tommorichards

[quote name='ubit' timestamp='1396116595' post='2410136'] Buy new strings man. You can get cheap sets on ebay. I would never repair a short string. The hassle involved is too much for me [/quote] to be honest, the hassle involved in tying a knot is much simpler than purchasing an entire new set of strings and waiting for them to arrive. Ill see how long this holds out for haha

Its the vintage reissue series, V96. Sounds exactly like a jazz should.

[quote name='KingBollock' timestamp='1396013250' post='2409021'] It's the kind of knot that works better the more pressure it has on it. I know it's not on the speaking length of the string but does it not effect the sound of the string? [/quote] Well, ive been playing on it all day, and i cant say it does affect the sound. I love a fresh set of bass strings.

haha. Im not to worried about string snappage. my string snapped as i was playing it, and it just went loose, no massive fling in the air, just the core snap, so the windings held it pretty much in place.

So, one of my bass strings snapped, so i got a new set to put on them, dunlops i think. But anyway, alls well, ive cut the strings, wound them on, then i start tuning them. E tunes fine, A tunes fine, then i get to the D. As i tune it, im winding the machinehead, and the note is staying the same. I look up, and the string is pulling out of the machinehead as i wind it. Basically the string is under too much tension before it can properly grip the tuning post. So i look up what to do if i make it too short online, and i come across this thread on talkbass: [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f16/cut-my-d-string-too-short-193490/"]http://www.talkbass....o-short-193490/[/url] Basically, one poster mentions that he uses a sheep bend with an old string!!! Like thie picture below shows. Im skeptical, but i tried it, and lo and behold.... It works. As i tuned it up, i saw the knot tighten, and now it seems to be holding. Im made up as i was quite annoyed when this happened. But so far it seems like its working, and from a few responses on talkbass, it seems to hold really well. Ill probably buy a new D string, but for now, i think its alright hahahaha. So thanks, internet. And i posted this to let more people know that there is something they can do!

The harley benton basses on thomann.de seem like a good basis.

I had one of those before modding it with original pickups, and it is really beast. The neck is quite chunky, warwicky even, but dam good sounds. If thats helps you make a decision

side note, whats the bass in your avatar floFC?

whered you get the wood?

For straplocks, i use bottletops. Cheap and they work Providing you dont swap straps, its ace.

Yeah. I had a look at reversing the tuner, but its not possible due to the construction of it. The new set came today, but unfortunately the plates are the same size as the bottom one there, so theres a few visible holes now that theyre installed. No idea what strings are on it, but sound sweet. I think i am thinking of leaving it alone electronically, but im awaiting inspiration on a colour scheme

Ive already got some new tuners on the way. That one is designed to be mounted that way, so i think the originals broke at some time and the owner got replacements, as theres a second tuner thats a different type completely. With regards to the respray, ive attached a piece of paper on the headstock to give it a painted headstock look, which i like. I was thinking respray for the body, but no idea what to go for colour wise. aaaaand a pic of that

Ive heard theyre quite rare. If i had the money...... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1985-G-L-El-Toro-Bass-Tobacco-Sunburst-w-OHSC-Mpl-Rwd-Neck-Mahogany-Body-/310716766342?pt=Guitar&hash=item4858299886

I got this bass the other week from Geedys nose on here, with full intention of turning it into a bass with which i could swap out pickups and generally try them out. However, it sounds too good to touch. Seriously. Massive P sound from it, like, pretty much the tone i want. Now im split between actually going ahead with the project, or putting a mud/p/j setup in it, or leaving it the funk alone and enjoying it. Its quite annoying really. Anyway, have some pics to see for yourself. (theyre from geddys listing here) the weird headstock arrangement