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Hi all, I have to replace the neck on a squier I have as it is twisted and cannot be fixed. I have a Mexican neck on order and am thinking of upgrading the hardware. Does anyone know how Wilkinson tuning pegs compare to squier ones? Is it much of an upgrade or am I going to have to spend quite a lot more for an upgrade on the squiers? Cheers

[quote name='luckydog' timestamp='1460556237' post='3026779'] I'm too new to the forum ! The story will have to wait, I doubt many would believe me and I wouldn't blame them ! But I figure it was destiny that I should change the neck, maybe for you too, who knows ?! LD [/quote] I reckon you should just go for it but if not will look forward to hearing it!

[quote name='luckydog' timestamp='1460539488' post='3026538'] The only genuine Fender neck I have experience of did not come pre-drilled, and this was quite a skilled operation to get the right gauge, depth and location when making the holes. I have a fantastic story about what I found when I took the old neck off, used as packing material in the body pocket, but that's for another day ! LD [/quote] Thankfully, it won't be me drilling the holes if required! What did you find in the pocket?!

[quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1460488205' post='3026230'] Can't be 100% but if your buying a finished neck it's just that all holes drilled, nut and finished in whatever lacquer. [/quote] It is a finished neck. Was hoping it wouldn't have the holes pre-drilled but can live with it if it does!

Hi all, Has anyone ever bought a brand new neck from Fender? I have Mexican one on order and wanted to know if it will come with holes pre-drilled? Fender customer service tell me it will but does anyone have personal experience? Cheers

To be honest I'm not sure! I went to Halford's with the guy who sprayed it and picked out 'Ford metallic graphite grey' car spray paint as a colour so he had an idea of what I wanted. He said he was going to mix up a paint close to it and this is what he came up with.

I'm liking the brass saddles - a lot!

Ok, so now it is painted! I must admit that it isn't my handy work, a friend of mine did it for me but I think it looks pretty killer!

[quote name='PlungerModerno' timestamp='1447913155' post='2911376'] Tis coming along - but it's not quite ready yet. You stated: "Is there any paint that would withstand strings being pulled through them?" I doubt any normal paint would hold up long term. Most plating will tend to wear away after years of use. Maybe an ultra hard enamel? [/quote] Thanks, I'm thinking I may just leave them as they are!

Hey all, Thanks for your respones! Really liking the gold anodised guard, looks sweet. Geek 99 and Cygnus x-1 - thanks for your offers, will PM you if I decide to go down that road. Going to have a think about the options! Cheers!

Hi all, I have a white P bass with a black pickguard on it and have been thinking about changing it for something new. I have thought about a tort guard but thinking I probably fancy something a bit different. Has anyone got any pics of their white Ps they can post for some inspiration?! A pic of mine in its current form is below. Cheers

Thanks for all your respones, it sounds like I got a better pedal then! Gonna stick with it and not worry about it!

If it's pretty much the same pedal then I'm not going to worry about it. Cheers

Hi all, I don't know if I'm being picky here but I would like an opinion from the basschat community please. I bought an EBS Multicomp off eBay. The photo was a stock photo on the advert, the first photo below. What I actually received is the second photo below. Should I contact the seller? Apart from the aesthetics, are they the same pedal? It seems I have been sent an older model of the pedal but the picture advertised is a newer model of the pedal. It seems the model advertised has true bypass but the one I received hasn't. Can anyone help me with some facts about these 2 pedals and some opinions on what I should do please? Thanks

First album to spring to mind is Metallica's Master of Puppets. Battery gets me every time!

Thanks. I was just wondering if a more sensitive pickup would be able to amplify more sustain. Cheers

Should be getting round to the respray in the next few weeks. So much for saying I was going to stick with the original pickups though! I went and bought these, very excited about hearing them!

Hi all, Quick question, can changing/upgrading pickups improve sustain?

Hi all, Does anyone have any of these? I mean a case which will hold 2 basses. There are some on thomann and the Fender case is by far the cheapest. Any recommendations? Cheers

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1445790228' post='2894191'] Looking at the pic, the volume pot is about where the tone pot would normally be. Drilling an extra hole and fitting another pot is not a difficult job but it would become more involved if the body has only been routed for one pot. Or you could fit a stacked-knob dual pot - maybe contact KiOgon on this forum about a solderless loom? [/quote] Thanks for your reply. I don't have the bass yet so I don't know what is going on under the scratchplate. Nice to know there are a couple of options!

Hi all, Quick question - how much would it cost to add a tone pot to one of these and how easy is it to do? I have just bought one second hand and they come with only a volume knob as standard. Cheers

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1439651285' post='2844688'] Post a link to the cheapest one please [/quote] Hi, sorry I have only just seen this! This is the website that quoted the cheapest http://www.ora-technologies.co.uk/

[quote name='LayDownThaFunk' timestamp='1445343735' post='2890692'] If you want smoother Roto nickels try DR Sunbeams. [/quote] How long do they keep their brightness for?

Thanks for your responses. I wanted to try them to see if they would keep their brightness longer but it looks like they won't. I won't waste my money trying them so thanks!

Hi all, I currently use and love rotosound rb45s and rb50s. I was considering switching to the coated nexus strings but I play primarily with a pick. Does anyone know if they sound like the rotobass strings and how the coating holds up with the use of a pick?