binky_bass

West System Epoxy has been recommended. A two part epoxy, I will try this and sse how I get on!

So, I've been giving Binky a long overdue full set up and clean and I have a bit of an issue with 3 of the wooden rabbit machine heads... I've known of this issue for a few months but haven't done much about it as frankly I've not played Binky in a few months! (Had a few new basses come in that have kept me occupied!) The 'spool' on the Hipshot Ultralite machine heads are round with a thread at the end that screws into the bottom of the rabbits, as the rabbits are wood the inner thread of the rabbits is starting to disintegrate (Binky is nearly 15 now!) I'm finding it a bit of a challenge to resolve this and currently tuning the highest 3 strings is a massive headache, you can tune up to a certain resistance but when you start getting the string up to near correct tension the wooden machine heads slip and you can't quite get it in tune. I've just cleaned the inside of one machine heads to get rid of any wood dust and done the same with the metal thread, I've loaded the inside of the tuner thread with Gorilla Glue and screwed it back on, given the machine head screws onto the spool in the direction of down tuning, I fear that when I go to tune it, it will just slip again despite the glue. Anyone got any thoughts as to a permanent solution to this? And no, getting rid of the wooden rabbits and replacing them with metal heads is not an option!

If you were closer I'd happily have the Busters off of you! Don't suppose you come anywhere near Essex do you?

He'll take £200 for it... super tempted!

Yes, I know politics is a dark topic here on our fair basschat, but this is a once in a lifetime moment that surpasses such rules in my opinion and affects us all. I for one am deeply saddened by this turn of events, but that is not the point. We now have limited time to trade with our EU friends so let us celebrate by completing as many trades/sales as possible! Goodbye my trusted EU friends, I have enjoyed trading/buying/selling with many of you. I hope that this sinister day does not darken our world of bass trading. We are as one. We are one species. One we must remain long past our dark days. I for one will always be as in spirit as part of the one despite my countrymen's better judgement. Fair well kind EU, may our differences not darken our future. Xx

At the sacrifice of my own most likely! We'll have to share your wife. 😂

Found it! Offer made.

Link??

Same here! Though through private message he did say £1000 outside of eBay. Tempted to punt £800 and drive up there!

Sorry, got my wires crossed with another thread about a gumtree scam!!! Yeah I've seen this feedback. Spoke to the guy again today and he's now said he'll take £1000 for it. Not sure I want to give him the business now! 😂

Where are you seeing this feedback??

I put a bid on this during it's first 'run', it sold for £1020, then it was almost immediately re-listed. I messaged the seller and he said "he was messed around by the buyer" (obviously BS) so I said "OK, I'll be happy to pay the £1020", and to that I got no reply! The guy clearly bailed as he thought he'd get more. Douche.

My 7 string Overwater is quite WAL-ish in sound. The woods used are not dissimilar to WAL. Chris May builds a great bass, don't be out off by the pre-owned retail price, think of it as a damn bargain!

It's a fantastic bass, excellent build quality, sounds superb. Not light, but it more than makes up for the weight in all other areas. I did debate selling it but swiftly withdrew it! Too good to sell.

You mean MY 7 string!

@ped, the ads really aren't a bother, if they help keep the site going then leave them in situ! Unless there's another reason for wanting to remove them.