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they're really useful for measuring unknown strings as well (when trying to work out just which mystery strings are fitted to a new purchase!) (most of the digital ones can do imperial at the touch of a button) I bought my digital ones in Lidl or Aldi years ago, they're well worth it. i have a set of more expensive dial calipers as well that were a 21st present from my brother but they stay in the house and the digital ones live i the workshop. Matt

i've had a quick play with the refractory website and a rough model and the prices seem incredibly high (130 quid machining costs!) I'd look at @3below's option of finding a local modelling club and ask nicely there, one that specialises in larger scale modelling and live steam should be able to help, possibly for the cost of the materials and a few beers. you might also have some luck with tubing meant for model making, they are available in a range of diameters so putting a couple inside each other might get the desired result. Matt

the wrapped type bushings are quite thin so you would possibly need to use 2 sets inside each other (of the correct dimensions) to get a nice fit. I would be wary of the Oilite ones as they are imptregnated with oil which is designed to leech out over time to lubricate the surfaces, this might stain the wood around the tuner. have you got some way of taking accurate measurements of the bush you have (verniers or similar) it would take me only a couple of minutes to create the CAD model to get quotes (a drawing might be possible also) Matt

if you can get a model made then having the bushings custom made would be the cleanest option, If you get stuck with the model then i might be able to help (design engineer by trade) at work we have had some stuff made by these guys with good results, the prices have been reasonable as well https://fractory.com/ you just need a cad model to upload to get a quote. Matt

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the serial number comes up as a Marcus Miller Jazz 5 string in vintage white! z7285437 here Matt

i have tagged him on the other thread, i'm fairly sure he can sort it at a very sensible price.

this sounds like a job for @Andyjr1515 Matt

I know! I have no real use for this but if i were close enough i would definitely get it and find a corner to stash it in. Matt

This just popped up in one of my saved searches, Looks like a Line 6 Studio 110 combo, 99p but collection in person only from Axbridge. They say it's in working order, anyone locally want a combo? (i'd snap this up myself but it's a bit far away! Link to eBay Matt

my first thought was a Yamaha, the BB range are very nice but BBN5 might be a little out of budget if my recent experience is anything to go by, The RBX range is much more affordable and shouldn't be difficult to find. I had a RBX765a as my first 5 string and it was a great bass, the later 775 would be equally good and has a more modern look. another option is Ibanez, the SR range is fantastic for the money and you should find something in budget. if you want something more traditionally styled then the Squier VM range basses are pretty good , i had the P5 and it was a great bass, there is a Jazz 5 for sale in the classifieds at the moment Jazz V this J+D might be worth a look too HERE other options worth looking at are Aria (the IGB/integra range), Vintage, Cort, and OLP, all make great value intruments. Matt

apologies, i didn't check the dimensions, i just linked to the same model that downunderwonder did above. do you have other stuff that could go in the case (cables, strap etc?) i'd expect that some internal dividers could be fashioned to make it all fit snugly in the bigger case. or they should have the foam back in stock soon, an email should get you a timescale for it being in stock. Matt EDIT - the Max 380-S looks a good candidate, and they have the foam available for this one as well. It's not the cheapest option though. Max 380

the sapphire burst is a top choice, i think i'd go for the CHB-1 as I generally prefer short scale basses. there was a photo earlier of one of the tops without any finish and it looked ace, so if there was a natural option that might swing it! Matt

i've been quietly reading this thread as it has unfolded and my main reattion at the new prices was that they are a Bargain! for a uk made instrument (made by a very well respected workshop) i think they're actually pretty cheap, the quality will be top notch and the lead times won't be affected by the long waits for containers to be shipped half way round the world. all i need to do know is start saving my pennies and decide which one i want! Matt

the link i quoted above is a UK supplier of the Max cases, just under 26 quid for the empty case, or they can supply pick and pluck foam for a bit more. or custom cut foam if you want to pay extra, postage is free for orders over 15 quid as well so no extra fees on top. (they seem to have the black cases in stock but the foam is on back order and orange cases are opn backorder too (and a re a few quid more for some reason) Matt

i've used the B&q type cases before, they're not bad but not as robust as you would hope (i've broken a couple and one got wet and went mouldy!) recently i've been using a Thon accessory case from Thomman, really strong (plywood construction) but heavy (about 6kg empty) with a Markbass F1, a pedalboard and cables inside it's a bit of a pain to carry. the Max cases are available in the UK from the case farm, i have a couple of the smallest ones (one for for my wireless transmitter) they used to be called Dave cases, i'd definitely recommend both the cases and the seller. Max 235-S - Protective Case - The Case Farm Matt

LaBella also make 5 string short scale flats, one thing to check is what string length you actually want as the LaBella ones don't have much extra length ( i have them fitted to my short scale 5 string) Matt

normally an ABY box has 2 switches and gives 3 different options (A, b or both) the most common use is to split a signal to two different amps. An A/B box usually has a single switch and only the option of A or B. @fleabag I've had another look at bright onion and they offer an alternative pedal to the one i linked above that only has one switch and switches both the input and the output at the same time, if you won't ever need to send the acoustic signal to the bass amp (or vice versa) then it is a tenner cheapet and takes up a little less room on the pedalboard version 2 A/B might be exactly what you were looking for?

do you need both instruments or both amps to be live at the same time? for the input a simple a/b box should work fine (one instrument or the other) for the output then an A/B if you only need one output at a time, A/B/Y if you need to feed 2 amps at once as well as seperately. It's a small thing but the A/B pedals are slightly cheaper which is more important when you are buying two. i've made my own in the past but recently i bought a bright onion one and it's a great bit of kit and not that expensive, they offer lots of options as well so they might make something that would suit True Bypass Loopers made by Bright Onion Pedals Matt EDIT - just had a look and if you only ever need one instrument and one amp then this seems like it will do everything in one box (with a loop for the FX pedals) Dual AB Switch with Loop – True Bypass - Bright Onion Pedals

if you can make space for a blade style switch then the 4 way telecaster (guitar) wiring is rather good, gives neck or bridge solo'd and then both pickups either series or parallel, I made this mod to my guitar a few years ago and it's great. Matt

bought a pedal from Paul, it was delivered quickly and very well packaged. I'm very happy with the deal, Paul is the perfect seller. thanks Matt

this is a real shame, it looks like a great little bass, out of interest what is the more expensive version you are looking at, i've not seen any that were this super short scale (24.75"?) For a gig bag you might do well with one for a classical 1/2 size or 3/4 size, i've got a couple of small body 6 string acoustics and they both have 1/2 size classical gigbags that are a nice snug fit. it might be worth taking some measurements before you send this one back so you can find a better fitting gigbag if you buy another matt

ahh yes those are a problem, the very cheap power plant junior has a fixed mains lead with a moulded on euro plug (and isolated outputs!) but with the requirement of the Boss it wouldn't be enough current even with 2 outputs combined (this is what moved me to the fame unit as my Line 6 G50 needed more than 240mA)

i've just looked up the Boss WD50 and it has a 9v out for running other pedals, so if you power it with the recommended power supply (or an equivalent) you can connect a daisy chain to the output and power your other pedals directly from the wireless receiver, i they quote 120mA for the tiny tuner (which is a huge draw for a tuner!) the WD50 is 60mA in wireless mode and 320mA when charging. the PSA is 500mA so with the wireless charging and the tuner on there is 60mA left for the Sansamp and they quote a current draw of 6mA in the manual. this gives you a bit of extra current available which is always a good thing (never a great idea to go too close to the limit with power supplies) matt