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Do they still sound reasonably bright? Flats or Rounds? Is it a one off gig, or the start of a run? If they're Roundwounds, and you have a few gigs coming up, it can't hurt to change them now & play them in a bit (especially if you have a rehearsal before the gig). Especially if you're a bit anxious about it being the first gig. You have the piece of mind that you've checked your gear, and done any necessary maintenance required and everything's in top condition. Though saying that, if you're happy with your sound, carry spares and only play lightly, then leave the old ones on.

The Renegade's do get a good write up, and there's plenty of people who are happy with theirs on the FB Faker's page. Does anyone know of anywhere that sells guitar rewiring kits? I'm considering creating a new "loom" for one of my Fakers, using Retrovibe pickups, and keeping the "loom" it came with so it can be retrofitted if ever they came to be moved on... Just an idea...

Tony Pettit of Fields of the Nephilim (though he uses Warwick's these days I believe) Rocky from Voivod used one for a while, but is usually seen using a Ripper/Grabber. Geezer only used the 4001 for the Never Say Die Tour video. Apparently, he hated it, but somehow had forgotten his bass that night, and had to borrow one off Glenn Hughes. Leo Smee from Cathedral switched between a Ric and a Thunderbird. Scott Reeder used one while he was in The Obsessed & Kyuss, but then switched to Ibanez ATK's.

[url="http://www.rightonstraps.com/en/mojo-collection-paisley-blue-strap.html"][u][color="#0066cc"]http://www.rightonstraps.com/en/guitar-bass-straps-mojo[/url][/color][/u] I found these a while back, look interesting, and made in Europe.

Yup, Original Scratchplates are recommended.

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.