neepheid

Thanks for the heads up, but I had to replace it all kinda "now now now" and I had the good fortune of stumbling upon a killer local second hand deal on a Markbass Mini CMD121P IV. Hopefully that's me sorted for at least the next dozen years

It's mostly BS, I reckon - mostly people parroting some vague scare story they've heard and wanting to be seen to join the internet dogpile. I used and abused a RedSub BT5110 (Ibanez Promethean's more down-at-heel sibling) as my main amp for nearly 12 years. Twice weekly rehearsals at war volume, hundreds of gigs. Left it in car boots over winter, brought it into hot venues dripping with condensation (only a couple of times and I was absolutely bricking it). It finally crapped out but it even had the decency to wait until the very end of a gig. I was quite sad when it went pop. Would have bought another one if they still made them.

Ach weel, when it's time, it's time. I too will miss the gig reports, but I reckon you'll get bored and join something else. I don't think you're done yet

FWIW, I would give a band member in your position a pass on lugging gear, but I guess standing up for long periods is also a risk, so fair dos. Always a shame to call time, but glad to hear you're not having a total clearout. Keep well!

Not like you... (says he, getting all ackshually about misconceptions about how G&L OMG mode works...)

I'll ask the boring question then - why are you wanting to change the stock bridge? What do you want to achieve from this change?

Indeed - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Guyker-Saddles-Replacement-Precision-Instruments/dp/B0D963CB2W

Nope, OMG mode is achieved by putting a capacitor across only one coil, putting them slightly out of balance and providing a perceived bass boost - because brains are soft, squidgy, suggestible things. No extra hot anything, just a little bit of Leo magic.

Is it wrong of me to want the body of the Sterling but the neck and bridge of the EBMM?

I do not like that bridge. If there are no mutes, there's no point in the plate being that bloody big.

What kind of Stingray? Got a pic of what you're trying to replace?

I played my 1978 BB1200 last night at band rehearsal and it was wonderful, as always. Super punchy, cut through the drums, guitar and vox like a circular saw. I really hope I never have to sell this bass.

The only time I ever scrubbed the Squier logo off a bass was for humour (well, also because the headstock had a silver finish and the body was blue and it just looked weird). My current Squier Affinity (Jaguar H) is wearing its identity loud and proud.

I was off as soon they brought out the 80 grit - I don't want scrubbed with that!

That might calm down the rampant FOMO

https://elektrotanya.com/yamaha_bb614_bb615_guitar.pdf/download.html

No, actually, I missed that. I think I must have written that in the half hour between your initial post and the retcon, but got sidetracked before hitting submit. Your initial post is still nonsense though

I'll see how it goes. The Jack Casady pickup is an odd beast, being low impedance so I dunno if that needs some specialist knowledge. Have made some enquiries about getting a direct replacement from Epiphone via a dealer so let's see what happens.

Sign out. Your account is locked anyway. Then you'll be able to send them a message.

Does that form not just send the admins a message?

If you scroll down to the very bottom of the page there's a "Contact Us" link to a form, tell them all about it?

Well, then I don't think there's anything to see here...

This sounds like repairs to me - but help me understand - you bought the bass in this condition? With missing screws in the bridge and wonky tuner?

7 days to go... if there are no further delays...