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Although this is very good news, why they couldn't tell me (nor their dealer network) this before now boggles the brain. Even their European customer services chap had no clue and was suggesting I buy a 2013 model!

There is a good site showing how so replace a trussrod without removing the fingerboard, which might be possible on your neck.....can't find the one I am thinking of (it's a luther's site) but these show similar methods: http://www.jacksinstrumentservices.com/musicmaster-trussrod.html http://guitargarage.blogspot.co.uk/2008/01/one-way-to-repair-fender-trussrod-63.html I think there are special heating blankets to remove fingerboards but I don't suspect it is very easy to heat such a large area effectively but I suspect more knowledgeable people will say otherwise.

justinguitar.com

My daughter is at cheerleading practice right in the middle, but I might be able to pop up for an hour or so.

FairFX prepaid cards are good, use mine whenever I go to France.

[quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1390427606' post='2345451'] You got a Euro account then?!! [/quote] Doesn't nationwide not charge for Euro payments and give a good exchange rate too (been a while since I checked Moneysavingexpert) on their debit and credit cards?

Gorgeous. What happened to the Purpleheart binding from your original spec, is that wood not suitable for binding?

Always used Photobox myself, never been disappointed.

Alkaline Trio - My Shame Is True.

Well she is certainly a good advertisement for women in Engineering. Very clever piece of kit too.

Is there anyone with a Thunderbird and an EB, who can compare the sound of both (EB in HB mode)?

[quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1389693271' post='2336895'] Hi Milty. That's weird... in that I've [i]never[/i] had any eBay payments withheld by PayPal, whether the buyer has left feedback or not (not even my first payment received, as you mention). Is your PayPal account linked directly to your bank account? And have you verified and upgraded your PayPal account? (both of which are free to do - it's just a bit of a faff). Seems odd that I'm not having any of these issues that you are guys are reporting [/quote] Got this exact same issue with some computer games I sold last week. Paypal account fully verified but not used much in the last few years (don't really use EBay). Its enforced Escrow, which is bloody silly for items of such low value. Will go back to Amazon and Play to sell nearly new items from now on.

I think Karen Carpenter was one of the best female vocalists ever. However, if you like Karen - look up Rumer, she has an amazing Karen-like sound on some of her songs.

'May' be helpful: http://www.warmoth.com/Bass/Necks/faq2.aspx

I have just fitted D'Addario Jazz 13 gauge onto my SG copy and it is tuned to Drop B. Bought from Mansons (we were in Exeter on a shopping trip) but these are them: http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/p/911822/daddario-ej22-nickel-wound-jazz-w-wound-3rd-13-56-medium/

Don't know what your budget is but 2013 LPJs are going for around the £400 mark at the moment brand new.

Just received some Chromes today for my birthday. Now got to decide whether the Squier or the Cort is going to be the recipient.....

[quote name='action_panzer' timestamp='1389170985' post='2330754'] You're absolutely right, that much is dawning on me. I like the look and feel of a strat, but worry about the versatility and output of the pickups, particularly for metal playing, so I think I probably am looking at something like a superstrat. Its always good to get a bit of advice about these things, but it looks like its going to be a fun weekend at Coda Music in Luton for me! XD One last thing - does anyone have any opinions on Vintage guitars? I know their bass guitars are pretty spectacular for the money...Plus, I never can quite decide if turning up with a 'worn' instrument is either REALLY cool or REALLY not cool...as the Vintage Icon range looks like very good vfm. [/quote] Well when I started (again - tried as a teenager) - my first guitar was a Les Paul copy. Now I am a pretty big bloke (used to play Rugby as a Lock) but I just couldn't get comfortable with it. Too big and cumbersome. Expected to end up on a Strat but picked up a SG copy (Indie) in my local music shop and instantly fell in love with it. If it hadn't been such a ridiculous price (£499!!!) I would have bought it there and then. Started doing research and found that Vintage are well regarded and bought their SG copy. Great guitar, well setup by Guitarbitz (bought unseen online) and only cost £180. I am still pants on a guitar but my level of ineptitude jumped as soon as I got a guitar that I was comfortable with. Basically I agree with others here, you need to find the type of guitar that suits you. If that is a LP, Vintage definitely seem to be highly regarded (don't dismiss the non-icon ones). If a strat, then you have Squier, Vintage and the Yamaha also always gets recommended (which has a Bridge Humbucker if you consider you need it for Rawk!!!). Might be worth having a try with a Tele too.

I think that is the saddest end to a build diary I have ever seen.

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1387143330' post='2308753'] 12th fret - can you reverse the saddle piece to put the edge further back? [/quote] Thats what I did on my VS6 when I had the same issue.

[quote name='Ruiner' timestamp='1386851463' post='2305298'] *Runs to the hills* [/quote] Irony?

[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1386590250' post='2301754'] No, I meant on here mate. [/quote] Oh well, been a couple more then. :-)

Found this whilst wandering around the stalls at the Bath Xmas Market. No idea of the 'tonewood' properties but it certainly looks gorgeous IMHO: [attachment=150141:DSC_0249.jpg][attachment=150142:DSC_0250.jpg]

[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1386414478' post='2299776'] Also, can't believe you've had so few views and no comments so far. You deserve much success. [/quote] Do you mean on Youtube, if so I suspect that is due to the dubious decision by Google to force Google+ accounts on Youtube commentators from now on?

Really liked it, different sound in a good way.