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[quote name='geoffbyrne' timestamp='1323869235' post='1467981'] I've played guitar in bands since 1959 - I'm an OK rhythm guitarist but hopeless at the blues-type improv people seem to want these days. I've been playing bass for about 7 years. One of my bands(!) is a Country Rock trio (2 guitars & bass - no drums) with a couple of young lads from Hinkley - not too far from Tamworth, I think(?). G. G. [/quote] Yes, we're just down the A5 past Nuneaton and Atherstone. I like a bit of country rock when I'm not listening to the heavier stuff - Counting Crows, Matchbox 20, to the Aussie/NZ version (Crowded House/Mutton Birds). Not suprising I suppose as my folks were "Folkies" - grew up on Tom Paxton/Tim Buckley/Donovan/The Band et al.

Good stuff. More than slightly jealous as I can string together about 5 chords on guitar with no hope of any form of coherent lead guitar playing, and thats the limit (but then bass has always been my thing).

There was a tab book for "Dedication" which contained a lot of the Lizzy hits - Have a copy 2 ft away from me.

[quote name='noelk27' timestamp='1323642015' post='1465423'] Would be interesting to know why you think the stated delivery fee (in fact £4.99) is unsupportable? Delivery service simply states "Other Courier", but assuming seller is requiring a signature on receipt then the fee isn't unrealistic. Human nature being what is is, if the seller simply dropped any items sold in an envelop and in the standard Royal Mail service, sure he'd be inundated with "undelivered package" refund claims. [/quote] I stand corrected - £4.99. Having sent several things recorded delivery myself, I am fairly certain that it would not cost £5 all bar a penny to post a set of bass strings recorded, let alone a set of guitar strings. I have recieved several items that have been considerably larger and heavier (Necks, Tuners etc) that have been posted recorded and have cost aproximately the same or slightly less (£5.98 in the case of the neck) to post. However it is down to personal choice if someone is willing to hope the auction end price plus postage makes them a good buy. I reserve the right to raise an eyebrow.

£4 to post? Are they made of lead?

Ok one thing I have noticed. Weren't the 70's P's Truss rod at the heel, and the area where you would find one on, say, a Squier, filled in with what looks like Rosewood? That doesnt have a truss rod slot on the headstock, and if it is filled it certainly isnt with Rosewood?I love my P's but I'm no expert, just going by what I've seen. Rather like THIS one [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1979-Fender-Precision-Bass-electric-P-Bass-vintage-CBS-NATURAL-Rosewood-/380378560571?pt=Guitar&hash=item589054383b"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1979-Fender-Precision-Bass-electric-P-Bass-vintage-CBS-NATURAL-Rosewood-/380378560571?pt=Guitar&hash=item589054383b[/url]

Were those pictures taken using a Potatoe? Difficult to make out the serial etc.

[sup]I had an active Washburn XS-4 and that used to eat batteries even when unplugged. I retro fitted a small toggle switch to cut the battery feed when it wasnt in use. It had a pre-amp built in as standard had a pull/push on the pick-up blend pot that allowed it to run as passive[/sup]

When I sat and thought about this, its harder than it initialy appears. The five who inspired me to pick up a bass: John Entwistle John Paul Jones Duck Dunn Phil Lynott Bruce Foxton The Five who most influenced my "Style" Peter Hook Geezer Butler J. J. Burnel Steve Harris Pete Way

Epi T-Bird - Neck drop, moved buttons and everything short of straping a brick to the bridge end.., and compared to the Wizards in my two P's and the DD's in the VM Jazz the pickups sound weaker than I was expecting.. Washburn XS4 - Had to install a seperate switch to cut the battery suply to the Active electronics, because it used to eat 9v batteries when not being used.

Both my builds I put Wizard's in - 1. They are reasonably priced (£50 for a set of bespoke Scatterwound Pickups!!) 2. The serviceis great. Bought a set of Wizard Trads for the first - atypical Precision sound The next one I stuck a set of "Thumpers" in - have a nice "dark" overtone to them (don't know how else to describe them). I know a few of the guys on here have used Wizards and I havent heard a bad thing said about them. Rather have these than fork out extra cash for a set of SD's

Try a little harder - Thin Lizzy B-side. And I've re-learnt a load of stuff I forgot how to play in my 10 year break! Also managed the intro/ first part of the verse to "Runaway" by Jamiriqui

[quote name='Highfox' timestamp='1322832452' post='1456389'] Those are nice! I'll have to try get a pic up of my Black and white P's Edit: Here they are [/quote] Nearly put a B/W/B Pickguard on my Black one. But decided to go for the Phil Lynott look. I love Maple fretboards - those are two nice looking P's.

[quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1323020907' post='1458379'] Great stuff - but isn't it typical how most of the band shots managed to exclude the bass player! [/quote] Nice country rock sound, guy has a good voice - also noticed they DID manage to film the banjo player!!!! Wife has got me a banjo for christmas - I've always wanted one, will just have to learn how to play it!!

... and I did it all over again, so now I have 2! Presenting the Fecker Twins.. The Necks were £50 each from a seller on Ebay - Seco guitars. Not bad quality for no-name necks. Pity he's stopping the bass bits due to lack of interest. The White one has Wizard "Trad's" in it, the Black one Wizard "Thumpers" also a vintage style wiring harness (CTS Pots, Switchcraft Jack, Orangedrop Cap, Cloth Wiring, and some Allparts licenced knobs). Thumpers seem a little quieter than the trads to me, but that may be perception as the the White one has Flatwounds on it so sounds thicker. Due to the no-name body having a large - ish sustain block under the bridge area I had to go with the bridge option due to screw positioning but it was a happy accident, as I wanted a "high mass" type anyway. Black one is fitted with a road-worn Chrome over brass Pickguard courtesy of Steve (Dangerboy). Wanted something Thin Lizzy looking which I think I've achieved (tying in beautifuly with the "Fecker" logo!) Next step wil be upgrading the wiring on the white one as it still has the "Made in China" rubbish in it.

The Fecker twins. Now both are finaly finished.

You could try Wizard. My mates cousin (Wez Venables) gets all his made for his builds by Knucklebones.

[quote name='simon1964' timestamp='1322509416' post='1451871'] Exactly what I thought. He says its a "70s stye headstock" - but I've never seen a 70s Precision with a matching headstock. And there should be a serial number somewhere. [/quote] I posted my refinished in the Precision Porn thread - it was done early 80's. Did have the serial on the Neckplate. That had the headstock sprayed to match the body (A sort of Blue/Purple burst). But it didnt have that Crazing on the headstock. This is a pic taken in about '93 - I know it was a legit 76 as well as knowing the Guy who I bought it off, I also knew the Roadie for his band from the 70's (they were a boiling under band called Ginty), and they hated each other! Far as I could work out it was refinished some time around 78/79. There may be some original bits there but i'd say a lothas been messed with - mine had the "F" neckplate with the serial on it and the trus rod adjuster in the right place (Heel of the neck)

Steve's 2 pickguards arrived today, the Chrome one is currently adorning my Phil Lynott Alike Fender Copy. Top bloke, kept me informed when there was a delay in posting. Pickguards arrived securely packaged and were just as he said they were. Cheers steve Dave

I am humbled.. I really cant say much more than that.. Happy for you mate.

[url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Samick-Jazz-Bass-/250936864464?_trksid=p3984.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%252BP%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D5%26pmod%3D230689076179%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D4495412480954471595"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Samick-Jazz-Bass-/250936864464?_trksid=p3984.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%252BP%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D5%26pmod%3D230689076179%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D4495412480954471595[/url] Samick Jazz, Sunburst with a red tort pickguard. looks in good nick

Guys I have a bit of a Family emergency going on, nothing too serious bu8t won't be able to make it. Sorry =(

[quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1322242648' post='1448594'] Thanks, Soopercrip, I've picked the body up now, looks like a 3-4mm widening of the pup cavities (apparently to take Gibson pups). I'll do some measurements and see how things go. Body looks in good nick, apparently its an older model colour. (Didn't want to be precious about the finish as I want to do it orange!) Its solid wood, thought by the seller to be Alder, but no real way of telling (even if I could recognise Alder when looking at it!) Pretty light which is good for the shoulder but not good for neck-dive so I'll be asking about strap button experiences pretty soon. [/quote] My Epi Tbird is about 5 years old ish. I moved the top strap button to the top of the body's heel, just behind the neck. Helped the neck drop a little. May be improved as well as the fender neck will not be as long as the original TBird one. And as far as I can remember, mine is alder.

[quote name='Len_derby' timestamp='1322299064' post='1448977'] This is my CIJ '57 reissue, known as 'The Duck' [/quote] Its a QUACKER!! Sory, couldnt resist it...