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I was a while ago but I settled for an unlined Tony Franklin.

[quote name='deaky' post='656338' date='Nov 16 2009, 08:16 PM']Hi all, Got a bit of a dilemma here Iam having my MIA Fender Deluxe Precision set up and I am wondering whether or not to stick a new set of strings on it. I currently have TI flats which are fab but a bit I find them slightly "loose". I like the look of the Rotosound Jazz 77 strings I play in a christian group so looking for a nice smooth silky sound. Appreciate any thoughts Deaky[/quote] Try some Pyramid Gold Flats from StringStar - link and Basschat 10% off [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=61198"]here[/url].

[quote name='Sibob' post='656380' date='Nov 16 2009, 08:42 PM']I'm also now hoping that the CV I've ordered isn't too light! My Am standard is 9.4lbs ish.....and that is just fine. Si[/quote] The MIA Jazz that I used to have was over 10lbs - great sound though.

[quote name='neepheid' post='656190' date='Nov 16 2009, 06:13 PM']I wouldn't do it - there are plenty replacement necks which will fit right in there without you molesting a perfectly good neck of some historical note.[/quote] +1 - I can't see a good reason for doing this.

Invisible and undescribed but will be sent by courier: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200406395170&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...ME:B:SS:GB:1123[/url]

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='655579' date='Nov 15 2009, 11:34 PM']Ooh, kinky! [/quote] I know

[quote name='funkle' post='655409' date='Nov 15 2009, 08:39 PM']The Squier CV has completely taken over from my Lakland DJ4.[/quote] I've been at a weekend jam all day yesterday and today. I played my fretless P when needed for the song but other than that I played my Lakland only a couple of times - it was Squier all the way. And I'm not even much of a Jazz bass fan usually. These are definitely cracking basses. I've got mine wearing Pyramid Black Nylon Tapes.

[quote name='redstriper' post='655428' date='Nov 15 2009, 09:04 PM']How much does the CV weigh compared to the American Fender. Also, are there any dead spots ?[/quote] [quote name='funkle' post='655452' date='Nov 15 2009, 09:36 PM']No dead spots on mine. Weighs 9.5 lbs.[/quote] My CV Jazz is 9lbs 4oz. No dead spots.

[quote name='SteveK' post='654455' date='Nov 14 2009, 01:43 PM']You mean, rather like this...[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPKDS5QP0Tc"]TOTP[/url] That's one devilishly handsome bass player, don't you think? Still got the bass. Anyone know where I can get the electrics looked at?[/quote] Devilishly handsome and a nice bassline which I have to admit to having copied on more than one occasion.

But +1 on a reissue Guild or DeArmond Starfire but replace the stock humbucker pickups with Dark Stars.

[url="http://www.duesenberg.de/"]Duesenberg[/url] Starplayer

[quote name='gafbass02' post='653988' date='Nov 13 2009, 07:44 PM']lol i started on the HH Vs 100 too! theres one in a shop in cheltenham for like £90 which i nearly bought for the memories before slapping myself and realising that £90 seemed kinda steep for a memory trip![/quote] Memories for some of you on this site: [url="http://www.hhamplification.co.uk/"]http://www.hhamplification.co.uk/[/url]

[quote name='clauster' post='653346' date='Nov 13 2009, 09:00 AM']A drummer without an attitude problem :snob:[/quote] That wouldn't only be for Christmas, that would be for life.

[quote name='FlatEric' post='653365' date='Nov 13 2009, 09:21 AM']I've got a TSB 650[/quote] Is that the same as a TSB-550 but two pickups?

[quote name='Pentode' post='653073' date='Nov 12 2009, 09:18 PM']Niiiiice! If I had the cash I'd BIN......[/quote] Me too.

[quote name='Golchen' post='653006' date='Nov 12 2009, 08:29 PM']I'm sorry, but I refuse to have ANYTHING to do with the 'C' word before December .....................[/quote] Sorry, but are you confusing this thread with [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=67052"]this other thread[/url]?

[quote name='~tl' post='652983' date='Nov 12 2009, 08:11 PM']According to the description it does: [b]Edit:[/b] gah. Beaten to it again![/quote] It's the thought that counts.

[quote name='Clarky' post='652981' date='Nov 12 2009, 08:10 PM']Stop putting up pics or I really will have to take up fretless![/quote] Sorry [quote name='Clarky' post='652981' date='Nov 12 2009, 08:10 PM']The eBay description says "the pickguard has been shaved slightly just in front of the Jazz Pickup to stop your thumb being wedged" - you can see it, even though there's no close-ups. Its adjacent to the E string pole pieces on the Jazz pickup[/quote] Ah yes, I must remember to actually read what it says. I can see now. Call me fickle but I don't like it anymore. I'm a bit dubious about the idea of my thumb being wedged though.

[quote name='Clarky' post='652961' date='Nov 12 2009, 07:49 PM']Now your Tony Franklin is drop-dead and perfectly proportioned - as shown in Michael/wot's pic [attachment=36223:frank10.jpg] .... this on on eBay just looks a little cramped to me (and its a shame to have to shave off part of the s/p). Its probably a cracking bass, mind, and good value if you are happy with the looks[/quote] Well, Clarky, here's another of Michael's pics for your edification: Do you think the ebay one has something shaved off the scratchplate? I can't see that.

The funk machine

The J on my Tony Franklin is in (I guess) 70s position = 1 and 7/16 inches from base of the bridge. Bridge pickup on my Classic Vibe is (I guess) 60s position = 1 and 11/16 inches from base of the bridge. And on my American Deluxe P the neck side of the double J pickup is in 60s position but also extends nearer to the bridge of course = 1 inch from base of bridge:

[quote name='Low End Bee' post='652667' date='Nov 12 2009, 02:16 PM']I can't remember what happened to mine either? Perhaps they escape and roam free in a field somewhere like the one in the pic.[/quote]

[quote name='Josh' post='652928' date='Nov 12 2009, 07:14 PM']I've never really understood why so many people dislike Sting. Regardless, the guy is a legend and people neglect his contribution to music. I mark him as a great influence on my playing.[/quote] I've got to admit to being annoyed by some things about him but I think you're correct about his songwriting and his bassplaying and his singing.

I like it.

[quote name='skankdelvar' post='652434' date='Nov 12 2009, 11:22 AM']Think what you like about his tree-hugging, his tantric sex and his new beard - that bloke can [b]sing[/b]. And he's no spring chicken. Little bass-player [i]totally[/i] made up when Sting compliments him on his rendition of the bass part. Awwww! Thanks for posting this, wombatboter![/quote] Yeah, that was good. I was more disturbed by the fisherman's jumper than the beard. And I would not have minded at all being that bassist.