Doctor J

Vintage is a term used to try to squeeze more money out of a prospective buyer on the basis of age and exclusivity magically making something seem better than it actually is In practical terms, I think there's a 30 year timeline where the price and desriability of instruments suddenly increases, certainly it looks like early 80's Fenders have come in from the cold, even late 70's and early 80's Japanese stuff are appreciating rapidly too. Personally, I think there might be a link to the age of the buyer, where having disposable income and a large dose of nostalgia makes owning an instrument older than you are a cool thing.

That is stunning. I much prefer the look of a lighter facing on Wals

I got a trio of fake 57s a few years back. It was easy to tell they were fake because they fell apart when I unscrewed the caps, literally came to pieces in my hand.

Rob's been in the band almost 10 years but he's still 4th behind McGovney in terms of importance.

First, see if there are four wires coming out of your pickup or two.

I, too, like bass guitar and music... just not at the same time.

No, just the one

Thanks Regarding the clothes, all I need is a sock

I'm lost for words... in a good way.

Time to have a good look inside...

Very nice. Tasteful but still extravagant. I like it

I took some new pics of the Bacchus P

Hardware or software? If software is an option, BFD Eco is going for $30 at the moment [url="http://www.fxpansion.com/index.php?page=103"]http://www.fxpansion.com/index.php?page=103[/url]

Looks great, well done. What is the string spacing?

[quote name='flyfisher' post='1368122' date='Sep 9 2011, 09:52 PM']Legend! Pity the camera didn't concentrate more on Kaye. Interesting interview here: [url="http://vimeo.com/26233284"]http://vimeo.com/26233284[/url][/quote]That was very interesting. One in the eye for vintage Fender lovers

That is rather nice.

[quote name='Lorne' post='1355850' date='Aug 30 2011, 12:13 AM']Ah, well, if it doesn't actually have to be a Fender, then this is the closest I am ever going to get to owning a Precision (Unless I find that Lake Placid Blue ESP I should've bought in '92) 1987 USA handmade B.C.Rich ST bass, now has the correct knobs on it, and EMG P + J pick ups [/quote] Works for me. That is gorgeous.

What is the top on that, it looks amazing?

If you don't feel it's right then don't do it, simple as that. I don't think you're being selfish. If your heart isn't into it, and it clearly isn't, then you're doing the right thing.

You could just post it here, no?

Back from its refret... I installed a new truss rod too, now it's setting up just right

Some character filled stuff there. Was the Roadstar body always that shape or is there some magical optical illusion going in there? Roll on with the guitars, that Ibanez looks interesting.

I believe Elixir own the idea of coating the string as a whole, everyone else coats the outer wire and then wraps it around the core, a very different feel and sound. I haven't tried the DRs but having bought sets of D'Addario and Warwick coated in the past, I won't be switching from Elixir again.

You could get a humbucking pickup, most pickup manufacturers make them. Some are bonded into the case though, so you may not able able to swap. If you were feeling adventurous you could try a Lace pickup for you noiseless needs. As for wiring, some are four conductor (in which case you just solder two wires together yourself) and some are two conductor (hard wired in series inside the pickup). It's no harder to wire in, you're soldering two wires into your pre in both cases.

Just mend the crack, save some money.