Jean-Luc Pickguard

I don't know whether this is irrational, but where most people I've discussed this with tend to rate Japanese Fenders as second only to USA Fenders, I rate modern Mexico-made Fenders (eg vintera, JMJ mustang) higher than Japan-made ones. Having owned several of both, I'm not keen on the non-standard metric hardware of CIJ/MIJ, and the electronic components (no-name mini pots, flimsy output sockets) don't inspire confidence so I always replace them.

Jesus Built My Hotrod — Ministry

7 hours ago, wateroftyne said:

I don’t think I can ever watch that show again after they murdered that old Jazz bass.

The hot chocolate one? The luthier that did that is based a short walk from me in Sutton, South London. I took a banjo to him once for some work, but if any of my basses need anything done I'll only them to the Gallery in Camden.

Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um — Major Lance

Winker's Song (Misprint) — Ivor Biggun

I've Parted (Misprint) — Ivor Biggun

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Am I going to prematurely wear out my machineheads/cogs if I keep doing what I’m doing? 

Nope - it'll be fine
 

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Will an xtender really just automatically stay in tune and not require “fine tuning” once dropped or reinstated back to E? 

Once they're set up, and if the nut is slidey enough, the xtender should work as you hope it would. a sticky nut can cause it to not behave and you need to ensure the little adjustment screw on the xtender is set correctly
 

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Is it a mod a n00b could do, or best to have it done by a pro at same time as a set up? (Assume I know a fair bit about theory, but have zero practical practice with any modifications… I can change strings and use a screwdriver, but that’s about it) 

Its dead easy to fit if you buy the correct type that corresponds to the bass's existing tuners. just take the string off the E tuner, unscrew and remove the tuner, fit the xtender using the screws that come with the xtender.

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Any good/bad/indifferent experiences or recommendations?

A little dab of vaseline on the xtender goes a long way and keeps it working smoothly. Also if you don'r have a graphtec nut, some pencil graphite in the nut slot helps keep the string moving smoothly in the slot.

Bela Lugosi's Dead — Bauhaus

You YesYesYes — The Residents

Mister Bang Bang Man — Little Hank

Anyone can stencil "New Order" onto a tatty old flightcase.

The headstock looks right for a sonic series - the dark truss rod access surround isn't normally seen on other entry level instruments. The logo isn't going to fool anyone the 'precision bass' font is wrong, but it's okay for a bit of fun.

Doesn't like like Fender. What bass is it? What is the logo/text on the headstock? any other clues?

I haven't had a chance to pick up the VI for a while so I haven't been able to address this yet. Any suggestions are very welcome.

I very much doubt that Fender would be okay with basses they don't build being sold with the Fender logo on. I would imagine that limelight is very much flying below Fender's radar.

Maybe I should have applied Hanlon's Razor before I posted previously, but it seems whatever system is in place to ensure that a parcel has a fighting chance to reach its intended destination before being disposed of and profited from is clearly broken.

I went through a bunch of different dirt pedals in a quest to find one I liked, including guitar pedals as well as bass-specific pedals. I ended up with the boss BB-1X bass driver.

It is listed in an auction of "Unclaimed Goods from a Major UK Courier Network."

Seems like a nice little racket Parcelforce have going on - take in goods they won't have to cover for loss due to the small print no one sees, and instead of delivering the item, auction it off and trouser the proceeds along with the original delivery fee and useless insurance fee. Easy money!

Everyone needs a hobby.

This is Gazz's hobby.

He would like to be good at music, however it is much easier to make himself feel like he knows a lot by inserting his opinion where it isn't needed whilst trying to sound like an authority on the subject.

Pity him. He will never be much good at anything as it is far more important to him that he feels like he is an expert.

Under The Bridge — RHCP

They should be more like this

Annie Got Hot Pants Power — Syl Johnson

Dog Glue — The Residents

Another vote for Brian Pillans - I've had a few from him and the pickguards and service have been second to none.

Autobahn — Kraftwerk