Chienmortbb

I have used about 20 of the HiCon pancake plugs and had no problem.

They look great but I worry about any sealed plug. Sealing a plug can often be hiding a multitude of sins.

Won’t see a Barefaced there though.

Is the “tribute” a Fakenbucker?

As no fan of thermionic valves I could be cheeky and say you will only get a lovely warm drive tone from a solid state amplifier. On a serious note, call Ashdown. Their customer service is awesome.

This is the full link https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SPECIAL-LISTING-10-mm-Holes-Aluminium-Perforated-384-x-567-mm/303340339569?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908103841%26meid%3Df9e8100c53d4447aa9baaa5f236ee2ca%26pid%3D100227%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D13%26sd%3D303340339569%26itm%3D303340339569%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2053904&_trksid=p2053904.c100227.m3827

Great thanks.

They have now put it back up. and I have ordered one. Ebay item number 303340339569 there are 9 left.

Agreed my local store stocks them but not in the gauges I use 45-105. Hardly a rare size.

I have had the same problem and did think about three feet. However it would be better if the cab was trangular.

Stevie is this the grille you used? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292422094116 10MM Diameter Holes PERFORATED Sheet - 4 Materials - Popular Pre Cut Sizes? It has round holes but I thought I saw a picture of yours with hexagonal perforations. I have a quote £19 for this one.

As someone that suffers from neck and shoulder pain I half agree about the balance but my solution is Gotoh Res-O-Lite machine heads. With typical machine heads weighing well over 1lb or 500+ Grams, hanging on the end of a long lever, the balance issue is mainly with there. Of course the Hipshot Ultralites weigh a similar amount as the Gotoh Res-O -Lites. Another ways to improve the balance is 2L 2R headstocks and move the rear strap button closer to the top of the body.

OK. Thanks

In my opinion it is the density of the wood that matters not the species and as there is more neck covered by the string, than body, the neck has more effect on the sound than the body.

I think the main point is that currently the only way that I can see to support the site is to sell. Offering a subscription with free selling is a more positive message.

I have to be honest the selling fee does put me off selling on here. The marginal cost of selling is too high compared to other online market places. Maybe we should incorporate the “supporting member” concept which would allow those members to sell for free. It may seem like semantics but It reads better than a selling fee. It might also get over the issue of people unsubscribing if they have nothing to sell.

I have yet to fit my 640s as I need to make the holes bigger but I am impressed that you can adjust the torque. I am also impressed at the lack of play in the posts as opposed to any other machine heads I have seen. Add the weight saving and it is a winner.

Thanks. I was looking at the 4" one as I have a bad shoulder.

Too late for me, I stuck my full frame on yesterday.

I see that but I do use the HiCons on my pedal board.

Anyone used these and do you have any feedback? http://leathergraft.co.uk/product/4-softy-leather-bass-guitar-strap-black/

Not sure about the R version but give Touchstone Tonewoods a ring as they ordered me a set recently. Lead time was 2 months. Philadelphia Lutyhiers sell some Gotohs individually https://www.philadelphialuthiertools.com/bass-tuning-machines/

Their halfrounds were excellent too.

Yes Cliff did some that were similar in concept to the Speakon. The main reason for using XLRs was that they do handle 10amps (from memory).

It is a hobby horse of mine but as Bill says Jacks were not designed for speakers. Speakons were and although not perfect, they will do very well until something better comes along. A well known amplifier manufacturer once told me that jack plugs caused most of their amplifier failures on Solid State amps. With two exposed and very close contacts short circuits are not only likely but also inevitable.