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  1. gary mac
    I recently had to replace the truss rod on a Warwick, a so called guitar tech had completely messed it up, sheared the nut and compressed some wood It was a challenging job and not one I want to be doing again anytime soon.
  2. gary mac
    I would probably go with 45-105, because I've played everything from heavy Rock to pop and soul on them. It's important that the instrument is set up properly and also that you know how to get the best out of your amp/cab.
  3. gary mac
    Nice job.
  4. gary mac
    That is one spectacular looking bass
  5. gary mac
    Chuffed for you
  6. gary mac
    These days I don't often suffer the sweaty hand thing but have done in the past. Baby talc rubbed liberally over my sweaty mitts helped.
  7. gary mac
    I would start with the simpler stuff, which would be the switch selector. If the soldering looks good, then get some switch cleaner sprayed on to the contacts. Move on to all the other soldered connections and check that they are sound. Check for continuity from the battery. You might have to then look to the circuit board and if you know how, check the components. Good luck, looks like an interesting project.
  8. gary mac
    How sad
  9. gary mac
    He did retire but I think someone else has carried on where he left off, perhaps with a name change. Damn it, I can't recall the name though
  10. gary mac
    That's a good looker and some lovely grain
  11. gary mac
    Like I said, don't be put off by the low prices. I've fitted their J and P pickups, also a number of the guitar variants and they've all been exceptionally good. Maybe the Neo ones are being phased out, I don't know. Probably worth contacting them. As to how do they compare. I thought the Neo's seemed more powerful but with no harshness. Sorry that's not the best of descriptions . Nowt wrong with the ceramics though.
  12. gary mac
    Entwistle Jazz pickups are my choice, particularly the neo ones. When I first saw the price, I thought they couldn't possibly any good, being that they seemed so cheap, compared to others. I was wrong. I've fitted a couple of sets in recent times on customers basses and they were delighted with the result.
  13. gary mac
    I've shielded many instruments, using Copper tape. I haven't resorted to spot soldering the joins as a check with a multimeter has always shown continuity. Job done.
  14. gary mac
    Well spotted though Lozz, hopefully the next one will be just right.
  15. gary mac
    So sad to read this.
  16. gary mac
    Price dropped to £395. Now £375 I must stop buying guitars Anyway, this is a nice early example of a Tribute Asat, equipped with Leo's very powerful MFD pick ups. Very good condition, with one dink to the top horn and one on the back of the neck (see pics). Everything works as it should and the weight is just over 8lb. I've given it a proper clean , set up and a new set of D'Addarios. Decent hard case included. Price is £ 425 now £375. Collection preferred but can courier for around £20 (mainland only)
  17. gary mac
    I don't know the weight of Lozz's one that I worked on but I do remember thinking that it was a nice light one and that it would suit me for gigging, I would guess at around 9lbs.
  18. gary mac
    "Meanwhile, back on earth, I told you to F*** off and go away" Haunting little tune though
  19. gary mac
    Thanks for the work Lozz, hope the gig goes well.
  20. gary mac
    Skank's advice is good Lozz. When you come over to collect your P bass, I can show you the stuff that I use, brings frets up a treat.
  21. gary mac
    This sale advert has become a bit messy and although some of the comments are well meaning, please refrain, it's against the rules to comment on pricing etc. Please either contact one of the moderating team or use the private message facility to converse with the seller. Will leave this advert open for now but it will get closed if we feel it necessary.
  22. gary mac
    Just cheap little pots and the thinnest of wire. It all worked but had become crackly so I was in there cleaning the pots with switch cleaner. I'm not saying that it's an absolutely necessary upgrade but it is one that I would certainly do, if I were planning on gigging with it. I've worked on quite a few Epiphone guitars and basses, the electrics have been the weak point and the main reason that they have ended up on my bench.
  23. gary mac
    I worked on one of these a few weeks back, once it was set up properly it was loverly Fretwork was good and hardware all worked. The only thing that let it down for me was the electronics, if it were mine I would have been swapping out the pots and wiring. Hope you have a great evening, getting to know it.
  24. gary mac
    I've had plenty of Affinity guitars and basses on my work bench and with a decent set up and fret work, they've all been perfectly playable instruments. Recently treated myself to an Affinity Strat gave it a proper set up and changed out the cheap single ply guard, it looks, sounds and feels great.
  25. gary mac
    From the Jam were playing last night at a Festival close to mac towers Had the pleasure of listening from my garden. His playing and tone sounded so good. Sounded like a Ric, although I think these days he plays a P bass. Anyway, it was a great sound, every note could be heard perfectly and I could enjoy a cuppa sat in a comfy chair, just the way music should be enjoyed
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