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That's great, thanks

Well hopefully it won't be picking up any dings whilst it's in my care. I'll try to get some video footage of it in action tonight. Marco. Although there was an explanation of the controls somewhere in this thread, can you enlighten me further as to exactly what is what?

Thanks for bringing it over @Grangur and staying to listen to the band. I'll take it along to tonight's gig and give it a blast

That would be good and you'll be in for a treat playing one of Trev's Wals.

Happy to wait Rich, no rush at all.

I'll be happy to do some set up work to it, unless of course, Marco would prefer that it stays as is.

Cheers Rich. Talk soon then.

Looking forward to trialling this bass, plenty of gigs over the next few weeks, so should be able to put it through its paces.

Sorry, not going to be able to offer advice. Maybe you could give me some advice though, as I've been thinking of getting one of these, as I'm really struggling to hear our vocalist. Is it a piece of kit you would recommend?

That looks great Rich. Classy neck and board.

Very lovely, even the cases from that era were handsome.

I view factory settings as a guide. Prior to setting up an instrument for a customer, I will ask questions as to their playing style and preferences. Once the work is complete, I will get them to have a play and if necessary, I will then make any further adjustments.

Chunky indeed.

Chris, if you can't get a curve bottomed one, they are fairly easy to shape. I've taped sand paper to the fret board and then sanded the base of the bridge on that.

I loved the MB cabs that I used for a good few years but I really didn't like them with any of the selection of MB amps that I tested them with at the dealers. I settled on a Genz Shuttle 6 and then loved the whole rig. Would still be using that rig today but health issues saw me going for an even more lightweight alternative. I do have a little TC amp as a spare and for the cost, it's a great little amp. From a practical point of view, I wouldn't buy another TC amp, having recently tried to repair one for a customer. It was just not cost effective.

Nice one Discreet, looks really handsome.

Never seen one of those before 👍

Chromes are best not cut down in length when fitting, it might look like too many winds on the post but it's most certainly the best way to do it. They are also more likely to survive a few taking offs and putting back on again.

Always found them very smooth and slinky. Maybe higher tension than what you're used to.

Well done @Grangur , excellent work mate.

I have just fixed the very same problem on a Telecaster. As well as being loose, there was a very visible crack through which I was able to get some Titebond wood glue. This was applied using a pin, once I had a fair bit in there, I used masking tape to apply pressure to the repaired section and force it back against the wood. Obviously the cracks in the paint are still visible but the paint is now nice and firm.

My daughter got herself an Ibanez bass (not sure of the model) with a hardcase for £100. Total bargain, I've set it up for her and would happily gig it.

Slacken that string off and see if that helps. Gets some lubricating oil on the threads whilst you're at it.

We'll leave the nut alone then Discreet

I allow between 1.5-2 hours, which might seem like a long time but it's not something to be rushed. Also, I almost always end up masking the entire fret board, prior to any cleaning /polishing of frets.