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Yes, I didn't like how very white the pearl pickguard was so made a new one out of cream perspex to match the binding, and a matching control plate. The PG is slightly oversized with accentuated curves and the control plate slightly more rounded on the ends. Finished with a pair of vintage bakelite knobs.

Me and my Friends - RHCP

Walnut has always been my favourite wood. There's something very soothing about a nicely oiled piece of plain walnut. This looks lovely. 🙂👍

I have the same but with LaBella flats. A great sounding instrument. It's worth noting, if anyone's interested, that the Violin bass (500/1) and a Club bass (500/2) are essentially the same instrument with the same hardware and tone, but with a different bodyshape. I wanted that violin thump but really didn't want the McCartney link which comes with a violin bass whether you like it or not. I even went black as the sunburst still had too much of a 'hofner/Macca' vibe. @paulears, good work getting your grandson interested 🙂👍.

I've only just seen this but it might help out someone else searching for info. Another easy alternative for colouring bare wood is calligraphy ink. Loads of colours, cheap, easy to apply and clean up. Just wipe on with a fine sponge. Being water based you can wet and rework if it's slightly patchy, even take it off to a degree if it's too dark. Oil, varnish or lacquer will go straight on top without affecting it. This a bass that I've just done, it was all natural wood previously.

Driving in my Car - Madness

I used to have a bass that I put a Seymour Duncan pickup in. I sold the bass but kept the Seymour Duncan. Can anyone identify the bass from a picture of the SD pickup? I don't have a picture of the pickup BTW.

Knock Me Down - RHCP

Wahey!!! Normality is restored. 😉👍 What's it like running a forum full of old duffers who can't 'work the Internet' properly, Ped? 😂 Thanks folks 😁👍.

I've noticed recently that the headings of each section in the homepage are in huge black banners that take up about 25% of a mobile phone screen. It makes scrolling down the homepage a bit of a pain as there only ever room for two section headings, but I just though hey ho and got on with it. Just been on Guitarchat and noticed that the homepage there is still the old format where the section heading is just in bold with the blurb below it. Is it a new, albeit very odd style, or is there a problem? Maybe it's my phone as I've seen no mention of it anywhere. BC GC

You're So Vein - Carly Simon

A takeaway is cheaper to get in than a bass player for the night. That faultless logic should guide you down the righteous path.

Too slow.

Half a Sixpence - aTommy Steelaah

Put it on a sunbed.

I'm Eighteen - Alice Cooper

Notifications are back. 🙂👍 Too many now. 😄

Seventh Son of a Seventh Son - I, Ron Maiden!

Yep same issues here with no notifications and the 'loading' of death when posting. Mobile phone via Chrome and light theme, drinking tea with a (un)healthy supply of biscuits.

Does that get rid of them? Don't Stop - Fleetwood Mac

Money! How vulgar. 😉 Slightly more detailed answer, I've got two, three and four figure basses. A list of them from cheapest to most expensive wouldn't be the same list as worst to best, in either quality, playability or tone. A cheap bass can become an 'expensive' bass with an afternoon of fettling in all but monetary value.

As far as I know there's absolutely no problem discussing Ricks and fakers, only the sale of. Saying that, real Ricks are back on for sales aren't they?

As a thin, white, 50 year old male, I was absolutely appalled that I wasn't given the chance to front a Lizzo tribute.

Slip It In - Black Flag

If you've seen my posts on here you may know I'm a bit wierd, in that I like a Kay bass, and I've spent far too much time restoring a couple. But, £295 for a plywood Kay. 😂😂😂 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kay-K-1B-bass-/165316929580?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0