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The neck along with the plate now added to the body. Holes for the Scratch plate now need to be drilled ans thumb rest drilled and attached. Still not sure about the Scratch Plate colour, looked good in the picture but when I received it I'm not so sure now, may live with it for now but get a Red tort one later. Once the Holes for the scratch plate and thumb rest have been done I will then move onto the string tree, just realised I haven't got a nickel screw for the tree so a chrome will do until I can order one.

I've been watching Pompey for over 40 years and it is so sad to see gradually get asset stripped over the years. Personally I think they should liquidate the club to get rid of the debts and start again and do it all correctly, ground wise and academy wise with the fans owning it until someone can invest some money to then share ownership with the fans. Music scene used to be good in Pompey many years ago but I think it is picking back up again.

Nice colour, black or White scratch plate? My previous build I used a Fiat yellow really bright and in your face loved it.

Added the nickel strap pins and attached neck for alignment. Will wait until tomorrow to drill the neck heel holes.

To me, It's like trying to express myself to non English speaking people, I know what i want to say, but i can't say it in their language. I should have leant the language first rather stumble my way along by using Charades, Hope that makes sense

Nice one

Nice one! well chuffed for you

I've now shielded the cavities with copper tape, installed the wiring harness including earthing wire for the bridge. Attached the bridge and Fender 62 Pickups Although the bridge is from a Japanese 62 RI, I'm going to replace the bridge barrels with some vintage ones from All parts. This works out quite good as my MIM Fender Jazz has a duff barrel so I'll replace it with one from this bridge. Tomorrow if I get time I'll drill and add the strap retainers and make a start on attaching the neck.

leave it for the daytime at the weekend as it may get warm enough to do it? Good job so far, looking forward to seeing the finishing article.

Fist of all congratulations. Not knowing how big you amp/cab is, why not knock up or convert a cupboard to pit it in? if it's not too tall you could put ornaments /picture etc on top so it doesn't look out of place? a bit more wife friendly.

Just bought a Precision body from Howard, well chuffed with it, great communication and a pleasure to deal with. [font="helvetica, arial, sans-serif"][color="#282828"]Buy/deal with absolute confidence, I know I will again.[/color][/font] [font="helvetica, arial, sans-serif"][color="#282828"]Thanks Howard[/color][/font]

Well the new Sunburst Alder body arrived from Howard (BassDoc) well chuffed, don't think the picture does is justice enough. The neck fits snugly in so at some point in the week I'll drill the neck holes. [attachment=131068:body new.jpg] Machine heads now attached, sorry about the crap quality photos will try an update some taken during the day. If I have time tonight I will pilot hole the strap holders and shield the cavity with copper tape.

and have fun in the deep end.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1364152093' post='2022591'] If there is an afterlife, I hope it's fairer than this one. [/quote] Amen to that. Loads of respect for Wilko, best wishes mate.

[color=#000000][size=4]Rick Wakeman's "Grumpy Old Rock Star and Other Wondrous Stories" Very funny.[/size][/color] [color=#000000]From my teenage years Ian Hunter - "Diary of a Rock n Roll Star"[/color]

Just a fantastic place full of great people.

welcome and have fun!!

Congratulations!! In regards to set list, I believe you start with a song that says "WE ARE HERE" and then end with a bang (hopefully not the PA ). My Current band had the dreaded guitarists who at the last minute was bottling it saying we are not ready blah, blah, blah so I said if you don't do it now, you never will but if you do it, you will then be a member of an exclusive club of people that have performed in a band in front of a live audience. He did the gig and now he's completely addicted to it Good luck

[quote name='great harry' timestamp='1363810767' post='2018115'] Took the plunge and ordered the Fender Modern Player Jazz Bass from Dawsons together with a Rumble 30 amp. Can't wait to get hold of it and annoy...er...entertain my neighbours. It's ok I've got headphones too. Neighbour wars is the last thing I want in my mellowing years. Decided not to wait unt I sell the boat and got it on finance. [/quote] You know it made sense it's like waiting for Santa to arrive

Maybe worth consulting a Physio or Chiropractor for advice?

Sorry to hear this not good for you I assume you've tried small scale necked basses? Also have you tried different straphights? What's it like sitting down and playing with one leg slightly raised?

I'd love to be back in an originals band but the odds at my age are slim. So I enjoy playing in a covers band to keep my bass skills up to date and keep the old hands and fingers flexible. it's all about playing and having fun regardless of what you are doing. I must admit I find it harder to learn other bands bass lines than those that I have created bass lines for in the past..

Very funny

I'd have to re-mortgage the house to buy my birth year bass - damn it