police squad

I'm afraid that interviewer isn't very good,

I would say, some Ed Shearan and that Uptown funk song, also Marry you by Bruno Mars

15 hours ago, wateroftyne said:

A bit of a get-together down by the Tyne today. Lots of it spent messing with a Kemper and a mad Russian plastic bass from the 80s.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the Precision at the very back there, That looks to have the same neck profile as my '73.

What year is it please

15 hours ago, Huge Hands said:

Santa DHL has just delivered mine ready for Christmas day.  Had a quick look in the box and it seems to be all there.  I have always wanted an old Tele style P but mainly play 5 strings and there are not many options for one of these in a 5 out there unless you go custom, which I can't justify spending out on.

 

This was really cheap and should scratch my itch for a while and might even get me back into playing 4s more often.   

 

Now then.....I need to get a copy from someone with the template to cut the headstock to shape at a later date.,....anyone?

what colour did you go for?

15 hours ago, BassAdder60 said:

Pictures ??? 

I didnt take any, which is unlike me I'm afraid

I took my HB P bass to its first Policed gig on Saturday.

I rolled the fingerboard edges and cut the nut a little deeper, so the action was nice.

My word, what an amazing bass. It sounded wonderful, the big neck sat lovely in my hand. The band commented on what a great bass sound I had.

I couldn't recomend this bass enough, yes it needed a little set up and the rolled edges are amazing but it's just a great instrument.

dammit

I've just bought one of these new, could have saved 30 quid

These are great, GLWTS

you need to charge at least £200 per band member, then add a mileage and hotel charge

18 minutes ago, Lozz196 said:

Yep, caught me out the other night. I’ve now taped an instruction onto the amp to check this now so I hopefully don’t cause myself major panic anymore.

My wife went for an audition and took my RM. She has the same problem but didnt know about the switch (it hadn't happened to me at that point so I couldn't warn her about it

I have received a set of 9050ML from Thomann .050 to .100 long scale bass strings

I wanted 9050L  .45 to .100

It was my mistake, these are unused

25 quid posted. Get in touch if you want them

headphone button catches us all. Not a design triumph unfortunately. I always check it now when I set up

Fairy dust mixed with snake oil, that's how to do it

When I was 6, I wanted to play the violin. No idea why but I did till I was 13.

Then I wanted to play the bass, again no idea why. My older brothers both played and they helped me starting out.

Within 6 months I did my first gig. 3 piece, playing T.Rex, Buddy Holly, The Jam. This was 1981

Tonight I'm doing my first show with the Americana Revue band. It's sold out. I'm mildly scared!!

yes I have one. It's too heavy to take to rehearsals (but I do) and it sounds great.

I used the HA3500 and 4x10 transporter cab for nearly 20 years. It was a great setup but then I went lightweight cabs (mark bass) and eventually the amp went class D too.

I still have a (different) HA3500 in the music room though

Today I rolled the fingerboard edges and cut the nut deeper (and it was already pretty good) and it has made an incredible difference.

I do think I need to shim the neck as the screws in the bridge saddles are digging into my hand a bit.

But I've been playing it for about 3 hours today, learning new material and I'm really enjoying it. 

Rolling the finger board was very rewarding actually

WOW, just WOW

sanding block and about 25 minutes.

amazing. I feel like a clever person

@Jean-Luc Pickguard  thanks mate

26 minutes ago, Jean-Luc Pickguard said:

Although I doubt I'm the first to have thought of doing this, I came up with the idea so I am not aware of any videos. If I get a bass or guitar in my hands that needs it doing I'll make a short video, however I don't know when that might be as I'm going to try to stop buying basses and guitars for a while and the gibson non-reverse thunderbird I have arriving today comes with rolled edges from the factory.

 

I think the last one I did was my Squier Classic vibe mustang.

 

I used a bosch super fine sanding block. This one -> https://amzn.to/46gIM6B

 

Points to note:

• First remove the neck (optional but makes it MUCH easier)
• Rub the sanding pad along the edges of the fingerboard so the surface of the pad makes about a 45° angle with the face of the fingerboard.
• Use as little pressure as you can and check the results as you go. A little goes a long way so don't overdo it. Feel the edge with your fretting hand in playing position to feel the progress as this is at least as useful as visual inspection.
• You're looking to put a small even radius on the edge all the way along the fingerboard rather than a chamfer, so vary the angle of the pad if necessary.
• Don't just use one part of the pad, it will eventually get clogged so move to a fresh part of the surface whenever it gets clogged.
• After the sanding is complete, wipe the fingerboard with kitchen towel and apply then wipe off lemon oil on the fingerboard as you usually would.
• Put the bass back together, string it up and marvel at how comfy it is now on the fretting hand.
• Wash the sanding pad and wring it out in water to clear any dust clogging the abrasive — then it'll be ready for next time.

I've actually bought the first sanding pad that you recommended, so I'll give it a go tomorrow as am rehearsing staright after work

I shall apply your technique, i used to be a metal polisher and I understand about letting the tool do the work and not applying too much pressure

I'll post my results as I get them

On 16/11/2023 at 11:17, Jean-Luc Pickguard said:

I don't think there's a way to do this on a maple fingerboard, so I never do those, but on an unlacquered fingerboard (I've done rosewood, pau ferro, and ebony boards) there are a few methods. I used to use a screwdriver shaft to compress the wood at the edge of the fingerboard to round it off, however I now favour using an extra fine sanding pad (eg https://amzn.to/3sFbdxl) This is a much quicker job and an additional benefit of this is that it also rounds off the edges on the frets making them extra comfy on the fingers. Taking the neck off the guitar/bass to do this makes it easier. I've done this on instruments ranging in cost from £100 to £1200 and have always been pleased with the results.

do you have a link to a video, as to how you did this method please. (so I can do it right first time)

if this is as good as my HB PB50 then someone will be very pleased

GLWTS

Just now, MungoBass said:

I had a Fiesta Red one a couple of years ago, excellent basses for very little money. I changed the strings for some Fender flats and it played and sounded great. Reading this thread is making me want to look at the Thomann site.....again!

i have fender flats coming fot it

the Harley Benton PB50 has a lovely chunky neck which will defo improve when rolled

23 minutes ago, Jean-Luc Pickguard said:

I don't think there's a way to do this on a maple fingerboard, so I never do those, but on an unlacquered fingerboard (I've done rosewood, pau ferro, and ebony boards) there are a few methods. I used to use a screwdriver shaft to compress the wood at the edge of the fingerboard to round it off, however I now favour using an extra fine sanding pad (eg https://amzn.to/3sFbdxl) This is a much quicker job and an additional benefit of this is that it also rounds off the edges on the frets making them extra comfy on the fingers. Taking the neck off the guitar/bass to do this makes it easier. I've done this on instruments ranging in cost from £100 to £1200 and have always been pleased with the results.

I'll try one of these then. It's an unlacquered maple board (Harley Benton) so should be fine

Hi there

has anyone done this and how did you do it please

There are a few vids on Youtube buta bit of first hand knowledge would be good

cheers

I'm also thinking about rolling the fingerboard edges, if anyone has done it, how did you do it please