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    Who Can Replace My Truss Rod

    in Repairs and Technical

    Posted

    2 hours ago, Paul S said:

     

    It's really not worth it.  Could you buy a new neck?

    I've been trying to find a 35", 5 string neck... Warmoth, All Parts etc etc etc. I'm all ears if anyone knows of a decent supplier. 

    I've even tried looking for a similar, albeit "cheaper" Cort neck... From the distributors and 2nd hand. Bloody hen's teeth! 

    Who Can Replace My Truss Rod

    in Repairs and Technical

    Posted

    Hi All,

     

    So, the woes on my Cort GB75JH continue, so I am (should a potential buyer decline to take it) considering replacing the truss rod.

    My local tech says he can't do it as he does not have the means to replace on a maple neck and fingerboard ... but who does?

    I am based in Harlow, Essex, so I don't want to have to ship to Yorkshire - it's not like this is a Ken Smith hahahaha

     

    Anyone know of a good tech, who won't rip the ring out me, who can take a look, make an assessment, and do the job?

     

    My thanks in advance... 

    Julian aka Glassmoon

    Ibanez Owners Club

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    11 hours ago, ASW said:

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    It's the EHB1506MS. It's my first 6 string, first Ibanez, first multiscale, first headless and my first experience with Nordstrand pickups!

    To say that is a thing of beauty is to downplay the meaning of the word beauty!!!!

    A stunning instrument - and welcome to the World of Ibanez :) 

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    Cort GB75JH (see full description) price drop to sell (£200) - *SOLD*

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted · Edited by glassmoon
    Updated description

    Hi everyone,

     

    I'm selling this to fund another music-related project. 

    I've really loved this bass, especially with the awesome Delano pickups I put in.

    Used once in a live situation and it just works...it punches above it's weight thanks to the upgraded pickups.

     

    Description:

    Cort GB-75JH (semi-clear "black") with upgraded Delano pickups, which makes this bass very close in tone to a Sandberg.

    • MM and J pickup config (a la Lakland)
    • (Delano JC 5 HE/M2 Split Coil Humbuckers & Delano MC 5 HE/S-L Dual Coil Humbucker) 
    • Volume, blend, bass & treble (I put Sadowsky knobs on the pots, so it looks really "fancy" LOL)
    • 35" scale length
    • Hipshot ultralight tuners
    • Canadian Hard-Maple neck
    • Swamp ash body
    • Omega bridge
    • Weight : 9.6 lbs / 4.4 kg

     

    Issue Statement:

    The truss rod appears to have fused, and after sending it to my local tech, brute force could potentially break the rod. So this is more than likely a parts bass. And they're awesome parts 😜

    The action (see pic) is not horrible, just not paper thin. 

    The tech in question is @gary mac. 

     

    Collect or courier at buyer's expense (I will bubble wrap to protect, but no shipping box)

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    Squier Affinity V vs Contemporary Jazz V - Opinions

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    Good afternoon all, 

     

    So in light of the truss rod on my Cort 5 found to be fused (and while not unplayable, it's no longer adjustable for super low action).... I'm considering going the Squier route and doing some mods down the road. 

     

    I missed on a Squier deluxe, so in my searching, I found the Affinity which looks decent, and then the Contemporary, which is a rather different beast altogether. 

    I've always had a soft spot for Squiers, but am I going backwards here? 

     

    I play, when I play, in pop/rock/function bands, so Jack of all trades requirements. 

    Anyone have one of these that they use and like?T alk me out of it, or all the way into one hahahaha

     

    Thanks in advance 

    Julian aka Glassmoon 

    Replacement neck for 35" scale 5 string

    in Repairs and Technical

    Posted · Edited by glassmoon

    Hi all

     

    So the neck on my Cort GB75JH needs to be replaced (fused truss rod, slight kink too).

    These basses are not hugely expensive, so I really don't want to pay the near £300 that I've seen for them from some places.... nor do I want a cheap piece of pine.

    I've seen an option for buying another Cort 5, same scale length... I might just do that... but...

    So, is there anywhere in the UK where I can get a good (and I understand the subjectivity of that word) replacement neck without breaking the bank.

    I'd prefer a rosewood (or any other darkwood) fingerboard, but at this stage, beggars can't be choosers.

     

    Any help and guidance would be great!!!!

     

    Kind regards,

    Julian aka Glassmoon

    Line 6 HX Effects

    in Effects For Sale

    Posted

    When I'm asked about my DI, I point at the floor. It's currently an EBS MicroBass 3, before that an MXR M81, before that.... The last time I used an amp for anything other than a monitor was donkeys years ago. I guess I could get one of them and a Radial DI, but man, I think bassists would love it so much more, were there a DI. 

     

    GLWTS though @RikiB. Sorry for trolling your post

    Line 6 HX Effects

    in Effects For Sale

    Posted

    I'm so interested in these units, but it befuddles me that it doesn't have a DI. I get it's probably aimed more at guitarists than bassists, but still. 

    Scant few videos of these with bass. 

    One day.... 

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