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    Relic'ing - my first attempt. (and probably my only one!)

    in Build Diaries

    Posted

    42 minutes ago, JPJ said:

    For an accurate ‘70s period relic, you need to add the cigarette burns to the headstock 😉

     

    Ha! I'm not a smoker so am going to bypass that option! The iron chloride I used to stain the wood left some dark patches so I'm quite happy with that look...  I don't know if that was a just a thing on Clapton's strat though - or whether other famous relics suffered the same?

    Relic'ing - my first attempt. (and probably my only one!)

    in Build Diaries

    Posted · Edited by carlsim

    So I finally finished my initial attempt at relic'ing and the creation of a 70s inspired p bass with TV logo. It's not a heavy relic as i didn't have the confidence to go all out, but I really like the vintage amber nitro on the neck and headstock...

     

    I'm hoping it will wear pretty quick and leave a dirty bare wood underneath... something I may help along it's way with a bit more research...

     

    So it started out as a standard squire VM p bass... now it certainly has a well worn in vibe to it... it certainly won't fool anyone but I like it! In time, I think I will look for some aged tuners and bridge as well... Or nickel hardware I can age with some Iron Chloride!

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    Tech 21 Bass Flyrig V2 - Immaculate with Tin, PSU and Instructions - *SOLD*

    in Effects For Sale

    Posted · Edited by carlsim

    Hi all, I have decided to part ways with this wonderfully versatile Flyrig V2. I am doing quite of lot of gigs which requires a more vintage sound and the Sansamp / SVT sound, whilst great and I do see it's merits and place, just doesn't work as well in the setting I am currently in. I know I can use it without the Sansamp sound but then what is the point of that!? I may as well just have a DI box...

     

    It's immaculate, with original PSU, tin and instructions. Some great instant sounds and being the version 2, you have the effects loop plus extra controls and channel settings on the sansamp. I used it the other night and it performed flawlessly, but it just doesn't suit what I am doing and can't afford to have multiple pedals laying around. The octafilter is a funny one but I found it to be really usable. Definitely worth a look at the tutorial videos online from Tech 21 to see how to get the best from it. 

     

    £190 to your door, would be happy to look at a straight swap for a Microbass 3, or discuss a deal with something similar but I would like something with an FX loop so I know that limits my options. It isn't a deal breaker but is preferred.

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    Relic'ing - my first attempt. (and probably my only one!)

    in Build Diaries

    Posted · Edited by carlsim

    I know this won't be to everyone's taste, but I have noticed that 'generally' everyone likes a little bit of mojo in a bass, particularly older ones. I do too, and despite a lack of finances recently due to house moves and extensions costing the earth I have hankered after a 70s P bass with the TV logo. Sadly, I can't afford one, plus I don't play 4 string much so it wouldn't get a lot of use. So I bought a 2006 Squire VM P bass in Olympic white which has nicely yellowed and set about creating my own relic p bass. The one thing I wanted to do was to re-do the headstcok with a period correct logo (I'm not trying to fool anyone here and have kept photos of the bass in it's original state) and a look that harks back to the vintage, amber-y headstocks of that period.

    I'm not fussed about absolute period correctness, but have ordered a decal online which I like and set about sanding down the old decal. Man that was a pain! Anyway...

     

    What I wanted to share was a little tip which I kind of discovered by accident. I'm trying to aged the hardware as well and found online that Iron Chloride works well to age nickel hardware. None of the parts I currently have are nickel but thought I would try it on Chrome but it does absolutely bugger all! Anyway... I thought, what about wood? I was trying different things to darken the fresh maple (tea and coffee) and this did very little. I was given quite a weak mixture of Iron Chloride and using a cotton bud I dabbed it onto some bare wood and it instantly stained quite dark. Ooh! Quite cool but too much... however, after another lot of sanding i was quite please with how it looks! Very aged and I chucked on a quick bit of tinted amber nitro from NorthWest Guitars and I am really pleased with how it looks compared to where it started. It's only had a very thin coat of the nitro but I will add the decal and then add a few more layers of the nitro.

     

    It's never going to look like an authentic 70s bass but I don't think it will be far away without close inspection. I just thought I would share a little insight into something I discovered by accident. I'm experimenting quite a bit with different ideas but will post anything else I find plus some pics of the bass when it is finished, but if anyone wants to ad their own discoveries about relicing, it would be much appreciated. I know a homemade relic is not going to be close to a custom shop but where is the fun in that!

    Some pics of the original headstock and where I am currently at. Just waiting for the decal to arrive.

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    IYV 5 String Headless Multi-scale bass - immaculate! P+P included until tomorrow! - *SOLD*

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted

    4 hours ago, Cornwall Steve said:

    Good morning. I'm very interested in your bass.

    Assuming it's still for sale?

    Like you, when you bought it, I'm curious to give the headless/fan fret five string thing a try without breaking the bank 😂!

    I live in Cornwall so collection isn't an option for me. I do however have several guitar boxes I've kept from buying basses on line. I can send one of these to you together with packaging if this helps ?

    Thanks

    Steve

     

    Hi Steve,

     

    I think I have a box sorted. Will be popping out tonight to pick it up and will let you know about postage costs.

     

    Will be in touch.

     

    Carl.

    IYV 5 String Headless Multi-scale bass - immaculate! P+P included until tomorrow! - *SOLD*

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted · Edited by carlsim

    IYV 5 String Headless Multi-scale bass - in immaculate condition, recently setup with fresh Rotosound strings. Price is what I paid for it plus the cost of a set of new strings.

    I bought this recently on here to give headless / multiscale a try and whilst I quite like the multiscale thing, I’m not convinced about where I would use a headless bass so I’m going to let this go.

    Perfect if you want to give multiscale a go, or if you fancy a headless bass on a budget. It’s light as anything and when I got it, it had a shim between the neck and body. I took this out, completely reset the bridge and neck and the action is now nice and low with no shim. I also gave it a nice fret dress; a little bit of levelling, crowning and polishing and the oil for the fingerboard. It’s had a good bit of love. It sounds great, active 3 band eq, nice and quiet and everything works as it should, truss rod moves nice and freely.

    Any trial is welcome and collection is preferred as I don’t have a case for it. I would be happy to meet up depending on distance.

    Postage is possible as I have acquired a box for this.

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    Neck / Body swapping question... quite specific but hopefully someone can help!

    in Repairs and Technical

    Posted

    hi all... i need a little project to give me something to do and I have always lusted after a relic'd 70s precision bass with the 'TV' logo so that will be my next thing to do.

     

    I fancy having a bash at relic'ing myself, not on something expensive so was looking at getting a Harley Benton MV-4P in a cool colour. However, the neck I would be looking to replace with either a Squire or Fender neck. Mainly for the shape of the headstock which I would want to sand back, add a new decal and the tint / age and relic. Not legit I know, but more for funsies plus I love a relic'd P bass but don't really play 4 string much so it won't get much use other than noodling at home.

     

    So, will a fender / squire neck fit a HB p bass body? Could anyone check physically? I can find general information about p bass neck pockets online, but nothing about the HB MV-4P. Could anyone measure one? Anyone offer any help?

     

    Thanks!

    Multi-scale - yes or no??

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    13 hours ago, tauzero said:

    I've got an Ibanez EHB1265MS and an Iyv [1] headless fan-fret, as well as assorted other headlesses.  I don't have any problem swapping between fan-fret and parallel (and parallel fretless). I'm not all that convinced of the supposed advantage of fan-frets.

     

    [1] Vietnamese maker, OEM supplier for Harley Benton apparently. This is the same model: https://reverb.com/item/65877497-iyv-5-string-headless-electric-bass

    Does that mean your may be for sale?? 😜

    Multi-scale - yes or no??

    in Bass Guitars

    Multi-scale - yes or no??

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    I really want to dip my toe into two specific interests... headless and multi-scale...

     

    I have never played a multi-scale before - is it relatively easy to adapt? I would also like a headless...

     

    I don't want to £2k into a Strandberg... nor £1k into an Ibanez... I'm fickle and likely to sell it a bit later... mainly because if I like it I will want an expensive one and if I don't, I don't want to lose too much money!

     

    I saw the Harley Bentons and am tempted... but it isn't headless. I could chop it off (I do like a build project!)... anything else I should consider? The HILS ones are a bit disgusting to my eyes... far too pointy and the scratchplate, don't get me started!

    Sire's ones are available for several months... The G4M ones look a bit ugly too... 

    I was considering an AliExpress job and have a fettle... there is a cool looking ferrari yellow Dingwall look-a-like which could work... I don't mind the work to chop off the headstock and convert to headless...

     

    Anything else anyone could recommend? 

    jazz pickups - noiseless recommendations wanted!

    in Repairs and Technical

    Posted

    1 minute ago, Hellzero said:

    I think that nobody saw that @carlsim needs some 5 strings pickups...

    That is true - I have been looking at the B axis pups - I had a pair on a Sei Jazz I had years ago and they nice and silent. Although I think i am going to try a full shielding first before I change the pups. I would much rather keep the bass as is...

     

    I will do a couple of noise floor tests - a before and after and hopefully post some results! Be a worthy test.

    jazz pickups - noiseless recommendations wanted!

    in Repairs and Technical

    Posted

    I have a lovely Atelier Z DAL-5 which has the Atelier Z JBZ-5 pickups installed. I have changed the preamp to the Sadowsky on board as I wanted a passive tone control and as the pups are single coils, I do get a tiny bit of noise (well they are single coils!) when pups are isolated. 

    In a normal gig situation it wouldn't be a problem, but I do a lot of theatre work and I notice it more and more these days.

    So, I can't afford to splash out big, but what would be a good pair of noiseless hum cancelling pups that you fellow BCers would recommend? I don't want to get rid of the original pups, but I would like something quieter for the kind of work I do.

     

    Any recommendations? 

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