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  1. Skin Lewis
    I bought a bass from BD a couple of years ago, went in person to try some out, came away with what I wanted. Had to chase them up for an invoice though. Since then I've bought a few sets of strings online with no problems. I like to give my business to small companies rather than box sellers, so a couple of weeks ago I ordered some Hipshot tuners from BD, paid in full of course. I heard nothing for over a week, tried calling for 2 days with no reply, emailed them with no response, emailed again and finally got an answer saying they were out of stock, 10 weeks lead time, and was refunded. The same day, I received their weekly update email, which stated they had new stock of Hipshot tuners. I looked at the website, saw the ones I had ordered still for sale with no mention of actual availability. Poor service in this day and age. Thomann to the rescue.
  2. Skin Lewis
    Skin was my school nickname when I started playing at age 15. Because I'm skinny (still am). No one has called me Skin for the last 55 years.
  3. Skin Lewis
    I sing and play, mainly harmony BVs with the occasional lead. For me it's a matter of delegating one of them to a particular unconscious part of the brain to carry out automatically, so as I can concentrate on the other one. Generally it's the bass that I switch to automatic. Complex cross rhythms are a challenge, but when you get it right it can be exhilarating and satisfying, like walking a tightrope. Just don't look down or it will get messy. I guess it helps playing in an originals band, I write my bass lines and write and arrange the BVs, so I can tweak stuff it's it's not performable. As for playing and walking, absolutely not. I tried once, it was a catastrophe resulting in bandages.
  4. Skin Lewis
    Lovely. Ticks all the boxes. Great back story too.
  5. Skin Lewis
    I don't have any issues per se with the 3 point bridge, apart from the lack of adjustability. Maybe I've been living under a rock, but I'm unaware of any ongoing controversy, my other basses are Fenders. All my basses wear flats. Anyway, I fitted the Babicz, set it up (really easy) and it's now sorted. It's a great bass.
  6. Skin Lewis
    Not really sure what point you're trying to make. I'm talking about my particular bass, my particular bridge. It was 20 years old when I got it a few weeks ago. It's just possible with a bass at this price point, that there is an inconsistency in component quality. There is no individual height adjustment for the saddles on the standard bridge, sometimes you need it, sometimes you don't. Mine needed it. If he played it, I'm sure Jack Casady would agree.
  7. Skin Lewis
    There is no revelatory improvement, but my particular JC was unplayable with it's original bridge because of the lack of adjustment. Now I can actually use it.
  8. Skin Lewis
    I've just put one on my early Korean JC. Main difference is easy, accurate and stable adjustment of intonation and individual string height. Also there is a greater distance between the string retainer and saddles, which means that any silk on the ball end of the string doesn't sit on the saddle., and the angle of the string at the saddle is shallower. Altogether a massive improvement over the shonky original. It weighs a gram or so less too.
  9. Skin Lewis
    I have a set on my Jazz, they suit it very well. Brighter than LTFs, with similar tension (maybe a bit less). Plenty of growl and honk, plus thump with a sponge. I've got another new set on it's way, although I'll probably put them on the Jazz and put the settled in ones on the Precision to see if they suit.
  10. Skin Lewis
    I saw them in Bristol last Thursday, last time was 44 years ago. Very impressed, and it was nice to see an old school setup on stage - wedges, no IEMs, no set, proper amps etc. Proper rock'n'roll band. I thought the Slim Jim Phantom Trio were rubbish frankly, just a load of very badly done covers.
  11. Skin Lewis
    Jack Bruce, and the Ox:
  12. Skin Lewis
    Indeed, once the sweet spot is found, it's fine. Just took a while to get there. I haven't had to adjust it for 10 years now. Neck has been stable since I got it 20 years ago. Apparently, there was a very brief period when the Korean Longhorns came without the tape.
  13. Skin Lewis
    I have a '98 Korean Longhorn, unusual in that it has no tape binding. It can do thump, it can do clank, and all sorts of other stuff. I love it, it weighs nothing and despite looking like it was made in the shed by your grandad, it's been indestructible. Setting the intonation is a big faff though.
  14. Skin Lewis
    Bought a Jack Casady Epiphone from Tony today, smooth transaction and I got to try it out in his epic bass cave. Thanks Tony!
  15. Skin Lewis
    I grew up in the '50s hearing my Dad play Benny Goodman, Coleman Hawkins, Mugsy Spannier, Eartha Kitt, Lena Horne, Mozart, Beethoven, Hank Williams and Spike Jones. Meanwhile I was listening to Radio Luxemburg ("Your station of the stars") under the bed covers - Buddy Holly, Elvis etc, and it went on from there to Eddie Cochran, The Shadows, Tornados, and then came the Beatles and suddenly everything was in colour. I'm still obsessed with XTC. Yes, I agree, definitely one of the greatest bands this country has produced. Magnificent.
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    Not that I've noticed. No more than a piece of sponge does. It does need adjusting properly though.
  18. Skin Lewis
    I initially read this as Kylie Minogue synthesiser, and now I can't get it out of my head......GLWTS.
  19. Skin Lewis
    Well you probably don't need both, but............😉
  20. Skin Lewis
    (a) - No idea sorry, it's not really a chip as such, just a tiny bit of finish missing, no dent in the wood. Can't imagine it would be difficult though (b) - Yes, easily done, the rubber is held on by double sided tape. The mute works perfectly though. Here's the rubber from another new Fender mute I bought for my Nash but never fitted:
  21. Skin Lewis
    My studio needs a new roof, so sadly this has to go. Sale only. Fender Custom Shop Sean Hurley signature '61 Precision, 2019 build, Closet Classic sunburst (some lovely checking on the nitro finish), tweed case and all candy. Sounds magnificent, plays like a '61 Precision should. 3.9kg, 8.6lb, specs as per shop floor traveller below. Strung with Labella flats. One small mark on hip as pictured. Collection from Bristol preferred.
  22. Skin Lewis
    I shall try this new to me PF-50t tonight, trusty Elf in back pocket in case it doesn't work out:
  23. Skin Lewis

    Cat Burrito

    Skin Lewis replied to Shaggy's topic in Feedback

    Bought a lovely PF50-T from Tim, delivered by him in person next day. Splendid chap and a pleasure to do business with. A credit to BC.
  24. Skin Lewis
    Thanks for the tip, but I didn't touch the amp at all during the break. It wasn't operator error, it was a non functioning amp. I spent many years as a touring backline tech, my under pressure trouble shooting is still pretty good. I tried it again this morning, the power amp section is dead. I'm very happy that other owners have not had this experience. Luckily, gear4music has a good returns policy. I shall stick with my Markbass head, with Elf as backup.
  25. Skin Lewis
    100% sure. It lights up when activated, and it was the first thing I checked anyway. I suspect the volume control - at the 9 o'clock position, just one notch doubled the volume at soundcheck, a couple of sweeps cleared this. I can't trust it, so it's going back.
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