Fishman

9 hours ago, NickA said:

Still wondering how @fishman came upon a pro 1e without its body or bridge!

I could tell you but that would spoil the fun! 😊

I received clarification from ABM on this matter – their aluminium bridge is black chrome, not black paint/powder coat

They state that the aluminium is not good for metallic coating

Just now, TheGreek said:

@Bassman666 had the hardware on his Lakland blacked - might be an idea to PM him...

Thanks @TheGreek – the ABM isn't in stock until late January – the bridge is for the Wal Pro 1e rescue that @Andyjr1515 is working on for me – not sure I can wait until then so might go with the Hipshot A

Will consult @Bassman666 if the need arises – thanks for the tip 😊

I was thinking of buying an aluminium ABM bridge in black and the company tell me that black aluminium is no longer available as aluminium isn't great for paint adhesion

It seems doable as other brands offer this combination

Any thoughts on this?

Swifts in flight against the jet-trail – amazing!

Nice lighting in the last pic Andy 📸

16 hours ago, songofthewind said:

Crazy! What nut width, please mister?

40mm at the nut

Will provide details of profile with pics tomorrow

14 hours ago, songofthewind said:

Crazy! What nut width, please mister?

More Jazz width than Stingray - will check when I get back shortly

3 hours ago, eubassix said:

Jim Cairnes  :-

https://jedistar.com/jim-cairnes/

Nice one! Interesting stuff – and the Colt!

I might just get another body made for this, as it's so nice

Luthier-built 6-bolt fretless neck for sale – maple neck with lined ebony board and MM-style tru-oil finish on the maple – great condition with faint marks from round wound strings that could easily be sanded out

I bought this from @Beedster about 10 or so years ago, on ebay IIRC

It was built by a North-East luthier by the name of Jim Kearns, although I will have to check my notes to confirm the name

Pics to follow this weekend

Paul at Wal did say he could make a new body but the cost was beyond my budget and it could be a long wait

1 hour ago, Andyjr1515 said:

More like "ffs, come off!" 

agh! the mantra! a secret no more 😊

Bravo!

I lit several candles for you this morning and recited many of the luthiers' guild prayers while chanting the mantra that only the few know 

Pics…

last one shows small mark underneath headstock

No problem, all cool 😀 I'd better get those pics up now! cheers!

Hey wise guy: "Pics to follow either today or tomorrow" 🙃

1 hour ago, BigRedX said:

Is it going to have Wal-shaped body (if so which one) or something different?

It will be a Pro 1e in all but the bridge – unfortunately, Wal won't sell me one of those 😢

Up for sale (no trades) is my 90s  2010-11 Mustang,  white with torty guard

Condition is Ex+,  just a small mark on the underside of the headstock – see pics

Pics to follow either today or tomorrow

Fender gig bag only so collection advisable, Hard case now included, although I could disassemble for shipping if necessary (UK only)

Cheers!

On 01/12/2020 at 21:51, SpondonBassed said:

I might fill with a dummy switch like Lee Sklar does

I think that's known as a DFA switch 😊

I have John's uni-pre in two of my basses and a J-retro – top notch sound sculpting all round

How's it going with this?

Some progress!!! 😲

After the hold up with the neck screw alignment I enlisted the help of a local luthier to plug and drill the holes in the correct place and fit some cup washers – now I can get the finish sorted and get the thing together – full steam ahead!

Can anyone recommend a source for some nice thin wood for a scratch plate?

Something like this nice Alpher, 2 or 3mm thickness

These are great, GLWTS 😀

he's reminded me of how not good my playing is 😪