silentbob

If it helps, I have a pair of the Limited Edition natural bodied ones from the early/mid ninties and they are solid bodies, made from medium weight Indian ash. Theres a copy of the review in this thread. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/54743-encore-p-bass-natural-finish/page__p__543540__hl__encore%20natural__fromsearch__1#entry543540

Damon Alburn gets my vote. Bloke's a proper cock and is awful live.

Been keeping an eye on Andertons website to see when they get stock of these. None in yet, but price has jumped from £229 to £299 for the 4-string, and from £249 to £329 for the 5-string.

[quote name='apa' timestamp='1332097726' post='1583256'] Local luther to me charges £54 for a full set up that includes alot more than this guy offers. No ebay fees and no PP. Ive never used him. Just an instant example. [url="http://kimwebberguitars.co.uk/repair/index.html"]http://kimwebberguit...pair/index.html[/url] (Yes it is the guy who did the diamond LP). A [/quote] Just as well you've never used Kim Webber, if I were you i'd avoid at all costs. A couple of years ago I needed a new nut on one of my basses, so gave Mr Webber a call. Seemed like a nice enough bloke on the phone, quoted me £20 and told me i could drop the bass off that afternoon. When I got to his place (about an eight mile drive) Mr Webber told me he'd made a mistake on the phone, and that the cost would actually be £30. He then proceeded to tell me that he would also have to give the bass a set up (not optional) at an additional cost of £60. I decided at this point that i'd heard enough and tried to make my excuses and leave, but Mr Webber pushed on, saying that I obviously couldn't afford his services but was too embarrassed to say so. I was now heading for the door, but even then he kept on at me, saying he would knock £10 off of the set up price if I took some music lessons from his son. In the end I just said I'd think about it and get back to him and did a runner. Luckily i've since managed to find an excellent chap just one street over from Mr Webber who does fantastic work at a very reasonable price (it's the guy that Jaywalk Guitars in Street use), but i still wonder from time to time if Mr Webber treats all his customers like he treated me, because if he does, i'm amazed he's still in business.

Sorry to hijack, but while we're on the subject of lacquers, I'm looking to paint my bass in a satin black finish, what type of lacquer if any should i use on this (are there matt lacquers available)?

Last year i was given the Haynes Fender Bass book, which i have thouroughly enjoyed and have delved into time and time again. What I'd really like to get my hands on, if it exists, is a referance book that covers all of the different models, eg, aerodyne, jazz specials, ect, and details all the differences between the basses. Anybody know if a book like this exists?

Not very well known, but i always loved the song Subvert by Zounds.

[quote name='CBbass' timestamp='1331506067' post='1574033'] The part which pisses me off which happens fairly often is when they refuse to pay you and yet don't tell you that until the gig is over. Arseholes. [/quote] This. I would go back with my band, run up a massive food and bar bill, then at the end of the night tell them you aren't paying because the food was sh*te.

And another http://www.projectmusic.net/emg-355-c.asp

Saw this on the 'bay and couldn't resist. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160674444378?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Don't know his name, but i'm really liking the guy who plays with The Wombats at the moment. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2U4KSoPkwoY

Bareknuckle https://bareknucklepickups.co.uk/main/pickups.php?cat=bass Wizard http://www.wizardpickups.co.uk/shop.asp?category=Bass

Genius

I did wonder if there would be a nozzle problem. Having never used any other spraying equipment before, would this not happen on any type of kit if using textured paint?

Been toying with different ideas for the finish on my next project, and one of the ideas i'm considering is replicating the Musicman SUB bass finish on a precision. My question is, does anybody know where i could get the textured type paint used on the body, and is it available in a rattlecan as i don't own any spraying kit? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Mods, if this would be better suited in the build diaries thread, please feel free to move it.

And another http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Overwater-Active-Electric-Bass-Guitar-taken-part-exchange-but-new-condition-/360434795526?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item53eb968406

....or is this just all kinds of wrong? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FENDER-SQUIER-BASS-GUITAR-ADAM-CLAYTON-MODEL-U2-/110820728161?_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D4%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6125557578964013170

Hi, welcome along. You'll find this to be a great place, with some really friendly, helpful people and some great banter. I'm in Burrowbridge BTW.