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Is it the fan noise that's annoying you on the walkabout (the fans on the walkabout do get very noisy over time)? You can either retrofit a low noise fan or a fan on/off switch (like the thunder funk has). They're both an easy DIY job.

I think it'll always be susceptible to marking from rubber stands, I've an early 80's reissue that has picked up some marks over the last 3-4 years. Not a big issue though, it's subjecting the finish to rapid changes in temperature that really mucks it up (by cracking). Fender do something to the Highway series finish that makes it flake off quite easily, but a CS finish will be done to last so it should be fine if looked after. Must admit I prefer the poly finish myself, the argument that nitro is thin and lets the wood resonate etc. is bull since they still apply Fullerplast (or something similar) under the nitro.

After 4 years it's pretty much as hard as it's going to be.

[quote name='flyfisher' post='954229' date='Sep 12 2010, 11:47 PM']Well, yes, if you want a cable that's almost one inch in diameter. [/quote] Yes, citing RF cables is probably a bad example. The audio coax cables are about the same size as non coax cables. Never seen one used in a studio or touring environment though.

[quote name='DHA' post='953632' date='Sep 12 2010, 03:38 PM']Bad idea, High power amps have 10's of amps flowing in the speaker cable. No screened cable will be that thick. Also to need to screen, complete waste of time. Sounds like some HiFi nonsense designed to sell costly things you don't need.[/quote] You do get screened speaker cable, although it is rather expensive. If the OP has some - use it! FYI coax cables that handle 10s of amperes at low frequencies are readily available. RG17,18 etc. can handle about 50KW, corresponding to a current rating of about 30A.

Couldn't resist a nice Aria Richard had for sale (reliving my youth?). Great fella to deal with, and wouldn't hesitate to do so again!

Looks legit to me.

[quote name='Vesalius' post='947474' date='Sep 6 2010, 06:15 PM']Screened cable is not generally used for speaker cable as it acts like a capacitor and can impact on the frequencies fed to the speaker. v.[/quote] Urban myth.

[quote name='Al Heeley' post='944520' date='Sep 3 2010, 01:35 PM']Don't get confused with high or low outputs, we're only talking about a single signal here. You are correct, sticking with a single cap 0.047 or 0.033uF is best way to go. For a passive bass, the smaller the cap, the higher the treble frequency cut-off as the tone knob turns from 10 to 0. The resistance of the pot also affects this ramp or 'sweep' as tone is turned down.[/quote] The larger the cap, the greater the HF attenuation. [quote]At 10, (tone pot = no resistance) to all intents and purposes, the signal goes straight through bypassing the cap, so it doesn't matter what value it is.[/quote] At 10 (fully CW) the resistance of the tone potentiometer is at a maximum. A lager capacitance will result in a larger HF attenuation. [quote]At zero, (tone pot at max resistance) a lot of the the signal will take the path of least resistance through the tone cap. This filters[/quote] At 0 (fully CCW) the resistance of the tone potentiometer is at a minimum. The capacitor value still determines HF cutoff due to interaction with vilume control and PUP impedance.

The Gotoh tuners weigh 62g each. The Gotoh bushes and screws weigh about 35g a set. I had my set forwarded via a US mail forwarding company and did not pay duty/tax. If you import direct you probably will.

[quote name='cameltoe' post='942807' date='Sep 1 2010, 11:13 PM']Exact replacement, 64 grams each, although this doesn't state whether they include sleeves, etc. The hipshots come in at 47grams, but that's the bare tuner. Some sources online from the info I've dug around for say the Gotoh's are lighter than the Hipshots, but the Hipshots are so damn small, I wouldn't be surprised if they were a bit lighter. The Gotoh's will fit, exactly, in the place of the Fender tuners, whereas the Hipshots will look a bit crap, but the Hipshots are cheaper, (£90 to £130) and could be lighter. I'd normally just plump for the Hipshots, but I'd really like a set of tuners that don't look crap.[/quote] Try domo_intl on ebay (US) if you go for the GB640 ones. He will create an ebay BIN listing for you if he does not currently have any listed. I have a set on my AV62.

Wow - the last time I bought chromes they were £15 - now £29!

[quote name='cameltoe' post='941513' date='Aug 31 2010, 10:39 PM']OK thanks, I didn't realise that the product code was the correct fitment. These look great, and I see thay weigh in at 64 grams each. The hipshots weigh in at 47 grams, according to [url="http://www.talkbass.com/wiki/index.php/Bass_Guitar_Luthiery"]here[/url] I'm going to weigh one of my tuners tomorrw, to see what they come in at. Obviously there's a bit of a difference, and I can find the Hipshot's for a fair bit less (about £90 to the Gotoh's £130), BUT- they do look a bit crap TBH. The gotoh's slot in as standard. I realise I can take it back to standard, but once they're on I won't want to take them off unless I was selling the bass (which I'm not going to). Any further advice would be gratefully received. I'm umming and ahhing between the two.[/quote] See what you current tuners weigh. If you've decent kitchen scales make up a few bags of sugar, flour (whatever) corresponding to a set of your current tuners, the gotoh's and the hipshots. Remove your tuners and hang each bag from your headstock in turn to see if the gotoh's would cure your problem, or if you need to go for the hipshots. The hipshots are OK but they will look a bit silly on the bass. The Gotoh's are also available in reverse wind to match your current tuners.

[quote name='cameltoe' post='941045' date='Aug 31 2010, 03:16 PM']Can anyone tell me what size tuners I will need?[/quote] Read my earlier post.

If old Fenders weren't 'collectible' (and therefore didn't have the inflated price tags) which one would you keep?

Gotoh GB640 resolite tuners - will take about 200g from the headstock. They are quite expensive.

[quote name='Hoppo75' post='938499' date='Aug 27 2010, 10:57 PM']is that what you're currently using mate?[/quote] On most of my basses with flats. Chromes work better with my Bob Glaub though. But 760FL strings seem to work on most basses.

760FL

[quote name='markorbit' post='937116' date='Aug 26 2010, 01:28 PM']Definately flats. I'd recommend La Bella 760M for the ultimate fat and furry tone but these are big, thick strings so you may wish to consider La Bella 760FL instead. La Bella's give you that authentic vintage sound like no ther in my book. I'm not sure that I'd agree that the Motown bass sound is all mids... certainly Bob Babbit on Standing In The Shadows of Motown has some deep bottom going on and it sounds great.[/quote] Babbit's choice of string for live work is LaBella nickel rounds, and I don't think anyone would complain about his tone. There's very little fundamental bass bass on the old motown recordings, whether on purpose or because they weren't able to record it with the kit they had I've no idea.

No, another £100 and the buyer could have had a 2008 series...

If you can afford it, save a bit more for a 2008 forward US bass. I wouldn't buy an older Fender without trying it first...