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Bizarrely enough, my guitar strings are nickel (the wound strings at least), where my bass strings are stainless. I did notice when I was playing guitar more, that my finger tips were shedding like yours, especially when they were fresh. The nickels sounded great, where stainless didn't sound so good to my ears. When I came back to bass, I started using nickels as well, but then I noticed that my fretting fingertips had more white/dead/shedding skin. I read something about it on here, and tried out a set of stainless. No more white/dead/shedding skin on my left and right fingers. I think it is more to do with all the strings being wound, and obviously a fair bit thicker than guitar strings. Definitely worth trying a set of stainless next string change, if only to rule them out.

Certain popular, international internet forums (though prominently US based) have certainly perpetuated the apparent "need" for people to take spare instruments to gigs. I've never seen a drummer taking a spare kit to a gig, but I admit to taking additional guitars. Have never taken a spare bass to a gig though. Maybe I should start.

I bought a P bass neck for my old MP Jazz brand new off eBay for about £50-60. It was a very nice & smooth, well made neck. Shame I made an arse of fitting it. No matter what I tried, I couldn't rectify my mistakes. Definitely far easier to buy a new neck.

[quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1497447776' post='3318233'] Are you reacting to the metal of the strings ? [/quote] Exactly what I was thinking. Nicko, are you using Nickel Wound strings or Stainless Strings? Some people have a reaction to Nickel Wound strings that makes the fingers start to peel. I had a similar reaction when I used Nickel's, but since I switched to Stainless Strings, haven't had a problem Must admit that I did think it was a load of old rowlocks, until I actually tried it out. Also the amount of time you play will affect your fingers too. Take more breaks. Stick with it.

Lozz, you don't see any for sale on BassChat because of JH's heavy handed approach to protecting his company's copyrights. Basically, the sale of Rickenbacker's and RickenFaker's is banned on the board. There are other outlets available if you want to sell a Rickenbacker, eBay, Gumtree, Other Forums, Facebook groups etc.

Awesome story. Enjoy your new bass!

[quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1496506148' post='3311975'] There's a gap in the market someone could fill: bespoke truss rod covers! [/quote] There is one that I can think of, and it's owned by a member of this very forum.

Tell you why you should avoid getting a Rickenbacker? Erm... The only thing I can say is you should avoid NOT getting one. They're great IMO. The ergonomics aren't for everyone and they're expensive, but if you can afford one, get one. The great thing about them is that if you don't get on with it, you can turn it around without losing too much (especially if you get a good deal on it in the first place). I want another 4003, but I really fancy getting a 4004 at some point as well (in either Laredo or Cheyenne II guise).

Ordered a new pickup from a well known UK based company for the Bass Collection California. Should arrive soon.

Congrats, that's another stunning looking Everson build. Approached Paul about a custom built bass, but just can't afford one just yet.

Yup, can't go wrong with a pair of Sennheiser's. Have an old pair of HD200's that are still going strong after a lot of years.

Great minds eh Bassassin? It's been a long time since I've been called young.

I can't fault Fender Stainless Steel strings, last well, sound good, and they're reasonably priced too.

Or is that a capital "I"? Ibanez serial numbers at the time are Month Letter then Year then 4 digit serial no., so that would make it September 1978, No. 6932.

Nice, I've got a 1224 & 2 different (1x12 & 4x12) matching cabs sat at home. Been wondering what it sounds like with my bass...

Nice. Is that a GT200 you're running? Great amps, great company.

Don't do it... you may well regret it... Convincing enough? Didn't think so either.

As some of you may recall, I'm running a POD HD 500x, and we have one song with a bass intro, that is crying out for something like a AutoWah (I'm currently using a Phaser for it). The thing I'm having difficulties with is the volume between effect on & effect off. The volume drops with the effect on, then comes back up when it's switched off. I've played with a few of the Auto Wah models, my favourite being the "Tron Down", but I can't seem to get the volume levels right with the effect on. Anyone got any suggestions?

Nice. Though at this juncture, it would be a nice reminder to everyone that the Sale, Advertising, Trade and other such exchange of Rickenbackers and RickenFakers is prohibited on the BassChat. I would suggest that the eBay link is removed ASAP. Thanks.

Wasn't Westminster a Matsumoku brand?

[quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1496053040' post='3308365'] Future have pretty much ruined Guitarist too. Many old readers on the fretboard forum (that forum coming from the death of the Intermusic and Musicradar forums) don't bother anymore and switched to "Guitar and Bass" instead. [/quote] The misnomer is in the name, "Guitar AND Bass"? If we're lucky, there's one, maybe two bass related features. The current editor is an ex Guitarist / Guitar Techniques writer, and it's seriously gone down hill since he took over.

[quote name='mep' timestamp='1495655627' post='3305713'] Welcome to Basschat. Good luck finding an amp. Should be plenty of second hand one to choose from. I suppose you want something that would be suitable for gigging as well as home practice? When I'm not playing bass I like to ride my motorbike. I toured Scotland last year and have fond memories of riding the A9 from Inverness one morning during an almighty rain storm. It was like the lights had been turned off and a waterfall appeared. [/quote] Sounds about right around here! There's some cracking roads around here.

I've heard a lot of less than complimentary things said about the SD Ric pickups, and my past experience of SD's leaves me not wanting to experience them further. Though, I must admit that a noise free bass would be nice!