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Isn't the black overspray on the rear upper forearm contour supposed to be to disguise the plywood ? Looks ok to me though

[quote name='Vinny' timestamp='1493891311' post='3291535'] Contender for new band name right there! [/quote] "[i][u]Tangible [/u][/i]disappointment" for any band I was in.

i use the Fender bronze strings in just that gauge and they are fine. Regarding your action, you have to file down the saddle's base to lower the action and its a total pain. You may wish to consider one of these adjustable guitar saddles to get the action right, then you can measure its height and apply that to your own solid saddle. If the adjustable saddle is too wide, you could move the screws, or chop it into two, shorten the parts and glue together. Worth checking neck relief first though. [url="https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwibg7Gn-9XTAhXkt-0KHQm6Ct8YABAnGgJkZw&ei=dfkKWaHfAsi9UdHYuoAJ&ohost=www.google.co.uk&cid=CAESEeD26HSyZJTHh-Cf_z_vV-A9&sig=AOD64_0xHFHQEEMf0o8bQ7bcoRDMnALR2w&ctype=5&q=&sqi=2&ved=0ahUKEwjh7ain-9XTAhXIXhQKHVGsDpAQvhcIfw&adurl="]https://www.googlead...AQvhcIfw&adurl=[/url]

[quote name='dieseldalziel' timestamp='1493565051' post='3289119'] Hi all, I recently bought a bass on ebay for £150 that had some unadvertised issues. I contacted the seller & he disagreed with all of the the things I said...long story short ebay found in my favour after it was dragged out to it's conclusion. The seller was given time to organise the return & did not contact me,ebay then refunded me without the bass being returned the seller then got in touch to have the bass returned. After such a protracted transaction I told him I would keep it safe & ready for HIM to organise the collection of it as I would be making no further effort, I have not heard from him since, it has been two weeks. Am I able to fix & keep this bass or dispose of as I see fit or do I just wait until he arranges collection? [/quote] You have to wait, and wait for up to six years as stated. Its still his property as you got your money back and so have suffered no real loss other than legally intangible disappointment, You could ask him if he wants it stored (at his expense) at a storage facility if you don't have houseroom, or can't keep it safe for some reason such as living in a house of multiple occupancy. You would probably have to compensate him if it was stolen in a burglary, or destroyed in a fire. You could perhaps ask for a [i]reasonable [/i]sum for storage until he collects, to give him an incentive. As stated above, you cant threaten to dump it on the street as it simply isn't yours to dispose of.

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1493849308' post='3291348'] Not my normal listening material, but I couldn't resist. It doesn't seem particularly difficult. Is there a section you are stuck on? [/quote] With all due respect , perhaps the OP isn't at that level yet? I know I'm not even though I'm trying to get better

[quote name='Dandelion' timestamp='1493054655' post='3285235'] Something Happens.. They folded early.. I presume something happened. [/quote] Or didn't

[quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1493305277' post='3287336'] Behold the power of google http://www.bassmute.com/bassmute/bm_mainframe.html [/quote] I actually designed a better version of this

Behold the power of google http://www.bassmute.com/bassmute/bm_mainframe.html

This comes up quite often - try doing a forum search

One thing I'm looking forward to is trying a more bass driven genre** ; I know I'll think "wow, that's actually me doing that" ** Motown, real blues etc

[quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1476677450' post='3156165'] I feel like I'm piloting a sound tsunami. [/quote] That is exactly how to describe that first sound check note from my P, through a loud PA that was set up for weedy acoustics, at a church OM night; everyone, absolutely fricking everyone, turned around and looked

It would There is a good chapter in this sort of thing in "bass guitar for dummies"

[quote name='Kevin Dean' timestamp='1493059623' post='3285307'] Playing the bass intro to "No More Heroes" & then no drum intro & the drummer is just looking at you ..He had 6 weeks notice & didn't even listen to the song lol & no one helps me set the PA up & break it down ...I'm off . [/quote] Don't blame you at all there !

[quote name='christhammer666' timestamp='1493102340' post='3285523'] 4k !!! my aunt was buried a month ago burial was 4k,plot dug up to be laid with husband 1k ,to be brought through Bromley to southwark 3k,flowers 1k. I don't think my sh*tty Ibanez will get me much [/quote] That is an awful lot for flowers Pre CBS?

Yep

I tried one in PMT Leeds and I SO nearly bought it. Then I picked up a classic 50s pup on eBay and used it in my bitsa. People were always complimenting it

I wing it all the time when I play - I'd love to be note perfect but I just dont have the time. I see improv and making it up on the spot as skills

[quote name='witterth' timestamp='1270821386' post='800924'] I allways enjoyed Lawrence Cantys stuff (journalistic that is..) in "making music" a free, but suprisingly good magazine from music shops in late 80's ,mostly ads but come good copy!! I think he wrote a kind of, buyers guide to bass type of book too(?) (have I remembered that right?) any way...... [/quote] Yes, on floppy paper like NME I recall it well

I'd like a sunburst p body with a maple jazz neck, Steve Harris pickup and fender "no load" tone control ... but I've already got a p bass

A stomping disco number, definitely