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[indent][indent][quote name='BigRedX' post='1204836' date='Apr 19 2011, 02:58 PM']So who's got a 5-string in that I can try? I would have to get someone to re-shape the headstock though because IMO the Warwick headstock is the ugliest thing ever...[/quote] [/indent][/indent] I'd say there are a few contenders for that title, AC and Nordy spring to mind. I reckon the Star is one of the prettiest that Warwick make, though the headstock does look out of place

Maybe you could offer to explain the concept of Max Bid to him? Like Mr Foxen says, it's a concept some people can't seem to grasp. I'm sick of trying to explain it to Mrs Rock

[url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CMI-Bass-Cabinet-and-100W-CMI-lead-Bass-Amp-c-1976-/220815396828?pt=UK_MusicalInstr_Amplifiers_RL&hash=item33699f8fdc#ht_500wt_1156"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CMI-Bass-Cabinet...c#ht_500wt_1156[/url] Anyone know anything about these?

Maybe Rotosound should bring out some Hendrix bass strings, as they are the ones JH would have played, had he played bass as a main instrument (possibly)

They look really nice, but there's something about basses based closely on guitar designs that sits uncomfortably with me. It's irrational of course, as I like the ASAT and the Jaguar, possibly because they have had time to establish themselves as bass designs in their own right, or possibly because they're a bit different from the guitar they're based on. IMO this one looks a bit [b]too[/b] much like a Telecaster, just as the Les Paul bass doesn't have enough of it's own identity. I think too much about these things - that new [url="http://www.brianmayguitars.co.uk/newsitems/view/83"]Brian May Bass[/url] makes me feel uneasy too. Anyway, ramble over. If you like it, go for it

[quote name='Duarte' post='1310199' date='Jul 20 2011, 12:20 PM']Nighthawks at The Diner is a must.[/quote] Cheers for the suggestions. My only problem now is deciding which genre to put him into in iTunes; there's rock, blues, Cuban, jazz, all sorts

'Rain Dogs' album by Tom Waits -Tom is a new discovery for me and it's a superb album

Shouting about 'No Reserve' then starting it at £2k is just stupid

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='1308032' date='Jul 18 2011, 04:14 PM']Wow they must be made from uber tough stuff not to snap under torsion at that size. [/quote] It's never snapped, but I've rarely used that tiny one. The tapered tip of the extractor only needs to get a grip on the head, so the shaft size can be bigger than that of screw.

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='1307921' date='Jul 18 2011, 03:05 PM']The smallest extractor there is 4mm. That's bigger than the screw head it's self. (let alone trying to drill down one )[/quote] Sorry, didn't check the sizes of the example. My set goes to 1.25 mm. I'm on my phone now but will try to post a more appropriate link later

I do furniture restoration and face this prob often; a [url="http://www.screwfix.com/p/screw-extractor-set/18643"]screw extractor[/url] should sort you out Drill a pilot hole into the offending screw, and screw in the 'remover', which is reverse threaded to it'll loosen the screw rather than tighten it.

[quote name='Ross' post='1307839' date='Jul 18 2011, 01:59 PM']I look much less like a bassist these days I'm sad to say.....................I'm pissed, sweaty and pulling a stupid face.[/quote] Sounds like every bassist I know

£90 quid now

[quote name='Clarky' post='1307224' date='Jul 17 2011, 11:05 PM']The Capri Orange P bass looks the dogs nads![/quote] Cheers Clarky, after years of bare ash, it feels very fresh and funky. Love your pic - I take it that was the smaller set earlier on? Looks like your headstock skull is singing into the mike

I've not participated in this thread yet, but have just been sent some pics from our set at the Rock n Bike Festival at the weekend, so here you go

+1 for the Roq Solid. If anyone's interested, here are some pics of mine, with the "belly flap" option.

[quote name='Clarky' post='1304076' date='Jul 14 2011, 10:14 PM']As they will be re-fins whatever colour you choose, it makes no difference whether you go original colour or not IMHO. Forget that they were both oly white and go for whatever colours you like best. I vote for a fiesta red P (a la Pino) and a sonic blue or seafoam green J [/quote] +1 Go for the colour you like best. I did the exact same thing with my 78p recently; it was originally white but stripped when I bought it - I researched colours available at the time and ended up painting it Capri Orange! No regrets. (If interested, the pre and post facelift pics are in the first two links of my sig) For yours, I'm a big fan of Sonic blue, especially with the covers on

Playing order is finalised - we're on at 7pm, just before the pole dancers!

[quote name='Evil Undead' post='1294896' date='Jul 6 2011, 04:13 PM']I'd like to show off my little family, including the latest acquisition (bottom). Please excuse the Warwick, she knows her place isn't in this thread [/quote] That's a lovely black beauty. The fretboard looks an unusual colour - is that just the light? Also the fretboard looks to have some interesting figuring on the wood.