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Probably stating the obvious here, but if you sand the underside of the saddle down make sure you leave it properly flat, otherwise you might find the piezo doesn't pick up properly.

This sounds absolutely dire. I feel for you!

Aren't the MV basses plek'd? That makes an enormous difference in my (limited) experience of Plek'd basses. Not saying the 70s bass wasn't a bit of a duffer, but if still on original frets it's probably a few ropey fret dresses down the road by now. Just a thought.

Thanks, yes I've done that many times in the past, was just hoping due to the popularity of these someone in the Basschat hive might have found a drop in!

Has anybody swapped machineheads on a Clasdic Vibe Jazz? A friend has asked me to help with a replacement for a failed one oh his daughter's Jazz. I'm hoping to source one - or a set - that will drop straight in, if possible. Looking more at the budget end. I've found this Wilkinson one, but guessing the screw hole spacing will be different? https://northwest-guitars-9301.myshopify.com/products/1-x-wilkinson-wjbl200-jazz-bass-compatible-tuner-machine-head-right-handed?currency=GBP&variant=44714638115090&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google Shopping&gclid=CjwKCAjwge2iBhBBEiwAfXDBR5Ne6hDincjc0VXHS6gMVZxN9eKw7AD-tq0PBsLoLawQhtDl-2wzyxoC0yMQAvD_BwE Thanks in advance for any wisdom you can impart!

I had a bolt on 4 around 2003/4. I still miss the exceptional sound of that thing, but was never that comfy with it on a strap. Balance was fine, it was the way it felt like the headstock was so far away that I never fully got used to. I'd have another if I could justify it!

He must have really wanted that bass to go to such lengths!!

Ah cool, thanks, will check that out!

I'm not massively surprised by this based on my experience of selling US Fender over a 10 year period from mid noughties to mid 2010s. I must say I was under the impression that things had improved since then, and tbh I'm sure they have, but it put me off buying Fender for years. They always seemed well put together, it was the playability and ability to take a setup that was often an issue. I do think they make some great instruments, and I daresay there are lots of great examples out there. Ironically given the reputation from this period, I have a late 70s Jazz that plays fantastically with a great neck that rarely needs any attention🤷‍♂️

I've used them on and off for years, both the nickels and Pro steels. My take is they're mega-consistent quality and great value for money. On a slight tangent I really liked the balanced tension ones that were about a few years back, but can't seem to find them easily now, not sure if they're discontinued?

Westone Musicman Wal Rickenbacker G&L Lakland Zon Sei Modulus De Gier Bravewood Fodera Jaydee Goodfellow F Bass Not as many as I'd thought, but multiples of some, and reminders of a couple now long gone and sorely missed.

I have almost this exact same question if anybody can help!!

I wouldn't say my Bongo 6 sounded particularly polite either, might be worth checking batteries? Of course, it could just be that it is, relative to your other basses. Either way, enjoy. A Bongo 6 is a wondrous thing!

It's aesthetically horrific, IMHO.

I love this. Trying to work out how to justify and find the money for it lol !

It's a seriously great tone

Bartolini B-Axis might get you there.

The vocals are outstanding too, love this track. Yes, pretty certain it's picked and that's what lends it that greasy kinda swing! The first minute or so I can replicate the chords, but as it builds I think it may be overdubbed.

As an aside, this line is tougher than it sounds, anybody nailed it? Sounds like the chord slide each in the riff is tapped, but can't decide if it's overdubbed or not!

For a long time I've admired the bass work on The Pointer Sisters 'Steppin', and thought it was all Paul Jackson on bass. Looks like I was wrong, as credit to most of the tracks is given to a "Eugene Santini". Bass line on the below is one of my all time faves, anybody know anything about him? Interested to check out any other recordings he might appear on, but Google isn't giving me much to go on.

I can't get into any of the more recent material, but I have to say I think they do genuinely have a love for what they do.

Apologies, just clocked the thread over in repairs & technical...

My go-to guy has retired, and I find myself needing a repair to my Thunderfunk 550 head. It works fine, but intermittently and without warning, puts out a horrendous screeching through the speakers Anybody able to recommend a good amp tech? Ideally in the Herefordshire area, but I'm willing to post if further afield. Love this amp, and they're supposed to have been designed with repairability in mind... Thanks in advance!

I think the colour is "graphite pearl"? Oldish bass , but in great condition.

So this bass combines 2 things I never thought I'd own in one: 6 strings, and a Musicman Bongo. Picked this up today, needs a good deal of setup work to get it where I want it, but an hour this evening and new strings on and it's about 80% there I reckon. Initial thoughts are it's going to sound huge. It is actually physically kinda huge too. The Bongo shape looks way more aesthetically impressive in person than in pics for some reason. Now to figure out how to play it. Good news is that after 20 mins noodling on this, I picked up my 5 string and it seemed way easier to get around than it did last time I picked it up! 😀 Sorry for crap pic.