Rowley Birkin QC

[quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1334312143' post='1614192'] That should've said tube strike.(poxy predictive text)!! [/quote] "tune" strike might be more fitting if you'd heard my playing!

[quote name='Lorne' timestamp='1334278277' post='1613855'] Mmmm, not saying this IS the same bass, but I once repaired on in this colour for a friend, the fingerboard had lifted from the neck, and his dad (a cabinet maker) had simply shoved some glue in the gap, leaving the fretboard humped over the glue. [/quote] This particular one didn't have a "hump" on the fretboard but the "glue" was at the rear of the neck by the body, but was "bridging" the joint between the neck and the fretboard. Not sure why this was done, but it all sanded off with no ill effect or signs that it was ever there and the joint between the two is perfect.????

Haven't posted any further updates yet as "work" is getting in the way at the moment. However, got the hardware back from the polishers this week......nice finish! Will post some pics at the weekend then get them lacquered up. The body now has 2/3 coats of acrylic lacquer applied which will be getting flatted back this weekend and more added. Again when I've got an acceptable finish on it I'll post some pics before the rebuild. Getting closer now!

Not being really clued up on these sort of things I wondered why (and there's obviously good reason) most amp/cab manufacturers specify using speaker cables to hook up the cab/s to the head and not instrument cables? I know they are wired differently, but what would be the result of using instrument cables as opposed to speaker cables?

Just bought a TC electronic rig from John. Great gear and a top bloke. Cheers

Bloody hell, think I'll sell him mine when the refinish is complete if he thinks they're worth that much!

Mike committed to buy my amp subject to viewing. Arrived the following day as promised and bought it at the asking price. Couldn't wish for a better transaction. A gentleman to deal with.

open your original post and at click on "edit" when the next screen comes up click on "use full editor" then you can edit your original title. Hope this helps Rowley

What if you bought it, and when it arrived contacted him to say a string had been lost in transit ?

Taking the brass hardware parts to a local polisher tomorrow to get his opinion. If they polishe up OK I'll clearcoat them then get some replacement knobs (oo err missus) for the pots in brass too. Still trying to decide on the type of finish for the wood though, satin sheen or high gloss?

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It just sold for £967 !!

It surprised me too when I discovered it. It is just the wings on the front however that are dark, the back of the bass is very similar to the centre section/neck wood. Think it'll still look good though if I choose the right colour wax.

[quote name='daveybass' timestamp='1333476148' post='1602353'] looks great, first dibs when ready!! [/quote] I'll PM you when it's finished if you like.

Had this since early last year and was never happy with the finish. It had been re-fretted and I was concerned about what appeared to be glue along the side of the fretboard near the neck. Plus, I think it had had some paintwork before which wasn't of a high standard (not mentioned by the guy selling it on Ebay). So, I decided to refinish it. Stripped all the hardware and electronics out last week and was left with this, which, was originall going to be replaced with a white finish. After lots of sanding (mostly by hand) and sore fingers I was left with some rather nice wood So, I've commenced waxing it for the moment and was looking for some suggestions as to which wax will give me a high gloss finish if anyone has any experience of this. Obviously more polishing will be required, but I don't have a problem with putting in the elbow grease. As far as the brass fittings go, which aren't really in bad condition, I have a couple of lines of thought. 1. Simply get them polished and lacquer them 2. Get them satin chromed Any comments on what might suit? Hoping to get it finished over the next couple of weeks, then probably putting it up for sale to fund another bass.

Funny that, 'cos that's what I said to her...........the dental work could take some time!

I use a Tascam MP-BT1. Load on your MP3's, plug in your headphones and bass and play along without disturbing the cat. Great for learning bass lines too with the ability to "loop" sections of a song. You can also slow down a song without it affecting the key. Has the ability to "remove" the bass from the song to so you can "mix" in your bas at the right level and has built in FX. Here's one currently at half normal price. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/tascam-MP-BT1-guitar-bass-trainer-/290691370440?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item43ae8e4dc8#ht_536wt_1177"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/tascam-MP-BT1-guitar-bass-trainer-/290691370440?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item43ae8e4dc8#ht_536wt_1177[/url]

Just ordered my tickets today to see Marcus Miller at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival, sooooo looking forward to it. Was very surprised to get an immediate agreement from Mrs. Rowley Birkin as she hasn't heard of him.......must be the weekend away in a nice hotel that's got her interest! I think she's got a "garden" in mind in Tewksbury that she want's to go and see.... Roll on 5th May.