass but the bridge in the normal position, I guess.
  17. Jabba_the_gut
    I always fancied a Series 2, probably a nostalgia thing from seeing the Trace Elliot and Status adverts when I was a teenager. Well out of my price range now. But I do still have a composite headless Moses neck so will have to build something around that.
  18. Jabba_the_gut
    Sorry, sold
  19. Jabba_the_gut
    That’s nice….. and gone already…..
  20. Jabba_the_gut
    Yay!! Look forward to it!! Let us know if you need any payment in advance. Cheers again for organising this!
  21. Jabba_the_gut
    I got a pair of pickups for a B2A (same size I believe) made by Kent Armstrong some years ago. These allow for coil splitting so a bit more variation is possible. Might be worth a look to see if they still do something.
  22. Jabba_the_gut
    Yep, pretty much the same here!!
  23. Jabba_the_gut
    Very sad news. My deepest condolences to his family.
  24. Jabba_the_gut
    If this is similar to my experiences, I’ve had the Allen key round off the inside of the insert before it is fully installed. This then leaves the problem of trying to get the thing out again which is not always easy!! Using a bolt with a locking nut allows the insert to be fitted with a spanner without this risk. The inserts are generally some kind of alloy that is strong enough for cutting the thread in softwood or chipboard when being inserted but isn’t always the best for hardwoods. Once installed they are absolutely fine though.
  25. Jabba_the_gut
    You can also get a ring that fits over splined shafts and increases the diameter to that of solid shafts. Quite handy if you are trying to change knobs but don’t want to change electrics. Might work in this case. https://www.guitarpusher.com/products/wd-potentiometer-adapter-sleeve
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