PaulThePlug

Toothpaste is a fine abrasive... But might make the whole surface a bit matt.

Looking at the gig listing, It's billed as 'Ozric Tentacles - Electronic'... So I have a feeling it's just Ed on guitar and his Son on Keyboards with all the Drum 'n Bass programmed in... but hopefully it will be real live Bass and Drums... I'll have to wait and see... It will be a good night out whatever!

Go Heavier duty sandpaper...

Ah Mr Vai!... Yep thats the kinda thing... But i'll probably go for a bit wider broarder bands of the 4 colours with a more gentle swirl... More 'LSD Psychedelic 'Oil Wheel'... less 'Ketamine Migraine' The Idea is a mix of trying a Hydro Dip, The Melting P Bass Body look of a Jazz Bass Body, together with the Slanty picups from the PJ535 for more melty looks, and Rear Route for more paint... and the fiver extra for a rear rout is way cheaper than a pick guard n bell plate... and PJ on a jazz body isnt as common as on a P Body... then getting a custom Fender look 'Acid Jazz Bass' Decal... and handy my Surname begins with an F! Fingers crossed it wil be a good trip! Dropping the neck and body off at a local cabinet maker to widen the neck pocket a mm or two... they made a great job last time on the P Bitsa.

@owen.. I was a bit bermused by you post so i have just had a google, and sorry to say had never heard of him... But now i'm gonna go and check out the kid's sock draws for inspiration! Thanks for posting.

Look like Adagio on the right... I likes Adagio Flats... Great on an Acoustic £13 is the magic offer on the bay

Early Christmas present to me... Gonna take my eldest and their other half. https://www.twforum.co.uk/events/2021-12-10-ozric-tentacles-electronic-the-forum-1

Acid Jazz Bass... As for a finish... Gonna have a go at a Swirly Hydro Dip with these... Neon Yellow, Neon Green, Neon Orange, Neon Pink!

Looks like 2 (Dual Mono) or 3 Core (Stereo) plus screen... Mono Guitar lead as standard and then running the headphone out back in dual mono or stereo.... Cough @KiOgon cough!

6mm ish 1/4" ish x 30mm ish / 1 1/4"... Do ya? Then drop me a message with your address and i'll stick em in the post. Remember... Basschat never puts a good bass down! 😉

Glue, dowel, and re-drill. Got any old dowl bits from a flatpack ikea build job? Ruff or splined outside edges will help hold and transfer the glue rather than a too tight fit wiping it off. What size holes ya got? And how thick the pocket? I got a jar of odds and can stick some in the post!.. a squirt of wood glue... Sorted! As the body the holes are clearance less risk than plugging neck holes and them pulling out Use some masking tape in the neck pocket and something in the neck holes or wet ink around the holes to mark for the new ones... small pilots and cocktail stick to check, then open em up a bit at a time.

Which String or All Strings? Start by just a thin bit of waxy card or plastic shim, yogurt pot? just to rest in the bottom of the nut slot... See if that fixes it, if so lots of Youtube stuff about building up the nut with super glue and baking soda. I'd start there as its a free fix to the bass you've got. I love the Ibby SR shape and it is all about the neck... If you dont like the EQ maybe bypass or remove it and go passive with a @KiOgon loom. VVTT... VVT, VBT... coil pickup selecting and or coil switching.

You need the wisdom of @stewblack... I think he owns one of each HB Bass!.. The HB need a little looking at set up wise etc but great vfm and choice of models... I have the HBO 850 Acoustic... and love it!

I've got a sharpie on order... and a set of hole saws as i'm considering 'Swiss-Cheese-Lightening' (...and that term has been trademark / registered) the body, neck... between the frets without the the blocks that you don't really use...) and some little holes in the headstock... Gonna call it Leerdammer... NOT!

Contact them take it back first... just to get their take on the matter... Let them cocktail stick it and give you a set of your fav strings or a strap or some such for your trouble n worry.

Just got these pre-delivery pics from Luthiers Warehouse... Jazz Body, with a twist!.. (or P Body with a Squash!..) Rear Route, PJ, Slanty Pickups... So a bit Reggie Hamilton, bit Aerodyne, bit Black Top, bit Jazz Special PJ535... Seed was planted when @Duarte posted a pic of a PJ535 in need of a fix in his Vintage P Makeover thread... so it's all his fault! Body to join the Maple 'n Blocks Neck... And Odds 'n Sods from the 'Dark Materials' thread... What do you recon? I was happy with my Rear Route P body so went for a bit more of a 'One-Off'... took a week or so longer than expected, but they are real helpful. So if ya just want a normal-ish body or have 'Special Needs' like me drop Luthiers Warehouse a line! https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/luthiers-warehouse

Luthiers Warehouse just sent me this pre delivery pic... Is something wrong with this P Body? 😉 Oh well... something to bolt that long sticky bit to, and maybe some of those metal bits...

^ likes a bit of Duane... one of my Mums Favs along with the Everly Bros, Buddy Holly and Fats Domino. 40 Miles of Bad Road etc. Duane always has a cracking bit of Sax Solo to go with his Twang.

I've mentioned these on a few posts... Have em on P Bitz and an Acoustic https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FLATWOUND-Bass-Guitar-Strings-Set-45-100-RRP-29-99-Fretless-Jazz-ADAGIO-PRO-/332636490116?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 £13 is the magic offer... Listed as Regular Tension, about the same as any round really, loverly on the acoustic @ £13 well worth a try...

After a message to CEX Customer Services, they have now located said item, so i re-ordered we are back on!

Bass looks HUGE!

Brian... 'earlpilanz' on the bay? Not used him myself, but had sorted a few Harley Benton owners on here. https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/earlpilanz

@Supernaut Got these Flats on a Ibby GSR200, the P Bitz and the Harley B Acoustic... Had em on the Ibby SR600 but that has just gone back to the Roto Solo Bass Presure Wounds, The J Bitz will get Rounds. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FLATWOUND-Bass-Guitar-Strings-Set-45-100-RRP-29-99-Fretless-Jazz-ADAGIO-PRO-/332636490116?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 Great flatwound, regular tension string for an offer price of £13 so gave the rounds a go.