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[quote name='henry norton' post='1063930' date='Dec 19 2010, 07:59 PM']If you go to a luthier supplier you can specify how dark, brown, cream, streaky, wavy or dead black a board you want. An ebony fingerboard blank isn't actually that expensive if you're building one instrument and yes, I'd go to a luthier supplier because you generally pay for wood by volume (even for smallish bits) and you'd probably have to buy a larger chunk from a timber supplier, consequently paying for more wood you won't use. Tonewoods are usually dried and stored with instrument making in mind and are graded on quality (tightness & straightness of grain, figure or lack of, density etc.), none of which you're likely to find from a wood yard unless they're very very good indeed, and there ain't many very very good wood yards around Or to put it another way if you can't justify 20 quid for a decent ebony board you're going to have bigger problems bringing the rest of the bass up to the lofty standards of your pro quality ebony board![/quote] Perfect and very true lol. Thats exactly what I wanted to know. Thanks Henry Yep the blanks arent expencive even when you add postage. Was just wondering since Im off to a quit good wood suppliers soon anyway so could look around. Im asking on this element since its a critical part and not just esthetics. Ill have a looky on the net. Anyone recommend a good one? A

So Im thinking of making a replacement Fingerboard. Question is, Should I buy specific Blank Ebony Board form a Luther supplies because its specificaly selected for that use or can I trot over to my local exotic wood suppliers and pic up a suitable piece at much less cost?? Or do I need a piece with built in mojo?? Im going to machine out the shape radii etc myself so it just needs to be a lump of wood!! A

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='1054394' date='Dec 10 2010, 07:08 PM']I think that there are only two Bolin basses on Basschat (I used to own the other one as well ) and possibly only a couple more in the whole of the UK, so this may be undersubscribed with owners but I think the Bolin deserves it's own porn thread! The 4 string that I now own... The 5 string that I sold on Basschat and has passed around a couple of others... Made by John Bolin and designed by Ned Steinberger, these basses were only produced for a short period, though still available as a custom option from Bolin/'House of Guitars' (JB's new name for his Bolin Co.). John makes custom guitars and basses for the likes of Billy F. Gibbons, Jimmy Page, Steve Miller, Dusty Hill, Lou Reed, Doc Watson, Albert King, Bo Didley, Joe Perry, and Keith Richards & Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones. They are fabulous basses and the piezo tone (if the bass has that option; both of the above do) is truly excellent. The piezo can be soloed and it has a lovely airy breathiness to it, or if blended with the EMG magnetics it can add a pleasing top end. The locking sperzels are great. The arm extension is a stroke of genius (even if you do have to watch out for the screw working loose, the old matchstick and UPVA glue sorts it). The overall tone is superb BUT some folks have commented that it doesn't do that Miller slap thang... not the end of the world and tbh I've managed to get a decent slap tone for the odd thumb n pop. All in all I think they are an excellent bass and the Bolin that I now have will never be for sale (refer me to this thread if you ever see me contemplating it), in fact I'd happily buy another but it would need to be the colour of my old 5 string. [/quote] I can't help but admire your use of a bass stand neck clip nailed to the wall to hold your french doors open. A good illustration as it is juxtaposed with the one that bass is sitting in. ;-) oh, nice bass by the way................ A

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPnWDimkZnI"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPnWDimkZnI[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5mFVo55bKQ&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5mFVo55bKQ...feature=related[/url] Not bad for a half deaf pensioner!! And he didnt move his feet once ;-) But no he wasnt the 'master of soloing'

[quote name='fatback' post='1048857' date='Dec 5 2010, 11:01 PM']Slotted brass bridge too. No need for an upgrade there [/quote] Any one would think you're trying to sell it A

[quote name='fatback' post='1048619' date='Dec 5 2010, 07:36 PM']I had my doubts about the pups until I started putting it passive through a sadowsky pre, and it's a different beast. Mwah by the bucket, and quite aggressive in a pleasing way once I got the rounds off and stuck some heavy elixirs on. Very high output from the standard pups on this one anyhow. Never goes out of tune either [/quote] Cool. I suppose pups are replacable and it is a looker. Do like that 'Burns' Style roll top head ;-) A

[quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' post='1048621' date='Dec 5 2010, 07:39 PM']Someone on here is selling a Vester for£150. I have the same model,and it's a mystery as to how it hasn't sold yet.[/quote] I did see that one! funny enough Im looking at two others on here with big plans for both lol. So the old saying is true "Basses are a bit like buses. You wait for ages for one and two come along at once". Bit like life realy ;-) A

[quote name='fatback' post='1048553' date='Dec 5 2010, 06:53 PM']Maybe you can find an old Westone Thunder. They come in unlined fretless and have a jazz-ish neck. Actives aren't up to much, but switched to passive with a good outboard pre sounds the biz and plays beautifully. [/quote] Oooohhh Im liking the look of a thunder :-) but not sure about the P pups but thats going high on the list. A

[quote name='Delberthot' post='1048531' date='Dec 5 2010, 06:30 PM']You want a [url="http://en.euroguitar.com/bass/cort/gb/75p-fretless-serie-limitee/124990.html"]Cort GB74[/url] The first thing that came into my mind when you said Musicmanish for your budget. You would need to be looking secondhand though Or a [url="http://www.imuso.co.uk/Bass-Guitars/7711-/Cort-Curbow-4FL-Fretless-Bass-Cannon-Black?utm_source=googleproduct"]Cort Curbow[/url][/quote] Interesting suggestion Delberthot Ive found one for £300 new at Thomanns Ive also found the Vintage V940FL at £200 or am I looking at a Dog???? A

[quote name='bubinga5' post='1048518' date='Dec 5 2010, 06:22 PM']Yes that is a tall order.. the tallest bit is a £300 bass with an unlined board... an unlined board is really in the midst of higher end basses... you could get a second hand Squire and get a new neck... why do you want it unlined can i ask..[/quote] Hi Bubinga5 Hey I like a challenge :-D and I just think they look nice. Nothing to do with 'lined is cheating etc' stuff. A

OK Im in the market for a fretless but Im not liking what Ive feen so far. The thing is Im a bit picky in what I want so heres the list. Im looking either new or second hand around the sub £300 mark. Its realy just a pointer to any specific make and model and I'll do the rest. I do like the look of an Ibanez ATK if thats a pointer. Must haves: Fretless NOT Lined 4 string MusicMan ish Rosewood / Ebony Finger Board Prefered but not essential: Natural finish J style neck (But nor J style pups etc) Not bothered: Active / passive Now thats not a tall order is it?? LMAO So if you happen to see the (bass as discribed above) Oh wont you tell her that I (am prepared to make a reasonable offer)! cheers in advance etc. A

Thanks BTS, I'll send a mail to him. Anyone else?? A

Well I've googled and googled and All I find is nasty plastic like the ones Ive got. Where oh where can I get some nice rose wood or ebony bridge pins for an Acoustic Bass??? Ive seen those 'Pinz' which are nice but not what Im looking for. I want some nice wood ones to go with the rest of the bass. Im not asking for too much am I?? Any one know?? Cheers in advance A

[url="http://www.beltal.com/on-sale/VOGUE-sunset-color-electric-guitar-6806-10280277-1270983154962.html"]http://www.beltal.com/on-sale/VOGUE-sunset...0983154962.html[/url] Thats one hell of a profit margin!!!! A

I'll say what we're all thinking shall I? 50+ of us all send it the spec for our 'dream bass'. We go to one of these poor innocent and simple business men in the far east and tell them we are a prospective new international company looking to see how good they are and here is a list of samples as a tester. All done to the highest spec at £50 a throw. Now what could possibly go wrong with that plan?? Whos in? :-D A