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If I remember correctly, you can use the same centre hole, but will need to drill new holes for the outer two.

[quote name='pineweasel' timestamp='1450102459' post='2929558'] Saw them in 1989 supporting Firehose, great gig. I remember he was playing a Westone Thunder 1A just like the one I had. [/quote] That's right, and a Jazz bass if I remember rightly. Still got a very soft spot for them.

/Wakes up from sleeping in over-stuff leather armchair/ What ? Tone is in your fingers. Yaaaarrrgh ! /Slumps and falls asleep, snorring/

Five it a decade or two and it'll be 'license' everywhere and for all meanings, so let's not get hung up. Like I did earlier

LicenCe !!! I've used Reaper a few times, always struck me as very straightforward. My machine seems to struggle with the DAW I use at the moment, so maybe ti's time to have another look at Reaper.

[quote name='Number6' timestamp='1449855863' post='2927603'] I am happy being 'dumb' and 'uninformed' about lots of subjects. Otherwise people ask questions about those subjects and expect answers. [/quote] ...a prison for oneself.

I was listening to my wife's gentle breathing as she sleeps on the couch, but as you can't hear that.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQ712S4LYpU

Used his lessons quite a lot and learned loads. He's got a very laid-back style of teaching, which I like.

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1449842691' post='2927416'] Yes, if it needs it. I'll always check the intonation & neck relief when I put new strings on & adjust it if necessary. [/quote] I'll check the intonation as a matter of course after new strings, but not so much the relief as I only really judge that by feel and eye.

[quote name='Manton Customs' timestamp='1449692036' post='2926083'] Though if I were you I'd probably leave the pores and have it feeling a bit more natural, that's supposed to be what an oil finish is all about anyway . Looks like a fun project, good luck! . [/quote] Thanks This is really what I'm thinking. All my other basses are glossy (black) finishes, so something very 'wood' is quite the ticket, but all thoughts are very much welcome.

[quote name='Number6' timestamp='1449779362' post='2926828'] Without reading all the posts have we reached a conclusion yet? Do the Aye's or the No's have it? [/quote] The headbands do not "have it", nor have they ever

[quote name='neilp' timestamp='1449778383' post='2926811'] You should have heard him slap [/quote] Yeah, I'd heard he was quite the smack bassist

Damn, you nicked one of my fantasy band names !! Good luck all the same

Blimey.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1449693669' post='2926113'] OK, it's official. I must live in a different world than most. Blue [/quote] Everyone does.

I've never seen a picture of him in a headband, so that's a big plus.

I'd read about beeswax for a final finish would make it more durable ? OK....something else to bear in mind. Thanks again.

Thanks for the advice Harry - I'd read about the slurry method and was still mulling over whether to try that (all work is forbidden on the bass until the final cupboard's up in the kitchen !). I don't mind a more 'open' feel to the wood though, so I'm still 50-50. Top tip for the filter papers - I'll give that a try.

[quote name='neilp' timestamp='1449656118' post='2925545'] Its a structurally perfect, exquisitely detailed empty vessel. [/quote] /aside/ What a lovely turn of phrase.

[quote name='Number6' timestamp='1449650244' post='2925466'] I think we are all groundbreaking bassists. One Love. [/quote] Awww, ya big lunk

[quote name='colgraff' timestamp='1449609298' post='2925243'] Did someone mention aimless noodling? [/quote] Wow, I didn't realise they used real toddlers in their Peri Peri Kiddie flavour.