EssentialTension

Even the Beatles had a Commer.

[quote name='icastle' post='1225455' date='May 9 2011, 07:33 PM'][/quote] Don't laugh!

[quote name='icastle' post='1225425' date='May 9 2011, 07:10 PM']Mouth organ? By 'eck you was posh - we had to tune up in a cardboard box on t'motorway... [/quote] Motorway? You were lucky. We had to take a B road in an old Commer van.

[quote name='Beedster' post='1225423' date='May 9 2011, 07:09 PM']I was just about to say Bass Doc will be along in a second![/quote] Yes, I was hoping that he might be.

[quote name='The Bass Doc' post='1225396' date='May 9 2011, 06:43 PM']Assuming the bass has it's original bridge, I find it's right to 'bump' it up to the bridge itself and check it's centred.[/quote] Thanks Doc, I thought that might be it but I didn't want to make the holes and then regret it.

Can anyone tell me the measurements to get the screw holes in the correct place when fitting a bridge ashtray to a Fender Precision?

[quote name='icastle' post='1225031' date='May 9 2011, 12:59 PM']When I started playing, electronic tuners were rare and very expensive - pitch forks were the standard we all worked to. [/quote] Pitchforks? You were lucky. We only had an old mouth organ.

I hate any kind of rattle or even sizzle of strings on frets. I find the tone is definitely preferable when there is some air between the string and the neck and body.

[quote name='WalMan' post='1224462' date='May 8 2011, 08:21 PM']It'll be VAT @ 20% on the total plus the shipping agents fee to process the VAT which'll probably be another £10[/quote] ... and import duty which is (IIRC) 3.9% and goes on before the VAT.

Nice painting but shouldn't he be right handed?

The Squier Classic Vibe Jazz is basswood. Mine was just over 9lbs. Tone was fine, especially with pickups upgraded to Wizards.

[quote name='purpleblob' post='1221926' date='May 6 2011, 08:59 AM']I'd say somebody got a bit of a bargain.[/quote] Yes, I think so. Except for not having any money, I would have happily paid in excess of £1045.

Sold for £1045 - I thought it would be more like £1300.

... and me. Flats on everything, although not all the same kind. Even flats on an ABG.

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='1217903' date='May 2 2011, 06:53 PM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BASS-IBANEZ-CUSTOMISED-INTO-SMALLER-BODY-/220775145093?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3367395e85"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BASS-IBANEZ-CUSTOMIS...=item3367395e85[/url] We don't have a smiley for 'throwing up', do we?[/quote] [url="http://planetsmilies.net"][/url]

Looking good.

La Bella Deep Talkin' Flats 760FX have orange/terracotta silks. They are extra light 39-56-77-96. Does that sound convincing?

[quote name='graz66' post='1217260' date='May 2 2011, 10:06 AM']Think they could be La Bella Deep Talkin Flats. I 've recently fitted some to my G&L Tribute L2000, they have the same terracotta coloured threads and they sound awesome [/quote] Which Deep Talkin's have terracotta? 760FL = red 760FS = black 760M = blue 760N = purple

[quote name='AndyMartin' post='1217240' date='May 2 2011, 09:43 AM']Looks like it was withdrawn by the seller. The last one I saw on ebay went for £2500 which is more than they are new, so maybe he had second thoughts about the price. If it'd been down here I would've bitten his hand off at that price[/quote] Withdrawn and then relisted and sold BIN for £1500. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120719025924&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:VRI"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...=STRK:MEWAX:VRI[/url]

[quote name='Clarky' post='1217217' date='May 2 2011, 09:23 AM']But I rarely play [i]above[/i] the third fret [/quote] Very wise.

[quote name='Clarky' post='1217210' date='May 2 2011, 09:17 AM']Thats the first time I've heard a RA Mouse and I have to say it sounds wonderful. Not sure I could cope with a 30" scale length though[/quote] It's only like tuning down to C# and then not playing below the third fret.

[quote name='lettsguitars' post='1217104' date='May 2 2011, 01:01 AM']one problem and a question. i would actually like to know how you would adjust the rod. anyone know?[/quote] I really can't see why you would think there's a problem in adjusting the truss rod. I would adjust it in the normal way. I suspect Rob Allen supplies truss rod allen keys but I don't see why you would think an ordinary one won't fit. Whether or not 30" scale [i]improves[/i] low end might well be a value judgement made differently by different individuals. However, a shorter scale usually means more fundamental note and less overtones.

[quote name='lettsguitars' post='1217055' date='May 1 2011, 11:40 PM']i have one problem with the bass. where do you find an allen key the will reach under the fretboard overhang and into the truss access? it has to be over an inch and you obviously wouldn't get the long end of a key in there. ?? also since when did a short scale improve low end? nice bass though.[/quote] That's two problems.

[quote name='Clarky' post='1216966' date='May 1 2011, 10:16 PM']Very rarely see these come up for sale. Bidding already quite high (nearly £800) [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ROB-ALLEN-MOUSE-30-BASS-FRETLESS-BASS-USA-JAZZ-UPRIGHT-/160578457631?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item256338d01f#ht_2030wt_1141"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ROB-ALLEN-MOUSE-30-B...#ht_2030wt_1141[/url][/quote] I've been watching that since Wednesday and I don't suppose I'm the only one.