bloke_zero

On 21/06/2025 at 11:54, Moribund said:

the relief it seems ok (about 0.25mm) so I’m loathe to adjust the truss road

Fender suggest 0.38, so I think you're in the region. I'd echo what @Woodwind says - the foundation of a good setup is getting the relief right. You can tinker with the saddle height, but if the relief isn't right you can't overcome that with saddle adjustment.

I like the geezers, yes, upper mid push, tighter bottom end. They sound quite 70's to me in a good way. I don't think EQ will get you the same thing, but it might get you into the right space. Like @Lozz196 says - worth a try first!

11 hours ago, ronswanson said:

The first thing might be putting in a passive pickup. I've never had an active bass and the battery isn't easy to change in a hurry.

I'd give the EMGs a while, see if you like them. It's different from passive, but there is a lot to be said for them. They are active pickups which is different from an active preamp, and one of the differences is that the current draw is much lower so you don't need to swap the batteries often.

Here is a pretty strong argument for the EMGs!
 

And here is a way to boost the voltage going to the pickups (Lee has 18 volts with 2 batteries IIRC) - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/192895789297?_trksid=p4375194.c101949.m162918 - check the specs on the pickups first to make sure they can handle it - most of them can handle up to 27 volts - I found it made for more headroom (as I lean in a bit too much on the strings).

15 hours ago, Jono Bolton said:

(and one headstock)

You've piqued my interest - solid colour or trans refin? Picture?

There are some differences as well, like rosewood neck and the pickup placement looks like they are about 2cm closer to the neck on the original.

Bakelite saddles? I've never seen that before. How do they sound? Or is that a weird question.

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11 hours ago, DF Shortscale said:

Yeah, I think their intention was to update the functionality while allowing it to be a drop-in replacement so it’s definitely not a vintage-styled copy. Same applies to the Ampmaster basses, they’re basically refined Musicmasters without the issues that can affect the originals (noisy pickup, intonation, neck dive etc) but all the individual parts fit Musicmasters perfectly. 

I had a flick through the basses - they look amazing!

On 14/04/2025 at 01:15, DF Shortscale said:

If you’re feeling brave and don’t mind paying shipping / taxes etc, Woodcraft in the US sell excellent replacement parts for Musicmaster basses. Their bridges and pickups are really good and should be an easy fit. Dealing with them can be a bit hit and miss at times but check out their replacement bridge, it’s nice:

 

https://www.ampshopbassexchange.com/product/albridge-parts-mms18-vintage-bridge-for-musicmaster-short-scale-direct-replacement/

 

(No affiliation, I bought one of their Ampmaster basses a while back, wasn’t the smoothest transaction but the bass is great)

 

I bought one of their bridges for a stingray style bitsa - I was very pleased. It did take a while to arrive. It is quite different looking, so if the aesthetic side is important (and why wouldn't it be?!) then I'd think twice. A lot to be said for the BBOT in these cases.

"it hurts my eyes everytime i see it" - I can't un-see it! There should be a warning on the link for us more sensitive BC people 😵‍💫

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These are great speakers, they sound good, they're sturdy and they are loud. Great for a small venue (say 120 people?). I've done a few gigs with these and they have a few blemishes.

I'm only moving them on as I no longer have room for them (as you can see they are cluttering up the front room!).

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1 hour ago, wateroftyne said:

it's more about molten, swirly depth.

Now we're talking!

I'm going to out myself as a BC anorak! I think the redder more 'authentic' period pickguard is the way to go. I don't know the brands as other people have mentioned but for comparison here is an reverb listing for an original (ended): https://reverb.com/item/29201598-vintage-1973-75-fender-precision-bass-pickguard-tort-1974-1975-73-74-75-1970s-70s-p and you can see it's much redder.

For what it's worth - I don't hate the one you've selected!

I have a serious 'want' for one of these, I love the shape, the idea of the electronics, through neck. Maybe one day!

Same with G&L. I know there is some love on here for them, but in the rest of the world people are a bit like @Maude - So many basses! So little time!

10 minutes ago, bloke_zero said:

I typed "BRITISH_BASS_MAKERS_v1.pdf" into kagi.com and this looks right? No download though

https://issuu.com/janberendsen/docs/british_bassmakers

I wonder how many of those links still work? An amazing record. 🥹

I typed "BRITISH_BASS_MAKERS_v1.pdf" into kagi.com and this looks right? No download though

https://issuu.com/janberendsen/docs/british_bassmakers

Back on the market - I'm away for a week, but let me know if you're interested - I'll probably part it out when I get back

Ok! Last chance before I PART HER OUT. A shame, but needs must when the devil drives!

Mainly working - see https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/508107-now-free-casio-cz-5000-part-working-collection-only-north-london-£100-obo/

for details. collection only n8 - must go by Friday! After that it’s going to the tip 

I have a medium scale Warmoth build going cheap if anyone is interested? 

Any body want this? Yours for postage. A single sided pcb for a 360 preamp plus build guide.

dm me 

I bought this for project and it worked, but I've moved on. Having a clear out, so must go!

Guitar Build, Oxford made this to order, fits Fender body. Rosewood finger board over maple. Plug her in and she's ready to go! Brass nut and hipshot style string retainer (I don't remember if it's actual hipshot or just the style).

Note the rosewood fingerboard changes depth over the length of the neck - doesn't affect playing or the overall profile if you get me.

Light oil finish - could easily be refinished with a quick application of sand paper. I would describe this neck as on the chunky side of medium.

Not a jazz neck!

NOT FENDER, but I'll post in this Fender box.

£15 for UK postage, £115 to you right now!

Yes I do! sorry the website is super confusing. This photo reminds me that I did a little work on the nut as the G was too close to the edge for me. It's super glue and bicarbonate of soda - not really noticble unless your looking right at it.

I am open to offers!

13 hours ago, andyaber said:

Very pretty.

 

What's the nut width please?

 

Cheers.

Looking at the website it says 48mm - I'll verify with some calipers - hopefully this evening