BassBod

I'd expect it to be a bit splinter-prone? I'd just give the frets an extra bit of heat and a bit more time to cool/contract before pulling? I've never done one, but I have defretted on old dark rosewood board that was quite flaky and more heat/cooling time did the trick after the first two frets were pulled. Good luck

Yes, see above. But maybe try steaming it out a bit first? Won't get rid of it completely but will probably give you a smaller dent to fill.

Wow...Mr Bassman wins for me. Three mega minis and a fretless Steinberger. Obviously, its not a competition, but .....

I seem to remember that (apart from being slightly bigger) re-chargables also never charge up to a full 9v? They only got to around 7v and give pretty short service, so need to be changed more often. I used them in my headphone amp (two last around 10 hours = expensive) and found they lasted about half as long....but it was worth it for that application. I wouldn't put them in an active bass, even if they fitted.

Look up the K&K systems that Bob Gollihur sells. Two plates that stick under the bridge plate, and a socket. I think they are the same as the DTAR soundspots..and probably a bit cheaper?

Well said Mr Beedster....bring back the rat fur....does that make me old-fashioned??

Sounds good! The one that always impressed me was David Friesen's EUB - no idea who made it..but look him up on youtube. The tuners on the tailpiece are a work of art. Any plans on which strings? I'm guessing they will need to be designed to fit the headstock?

PM'd....

I'd suggest the programable Sansamp - gives you the ability to set different levels (or sounds) for two basses...or have a mute setting etc It can have a dramatic effect on your sound, but it doesn't have to if you set it to taste. Also, when you find engineers that won't use your amp's DI (because "its noisy".."sounds crap" etc etc) they will often agree to use a Sansamp..mainly because they recognize it. I wouldn't carry mics and stands. Worth adding another cab..or getting a used 4x10 for those backline only gigs. If you are traveling a lot, consider leaving your current cab at home and having one living in the van. Enjoy! but don't forget the earplugs...

Welcome Lewis! Thought you'd get here eventually! Don't forget to look around and see what Rics of that age usually go for.... Send me a PM (personal message) if there's anything you need help with?

Thanks for the link - I enjoyed that! Sounds like he's doing fine to me.... Loved the Derek Smalls style bass impro at the end of Sunshine. He'll probably have me killed for saying that.

Shergolds were my "affordable dream" bass...longer ago than I care to work out. Even today, they still look like an earlier incarnation of a Wal. I know there wasn't really any connection, but there's something about the overall look. Thanks for sharing.

So, did anyone make it to the Bristol show? How's the old boy doing??

Final reminder for tonight - bump to the top - for Bristolian chatters.....

The sadowsky might.....

The ProTec is great. Pretty strong and loads of storage (zip is a bit flimsy)...but I've also been impressed with the Protection Racket stuff,..but never owned one.

Given the piezo perspective, I'd go for a full-on luthier build. John East could do the circuit (he has a standard piezo blending circuit, and could be expanded etc) but putting it all together (with finishing) would be a complicated self build project. Personally...I'd be thinking Jon Shuker..or Tom Waghorn in Bristol. But there are many others, of course. Good luck