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[quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1364843742' post='2031642'] Reminds me of a cheapo bass my mate had back in the 70s (cant remember the make) except that it had 2 pickups. These look way better and are no doubt way better made too. [/quote] Was it a jedson ? I had a cream coloured one as my first bass and loved it.

I went from a hartke 500 amp, 1x15 and 4x10 ashdown cabs to a markbass cmd210 6 years ago and have never looked back. I occasionally think about adding another 210 cab but dont really need it.

[quote name='bob_pickard' timestamp='1361219640' post='1983099'] I use the srm 150 - excellent piece of kit, sits on a mic stand, loud as my old powered wedge - very impressed - also seems very feedback resistant [/quote] We use them in our band. All of above; I really like them.

[quote name='yepmop' timestamp='1363124824' post='2009036'] They seem really nice necks, have you got a picture of yours? [/quote] Sorry i missed this reply will try and post some tomorrow

Just to add to the confusion i thought that highway 1 basses were mexican parts assembled in America. Probably by Mexicans !

You can buy non fender ball ended Allen keys. Have a look online. I bought some from a local tool store mckays in Cambridge.

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1363280725' post='2011002'] Perhaps make the jump to a US standard. I had a Squier CV Jazz for a while, and while they're great basses for the money, it certainly didn't match up to my US Jazz in tone and feel (although the finish was almost on par). Even the mexican built Road Worn series gets a lot of love Si [/quote] I'd second this commotion get a Us jazz

I have markbass cmd102p which I'm really pleased with. Keep think that I should add an extension cab but as I also go through the pa It probably isn't a requirement.

Ive just fitted a sh mighty mite neck with a vintage finishh from Nick on here to my sx sunburst p. Looks very 62ish and I'm really pleased with it

My amp is a markbass combo but I use our rehearsal studio's BA115 when rehearsing. I really like the tone with my Jazz or p basses. I play in a covers band and we're not particularly loud, I normally have it running at about half on gain and master volume. I dont know if it'd be loud enough for gigging in a rock band without proper pa support but I like it.

Try this: http://youtu.be/HvlI43J72Xc

I can't remember when the pub fag ban came into effect but I have some leads in the bottom of my case that still stink of smoke from when I played g**tar in a blues band at pub gigs.

I've now fitted my SX P bass with the Mighty Mite neck that I bought from Nick. I'm really pleased with the results. This is how I did it. 1. I took of the old neck and tried the MM one for size. Not a bad fit but with one crew in the existing 4 holes lined up perfectly however there was a 1/8' gap at the heel. 2. So I drilled out the neck screw holes with a 6mm bit and glued wooden dowels to fill the holes last week. 3. Today I sawed the dowels off and levelled the ends with a very sharp chisel. 4. I placed the neck in the body and making sure it was butted tight into the end of the socket marked the new screw holes with a 3mm bit and hand drill. 5. I drilled the screw holes with the neck, body and back plate in place, having marked the depth on the drill bit ( measurement taken from the old neck + body holes) with masking tape. 6. Rubbed a bit of candle wax on the screws and screwed the neck on checking all was lined up; It was ! 7. Removed the Gotoh tuners from the old SX neck. Some of the screwheads had been buggered up by the person who fitted them originally so I had to cut slots with a mini hacksaw and use a flat blade screwdriver. 8. Fitted the lovely Gotoh '70s tuners. I had to re-drill the screw holes onto the MM neck. I'd have replaced the screws if I had spare but couldn't wait. 9. Restrung, adjusted the intonation, truss rod and action. !0. All done. I now have an SX body Mighty Mite neck, Wizard Thumper, pickup, CTS pots and gotoh tuners P bass and it's lovely.

I have a nathan east dvd which was given to me a couple of years ago

Great isn't it ? i wish it was on the telly.

[quote name='W11ATO' timestamp='1361912734' post='1993068'] Human - Killers Ffs.... [/quote] Agreed. Also one for the rubbish lyrics thread I'd say

Thank Nick thats the plan. i have Dan Erlwine's book

Just bought a p bass neck from Nick. Great communications, speedy delivery and a pleasure to deal with.

Ive just taken delivery of a lovely used mighty mite neck from Nick on here and the screw holes all line up with the ones in my sx body but leaving about 1/8 inch gap between the end of the neck heel and the neck pocket which is annoying. Presumably it a case of drilling and filling with dowels and drilling new holes ?

Great band name!

[quote name='WhoNeedsYou' timestamp='1361832780' post='1991805'] So true, I said this to an ex band mate and kept getting told "well you can't please everyone can you!" [/quote] The response that I got from the singer was "well it's not about you it's what the audience would enjoy". He then in the same spate of email exchanges said that he wouldn't do a particular Wham song as that would be a step too far fror him. I rest my case

Wish i was closer. What a gig! Good luck

I had a bit bit of a hissy fit when our keyboard player suggested the final countdown last year and refused to ever contemplate playing it. Life' s too short to play songs that one can't bare to listen too let alone learn and have to play.

Love everything about this song being a big fan of xtc and mr partridge.