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Nice one. I'm sure it will be great. Good luck and measure three times, cut once.
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Logistics of a second string tree
steve-soar replied to Jono Bolton's topic in Repairs and Technical
[quote name='jono b' post='161837' date='Mar 22 2008, 04:28 PM']You're welcome [/quote]Huh? -
Logistics of a second string tree
steve-soar replied to Jono Bolton's topic in Repairs and Technical
Here are some pics to help you. Leave about 150mm of string to wind on. Cheers Steve. -
Logistics of a second string tree
steve-soar replied to Jono Bolton's topic in Repairs and Technical
[quote name='GreeneKing' post='161423' date='Mar 21 2008, 02:11 PM']There's some good basic points here. I tend to forget what I see as the obvious sometimes. I normally leave 55mm beyond the centre of the post for winding, i.e. a lot more than 20mm.[/quote]Hi I had to check my post, no I did say 20 cms. Cheers Steve. -
Alan will look after you, he'll keep you informed and the bass you end up with will be world class for a real world price. I've just got my Recurve Singlecut back after some tweeking and it is by far the best playing and sounding bass I've owned. And it looks stunning too. I know what you mean about Roscoe, if you wanted anything like an ACG spec bass from them you would be looking at the thick end of £5000, I think not. I only live over the water from you so if you want to come and see mine get in touch. It's left handed though! Cheers Steve.
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Logistics of a second string tree
steve-soar replied to Jono Bolton's topic in Repairs and Technical
Hi Jono, how have you wound the E string onto the tuner post? I restrung my Precision last night and put 4 turns of string underneath each other. This makes the string come off the post at the same angle as the D and G strings. The only string I've had trouble with has been the A string but I just put 5 turns on it at the post. I think that I'll order a Hipshot 3 string retainer, $12, worth it for even string break behind the nut. Anyway if you have another E string to fit, if the one on it is too short, leave at least 20 cms extra string past the tuner post, put the string right down into the slot and wind the string with each turn going under the last. This should give you 4 to 5 turns around the post, enough back angle to stop buzzing and popping out. Cheers Steve. Knackers, didn't see BigRedx's post. :blush: -
[quote name='tempo' post='161106' date='Mar 20 2008, 09:09 PM']I went into town t'other day, with the intention of trying some Warwicks, cos I'm thinkin of splashing out on a Thumb 6 BO. I did try a streamer jazzman which btw was excellent, but not much else there to try. Then I noticed this 4string fretless Vigier, with a metal board. I had to have a go (even though I dont play 4's) it was amazing, a bit beat up, but built like a tank! The action was lower than most of my guitars, & the electronics were versatile to say the least. So, I'm looking to find some more info on this (please Ped!) It had 2 single coils, 5 controls, of which 2 were push/pulls and a 3 way mini-toggle, plus 2 outputs!(?). It is obviously used and I would guess around 15yrs(ish) old. The price tag was £850, but they said that was negotiable, as it had been there for 1-2yrs, so I'm thinkin 700-750?? Any info appreciated, Pete.[/quote]Hi Pete, was that in Curly Music? If so It's been in there for about a year. Haggle, Haggle.
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Are you sure you are not 6stringbassist(Kev)? Steve. -
[quote name='bigjohn' post='159891' date='Mar 18 2008, 08:27 PM']It's not like anyone is trying to rip lefties off - it's just they make less, sell less, and so there's less economy of scale more risk involved in production deriving a higher price. It might piss you off, but until 50% of the population become left handed - it's tough sh*t. [/quote]Thanks bigjohn, tell me something I don't already know, however there are a significant number of relatively famous and what one would call successful left handed musicians, therefore one would expect in the near future a less discriminatory attitude. One can only hope.
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I had the bass made for me by Keith Bennion back in 1986 as Rob Green didn't make left handed versions. Anyway after getting Keith to spray over the original clear finish with black, doh! I sold the bass in 1996, then 2 years ago managed to buy it back. Now, after I've stripped it, it's ready for a hard gloss finish curtousy of Keith again. I'm keeping the original EMG's and fitting a U Retro. Here are a couple of shots of removing the finish. So there you are, expect some more pics in a couple of months time. Cheers Steve.
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The older Series II's were much better looking wern't they? and Terry's is stunning.
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[quote name='The Burpster' post='159798' date='Mar 18 2008, 06:02 PM']Did you mean £100 MORE......? Have you had a look on Thomman IIRC they are teh same price on there? I may be wrong....[/quote] Thanks lads.
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I'm looking for a Jazz bass, Fender preferably and was looking on the Guitar Emporium site, not only was the range nowhere near as good as the right handers but the basses they did have are over £100 more. I'm in no way criticising G.E. for this but this is a theme that runs through the industry. There are exceptions, Warwick, erm, anyone else? ACG who built my six string DIDN'T tag on 10% either. Does anyone know of any knooks and crannies where all the nice left handed Jazz basses live? That don't cost a bomb? Cheers Steve.
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Hello, thats a nice bass you have there. Can you tell me where you got it from? Ciao Steve.
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Slacken off your truss rod by a quarter of a turn, no more and then check. It may take a while to have any effect but wait at least a couple of hours, if this hasn't had an effect, before trying another quarter turn. You say that it didn't make a difference at first when you put the lighter strings on, necks can take a long time to settle after a gague change. Keep me informed Cheers Steve.
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Thanks lads. +1 to all of that. He's asking, wait for it, £180. I'm 99% certain from the photos that it's ply, so I've asked him to check in the control cavity, he says that it might be alder, mmmmm, the black of the burst covering all of the contour lines is a bit of a give away. I'd give him £100 for it , we'll see. To think that 10 years ago you could get this kind of thing for about £25-30 in junk shops up and down the land. How times have changed.
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Hi all, I'm thinking of buying this so as to give it a bit of TLC and because I've always wanted a Jazz. Does anyone know anything about these basses, how old, what they are made of and how much they are worth. I hope the pics can give you some idea of its general condition. The seller says that it plays well but I'd like to see it in the flesh to check for any neck, truss rod issues. Cheers Steve.
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Hi to everyone. I am expanding my lesson schedule to include all evenings and weekends. My teaching style is relaxed and informal and is tailored to suit the needs and asperations of the bass player. You can progress at you own pace to your desired goals. Beginner to intermediate to advanced tuition in your prefered style. I'm based in Birkenhead, five mins from the tunnel entrance but in some circumstances I can come to you. I have a project studio to help students develop timing and harmony skills by playing with backing material and recording parts. You can contact me via P.M. Thanks for looking. Cheers Steve.
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A usual suspect.
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What did you buy?
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[quote name='crez5150' post='154739' date='Mar 10 2008, 05:39 PM']can you just use this as an effects unit..... ie no eq/preamp etc...[/quote] Hi crez, you can just use the effects on their own. It's dead simple to turn off the amp and cab models, the eq's and that leaves you with studio quality effects like 4 compressors, 11 overdrive/distortions, chorus, reverb, delay, sound on sound, 3 wahs, octave, enhancer, slow gear, defretter, ring modulator, phaser, flanger, harmonist, pitch shifter, pedal bend, 2x2 chorus, auto slap, short delay, vibrato, humanizer, tremelo/pan and a bass synth. Ooh and a clever tuner and noise suppressor. I've heard people in the past saying that after a few hours they had good usable sounds and while this is true, like anything, the more you put in the more you get out. This unit when matched with the right input from your bass and the right output to your amp can sound superb but I've found that if I use the effects sparingly, I get the best results. Iif there's anything else I can help with just get in touch, Cheers Steve.
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I have a set of brand new, unopened Elites 30-90 double ball end strings to trade, for 40-100's. Would rather trade but will sell for £11. Cheers Steve.