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[quote name='wateroftyne' post='529114' date='Jun 30 2009, 09:36 PM']Interesting! I suppose another variable to add in is where you pluck the string. I could honk away over the bridge pup on a J all day, and not clank or rattle once. Over the neck pup would be a different kettle'o'fish altogether.[/quote] I generally play with my thumb on the neck pickup and then run my thumb down the strings. I can get clank if I want it but don't usually unless the volume's a little low and I dig in too much to compensate. I measure by holding a ruler alongside the string, depressing it and see how much it moves - easier than gauging the gap imo.

Nope I think it's visually stunning. I agree re the neck overkill and think that NT would be nice on an instrument of this price and quality, accepted that attack and sustain is effected to some extent.

Just to say that Tom is an absolute star. I didn't get to meet him as he's in Germany but he was courteous, honest and a pleasure to deal with. Bass arrived from Germany in less than 2 days too. Outstanding instrument. I think it's the Jazz I've been looking for for many years. Just have to hope my C64S sells now Thanks Tom

I just checked my ACG Harlot at the 12th fret. 2.5mm on the E, 2.0mm on the G. No buzzing or clanking unless I really dig in.

Wow that is a shock. I remember some great posts of his. I'd like to celebrate that he shone so brightly. Peter

Good choice of builder

Bienvenue I know little French but love your Country. I'm possibly in an English minority group though Peter

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='528847' date='Jun 30 2009, 05:22 PM']Too many at once? Or too many over a period of time? Guilty on both counts, M'Lord. I've been pruning ruthlessly over the last few months. From a peak of 27 (I know, I know) I managed to get right down to 10 ... and now it's gone back up to 11. In all fairness (and see my sig) I'm still trying to sell![/quote] I'm similar, about 22 max down to 7, one for sale, one being built and one incoming. My point is I suppose that I don't reckon the quest for bass happiness ever achieves it fully because it's not about 'the' bass but something different, new, until the next time?

I don't even like to dwell on how many basses have passed through my sticky mitts over the past 12 years or so. When I visit my Photobucket account it causes me slight embarrassment even though I weeded it a year or so ago. I collected my Harlot in February and it was supposed to be my bass to end my quest. The trouble with the human ego is that if it's allowed it's head it's never satisfied and there's always something around the corner that will provide temporary relief. Until the next time. GAS! My band mates look on in slight bewilderment as I turn up with a different bass on a regular basis. Spector, Spector with ACG 02 Pre, Warmoth Darkstar, Yamaha BB1500A, TRB4P, Overwater, G&L, Warwick Thumb, Rickenbacker....... They say a change is as good as a rest and that's part of the issue here, all my basses sound good and a different tone sometimes sounds better just because it's new. A bit like when someone else plays your bass and it immediately sounds better. Do I notice a difference in tone or playability with each different bass? Yes I do. I know that some practices sound really good and the bass tends to play itself. The Overwater neck is particularly nice. None of my bases fail to do the job though. But, recently I've found myself going back to the ACG I can honestly say it reminds me that it was made for me. Why did I ever pick up anything else? What was I looking for? The action is spot on, the ergonomics are perfect and the neck profile is 2nd to none. The ACG01 tone is sooo rich, full and versatile. I don't use the full range but love to move between a dub sound and a Jazz bark. Visually when I look down at the neck I see a superbly finished and crafted bass and this really does matter. It makes me realise that for me having more basses than cover all the basses (pardon the pun) is actually pointless and that GAS is more about an out of control ego that a search for the right 'one'. I've probably had at least 60 basses pass through my life, so many that I doubt I can remember them all. All the ones I own now are a bit special to me but I definately can't justify them all. I'd still like to find a Jazz bass that fills my expectations I suppose So yes I think you probably can.

Hiya WoT, do you usually raise and lower the pups the commensurare amount when you adhust the action? Is it possible that the neck's not 'choking' but that the strings are too close to the pups? Peter

[quote name='tayste_2000' post='528178' date='Jun 29 2009, 10:03 PM']Problem is they unscrew when abused but I assume you don't move on stage like I do . I had a set on a Thunderbird, they aren't bad and easy to tighten but I already had like 7 basses with schallers so just replaced them.[/quote] Nope I'm a static exhibit Mine are fitted to my thickest strap and are great. I give them a tweek every so often and they seem to stay tight.

Very comic

My Overwater came with a set of these. They are very high quality and the design is neat and pretty foolproof. There's a spring loaded sleeve that when released forces a ring of tiny ball bearings into an annular groove on the 'button' fitted to the bass. I usually use Schaller, Boston or similar that cost between a tenner and £16. These heavy duty and superbly engineered items are available from Axesrus for £8.25 a set. Another neat feature is that the strap portion is tightened by a small knurled knob, so much easier than finding a thin spanner. They even come with a pair of felt pads - chrome, black or gold. Here's my new ones that arrived today:

If they're the same buy 2nd hand and treat me to the £100 left over ?

I'd vote yes!!

Right.... ACG Harlot (Surprise, surprise) Rickenbacker 4001CS A 'working' bass with a single Darkstar Overwater Progress III Deluxe Older Warwick Thumb NT G&L L2000 USA High end contemporary J (Sadowsky/Overwater/Celinder/Bacchus) 1960's pre CBS P in Sunburst Alembic SC Custom Fretless Well, I've nearly got 6 out of 10 with the fretless being built. I think that's worth a smiley

The other is the one on eBay at the moment, a 4001 C64S, the much modified McCartney bass with a reversed headstock, smaller reshaped body, zero fret, dot markers and single mono jack. It's basically a new bass that I bought as an investment and now need to part with. Unashamed plug: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=220443316730"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=220443316730[/url] I prefer the CS if only because of the colour which is amazing. It's only a colour I know but the whole basses oozes something because of it

What's with the Ric love Joe? A bit surprised You need to get your hands on my 4001CS, now there's a special Ric

Bloody brilliant, here's hoping it all works out for you

[quote name='BigRedX' post='527522' date='Jun 29 2009, 10:54 AM']You want unorthodox bass playing? Take a listen to our very own [url="http://www.spoombung.co.uk/"]Spoombung[/url].[/quote] I love Kev's stuff different though it most certainly is, in a good way. He's a very talented guy. Has he been a bit quiet of late?

I've used Gotoh and BA and Gotoh 201 work well with less fuss. No saddle filing or neck adjustment required.

Excellent stuff. Those pup's'll turn up now Peter

Here's my 1990 Thumb It's like something that's been hewn by German elves with Adzes. And a photo nicked from John:

[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='526475' date='Jun 28 2009, 03:28 AM'] It might be worth having for intonation adjustments, although I've got a Boss TU12 that I use for setups which is pretty cheap and it's always been perfectly good. I use a Planet Waves pedal tuner on stage because it's very visible and does the job, I don't think you need especially high accuracy on stage.[/quote] Oh dear, here we go again.....