The Bass Doc

[quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='509801' date='Jun 10 2009, 01:23 AM']I made that nut from an ivory-coloured chopstick. [/quote] Velly nice.

I think there was planned to be a collaberation between Ernie Ball and the pickup designer Bert Olini - the end result would have been a Bert and Ernie model.

Allparts UK also distribute Mojo so the Ampeg range is available via them - not likely to be 'on the shelf' however - delivery around 14 days. Oops my mistake - website says it IS in stock.

If you consider Fender blue /silver may be close enough, Allparts can supply it.

[quote name='99ster' post='507635' date='Jun 7 2009, 06:31 PM']Wilco are big fans of these I believe...[/quote] Don't you mean Bilko?

Anyone out there confirm my recollection that the early imported run of Musicman Stingray basses (circa 1978) were supplied with flats as standard? ALSO same recollection on a new (in 1976) Gibson T-bird? - I don't have the bass any more but have just rediscovered a string set put away years ago and indexed 'from Bi-centenial T-bird' - Flats with orange thread wraps. DITTO 70s Rickenbacker 4001. I reckon they've always been around but guys re-strung so regularly and kept trying the latest products, usually rounds.

It's got out of hand - I'm just about to head out for Sunday lunch and I'm gonna have the pork - do you hear? - PORK!! Then again, they do something that sounds like 'lamb cutlass' - I think graphite might be involved.

With a handle like shaggy you should be very careful out there - one or two members seem to have rammed the point home quite forcibly.

[quote name='molan' post='506650' date='Jun 5 2009, 09:37 PM']sing of dodgy workmanship[/quote] Never had much of a problem with Allparts (exept for timing) as long as you get the order number right - better description (by pics) would help. Now , altogether now ......

Thank heavens for a sensible and informative reply. Saved me getting to the point of mentioning Cardigan and woolly jumpers.

It's OK Steve - bilbo's asleep now. My source reckons the parts were made in the Far East and then put together in Wales. However the ad. states 1980s and I thought Welsh Assembly came later than that?

Afraid we've got a way to go yet - here's us taking the mick out of this listing and I've just been told that there is indeed a chance the bass was made in Wales - I'm seeking verification but the information did come from a mint source.

Think you meant lamb-baisted.

I'm trying to come up with a line about chops but struggling.....

Yes certainly looks a nice joint round about the shoulders - got a feeling though it may sound a bit woolly.

Possibly, but being Welsh he was always a bit sheepish about any involvement

I think this was designed by that renowned Welsh luthier name of Barry Island.

[quote]It's a shame the word 'thud' is always used[/quote] The word I use is THUNK.

It's a good idea to make your choice of fretless bass as close as possible to the fretted one you use so that the only difference is.....you guessed it! I would advocate an unlined board with the occasional side dots - when I tried a lined version I was drawn to what looked like a fret and was inclined to play in behind it. Just my experience mind - we're all different.

Strangely enough you need a neck on first. When you say you have, the guys will chip in with certain formulae.

There you go - unless you're going to re-string using more wraps, simply slacken the string to the point whre you can push the wrap right down and hold it there while you re-tighten. Glad to help.

Just on open A? Can you establish if the buzz is eminating from behind the nut by depressing the string between nut and machine - if so, the likely explanation is too little wrap on the A-string post giving insufficient break angle. See what happens and report back.

[quote name='rslaing' post='503347' date='Jun 1 2009, 10:05 PM']See....I knew you knew everything.[/quote] Whisper it....I even understand women (oh dear, what have I said?)

[quote name='rslaing' post='503246' date='Jun 1 2009, 08:06 PM']have a word with the Bass Doc- he knows everything about things like this.[/quote] Thanks for the compliment rs. but I think the distance between lee4 and myself precludes any practical help. Super glue can be successful but I would suggest a replacement nut is the best way forward. I've always found Yamaha's spares dept to be helpful - ring them and quote the model bass and they should be able to supply a nut to fit at nominal cost.

New one costs around £70 so he's obviously allowed for depreciation and the fact it doesn't suit Fenders - then added £100.