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I may buy it considering theres currently an empty wall hanger here while the Harleys with Andy...

The Pots are a Ki0gon loom so youd have to speak to him as to what they are. That being said the originals weren't bad, I just change pickups semi regularly and therefore wanted a no-faff solderless loom.

[quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1483879395' post='3210763'] [facetious quip] I haven't gone to the polling site to look at what you came up with because I thought "The Spitballers" sounded just fine. I'm just hoping you didn't have that as one of the names already. [/facetious quip] Good luck with the venture my friend. Break legs. [/quote] Damn why didnt I put the Spitballers in there...

After about an hour of spitballing, we came up with the following names. If anyone wants to be a star and help us vote then that would be greatly appreciated: http://www.strawpoll.me/12055529 vote for up to 3...

[quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1483809887' post='3210318'] OK - this is the part where those of a nervous disposition must look away. For an instrument that is already built, there are basically three ways of removing wood to remove weight. [list] [*]Slim it down from the back [*]Cut and cover chambers in the back: [/list] This is my Indie Les Paul. Beautiful and totally over the top. Full over the top spec. Still heavy after THIS, but now playable rather than (reinforced) wall hanger material [list] [*]Do the same but from the top. With Paul_S's Sterling, we kept it under the scratchplate - more limited weight reduction but doesn't require re-finishing: [/list] With Harry's, we are going to have to take much more wood out. So the option is: [list] [*]Route out large chambers where there is the depth to do so [*]Cover them as you would a wood control chamber cover [*]Sand it all down [*]Veneer over the top [/list] And this is the veneer we're going to try: and....please, those of a nervous disposition and those who hate real wood veneer being stained...it's going to have the Andyjr1515 fountain pen ink approach to end up this sort of color: For those who think the whole thing is a travesty, you'll just have to trust me... ...that if it all goes well, it will be stunning ...and if it all goes badly, I will have to buy Harry another Harley Benton (but happily for him, therefore without the gig dings!) [/quote] Have some faith in yerself

There she is. @tom1946 This was yours once upon a time, hope you dont mind... And it really is solid ash? Wow...

How many amps we on? may bring the Fender Rumble 500 and Orange 410 i bought yesterday. And a cake if i can be bothered to make one, if not I'll bring one from Costco (unless thats cheating?)

Just had the chance to see it in person while handing my own bass over. Different it most certainly is...

Quite like the look of the 2017 Ibanez stuff personally. Will have to try when I get the gear.

I prefer bass player - IE someone who plays bass. I find bassist makes it sound as though its some sort of professiojln past a hobby, which for me it most certainly isnt.

I think I may be feeling jealousy. Looks fantastic and at a steal price too. But I think congratulations on a very nice NBD are in order so: Happy NBD!!!

Damn. Gotta find me the nearest cash converters and see if I can pull the same trick...

If you dont want it then buy it and Id take it...

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1483692601' post='3209248'] Looking at that makes my eyes go funny. Let's see what happens. After all, it's not my bass [/quote] Hopefully people staring at it will stop them from focusing on the mediocre playing ability

So this happened. Went into PMT originally for patch cables and a "play" with some amps to help inform future decisions. Ended up buying myself my first real gig rig, A Fender Rumble 500 head and Orange 4x10 Cab, taking advantage of the interest free finance too ��. Very pleased with it, the Rumble 500 is plenty loud enough to repay the noisy neighbours, and it can produce all of the rocky tones I so love. Plus it weighs enough to pick up with thumb and forefinger. Unlike the cab which takes two people struggling to move it, but its still great. I tried the rumble cabs to match the head but wasnt as impressed as I was with the Orange. Plus, it was ex demo and in need of a wipe down, so the £800 rrp was actually £450. Bonus. Very much impressed.

Went into PMT today to buy patch cables. Left with a Fender Rumble 500 head and Orange 4x10 cab, for an absolute steal and 24 month interest free finance. Also, a minor cockuo involving them selling my cheapo gigbag has resulted in me getting a much more fancy, padded gig bag for nothing. Problem one and two sorted.

Just got in from having a lesson. Learnt more in the lesson than I ever did at school.

Think I may be sorted on the amp front. Just a hard case and some actual ability left to sort out.

[quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1483562410' post='3208340'] Yep that cab is a steal. I was looking at that too. Just a bit too far for me. I would look at the lightweight amps. Maybe a 2nd hand Markbass. So much choice out there. Depending on the bass you have you should pick up a half decent case for not a lot of money. Dave [/quote] The Aguilar is very nice but unfortunately very far away for me. I will keep Markbass gear in mind though. Trying to remember which particular Gallien Krueger head and cab was in our practise room way back when. Man Id love that rig. Havent seen it in months so cant really remember.

[quote name='steantval' timestamp='1483560202' post='3208299'] They certainly won't if you haven't got a bass amp !!!!!!! [/quote] This is of course true. Im going to do some digging. PMs have been sent RE the Ashdown head and TC Cab. Other than those theres the Genz combo (which Im only worried 350w is a bit on the shy size, though what do i know) and also brand new fender rumble 500s are about £500 on Andertons/PMTs websites.

I imagine bass bashes to be like this