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Nice one Clarky, that does look cool

I do one or two a week and therefore know how to proceed. I'm sure that if you are confident with tools and have some ability to control said tools, then you will be capable. It might be an idea to watch some videos on the subject and then have a trial run on a donor neck. 

If you want any specific instructions, happy to help.

On 16/02/2020 at 21:22, Reggaebass said:

Poshguitars have it but I couldn’t see how much postage was 

I get it from Posh Guitars. Use it on all of my instruments and just about every one of my customer's instruments.

Looks interesting, hope you enjoy.

Lovely looking Jazz and a great memory for you.

Thanks for posting, good job.

Congrats, enjoy your cab.

I team mine with a GK Fusion 500. Sometimes on its own, sometimes with the addition of a Big Baby. 

Love it

I regularly get the job of cleaning that sort fret board mess. It's just 'orrid😕

5 minutes ago, KevB said:

First gig since back end of December and only managed one rehearsal between that and last night. It was always going to be rough round the edges and only second gig with new lad on drums who cocked a couple of songs up.

I wasnt blameless either but what was memorable was that halfway through the encore my bass rig decided to go suicidal. I'm not sure how it happened.

I have a gramma pad, the 2x10 sits on that (as it has largest footprint) then the TE 1x15 combo on top of that and then I end up with the Roland JV unit for the midi pedals sat on top of that. For the first time ever somehow the 2x10 managed to work its way off the front of the gramma pad and tipped forward, taking the TE combo and JV unit into my thighs and lower back. No cables or power leads came out so it all kept working, except now my 2x10 is face down on the stage and the combo is somewhere awkward being propped up by me backing into it whilst still playing.

The drummers dad was there and he got the TE combo at least facing the right way round. I missed so few notes that the rest of the band were blissfully unaware what was going on. I guess doing a certain amount of gigging means you dont panic easily. Everything kept working and we even did a 2nd encore with it littering the stage behind me, dont think the punters noticed at all. No damage as far as I could see when packing away, its oldschool heavy gear and built to last.

Excellent job there Kev.

The only time I experienced some intermittent distortion on my GK, it was cured by replacing the three pre amp valves. 

It was a tricky job but I got it all sorted in about an hour. 

On 26/01/2020 at 15:08, scalpy said:

As above, I have one and it sounds monster with flats or rounds, really woody tone and super comfortable to play. Hope it finds an appreciative home.

I've only used it with flats but yes bet it sounds great with rounds.

8 hours ago, Emilozjad said:

Hi Guys 

I need help identifying age of this instrument possibly origin 

Any comments would be appreciated 

 

Thank you

Michael

IMG_0306.HEIC 1.28 MB · 8 downloads IMG_3225.HEIC 1.06 MB · 2 downloads IMG_4730.HEIC 1.18 MB · 2 downloads IMG_6247.HEIC 963.01 kB · 0 downloads IMG_8883.HEIC 1.34 MB · 0 downloads

Might be better to use a different download file if possible.

Maybe but probably not, your fears are wrong.  Hope it goes well

A stunning example of Leo Fender’s G&L P bass.

It’s a proper U.S. model built in 2016 at the Fullerton, California plant. Hang tag, warranty card, certificate, spec sheet etc is included.

Alder body.

Finish is cherry burst.

The three ply guard is more like the lovely old vintage looking tort.

Saddle lock bridge.

9.5 radius dark Rosewood fret board. Bone nut. Width at the nut is 1.5/8^th”.

Frets are medium/jumbo and all seated and finished perfectly.

G&L Alnico pick up

G&L ultralite tuners.

Weight is 9lb 12oz.

Original hard-shell, black tolex case, which looks almost as new.

This bass has not had a hard life, the first owner only used it at home, I’ve gigged it twice.

Although I believe it left the factory,  with round wound strings, the previous owner fitted a set of flats, so there is no fret wear.

Condition is near perfect, with just a little swirling/signs of use to the pick guard.

Lovely tight, neck pocket and with six securing screws, the neck/body joint is rock solid.

I love this bass, it’s comfortable to play seated or standing, looks amazing and sounds great in a band setting.

My reason for selling? Well a near miss last night, on a crowded stage, when our drummer knocked over a heavy cymbal stand, made me rethink gigging with a pristine instrument like this. I’m going to use my old G&L and a P bass that I built for myself, both of which sport war wounds and genuine road wear.

Hopefully the photos will give a good indication of the condition. Anything that looks like a blemish or damage to the body finish, is purely down to my photography.

Price is £950.

I’m in Hoddesdon, Herts. Would really prefer collection but we can discuss shipping if necessary.  

Do what makes you happy mate

Same as you, I came to the conclusion that I loved Mark Bass cabs but not with their amps.

My  GK Fusion 500 will be getting an outing tonight, love it 

It mostly works perfectly well as it is. 

I think one of the problems with these amps ( like with plenty of other equipment), is that they don't react well to electrical fluctuations/surges. I've now seen a couple that have failed when being used on stages, where the supply has been provided via a generator.

I attempted to repair one of these for a customer but without success. I couldn't get parts or even a schematic. As  @BassBunnysaid, Real Electronics are the only real viable option. I came to the same conclusion as you, in that, it's not worth it. 

Hi Alan and welcome. If you are planning on selling equipment here, then please use the relevant  for sale section. Cheers. 

A lot of guitar for not much money bump.

My prep for tonight's gig will mostly consist of being horizontal on the sofa for the afternoon, watching The Man in the High Castle.

What a great job 

I miss my Dad, that is just the sort of thing he would have made for me. 

Club gig in Stevenage NYE and then a few weeks off.

Just now, FinnDave said:

Round 'em up and ban them all. Both of all of them

Our IT team are tracking them down at this very moment. The highly trained BC stealth commando unit, have had Christmas leave cancelled and are on standby.