Geek99

Could you measure the neck pocket in mm and take a closeup of it please ?

Do you have any clue what make it was ? The red stripe says “not fender or lic ” judging by its intensity 

Is this still available ?

8 minutes ago, police squad said:

what is this please, I need one !!

I was wondering where I was but this post made me realise that the answer was basschat 

13 hours ago, Buddster said:

Yes, I agree, my wife is completely understanding of me having different ones, even if she doesn't know why. 

Mine would question it if I exceeded two, which I think is reasonable given that I only go to jam nights and don’t gig 

Console yourself perhaps with the thought, as I did with my much-loved P bass, that it’s out there getting played rather than gathering dust and that you might see pictures of it on here in the future. 

12 hours ago, AndyTravis said:

I’ve owned this bass briefly.

 

Christ it’s lovely. 

Fixed that for you 

Very. Not music related I know 

total sugar honey iced tea. I bought one thing, they fcuked up every thing about purchase, delivery, return, refund and subsequent complaint. Full marks on a total 24/7 100% omnishambles

Ok …. I’ve got wood ….

6 hours ago, chriswareham said:

 

Because I play in a Joy Division tribute act, so it's expected that I play something that resembles a Rickenbacker 4001. Peter Hook played a Korean made Hondo copy, and I did the same for about five years until the neck snapped near the heel. I now play a genuine Rickenbacker, and the Hondo was a far better instrument to play even if it was made from plywood.

You should have unhitched the plough from it. 

On 24/02/2024 at 12:20, Franticsmurf said:

Technically, I'm the bassist in a band called 'New Dog Old Tricks' which formed in 2022 and played one gig. While we never formally disbanded, all four of us are in other bands and haven't got together as a quartet since August 22. I sense the opportunity for a reunion gig sometime in the future as we're all still on friendly terms. 

 

 

 

Now changed to “older dog, a few new tricks “?

They’re the Chinese made licenced versions, from what I know they are made of different woods and sound slightly different but are fairly sound 

2 hours ago, BassAgent said:

It's not Sparta?

No, “geekdom” and “grumpy old git” is most of our repertoire.
Right there in the Walmart 

2 hours ago, Piers_Williamson said:

Is that a soft drink?

I’m guessing a reference to 300? The movie 

On 22/02/2024 at 17:56, BassAgent said:

Aren't there only geeks in this topic?

This is basschat-

Lots of help on here for arthritis in hands 

6 hours ago, Talltrickster said:

I played electric guitar a bit in high school. Never went any further as all the guys I jammed with (I'm a woman) were awful, terrible, we all sucked. But it was fun making really loud noise. But, I am a Cheap Trick fan, enough so that I wrote a book about my spiritual journey and awakening with them and their music. The synchronicities that have happened to me over  the years are astounding. When you find the right person, things fall into place, but that usually comes after lots of visualization and setting an Intention. If you come to the Denver/Boulder area, let me know. I'll try to come see your tribute band! 

Nice to see more ladies on the board 👍

Yes I have. People say that about me all the time. It’s gets a bit dull TBH 
 

in a parallel universe somewhere 

3 hours ago, mrbacco said:

well ... this is what I, as a beginner, look for in terms of learning. Thanks for being willing to sell this beauty! 🙂   To geek99

Fixed that for you 

4 hours ago, neepheid said:

Use the spare money for some lessons, upgrade yourself instead?

 

Unpopular suggestion, no doubt, but I thought I'd throw it out there. If you improve your playing, you improve how every bass you'll ever own sounds.

Get out of my head, mister 

What bass is that ? 
 

i built  this many moons ago - there is a build diary and it even self-reliced

Welcome 👍

8 minutes ago, Cato said:

 

Not music related but...

 

 

I ed me about.

 

So now I take my car to that garage, and if anyone ever asks me if I know a good mechanic I 'll warn them about the local Ford garage that tried to rip me off.

We had this with Peugeot dealer, they claimed pads were worn out but it had only had an MOT a work or so earlier

5 hours ago, Mariner72 said:

Thanks John, I'm weighing up the options. Never thought changing the loom in isolation and retaining the pick-ups would make a significant change, but I'm learning a lot since posting

I’d just do this and live with it for a while 

47 minutes ago, MichaelDean said:

Ah, I'm clearly blind!

Possibly, it is cunningly concealed in post #1. I have never done this selfsame thing, oh no