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You're right! Looks like a GB7 will do the job. Thanks, Phil

All, One of the tuning machines died (it turns for a while then just clicks) on one of my Yamaha BEX4s in the midst of an album tracking session the other day. So does anybody have any idea where I might get a replacement or two? I've uploaded a couple of pictures of the dead tuner - it's a pretty generic kind of thing that needs a 14mm hole in the headstock with the securing screw 11.5mm from the centre of the hole. Any suggestions gratefully received. Phil [attachment=133569:Tuning Machine 2.jpg] [attachment=133570:Tuning Machine 1.jpg]

Hmmm, I actually love that. Needs a maple fingerboard though to be fully lush. P

[quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1364556090' post='2028073'] I have been reflecting on this thread for a couple of days; I personally feel on balance that the XL2 is, for me, the greatest bass design of all time. [/quote] I'll concur with that - although I think the plug-in leg rest of the L2 was functionally better than the XL2's folding item. And if there's one bass I've owned and sold but which I'd have back if I could, it'd be my old L2. P

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1364385026' post='2025645'] I remember seeing a custom ( and very rare ) Carl Thompson bass for sale at the Bass Centre at Wapping in about 1986/87 that had Wal pickups and electronics , presumably fitted by Wal themselves . I seem to remember it was a left- handed model , but I could be wrong about that after all this time . [/quote] A Carl Thompson with Wal electronics? Now that's both hens' teeth and rocking-horse poo rare! I wonder where it is, and what it'd be worth? Seems to me from what's being said here that Pete and Wal were perfectly happy to sell electronics to other luthiers during the first Wal boom, so I guess there's likely to be a few interesting Wal hybrids basses out there. Slightly OT, but back when I ordered my Wal in '83 one of the standard options was a Precision body profile. I remember being tempted (it was no extra cost) but went with the standard Mk 1 shape in the end (I wanted a Wal after all!). I sometimes wish I had gone for the Precision profile though - I've only ever seen one like it. Phil

I know of at least one "hybrid" Wal - a bass made by Hugh and Andy Manson (http://www.mansonguitars.co.uk) back in the day that had Wal pickups and electronics fitted (with Pete and Wal's blessing I believe). I wonder where it is now? For what it's worth, I reckon it's the pickup that's primarily responsible for the Wal tone. P

Very, very sad. Why do the good guys always seem to be taken too soon. P

My new demo Veillette Flyer fretless 5. [attachment=128460:Flyer Bass 1.JPG]

[quote name='Mudpup' timestamp='1359713711' post='1959078'] Your budget is under 100 sniffs and you want style???????? Its a black box for that kind of wonga. It sounds great though - nothing much better for the cash [/quote] Yeah I know what you mean. I'm being very picky wanting something I like the look of at £100 (although having said that, I can't actually abide the faux high-tech, testosterone fuelled in-yer-face glare of most bass amps and combos at any price), but there's a part of me naively hanging on for something that I don't feel I'd have to keep my eyes shut in order to use. Ironically, a plain black box (solid ebony of course, ok, painted MDF) with an input socket and a volume control would do the trick for me. Is it just me that feels they're on the wrong planet? Phil

[quote name='Mudpup' timestamp='1359580213' post='1957086'] I have this for sale [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/195643-roland-bass-cube-20xl-combo-immaculate-price-dropped/page__fromsearch__1"]http://basschat.co.u...__fromsearch__1[/url] Any good for you? I frequently work near Hastings and Croydon so could sort of deliver/meet somewhere if its any use. [/quote] Yeah I'd noticed that and it looks ideal. Trouble is, I just can't get on with the look of it. I'll have a think. P

Thanks for the suggestions. My budget is actually as small as possible. Under £100 would be good. Phil PS. Yes, the blue bass is still blue.

All, Any recommendations for very small, cheap 'n cheerful bass combos for home practice? Something along these lines: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261159765356?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648 Thanks Phil

[quote name='The Dark Lord' timestamp='1358894360' post='1946893'] I have one of these - about to buy my second. I think, nothing comes close. Look at the user comments on here. [url="http://www.dv247.com/guitars/aer-amp-one-bass-guitar-amp-combo--54921"]http://www.dv247.com...mp-combo--54921[/url] [/quote] Somebody beat me to it. AER Amp One is the canine's plums. P

Side dots between the lines on a fretless is often the norm but that doesn't mean it makes sense. It usually happens on mass produced instruments when fretless necks are made on the same production line as fretted necks. The side dots end up between the frets on the fretless necks because that's where they are on the fretted necks. It terms of playing the thing however it makes no sense at all - why would you want your eye drawn to the exact position where you don't want your fingers to fall? Phil

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1357858502' post='1929794'] NOW THATS A GOOD UN! But you could probably just get a Squier CV and be done? [/quote] You'd also save yourself just under $5000. List price on the 1951 Relic Precision is an eye-watering $5400. Errrrm. P

Think about where you want the position markers on the side (and if you decide you want them between the "frets", think again and change your mind). Phil

Hmmm, the bass in question is the blue Veillette Paris I have for sale [b][url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/165919-veillette-paris-fretless-4/"]http://basschat.co.u...ris-fretless-4/[/url][/b] The blue Paris is one of my demo basses (for those who don't know I'm Joe Veillette's UK rep) and it's becoming increasingly apparent that the rush of (blue) blood I suffered when I specified it is now a handicap as far as selling it is concerned (although I still love the colour). The timber underneath the blue is poplar and I can check with Joe if it's likely to look any good stripped (although I'm sure he'll have a private chuckle when I do), although my suspicion is that it'll be fine. Decisions, decisions... Phil

Thanks for the thoughts guys. Don't think it's something I want to attempt on my own, although seeing what xgsjx managed on his Ibanez makes the idea very tempting. Phil

All, Does anybody have any thoughts on the likely cost of stripping and re-finishing (probably with either an oil or gloss lacquer) a bass body? Recommendations on somebody to do the job would be welcome too. Phil