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  1. [quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1395095927' post='2398764']
    I recently gambled on the cheap blue variable temp solder station from Maplin so I could have one in the house as well as the workshop and it turned out to be pretty good. About 20 quid and its every bit as good as my 60 quid one.
    [/quote]

    I was thinking a variable temp one would be a better shout than a fixed one - mine doesn't appear to be able to maintain a consistent temp for long at all.

    EDIT: was it this one? http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/50-w-solder-station-n78ar

    [quote name='HowieBass' timestamp='1395095970' post='2398766']
    ... and though I'm an utter noob when it comes to soldering I think the advice is make sure the ends of the wires are tinned first too.
    [/quote]

    For sure, I always tin the wires and the tip of the iron.

  2. [quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1395094223' post='2398711']
    Just try not to get it too hot (hold the iron on too long) or you could melt the winding wires inside
    [/quote]

    So I assume I'm better off softening the existing solder points rather than melting away completely and starting from scratch? Forgive me if that is a completely ridiculous question!

  3. So somehow two of the connections on my Quarter Pounder have come loose since I took it out of my Squier on Friday.

    Given it's been on it's own in a box, with foam padding all around it, I'm starting to worry my drawers may have a Borrower infestation. I digress.

    Before I crack out the soldering iron to put things back where they should be, should I be aware of anything/am I doing something INCREDIBLY stupid by trying to re-wire this?

    Whilst it wasn't quite to my taste (I think I prefer the stock Fender pickups) I'm not ruling out using it in another bass, or selling it on, so it would be good to know if this is fixable

  4. Given it a bash, it's quite a cool concept, but to echo someone else's point from earlier in the thread there are only a few finishes available that aren't already available in Fender's standard range. I would love to see them broaden colour palette.

  5. [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1394881702' post='2396210']


    Black on black I'll accept, but tort and black is just [i]wrong[/i]!
    Tort ONLY works with various shades of white (preferably aged oly white or vintage white), OR sunburst.

    Thinking about it, it's not tort that is wrong [i]per se[/i] - it's more that [i]black basses[/i] are wrong! *Hides behind 8X10*
    But as a confirmed lover of white basses, I would say that, wouldn't I? :D
    [/quote]

    So this would make you feel a little uncomfortable? :D

  6. [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1394838806' post='2395959']


    Good, because as we know there just isn't a viable alternative for a black bass! ;)
    You gotta love a maple neck, too. Happy bass day.
    [/quote]

    It was the black on maple look that sold it to me :D

  7. I've been reluctant to post this as I've been trying to sell on another bass before getting too excited about my new acquisition, but now HowieBass is kindly taking my Squier off my hands, I present to you my new MIM Precision!

    Bought from Mike (michino) last weekend, it's a real cracker. Got it home, slapped a new set of strings on and it instantly felt like home.

    I didn't think I would stick with the white guard (inner Matt Freeman was screaming BLACK) but I've grown to love it.

  8. [quote name='LiamPodmore' timestamp='1394556524' post='2392653']
    What software are you recording with? You shouldn't be having any problems whatsoever getting a good tone with a good quality interface like that Presonus.

    Liam
    [/quote]

    This!

    The only other thing I could suggest would be to try something like a BDI21 for a bit of extra tone shaping before the interface.

    EDIT: ignore me, just seen that you've already tried a pod.

  9. [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1394524475' post='2392109']
    I've shipped a good number of basses with Collectplus.co.uk

    It's convenient - drop off at a local shop/garage, and get cover for up to £300 all for about £12.50.

    You just have to ignore their published size restrictions, they take it anyway and I've not had a problem with at least 6 I've sent.
    [/quote]

    That's good to know - I'll definitely take a look!

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