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I rubbed the neck down with a bit of 2500 W&D and its worked quit well. Still not as Id like it so I will give one of the other methods a go see what happens A

[quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1330896964' post='1564613'] These things [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TELECASTER-ELECTRO-SOCKET-JACK-NEW-CHROME-PLATED-/160753273933?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item256da44c4d"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item256da44c4d[/url] are the true answer to one of the most cheap, nasty, crappy designs that Fender has ever persevered with. The socket screws into the cup without the need for a locking nut AND the two fixing screws are at least 10x stronger than the usual bent claw Fender use. [/quote] Oh right, OT again......... I did see them and yep they are alot easier on the eye but a bit too big for my taste. Still its good to see. AND is that THREAD I can see sticking out the centre!!!!! A

[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1331052084' post='1566900'] Are you sure there isn't a truss rod? Try looking in the soundhole at the heel of the neck? [/quote] Exactly. Its very unlikely that it hasnt got one since its under the same tension as any regular electric bass. However if there really isnt that may be the cause of your problem!! A

OMG I have 6music on, Freak Zone. Yes I am a child of the Zone The Lord Freak is playing Thick as a Brick (First part) in tribute to the 40 years since release. I had forgotten just how utterly amazingly brilliant that album is!!!! The musicianship, the atmosphere everything. WOW Heres all 3/4 hour of it hee hee [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7ts-n87f0Y"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7ts-n87f0Y[/url] A

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1330870488' post='1564086'] HELLO MRS APA!! Hee, hee, hee. [/quote] Lol she says hello back and her hair is now as red as your Lunch calls A

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1330868938' post='1564018'] She's dyeing her nasal hair?? Radical! You're a lucky man. [/quote] I know Shes now reading this lol. Aparantly she'll be ready and we'll be out the door in 1/2hr so she can treat me to a slap up Sunday veggie roast at the Rainbow Cafe in town. 1/2hr?............... yeah right A

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1330867795' post='1563986'] So you like it on top? Well, I suppose variety keeps the interest up. [/quote] Absolutely GF update: Shes decised to dye her hair! and is giving me a little talk as to why we need nasal hair. A

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1330866682' post='1563951'] Loving this thread. I can't resist showing everyone the hole in my new custom P. Once you've done it side-mounted, there's no going back, IMHO: Phwoaar, eh? Eh? Edit: Was going to make a joke about my P-hole, but that would be wrong, wouldn't it? [/quote] Ah now thats where we disagree. Im not a fan of side mounts. Having to lift it up and fiddling around trying to push it in!! Give me a face mount every time. Wrap all your fingers around your thing and slam that bad boy deep with a satisfying clunk. MMmmmm now wheres that GF of mine................ A EDIT: Its nice to see it sticking out the front to rather than dangling down!

[quote name='lurksalot' timestamp='1330866460' post='1563945'] Happen you could hide the nuts with a bush around the hole [/quote] Exactly! But if they had done that I wouldnt have anything to do while waiting for the GF to get her ass in gear so we can go down the George and Pilgrim for a few pints of Otter. Which is not the same since the new landlords moved in. He cant pull a decent pint to save his life Grrrrr. But I digress............ A P.S Congratulations Lurksalot. Post No6. Your exelling yourself after how many years??

[quote name='Dom in Somerset' timestamp='1330866400' post='1563943'] I hosted that image on facebook and oddly enough a guitar maker has posted a comment... on the dovetail joints in the draw in the background! [/quote] Well they are very fine Eggshell Blue Farrow & Ball paint by any chance? A

[quote name='Dom in Somerset' timestamp='1330865509' post='1563923'] It should switch off when you pull your thing out. My other actives do so. [/quote] OIC. You mean if you leave the socket* in question in the bass. In which case I concur A Since sockets are female Im not suprised

[quote name='Dom in Somerset' timestamp='1330865124' post='1563913'] Shine active 5 string. Ironically, the battery drains if left in and I may try replacing the socket (with a conventional nut one) PS it's not got a fretless ebony board and I might be selling it soon. [/quote] It will drain if you leave it in since its still switched on! That goes for all actives AFAIK. But hey, nice hole

Yes but just think of the pleasure of sticking your 1/4 of an inch into something thats a bit more easy on the eye A

Now this has been bugging me for quit some time. Being a designer / engineer its something that catches my eye so take a look at these pictures............... They all have one thing in common which I consider ugly and old fashioned and while being emensly practical and functional it detracts from all that ergonomic and esthetic blood sweat and tears that goes into the design of these beautiful creatures. Im talking about [b][size=4]THIS[/size][/b]........................ Even when great lengths are taken to make something esthetic they plonk a thread and nut into it...... There are some designs out there, mostly for acoustic guitars like the ones that double are strap pins and this one........ But 99% of electric instruments that you buy from the £150 Squier Affinity to Mr Ritters £15,000 jobs they all have a thread and a nut stuck on them!! And yes I understand the manufacturing practicalities of such things but its not rocket science to put a similar design to the Neutriks on them. Mr Ritter has no excuse!! That is all. Have a good Sunday A

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Ah then all is not lost You can get some cheap generic ones and swap the posts and have a matching set. I went through this exercise with the guy on the post i quoted. It just so happens that I have a set of 4 that I dont want that I did a provisional check with and they appear to match. Pop me a PM if they can be of any help A EDIT: Or you can just get a replacement set from Stagg like yorks5stringer suggests

Ah but its not quit that simple Im afraid Those posts face into each other so you'll have to watch the length on replacements. There is a thread on here somewhere thats all about such a problem. Here it is but not much use: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/55596-machine-head-for-eub/page__p__551660__hl__stagg%20machine%20head__fromsearch__1#entry551660"]http://basschat.co.u...__1#entry551660[/url] Depends where its 'popped'? If the post has snapped then yep its a problem. If any of the other bits have gone you may be able to do a straight parts swap with a generic 'fender' machine head. A

Good aint they :-) Once youve sorted out the set up they play pretty good. I lowered the nut and the D and A notches in the bridge to get the action and intonation right. A good set of strings and off you go. I had to tweek the EQ quit a bit to balance the tone and dont use the 'Sub Bass' at all. I think they can be quit delicate since the wood hidden under the paint probably isnt very strong. Im not sure why theres a truss rod in there either. Did you get the stand? Its exellent value. I made a string mute if needed - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/160704-accessorise-your-eub-with-this-seasons-must-have-string-damper/page__fromsearch__1"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/160704-accessorise-your-eub-with-this-seasons-must-have-string-damper/page__fromsearch__1[/url] One small thing to note too. If your putting it on carpet put something like a pringle lid under the rubber end. Your misses will thank you for not peppering your best axminster with little black dots! Finally, my neck is a bit sticky but Im going to try a bit of fine wet & dry in a while to see what that does. A

Why dont you do something off the wall and do one on...... ooh I dont know....... how about some random noobie whos only posted 3 times, joined last week and whos name begins with M. Drop them a PM, you might hit gold Something like that? A

NHOP please, pretty please :-D A

Thanks bluejay and nugget :-) Ive thanked clarky already so I wont bother. Oh what the hell, thanks mate :-D A

[quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1330712766' post='1562132'] here you go [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/48665-deglossing-a-neck/page__p__487629__hl__grit%20neck__fromsearch__1#entry487629"]http://basschat.co.u...__1#entry487629[/url] [/quote] Thanks Clarky. I suppose I'll have to read it twice now :-D A

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1330712501' post='1562129'] It's what I've used to 'satinise' the finish on glossy electric bass guitar necks. Scotchbrite pads don't take off material too quickly. But I don't have experience of EUBs, so you should probably await a response from 'the other place'... [/quote] How did I ever doubt you A

Noting the lack of smiley at the end of that succinct statement and the logic Im enclined to believe you however your reputation preceeds you sir 4real? A