binky_bass

As mentioned in my post above, its to do with the size and weight of the collection - the larger and the heavier the items they collect, the less other items they can collect and thus the less they get paid. They're system will show the size and weight, so they pull up, get out, then don't knock and get back in the van and drive away. That way their trackers show to their bosses that they were there and then they can go on and collect 3 or 4 smaller parcels instead of your one big one. It's a shìt system and it promotes a terrible service.

Similar experiences here with DPD. On two occasions I've had drivers stop outside my house, wait a moment, then leave. Both occasions were when they were supposed to collect an item, if fact on both occasions they were Mesa Boogie Powerhouse cabs (a long saga with GuitarGuitar which they worked very well to resolve) and a PJB can destinedfor Ireland. The second time, I saw the van, took photos, zoomed in on the number plate, van number and face of the driver, and low and behold, he just drove off... After calling DPD, they got in touch with the driver who was made to return immediately, he very begrudgingly collected both cabs (one was being the PJB cab destined for Ireland), and when putting them in the van I saw him kick (like he was taking a penalty!) another parcel that was on the floor of the van, he kicked it with such force that the item hit the back wall of the van. Despite both cabs being unbelievably clearly labelled, they then managed to deliver the GuitarGuitar Mesa cab to Ireland and the PJB cab to GuitarGuitar!!! Drives DO NOT like collecting large parcels, it takes up room in their van and quickly pushes them over their vans weight limit, so they drive up to your door, wait a moment to trigger their trackers that show to their bosses 'they were there', then they bugger off and go and collect the little things of which they can fit more in the van and thus get paid more. I do blame the drivers, but I also very much blame the lay structure that encourages thus behaviour.

Didn't wanna say... but I had thought that! Each to their own of course, but I'd rather have 3 (probably 4!) custom made ACGs than a Wal.

No worries! It's a standing offer if you wanted to give it a go. I bought an old Squier from a bootsale for £20 in the summer, 5 minutes with that file took it from being painful to play to being super smooth and fast! A few light passes makes a world of difference to proud fret ends I also used it to level a raised fret on Binky, worked a charm there too!

@WrexhamBassist - If you do go down the file route, to save you buying one (as they're not super cheap), Im happy to send you my one, just send it back when you're done with it. Let me know. 👍

You can use a layer or two of masking tape, though I didn't I must confess. If you make very light passes at an angle with a similar file to that, you should hit the fretboard itself.

@WrexhamBassist - I have one of these files, it works an absolute treat to very quickly resolve this exact problem with minimal effort and minimal skill needed!

The Rotosound SM666 strings are now back to the full price of £33, glad I bought those 3 sets for £17 each while it lasted! A beer to @TheGreek! 🍻

Mirroring what everyone else is saying... don't add the 5th knob to the outside, they all look awkward and obviously not 'factory'.

The Rotosound SM666 6 string sets were £17, which is near on half price. Some of the other deals were a bit insignificant when I looked too, but Amazon does have a habit of changing things fairly rapidly!

Hi all, I picked up a rather tasty little 1990 Marshall Reverb 12 yesterday, stuffed in the back were these 4 Jack cables. I've not tested any of them and I have no use for them (working or otherwise!) so they're free to anyone that wants them for the price of postage (say £4). You're welcome to collect from Wickford, Essex for free! Russ.

@TheGreek - Good spot. Just bought the last 3 sets of the Rotosound SM666. 👍

IMHO Wals are never reasonably priced! ENCS (Emperors New Clothes Syndrome!)