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I'm bringing my Lakky BG with Villex pups and tone control so I'll be interested for a comparison too. Should be fun Peter

How about Audacity? It's free too. Peter

Is the action very low? If so you could try raising it. Also worth checking the neck relief as you may not have any? Peter

You could contact Alan at ACG basses, he is a Hipshot dealer. Peter

I've downloaded some really good sounds from the database for my 'Live' and tweaked quite a few with good results. I'm going to have a play this w/e. What's your username Ped, I'd like to steal some of your stuff Peter

[quote]much better than Thomann's.[/quote] In my experience of Thomann that isn't physically possible. I've bought about 10 items from them over several years and returned an amp for repair and their service has always been pretty unbeatable bar naked delivery ladies or 500% refunds.

+1 on BB1500A quality being superior to the new BB's. I own a BB1500A courtesy of BB2000 (thanks) and have owned a BB615

The FCW one are very quick indeed. Brilliantly quick in fact. They're not huge but fitted and suit Fender: Photo to follow Peter

+1 for Flight Case Warehouse. Great to deal with too.

That's a sweet looking Ray. I suspect it'll go for more by the end so all the best. I've just ordered my 20th so I'm not even going there

How about some scotchbrite grey pad rubbed over the back and some Truoil gunstock finish. The Scotchbrite is like 00 wire wool but doesn't leave any bits.

Ouch, close. I feel for ya

I've nearly finished the neck and put the decals on today: The body has a way to go yet. 10 coats of tung oil with 24 hrs between coats takes it's time. I'm going to sand in the final 3 coats wet and allow 48 hrs between each. It's all looking great and may be ready for the NW bash?

That's really beautiful. Everytime I see a JayDee or Alembic in this style I get serious GAS. One day I'll have one but I may need to part with a bass, or 10 to do it Very nice indeedy!

The Thumper won't be passive but going through one of Alan's (ACG) new pre amps with a low pass filter and a treble boost. I think it may be the 1st of it's type i.e. P bass single pickup. So a bit of an experiment really. We'll see how it goes.

You're a fortunate guy to have such a lovely example of Robbie's work. Very distintive!

That's a very nice looking P you have there Alan. A Thumper arrived for me today for my new 'project'. Peter

I've got a BB1500A so yes the pups should have covers. I'll help with what I can. The manual may be online I'll check. Don't think it is but I'm sure I have one.

How'd it go in Bootleggers Alan? I was knackered and gave it a miss.

Brilliant I sold mine ages ago and wish that I hadn't

With only two coats of 50% thinned tung oil there's some remarkable progress and a little bit of sheen. I did do two applications of thinned grainfiller first. Truoil'ing the neck is going well too although there's a long way to go till it's all done.

I'd say more than another £100 definately. Perhaps even over the £1k ? The recent price rise, the colour and the apparent condition are all going for it. There's a regular Ric seller on eBay who would be asking at least £1150 for this. Peter

Hiya Ben I notice that the seller has limited feedback dating to 2005. Not that this is necessarily a bad thing but I'd ask him if Cash on collection was a possibility, just to put your mind at ease. The Ric is great in that colour isn't it Some more pictures would be good, and you could ask for them. Also does it come with a Ric case and is the 'case candy' all there too? He doesn't say whether or not the bass has the Vintage Tone Control fitted. Probably not I suspect. If you like the Chris Squire sound I'd strongly recommend retro fitting it. It put a capacitor across the bridge pickup pot and gives a more vintage tone at the expense of some output level. It's switchable therefore reversable. I expect the price will rise considerably. Have you tried a Ric before? Good luck

Update your progress Mark. It's a fun thing to do, very satisfying when it (hopefully) looks and sounds awesome