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I use a Sennheiser Freeport radio system and use a rechargeable NiMH all the time. I just recharge it after every gig. I make sure to turn the transmitter off between sets. Maplins are currently knocking out 3 200MAh PP3s (NiMH rechargeable) for a tenner. A 'no brainer' if you ask me!

Looking for a 250Klog blend pot for a Fender P that's been converted to PJ. WD have got one but it's a bit pricey when you factor in postage - for what you're getting. Any suggestions? Cheers Col

Try sticking on a new E string - and leaving more string to wind on the post - so it goes right down. I've got an MM5 - superb bass for the dosh if you pick a good un!

Later - not 'ater'!!

I've got al ater one of these and it's awesome - can't believe how good the earlier ones must be if they're supposed to be better! Free bump!

It was me who picked up the RBX 270 - I've had 3 basses from them............ First an Ibanez SR900 - it was mint, listed at £300, I knocked them down to £260. Second was a well used but perfectly good Westone Thunder 1A plus fender hard case for £99. And the best was the RBX 270 for £25. Perfect working order but heavily scratched. I sanded it down and waxed it, shielded the cavity and sold it to a mate for £50. The markup wasn't to make a profit - simply reflected a new set of strings and some labour - and it was a wicked bass. I was so impressed with the quality, I've just bought a BB614. Our local store has a very interesting looking 'Asama' bass - original body shape with a maple neck that is a bit bowed - I'm tempted!! Anyone heard of thes? Anyway - in answer to the original post - yes - you can definately find some bargains in Crack Converters!!

[quote name='bass_in_ya_face' post='64755' date='Sep 24 2007, 02:05 PM']why do I never find anything like that? What do you use to remove the scratches?[/quote] Well I never just removed the scratches - I took all the original finish of with a sander for the flat bits, and sandpaper followed by wire wool for the curvy bits. Then i waxed it mant times with beeswax - probably not the most enduring of finishes but it looks nice. Sold it on today, gonna deliver it later this afternoon - didn't make much on it but at least it's been rescued, and a new player will benefit from it.

Lucky old me picked up a yamaha rbx 270 for £25 in Cash Converters last week. Body was badly scratched - but otherwise fine, so I've rubbed it down and waxed it, shileded the cavity, put on new strings and set it up - it's pretty darn good - even paying full price. It's selling to a mates daughter next week - another one rescuede from the trash!!

You're correct - you don't need to wax the coloured oil finishes. I use furniture polish....shock horror!!

My drummer must be closest to the loudest drummer in the worls...honest! Most smaller gigs I use a nemesis NC210 combo, bigger gigs I use I markbass SA450 into a Nemesis NSP115 which is just awesomely loud. If I'm playing outdoors - I couple it to a Trace 2 x10 - but it's more for show - it's just so loud with the 1 x 15 on it's own....... Nemesis NC210 is good - give it a try!

Looks like basswood to me. CIJ and MIJ do NOT denote the wood! Nothing wrong with basswood per se but an alder bass will inevitably sell for more. Col