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I have no idea what happened to the original post as I thought price and location were correctly inserted.
To clarify I'm in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and the price is £65 including UK postage
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[quote name='BurritoBass' timestamp='1398023393' post='2429684']
The Bass Doc on here can make you a custom one.
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Yes I think he can
I have a template for a Reggie Hamilton pickguard and a supply of tort from which a copy can be made -
[quote name='davehux' timestamp='1397654389' post='2426102']
I'm [u]half[/u] tempted to ask for just one of them
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I see what you did there. -
Bought one of them there fret bending tools. Lovely job Richard.
Using fingers only up to now has resulted in damage that I can blame for my poor bass playing - but, as one of my bandmates pointed out, I am to bass playing what Eric Pickles is to hang gliding. -
[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1397504003' post='2424636']
So it was like a [url=http://littleguitarworks.com/torzal-natural-twist/]Little Torzal Bass[/url]?
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Yes except not as extreme and the twist was towards the higher string side. -
I reckon changes in the drying out of various woods and perhaps improved adhesives will have made the slab board jobs more reliable in modern times.
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[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1397503338' post='2424615']
Does anyone actually have a twisted Fender neck with a slab rosewood board?
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Yep, I had one. Strangely enough, because the string path followed the twist, it didn't affect the playablity. -
OK, here goes:-
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The conversation taking place at the time was me pointing out that the polepieces of the pickup on my Stingray were uneven and I was getting loud A and D against quieter E and G. Afterwards he gave me add-on magnets to take away and fit when I got back home and they helped cure the problem.
Just shows Leo didn't mind criticism and I reckon would not particularly join in and bask in the 'Leo got it right first time' debate. He continued to innovate - and, guess what? - his next move to the G&L range saw adjustable pole pieces being used. -
[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1397501817' post='2424586']
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No doubt someone will be along in a minute with a better explanation.
And no doubt someone will say that one (or the other) sounds different and better, or not.
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The second explanation is the most acceptable imo, particularly as Leo Fender told me himself -
[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1397499455' post='2424545']
What's the reason for the "veneer" style board? I can't help but think it would have made the production of the neck unnecessarily complicated - something which would have gone agains Leo Fenders philosophy when it came to building musical instruments.
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An explanation (that I think has been aired previously) is that, in the case of some slab boards, occasional twisting occured as a result of the rosewood being a fair thickness tended to dry out at a different rate to the maple whereas in the case of the cambered board it was more of a veneer and did not interact with the maple to the same extent. -
[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1397295568' post='2422507']
I'll be going through the Pearly Gates playing my RD, ta.
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But as God is actually Leo Fender I don't think you'll be allowed in. Probably best to take your G & L. -
Smooth deal on a little preamp. Splendid chap to do business with
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I have a template for an OLP 4 so can probably help.
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As played by Dexter Redding? (son of Otis Redding and a fine bass player apparently).
....make that two togas please. -
Smooth deal on a pickup. Splendid chap to do business with.
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Probably the best place to source one of theses would be my spares drawer
I reckon it will be the same size as the screw on Schaller BMLF heads for which I have some spare bits. Do you just need the screw or the washer as well?
PM me some details and I'll sort it out for you. -
Revival of an old thread coz I've just re-discovered the 'hang tag' booklet that came with my Stingray in 1979 and I used the opportunity to take it with me on my visit to meet dear old Uncle Leo.
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Smooth deal with Stephen. He certainly is a splendid chap
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Got a goody bag of useful spares from Gaf. Splendid chap to deal with.
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