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[quote name='ape' timestamp='1398077378' post='2430097'] Cheers everyone, I think Tru Oil is the look I'm going for so will get some sorted, that's a really nice Stingray you've got there Bolo [/quote] Doesn't Tru oil give a gloss finish? I'm only going on some videos I've seen, but won't that be the same as a lacquered finish?

That's alright then. Most of the notes on the D string can be found on the A string anyway. You simply need to learn to move your fretting hand up and down the neck faster.

Try to take and post a clear pic of your wiring. You may hav connected it wrongly.

I had this problem with an MB30. I solved it by opening up the front ang carefully using a vacuum cleaner round the cone moving parts. Ithink you'll find Marshall speakers are susceptible to dust clogging the cone movement.

Another alternative to the wirewool is to use a scotchbrite type scourer. Use I dry, of course. This has the benefit f not falling apart and sticking to the pups.

I bought a full set. I paid a lot more, but they came with a free set of pups, strings, body and neck. They're light-weight and stable; don't need re-tuning much. I'd buy them for another bass without any hesitation.

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1398333682' post='2432939'] If you play 4 fretted then go same make and model 4 fretless and your muscle memory is in the right place on the fingerboard. I'm surprised anyway that you say fretless 4 strings are hard to find. At GAK for example almost all the fretlesses are 4 string. [/quote] Good point about the strings. Unfortunately I'm a bit fussy. I want an unlined fb and passive elects. Also I'm looking for a something a bit different to that which Gak seem to carry in stock. Thanks all the same.

Angel aka Jon bought a meck from me. He's a good guy, a man of his word. Deal with confidence.

If I can throw a question in here please. If going for fretless, is it better to go 5 string? I ask because I'm much more at home on a 4 but 4 strings seem hard to find. Is there a reason for this?

Surely the value of the bass is irrelevant? Or did you mean "Best mic under £100 for recording a bass" ?

[quote name='Mudpup' timestamp='1397507154' post='2424683'] Sold Mark a Big One! Top bloke, no probs, good comms, swift transaction 'Nuff said! �� [/quote] Ditto. Mark's a great guy. Easy, swift transaction. Buy or sell with confidence.

Thanks Mark, for buying the bridge, the feedback and the update. Its always good to know when things get there.

[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1398190327' post='2431464'] Going off-topic for a moment, the scalloped body on the Streamer is one thing I don't like! It makes it unnecessarily thicker - unless maybe the player has a large belly? I'm perfectly fine with the flat Corvette and Fortress bodies, which are only shaped for comfort at the top. So it really is a matter of personal taste. [/quote] *cough*.... pardon madam. I'm not fat The shaping, I guess, does make the body bulge more. I found something about the positioning of the Corvette gave me back pain. I think it may have been the position of the strap button and me trying to crane my neck to see the strings (being a noob to playing). But, as I say... each to their own.

FWIW I had a Warwick Corvette 4, German made version. It was ok-ish but I can't say I was blown away. I traded it for a Warwick Streamer Stage 1 which is passive/active with the push pull and it's far better, even in passive mode. The other point that I found I didn't like at the time with the Corvette is the slab-flat body. The Streamer body is scalloped in on the back, so it lays far better against the body. But, that said; each to their own. Good luck, whatever you decide to do.

Not seen that style before (maybe I don't get out much) It looks good. You've done a neat job there.

Good stuff. Looking forward to seeing this finished; as I'm sure you are too.