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WARNING: NOT A BASS!!!! But surely £150 for a MIJ N-Series Squier strat wtih a case. Isn't this a bargain for someone? Barwell is inconvenient for me to get to, and I'm not well this weekend. If it was close I'd go and have a look. Bargain for someone? http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/fender-sqiuier-stratocaster-n-series-japan-black-with-hard-fender-case/1032079234

Sakai bass. Literally JapCrap again? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bass-Guitar-And-Amp-/161107005537?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item2582b9d061

Someone here is selling an old Squier they've had around for ages. I was sort of hoping that it would be a Japanese one and they didn't realise the value, but I'm told it's Korean. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200963637999&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123"]http://cgi.ebay.co.u...E:X:RTQ:GB:1123[/url]

[quote name='blablas' timestamp='1379188585' post='2209714'] The same principle, the thing you want is already in there, all you need to do is expose it. [/quote] That was Michelangelo's philosophy concerning stone.

Amazing. From bits of wood stuck together to a single item more shapely than Marilyn.

I think I saw a standup bass banjo type thing in a shop in Derby. I didn't attempt to play it.

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1379176746' post='2209543'] I've seen (and played) a bass banjo / double bass thingy built on the same basis. Yes it looks absolutely pants, but it would make a simply [i]marvellous [/i]conversation piece, dontcha think? [/quote] In a music shop in Derby?

I think it's interesting, and like the use of the boot! Wouldn't want to buy it though

Yep, exactly as in the thread title. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/THIS-IS-BEEN-MADE-FOR-GIGS-ONE-LEG-BASS-DRUM-GUITAR-YOU-LOVE-IT-/221282647607?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3385793e37

[quote name='yepmop' timestamp='1379024727' post='2208010'] I wonder where the other 19 are? [/quote] The guys who used to work at The Bass Cellar are out wearing cloaks on black horses looking for them.

Cheap Westone Thunder 1. However, it 'has no frets' and some 'cosmetic damage'. So, this may not be a bargain despite the cheap price. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Westone-Thunder-I-Bass-Guitar-including-Gig-Bag-Kit-/171125754274?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item27d7e3c9a2

[quote name='Owencf' timestamp='1379010289' post='2207758'] I foolishly brought a EUB from G4M came with a free broken neck, on the plus side it was cleared up for a full refund and a free VIP membership..which i have not used. I do suppose it would be good for a unique fixer upper opportunity spexcially if this winter turns savage. [/quote] Out of interest, do you think the broken neck happened in the post between you and G4M, or do you think it might have been broken earlier than that?

If I do that, the nut is considerably high on every string. I've received my el-cheapo nut file substitute through the post, but it's clearly for a non-bass six string. I'll do the top two strings and see what happens. Edit: I've done the top three strings; D, G, and C. Using the courage given to me by finding that a local seller sells six string bass nuts for £1.29 + 0.75 p&p, I sawed away at the nut quite a bit using a visual estimate of 30 degrees. The result is that those strings have a slightly lower action overall. But the improvement in how they feel to play is out of proportion. The top three strings seem to play much better than they did. Also, the strings now 'look right' sitting in the nut, when before they looked a bit to be sitting on top of it. I can't find any unusual buzzes or other sounds when I play those strings open. The bottom three strings are of course much larger string than the top three, so this isn't a fair comparison. But the top three strings feel nicer to fret than they did before, while the bottom three have a definite 'clunky' feel. According to your estimate, the strings are still a bit high at the first fret. But, better than they used to be. I think it's still worthwhile trying a very thin shim on the neck to bring the action down a little. Also the strings do feel quite taught, and perhaps they aren't the best set for me for this bass. Overall, so far, things appear to be moving in the right direction

I guess it's not punk enough for you then

Cool looking instrument, IMHO. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RMI-Aurora-NW7XR-7-String-Bass-36-Frets-with-Delano-by-Mark-Ramsay-Design-/141059553951?hash=item20d7cdfa9f

Another one! [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC-BASS-GUITAR-/171124728904?hash=item27d7d42448"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item27d7d42448[/url] The seller has received the negative feedback [quote]He sold me to shiit phone[/quote]

Is this the bass design you get after the legal team has had their say? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Schecter-Stargazer-4-Bass-Guitar-/290975664759?hash=item43bf804a77

I still plan to shim the neck, depending on what happens or doesn't happen when I do something to the nut. Edit: One potential future mod is to change the bridge. I'm not sure that this is necessary, so advice would be greatly appreciated. Item wanted thread here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/216776-quality-gold-six-string-bass-bridge/"]http://basschat.co.u...ng-bass-bridge/[/url] Edit: I said before that I didn't really like the sound. I usually play with my fingers, but I've found that using some of the more interesting presets on my zoom b2 and playing with a pick results in some very interesting sounds.

[quote name='JPJ' timestamp='1378849879' post='2205678'] No offence taken, its intended as a donor for a project - expect photos to appear in the build section ;-) [/quote] I would be very happy for you to make me eat my words by turning this £33 pile of something into a shining example of bass wonderment! Any thread you start, I'll subscribe to.

I noticed that not all of the bridge adjustments were as low as they could go. I lowered them, and oiled the fretboard and polished the frets a bit while I was at it. The result is that it plays a lot better, but I wouldn't describe it as good yet. Certainly none of the strings are too low, and I would take the action lower if the bridge would allow it. Some nut files are ebaying their way to me at the moment. But, having removed the strings when oiling the fretboard, I wonder if the very crude looking nut shouldn't be replaced. It's been in the cupboard a long while, and having played it a bit more, I've got a bit more used to it, which along with the better action results in a more pleasurable playing experience. Hopefully if I can do something with the nut, it'll improve again. I've found that plucking the strings around the 18th (out of 24) fret gives a sound I much prefer to the sound when plucked above the pickups - that's also more a comfortable position when seated. Apologies to the bass technical wizards for the very primitive thought processes going on in my head

You actually bought it? Sorry if I've offended you. It makes sense if you're going to build something from it.

Separated at birth.

Thanks muchly.

Wonderful! BTW: What do you mean by 'gluing the fret [b]ends[/b]'? Is this due to gluing the frets when they're straight, and then gluing them again when they're bent to match the radius?

I wonder if Mr Letts could make me a boutique bass that looks exactly like a Shine SB26.