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I had to come back for another look.

Looks fabulous.

[quote name='Cairobill' timestamp='1322780371' post='1455951'] If you want the McCartney tone and low tension get thomastik jazz flats. They sound fantastic and are a perfect marriage with a ric. [/quote] He's already tried the TIs and didn't like them - see here:[url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/161184-which-gauge-ghs-precision-flats-for-rick-4003/page__fromsearch__1"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/161184-which-gauge-ghs-precision-flats-for-rick-4003[/url]

[quote name='fryer' timestamp='1322682374' post='1454531'] So as long as I get the nut in the right place, where the 2nd fret was, it should be ok ? It sounds ok with the capo, so I don't think the pup position needs to change. I think the only problem will be the fret markers, as lond as I can alter the truss rod. Anyway, I've got the saw ready. [attachment=94223:M-AKKU_MSA160C_CE-S001_p2_1.jpg] [/quote] But have you got the video camera ready?

TI Jazz Flats are low tension nickel flats and have a brighter more middy sound than is common with many flats. They are sensitive to the way they are played and can produce a range of sounds. They age very well. I've never used a five string set but I see no reason to think it's any different to a four string set.

[quote name='fryer' timestamp='1322600923' post='1453463'] I've tried a capo, and the frets and intonation are fine. Re the strings, I am going to fit the adaptor so I can use single ball end strings. Just got to have a look at the truss rod. Not sure about the dot markers. Where's my saw. [/quote] May the force be with you.

[quote name='Dave D' timestamp='1322601392' post='1453474'] Wouldn't it be easier just to hold the bass 4" further to the right across your body?!!! [/quote] That would be 3.7"

[quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1322604162' post='1453544'] Before and after pics please. [/quote] Pics is not enough, we need a video for Youtube.

[quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' timestamp='1322559644' post='1452473'] Thomann do the gigbags - this one looks identical to the one which came with my CR5M [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/ns_design_bass_gig_bag.htm"]http://www.thomann.d...ass_gig_bag.htm[/url] [/quote] Yes, that's where I saw it.

[quote name='noelk27' timestamp='1322515088' post='1452044'] Sellers are free to avail themselves of the marketplace, advertising goods they posses at the price they determine, so long as they do so within the rules established for the regulation of the marketplace. In that context, stating that the freedom of the market is sacrosanct is completely correct, and there is no double standard being advocated. It's also the case that, for other than auctions, roups and exchanges, it's also common commercial practice to rely on privity of negotiations/contract, so, observing the rules and common practice all comments on price should be reserved for private communications. [/quote] I really don't see how you can claim 'freedom of the market is sacrosanct' and at the same time say that this freedom is 'within the rules established for the regulation of the marketplace'. It's logically incoherent. Either the freedom of the market is sacrosanct or it's regulated and therefore not sacrosanct. [quote name='noelk27' timestamp='1322515088' post='1452044'] As far as the current situation is concerned, if you want a change in policy, petition the controllers of the forum. [/quote] I don't want a change in policy, I think it's fine regulated as it is, without sacrosanct freedom.

Very good.

I was googling for something else the other day and I'm fairly sure I saw these for sale separately. Can't remember where though, sorry.

I'm only in one at the moment but occasionally dep for three others. I've often been in two or three and at one time four. First in the diary gets the gig. Almost everyone I play with is in at least two bands.

[quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1322512196' post='1451965'] Its a wig [/quote] Homer has a wig?

[quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1322511858' post='1451951'] [attachment=94117:images-1.jpeg] Clarky and Takamine [/quote] You've got more hair than that.

[quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1322511601' post='1451942'] Yep, he did get it (I left it in the hard case 'candy' compartment). It didn't help me much either [/quote] Perhaps we're both a bit thick.

[quote name='Mr Bassman' timestamp='1322511508' post='1451938'] Dave, I owned it before Clarky and there was a user guide for the pre amp, did you not get it? [/quote] Thanks, yes, I got it, it's just that I'm a bit thick.

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1322510518' post='1451905'] Anyone have any views/experience on the old (non-tube) pre-amp verses the newer tube version? Chris [/quote] Mine (previously Clarky's) is the older preamp and, although I'm still trying to figure out how to use it, it seems fine. I think I read (probably on Badassbassplayers.com) that the Cool Tube preamp is a direct fit for about $400 if you want to replace it.

[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1322478873' post='1451173'] The freedom of the market is sacrosanct. ............. Not happy with a price? Negotiate in private or walk away. Don't stand on a soapbox with a megaphone outside someone's shop complaining about the prices. [/quote] Surely, if, as you say, the freedom of the market is sacrosanct then if I'm not happy with a price I can negotiate in public, not in private, or stand on a soapbox complaining about the prices. I don't see how you can have it both ways. It sounds like you want this freedom to be only on your terms.

This was already asked about here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/161172-theme-and-back-button-problems/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/161172-theme-and-back-button-problems/[/url] No answer apparent yet.