HowieBass

I usually leave about 3.5" to 4" to wind around the peg rather than 3.5cm to 4cm and that gives enough friction with about 3 to 4 coils wound around.

I could be wrong but I think the DD are alnico and the Fender pups are ceramic magnet which I've read is what contributes to the brittleness...

Yeah I thought it would be, offering a P/J configuration (my Westone has a large pickup in that position and you can tell form the poles that it's a P shape pup). From the body wood I'm guessing you have lots of mids available

I've read that the Toneriders are what Fender use for the Squier Classic Vibe series - I've also read that the Squier CV Precision is a warmer sounding bass compared to the Squier Vintage Modified P (though I like my VM, haven't heard a CV P). Might be just what you need.

Looks like swamp ash with a dark grain filler. Interesting pickup configuration!

Replace with like for like. If you replace a 250k pot with a 500k pot there'll be an increase in treble response. The usual rule of thumb is use 250k pots for single coil pickups and 500k pots for humbuckers (which are naturally 'darker' sounding - such as those found on a Gibson Thunderbird which need a 500k pot to sound right). The capacitor is a .047mfd (microfarad).

From what I've just read the first of these two shows was entitled "There is nothing new under the sun" so it's the second show that's primarily concerned with bass. But there's only one day left (TODAY!!!) to listen... so I'm listening right now. Good stuff!

The value of the capacitor as noted only really has much effect as you turn down the tone control, lower value capacitors (such as the .022mfd) will cut the treble less when the tone control is fully closed, as you increase the value of a capacitor (up to .047mfd) then more treble gets cut when the tone control is fully closed. The tolerance of a .047mfd might bring it close to .05mfd and vice versa so there's probably little point in worrying about that. One thing you haven't mentioned is whether there are any metal earthing plates under the pickups (I assume there were from your description of how it was earthed). Apparently these can affect the tone from bass pickups (they're regularly found under split Precision pickups) and your new Barts might not need any (or be adversely affected by the presence of earthing plates - you might need to ask Bartolini for advice) so that might be your next move. If the plates are there still earth them and make sure all your earthing connections are sound (but as I say the plates might not be needed).

Another thing, check what value pots are needed for the Barts... do they recommend 250K or 500K pots?

I've never heard this with any of my basses (4 of which are active) but it does seem to be an electronics problem with the instrument (as you've managed to eliminate all else). Pots are simple components and I can't see how they could behave in the manner you've described, same goes for the pickup which leaves the active EQ module. You could replace the EQ section with an advanced John East module that offers both traditional Stingray and more flexible tone control like this http://www.east-uk.com/index.php/bass/mmsr/mmsr-4-knob-3-band.html though I'm sure there are less expensive alternatives.

I'm really enjoying seeing the Thunder getting all of this TLC, it'll repay it handsomely! Very impressed with the quality of your work Andy

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"..And a dash of Dsylexia"

Well, there's our next EP name sorted
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To include a track called "Daily Sex"...

Kill two birds with one stone by choosing a band name from the list of typefaces and that's your look sorted http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_typefaces

For example, 'Dom Casual' becomes a 50s, 60s style surf rock, sci-fi and TV theme music influenced band http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dom_Casual

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Funnily enough a few people have said the to me.. Mostly metalheads.. "Oh, leave it smashed! It looks cool!"
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... and from hence forth your nickname shall be "Smashed'n"

I'd say you do 70s rock/pop Top 20 chart type material, the stuff you'd have seen on TOTP.

With the SR series it's usually the higher the number the better the model with more interesting body woods, extra strengthening in the necks, better hardware, pickups and electronics. The Ergodyne is quite a different beast - there are different models in the range; I think most of them have Luthite bodies (man-made material) and the high end model has both conventional pickups and piezos in the bridge.

Some years ago amongst artists that I knew I think a figure of £20 per hour was common to charge for your time and way back in about 2002 when I graduated in art one way to price a painting was £100 per square foot (I was making work 40" x 40").

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Cheers, the body previously had a side jack/through body, both are now defunct features. I plan on having a see through pickguard made by bass doc when he's feeling better. I'm also picking up a walnut one!
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I like the sound of a see through scratchplate - nice idea!

That looks to be in incredibly good condition... it looks brand new! Happy NBD!!!

I think he means add another wire in parallel with the resistor so the signal has two paths to follow; the wire you add will have a low resistance so most of the signal goes via the new route.

EDIT: You beat me to it LOL

Parchment scratchplate? Or black!

In contrast you have a guy like Josh Homme who suffers complications during routine surgery on his knee in 2011 and almost dies on the operating table, spends 2 weeks in hospital, then is bed-ridden for the next four months, during which time he descends into a deep depression... and out of that produces 'Like Clockwork'.

Could be either the Alesis Air FX or Air Synth

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/jan01/articles/alesisair.asp

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/mar03/articles/alesisairsynth.asp

When I started selling a few things on eBay I couldn't withdraw any funds from PayPal until I'd been proven to be a legitimate seller and received feedback, in effect the funds were held in escrow and obviously when everything went smoothly for the buyer I was able to access my money. Can you email your concerns to PayPal to see if they're able to confirm that you're covered?

This is my favourite track off St Vincent's latest album; I really like her guitar playing/effects

http://youtu.be/A5ZM1a2zhkw

Looks fantastic. Congratulations on the new arrival!