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    Nut job

    in Repairs and Technical

    Posted

    [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='570198' date='Aug 15 2009, 08:13 PM']I think he means it's too wide for the slot (so it won't slot in)[/quote]
    Spot on Wayne - the nut is a fair bit wider than the slot in the neck and, even if I filed down the sides of the nut, the E and G strings would be very close to the edge of the neck. It's a standard 1.5'' measurement. First time I've done this so I'm probably being dense... :)

    Nut job

    in Repairs and Technical

    Posted · Edited by Weird War

    Hi there

    The nut on my Jap 75RI Jazz needed replacing so I bought a new Tusq nut, like this one: [url="http://www.wdmusic.com/tusq_fender_jazz_bass_nut_pq-1214-00.html"]http://www.wdmusic.com/tusq_fender_jazz_ba...pq-1214-00.html[/url]

    However, it's too wide - by quite a distance:



    so I think I need to send the nut back and get another. I guess this is down to the quirks of reissue models; does anyone know where I can find a suitable replacement?

    Cheers

    Doug

    '59 P bass 'Vintage' (make) or 'vintage' (old)

    in eBay - Weird and Wonderful

    Posted

    [quote name='Bassassin' post='558355' date='Aug 2 2009, 11:21 AM']Dunno how I missed this when it was listed at £4000 - that's comedy genius! :)[/quote]
    Quite, at least one too many zeros - quite a surreal ad, just like this:

    [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220423413475#ht_500wt_1182"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...5#ht_500wt_1182[/url]

    Vintage MIJ (formerly J@pCr@p) Spotting

    in eBay - Weird and Wonderful

    Posted

    [i]"My original intention was to strip it down to the finish but i got so many positive comments on the look i left it."[/i]

    [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/70s-Cimar-Lawsuit-Jazz-Bass-Guitar-Block-inlays-JAPAN_W0QQitemZ260450926511QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item3ca415bfaf&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/70s-Cimar-Lawsuit-Ja...%3A1%7C294%3A50[/url]

    Paper Scissors Rock, Wednesday 22 July, London SE1

    in Gigs

    Posted · Edited by Weird War

    We're putting on a music night with friends this Wednesday, 22 July. The venue is upstairs at The Miller near London Bridge and entry is [b]free[/b]; a flyer is attached. Here's the line-up:

    8pm [url="http://www.myspace.com/brightonpebbles"]The Brilliant Pebbles[/url]
    9pm [url="http://www.myspace.com/sibillaband"]Sibilla[/url]
    10pm [u]The Source[/u] - power pop arm-wrestling classic rock over a case of Duvel

    [url="http://www.themiller.co.uk"]Venue details here[/url]. It should be a great night so come on down if you're in town - maybe see you there.

    Cheers
    Doug

    RIP R,5,R,5...

    in Site News

    Posted

    [quote name='Crazykiwi' post='531143' date='Jul 2 2009, 09:58 PM']Thanks again everyone, I'm pleased to report that I managed to get in touch with Maria last night and have just sent her a link to this thread along with Nick's log in details. It's been a nightmare for her and I'm sure she will be extremely appreciative of your kind words. Maria says that Nick's basketball game was at 5pm on June 9th so, given he last logged in at 4:23pm, catching up with Basschat was indeed one of the last things he ever did.

    Here's some pics from when Ari and I were at Nick's place in Pimlico a few years ago. Ari is playing Nick's Alembic Series II 5 string.[/quote]
    Great work in contacting Maria and digging out the photos, Steve, much appreciated.

    RIP R,5,R,5...

    in Site News

    Posted

    [quote name='Crazykiwi' post='529206' date='Jun 30 2009, 11:00 PM']I remember taking him to that national bass bash Mike mentioned. We were laughing so much on the way there that I had to be extra careful driving. Ironically we did say farewell to one another recently, pending my departure to NZ but noone could have known it would be forever.[/quote]
    Guys, just logged in after some time away and I am genuinely saddened and shocked to read this awful news. I travelled to and from the aforementioned Bass Bash with Nick and Steve. Nick seemed a really decent, genuine chap; hell, he'd even seen Bad Wizard live.

    Rest in peace.

    Sibilla - just back from the studio

    in Recording

    Posted

    Glad you liked the tunes, Huwberry - know what you mean re: W & B Flower; it's a big number and there's quite a lot going on at the end (though maybe the MySpace player isn't doing the mix any favours). Glad you enjoyed Floating Thoughts, you're ready for the 6+ minute epic that is November now :)

    JmStone, the page is rather image heavy so I'll try and sort that out - thanks for the feedback.

    Precision Bass advice

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    Hi Chris, hope you're well. After reading your post, a slightly philosophical question crossed my mind re: about your (and players generally) expectations of basses. You mention that you've owned 15 P-basses (Kylie, Danni... :rolleyes:) and various top-notch others which seems to be a large enough sample to judge upon. If you haven't found "the one" after all these instruments, perhaps it's time to re-evaluate your expectations a little? I suppose it boils down to how your see your bass in relation to your playing: for me, I have a nice Jap Jazz as my mainstay. It plays feels, sounds and looks good and the onus is on me to improve (practice more, improve theory) not the bass. You mention you're looking for the "classic P sound - nothing more" but surely you've had that before? Anyway, just a little Easter food for thought - time for some chocolate...

    (GAS Disclaimer: I picked up a lovely 1979 BB1200 on here recently so shouldn't be too hypocritical! :) )

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