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Thanks for your reply. Yes, I was surprised, when I checked it, to see that the stated spec was only 40mm. The distance from the string to the fingerboard edge I measure to be 5mm. I bought it new but it was about a couple of years ago.
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Thanks for your reply. To answer your questions 1. I would only want to increase the taper from the 7th fret to the nut. 2. It would probably need a refret of some length of the neck, perhaps from the 6th fret to the nut. 3. There is quite a generous margin between the strings and the fingerboard edge so the existing string spacing may not need to change. I hope that answers your questions adequately Kind regards
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Thanks Paul. I think I'll do just that. I do have a luthier locally, however, that I use for my repairs and mods who is confident he can do it.
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Sell the bass? Definitely an option as I have some very nice instruments including a Fender CS 64 Jazz that has a very comfortable neck and curiously wider than the Elrick at the 12th fret (58mm v 55mm) but slimmer at the nut by 4mm. Also a recently purchased new Overwater Progress 3 that has a great neck and slimmer than the Elrick all the way up the neck. Contact the manufacturer? I once tried to make contact with Rob Elrick but got a very curt response, so I wouldn't think I'd get much joy there. The official spec for the bass gave a nut width of 40mm but when I measure it it's 43mm. A luthier? I have a luthier who lives not too far away and does all my repairs and mods. I've spoken to him and he reckons he could do it but I thinking about the points you made previously about dot positions etc. The other thing is that I would probably lose the MOP side markers. But thinking about it, he could probably make me a new neck to my spec and, that way, I would still have the original if I wanted to sell the bass later. Your thoughts are much appreciated and I'm very grateful for them. Kind regards Pete
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Thanks for your reply but I'm not sure a replacement neck would be readily available.
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Thanks for your reply. The string spacing is fine. I use the thumb-behind-the-neck approach mainly but also the blues grip at times. Either way the first few positions tend to give me hand cramps.
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Thanks for that advice. You've made some very good points that I hadn't thought about. I think my best move would be just to try to sell it for what I can get, or maybe use it as a part/ex for something more suitable.
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Is it possible to reduce the width of a fretted neck by shaving it down? The bass I have is 43mm at the nut and is just too wide for my hand. I like the bass in terms of tone but don't play it as much as I should because of the width issue. It would need to come down by as much as 4mm to be ok for me. It's a bolt on neck. Is it worth doing or should I just take a hit and sell it at a loss? It's an Elrick ex-pat 4 string and I've had it up for sale on this site for a couple of months now with no interest shown. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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I spoke to a guy called McGlorian. When he was adamant it wasn't one of his publications I asked to speak to his boss but apparently he was busy but promised to call me back. Needless to say he hasn't. I'll give it another go on Monday.
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Couldn't agree more! BP is just a copy of BGM with different adverts. I had just renewed my subscription to BP as I also used to enjoy reading both magazines for their different content. I feel cheated. When I called Future Publishing to try to cancel my subscription to BP and claim some sort of refund I was told it wasn't one of their titles! That feels like daylight robbery and I'm pretty annoyed about it. Anyone got any ideas about how I can get some money back?
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OK. Thanks. Good luck with your sale. Your bass looks absolutely stunning. -
Where are you based?
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Hi Alex. No worries. Thanks for getting back to me. Kind regards Pete -
Hi Alex Are you adamant about not posting? Regards Pete
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Thank you sir! I'll give that a go.
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I've subscribed to both over many, many years now and still have outstanding subscriptions on both. Does anyone know if I can cancel one of them and claim a refund?
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Found this review the other day. A little bit is lost in translation but it sums it up well. https://www.elrick.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/BonedoElrickExpatReview.pdf -
Thank you kind sir!
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Forgot to mention the weight - only 7.5lbs or 3.4kgs!!!!
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Thanks, Andy. It certainly is.
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Thank you, kind sir. Yes, it really is a joy to play but needs must, I'm afraid. Don't think I could squeeze another string on to it either! 😉
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I should have mentioned that the Bartolini pick ups and preamp are brilliant - very musical, allowing subtle changes without being overpowering.
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I need to move this on so price dropped to £900!! Got a new bass coming in so one has to go. Been a difficult decision but I'm putting this beautiful example up for sale. It and the case are in mint condition. If you've had the pleasure of playing the USA version of the e-volution you'll know how good these basses are. I've had both and can honestly say that the Expat series is as good as its USA cousin but without the hefty price tag for the exotic woods. The website details are as follows. The Expat e-volution basses feature the same components and specifications found on USA Gold Series basses. US Bartolini jazz coil pickups and 3-band pre-amp with active/passive and 3-way mid-frequency. US made hardware by Hipshot. Wenge fretboard with MOP position markers. Solid swamp ash bodies with satin finishes. Expat e-volution features: 34" scale 4-string 24 frets + zero fret swamp ash body satin finish 3-piece quarter-sawn maple neck quarter-sawn wenge fretboard 2-way adjustable truss rod Bartolini Jazz pickups * Bartolini 3-band pre-amp w/3-way mid and active bypass * fully shielded control cavity satin Hipshot Ultra-light tuners * satin Elrick bridge * Dunlop Dual Design strap buttons (Straplok compatible!)* Elrick Fundamental strings * Elrick Zero Gravity case I wouldn't want to post this so try-before-you-buy is welcomed or a meet up within a reasonable distance is also an option. Would be willing to trade for something of similar value, or less with cash my way. Doesn't necessarily have to be another bass. Let me know what you've got. Thanks for looking
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Wet and windy day bump. -
For sale is my Aguilar GS212. I bought it from Lee-Man of this parish and I've added a brand new Roqsolid cover and rubber feet (casters included). As such I'm only asking what I paid for it plus a bit towards the cost of the cover. I've used Lee's pics as they are better than I can manage so I hope he doesn't mind. Cab is in great condition and sounds superb. Only selling as I'm going down the 2 x 112 route. Happy to meet up within a reasonable distance as it's too heavy to post. Spec is as follows Features Two 12" cast frame woofers, 56 oz. magnet Phenolic tweeter with integral phase plug Custom crossover with variable tweeter control Deep dish handles, locking corners 7 ply, void-free Philippine Mahogany Specifications Inputs: 1 x Neutrik Speakon, 2 x 1/4" Jack Power Handling: 600 watts RMS Frequency Response: 41 Hz - 16 kHz Sensitivity: 98 dB 1W 1M Impedance: 8 ohms Dimensions: 24" (H) x 22.5" (W) x 16.5" (D) Weight: 31.8Kg
