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[quote name='Chris C' post='148511' date='Feb 28 2008, 05:11 PM']Greetings everyone, I'm Chris from Bluebird Recording Studios. I'm looking forward to meeting you guys in March. I also play drums so I will be up for jamming some grooves if any of you fancy it.[/quote] Hi Chris. Any chance of a postcode so i can blame the Sat Nav if I get lost, (instead of Mrs BB blaming me.......)

[quote name='Bassmonkey' post='146507' date='Feb 25 2008, 12:39 PM']Anyone know a skilled bodywork repairer in the North (I am in Leeds) who might be able to fix a couple of horrible dings in my otherwise pristine Rickenbacker 4003? I thought I was being cool, bought a strap that had a metal ring joining it which weighed a ton. The freakin thing then took 2 chunks out of the edge of the body. They are only in the varnish and binding but looks a bugger so gotta get em fixed. PS. Anyone wanna buy a strap?[/quote] I can recommend Steve Robinson. He has done some excellent work for me over the years. In fact I won't trust anyone else if I need any work doing.

[quote name='mike257' post='147541' date='Feb 27 2008, 01:14 AM']Which shop is that? I wish you hadn't told me.... I'd have witheld my GAS so much longer if I didn't have to just nip into town on payday to get one [/quote] It's Curly's music opposite Lewis's and next to McDonalds. He will do you a P Bass for £115 and probably £10 more for a Jazz. Speak to Neil. It was yesterday when I got mine and he made the offer if I pass the info on. He also said he would do a real good deal on a "bulk buy". Maybe we need a thread. I wouldn't be surprised if they are made in the same factory as SX's. There are way too many similarities. Here are the options. Cheers Stuart [attachment=6010:856e_2.jpg] [attachment=6009:8a26_1.jpg]

[quote name='Thunderthumbs' post='147508' date='Feb 26 2008, 11:30 PM']Sounds great that Stuart. Looking forward to giving it a "thump" [/quote] More than welcome Pete. Gave it a quick set-up this evening and even the intonation was spot on. Action is coming down nicely. They even supplied a set of allen keys. I am looking forward to having the ability of twating unruly Punters with it at some venues we play. Wouldn't dream of doing that with my main Basses.

[quote name='jono b' post='146788' date='Feb 25 2008, 06:03 PM']As good as SX basses are meant to be, I can't get on with that headstock, it's just too big. I know it'd just take an hour or so with a hacksaw and some sandpaper to fix it but still, bleurgh! I quite fancy one of those 'unbranded basses' that were posted in the ebay links, but their gone [/quote] They are putting some more on e-bay today. I went to the shop in Liverpool and bought a 62 3TS P Bass. They let me have it for £115 and BassChatters can get them at this price if they wish. Ask for Neil. Build quality is amazing and it doesn't sound bad either. Took it to my guitar tech and he was completly floored. It was cheaper than the P-Bass kits he sells, better quality and you don't have to paint them. After I change the bridge, pots and stick a Wizard Thumper on it, I reckon it will be a crackin giggin bass for well under £200. Will take it up to the Lytham Bass Bass and anyone who is interested can have a butchers.

I'll excuse the grammar if they are any good. Spoke to them on Friday and am hoping to pop over to Liverpool and have a look at them next week. If they are any good, it will be the perfect basis for a modded Bass that I can take to some of the seedier venues we play. Last friday I spent most of the second set with one eye on a convenient chair leg in case it kicked off. Having a Bass with some value is a bit risky in certain places, this could fit the bill. Will report back on my findings and Pete, if I do get one I will take it up to Lytham and you can have a butchers.

[quote name='Thunderthumbs' post='144369' date='Feb 21 2008, 01:41 PM']Hi Stuart, Are you talking like these..... which he says are D'Addarios [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=13218"]in this thread[/url][/quote] Hi Pete, Yep, the're the chappies, except mine are Roundwound. At least i know the maker now. Hope to see you at Lytham in a couple of weeks. Thanks both for confirming.

I am trying to identify the strings on a recent purchase. 5 String set and the Ball Ends, (ooooh errr misses), are different colours. Purple on the B string, Gold on the E String, Red on A String etc. any ideas????

And Ped may be able to get re-acquainted with "Marvin".

[quote name='tayste_2000' post='133615' date='Feb 4 2008, 02:58 PM']Am quite tempted to come but I don't have transport I was also tempted to offer up my practice room since it would be free and is just off the motorway in stockport. Anyone with a large van going from manchester as I can bring a lot of gear [/quote] Not a large Van, but I am hoping to go and can give you a lift assuming something doesn't come out of left field and cock my plans up, again...........

[quote name='jacko' post='143082' date='Feb 19 2008, 02:28 PM']indeed [/quote] +1 For the indeed suggestion.

[quote name='Sercet' post='143098' date='Feb 19 2008, 02:53 PM']...and the G was originally for George, as in Fullerton.[/quote] Who has now gone back to Fender apparently.

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='140620' date='Feb 14 2008, 08:31 PM']Yes I tried that already but no joy.[/quote] ME too. I have a spare 4 string set and am looking for a single B string.