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I bought one of the old Zoot 2 x 12 boxes from Mike when he moved into production with the PC's. There was a known issue with the handles causing a rattle and this was easily rectified by assembling them with a piece of foam inside them. It wasn't a cab construction problem but a problem with the bought in and otherwise sound handles. I put a pair of Eminance neo 12's in and an Eminance crossover and it's the best cab I've had plus it's also the lightest - by far. All Mike's cabs are CNC'd so the consistency of build should be there. I'm surprised about the huge volume drop mentioned above. I suspect something was amiss. Peter

[quote name='Count Bassy' post='1261363' date='Jun 8 2011, 03:53 PM']What is the point of having all that talent if this is what you do with it?[/quote] Sorry but I find your comment more than a bit lame. These carefully chosen pieces clearly show what talent he had. If you don't 'get it' that's absolutely fine, not a reflection on your worth or value whatsoever but please don't stand in judgement of something you're brain isn't wired to appreciate. I was listening to Hejira today and Refuge of the Roads is a great illustration of Jaco's less is more playing. Peter

[quote name='Chris2112' post='1259836' date='Jun 7 2011, 03:54 PM']My ACG is fairly lightweight considering it's a singlecut. The weight doesn't really seem to matter though because it balances so effortlessly. It's definitely best headed bass I've ever had as far as balance goes.[/quote] It's good to hear that the 'special one' is in good hands

[quote name='jakesbass' post='1259779' date='Jun 7 2011, 03:04 PM']It's fine not to like it, to suggest it's without rhythm is just incorrect, granted it's a rhythmic language with which you may not be familiar, but it has great time, great poise and great musical expression. That it doesn't reach a large number of people is immaterial, it's still greatness.[/quote] Very well put.

My Graft is light. It's a Gallus 5 and I don't like heavy basses. My new custom spec has Walnut which is light as the body wood (holly top and bloodwood accent). We sorted out a particularly light piece of walnut too. Basically good woods doesn't necessarily equate to weighty basses. I can weigh the Gallus if you're desperate for numbers. I will probably be selling it when the custom arrives too - mustn't allow myself to end up with over 20 basses again Peter

I did a traditional pm and post deal with Paul, his Little Mark F1 for my email address and Paypal transaction Sound communication and prompt delivery well packaged. The F1 works well, in in good nick and what more could anyone ask. Thanks Paul

That does indeed look rather special I'll be interested to read your thoughts on how the P pup works out. Peter

I haven't been able to log in at all without deleting my cookies each and every time. Sometimes when I try to post I get booted out too. Peter

I'm having loads of problems logging in on my iMac, so much so I wasn't able to tell anyone. Only way I can get in, for a short while until I'm booted out, is to delete all my cookies. Peter

Arrgh, can't log in without deleting cookies, getting booted all the time, can't reply to threads Phew, just made this reply, bye....

[quote name='silddx' post='1117693' date='Feb 6 2011, 02:28 PM']Sorry but you're wrong. It depends on the case too. Do you know what Parcelfarce's hoppers do to packages? You need a proper box and LOTs of shock absorption, ie. bubble wrap. The seller made a stupid and damn lazy decision to ship the bass like that. The case does not look like it could come close to handling the punishment Parecelforce would mete out to it.[/quote] Absolutely. When I send a bass out I can't sleep properly until it's arrived safely. If I sent a bass out packed like that I'd have nightmares Peter

The neck pocket on mine, with the original neck since ditched, was a great fit. Don't automatically assume you'll need a new pickup, mine sounds really good. I've got a white pearloid scratchplate and I know that it'll take some work to get it to fit. From 'Nick' [quote]The other thing is, out of curiousity I put an old black scratchplate from a Tokai up to it, to see if it would fit. From what I can see, it wouldn't be a major modification to fit a P-Bass scratchplate - just a bit of trimming around the neck area.[/quote] I'll let you know how I get on but I'm awaiting new pots before I go for it. Peter

I've made every Moffat Bass Bash to date I think and this was brilliant, probably the best yet. There were very many beautiful basses and well, where do you start? I tried a Dingwall (it had no dings) and was amazed at the ease of playing. 33" scale 5 string really works well too. Outshined's basses are a personal take on things that I love. Neipheed's Victory was a great restoration. Some very beautiful basses, ACGs, Overwaters, Shukers, Statii even a Sue Ryder P, as well as a 'Pee' Bass. Better than all the basses were the people who organised and attended, thank you all. Peter

I think you need to read the thread as I'm sure it's been done.

I too am not 'grumpy'. At least I don't think so

Is it just me that thinks the hyperbole over these basses has gone a little crazy? I have one. The neck was really awful as were the strings. The rest is okay and for £60 the body, bridge and pickup (that's surprisingly good) have been a worthwhile purchase with a better neck installed. I don't want to rain on anyone's parade but I feel like comments such as 'I've bought one to stash in case it becomes valuable' are losing touch with reality. It's a cheap P bass and sold at half price it represents good value. It's not a brilliant bass and I don't think it's the bargain of the century either, it simply is what it is. Peter