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As said small hands shouldn't really be an issue. I have absolutely tiny hands but play a Dingwall with a 37" low B!
That said if you are looking for a slim comfy neck I have found Peaveys to be great.

[quote name='skelf' post='644717' date='Nov 3 2009, 09:10 PM']I think 7string does lessons. He is on the forum so you should be able to PM him.

Alan[/quote]

Unless his situations changed he doesnt teach anymore. Best place to go for a cheap and well done set-up in Glasgow though

Get a Dingwall, can't beat a 37" scale on the lowest string

My midget will being getting a good run on Saturday in my Folk Punk band, see how it holds up. Was very very very impressed with it at practice last week.

Problem I identified is that I find it hard to hold the bass in an easy position for restringing and cleaning without the potential for it slipping or getting damaged, I also find it hard to work on the back of a bass adjusting trim pots or working on electronics with out a chance of damaging the bass placing it strings down.
I am aware I am probably approaching this slightly wrong but I do not have time to change my project (have to draft my brief today and write it for Friday) and I believe there is a problem to be addressed and the potential for a solution somewhere within this.

thanks for the input guys, keep it coming.

What I am looking at is not a stand alone product as I realise that there is not enough need for it to be marketable. What I am considering is an adaptation to current a product, probably one of the styles of stands, to give an aid for home mods and maintenance.

NickH, thanks for the constructive input, I would be looking to make the design quick release in some way (need to work on some kind of innovative mechanism I feel) so that the bass is secure when needed but easily re-orientated.

This is purely a uni project, not something I am going to be trying to sell you guys so don't worry.
Out of interest: if I could design a stand that provided all the functionality of a normal stand but also was adjustable to aid maintenance, without a significant increase in cost, do you think it would be a viable product?

By between your legs I assume you mean holding it vertically?

Hi guys, wondering if I could get a little input from you folk.

I am still planning to design an aid for home bass/guitar repair, maintenance and modification. I was wondering:

1) What kind of maintenance do you carry out on your instruments at home/gigs?
2) What position is it easiest to have the instrument in for these actions? (vertical, horizontal, at an angle?)
3) Are there any tasks you currently carry out where you find it hard to securely orientate the instrument in an ideal working position?

thanks in advance folks

Dan

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[quote name='Uncle Balsamic' post='608827' date='Sep 25 2009, 11:08 PM']Barefaced Midget?[/quote]

When they materialise. Me and my Shuttle 6.0 are waiting patiently

Wouldn't consider shipping would you?

I'll take them, not sure I will use then but for that kinda money I'll give it a go.
I'll even make it a fiver donation!

I owned this briefly, actually those pics could be mine (looks like my bedding). Great bass!

Now on the bay but give me a pm on here if you are interested and dont want to go down that route

About to put this on ebay...last shout.

Thanks for the offer but not really what I was looking for, Ideally wanting something a bit retro and jazzish.

Open to offers for, anyone tempted at the £1400 mark?

Ok thats on my list then

Is this everything I would need for a P/J bass? Got the pickups coming too.
[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/JAZZ-BASS-WIRING-KIT-HIGH-QUALITY_W0QQitemZ270453423274QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Guitar_Accessories?hash=item3ef847bcaa&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262"]ebay[/url]

Looking to gut the electronics out of my fenderalike P/J bass, putting Wizard pickups in but need some advice on what to but pots and jack wise. Looking for good quality but affordable and wanting to stay passive just improve. What else do I need? Capacitors? Wiring?

Thanks in advance guys

Dan

I am really craving a midget to go with my shuttle 6.0. Be perfect for the small folk punk gigs I play and usually walk to or take public transport. Plan is GB + Midget for small gigs, GB + Compact when the transport is available and GB + Midget + Compact if any of the rock and metal bands I jam with get their act together.

Thanks for the offer mate, would love someone to buy this so I have money to play with.

+1
And is there a rough date when there new light midgets are going to be ready?

Its a good rack guys, served me well carting that Fafner around Glasgow

back to the front

PM!