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Express Yourself - Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band I Gotcha - Joe Tex

Fun fact, in the product description from Thomann, the word ‘Affinity’ appeared. I asked, and they confirmed that it’s the same part as is used in the Squier Affinity basses.

Thanks @BassBunny, that thread is super helpful 👍

Thank you Fretmeister. I realise that, I was just considering buying the parts asap and then fitting them quickly ‘cos I’m on the road. I am reluctant to disassemble the bass just to measure it because it still functions at the minute and I have to have something to work with.

Hi All, I‘m on tour and opened my case yesterday, only to discover that one of the machine heads is broken off of my Marcus Miller V7 Alder-4 AWH (2015). Thomann need 10 working days to send replacement parts. My question: does anyone know if normal Fender or other parts would fit on a Sire Jazz or would that require extra drilling? Cheers, Paul

In the Last 10 or so years, when looking at amplification, I automatically scoot down to the bottom of the spec list - how much does it weigh?

I‘ve been meaning to ask, do you and the bear still keep in touch?

Depending on where your gig is, what about just renting a bass there? Or, dare I say it, see if a local member of the BC massive could lend you one.

Oh my giddy aunt! I’ve no idea how I managed to miss these guys for all these years, but I now officially have a new favourite band - thanks so much for posting that 👍👍👍

I've just run into a bunch of her stuff. A great quirky guitar-player and fantastic songwriter...

Doesn't that breach the terms of the restraining order?

Did they have string-through bridges back then? I honestly didn’t know.

Thanks for your feedback - the one I mean looks more typically p-bass-ish and is the cheapest one they do (a lot less than the JP-55OP). I was in a jam and needed something to practice on while visiting my family in the UK (long story 😃). The JP-55OP also has a 45mm nut. I'm curious as to whether the perceived string spacing lower down the neck is purely a product of the string spacing at the bridge or if the spacing of the cuts in the nut also vary (are perhaps set a little wider?). Any ideas? Thanks again for your input.

Hi All, after much hemming and hawing between an MB-5 SBK Deluxe Series and a PJ-5 HTR Deluxe Series, I plumped for the MB-5 SBK Deluxe Series. The bass is fine, but I find the string spacing a bit narrow at the low end of the neck. Not a big deal, but... My question is, has anyone had both basses and is the PJ-5 spacing any wider? They both have the same width of nut, but I couldn't find clear info regarding spacing at the bridge. Thanks, Paul

Love it. It almost looks like a sort of solo. And yes, I agree, it is exactly what we should all be doing.

Perhaps your intention (i.e., what you want out of this as an experience) has changed over time? Perhaps the others' hasn't. It's always good to be honest, and if you're not getting what you want out of it any more, maybe let the others know and look elsewhere. There's no need for acrimony, just clarify everyone's position and make a decision.

Good idea. I've now done that. Thanks for the suggestion.

The Dreadful Grate?

That is really very kind of you, especially offering to massively retune an instrument, but having practiced the material a lot, it has to be a fiver. Thanks so much for the offer, Paul

Doh! Thanks for the response. At least I can take a look 👍