ikay

It can certainly be done - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/57742-sold-musicman-stingray-5-fretless-ebony-board"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/57742-sold-musicman-stingray-5-fretless-ebony-board[/url]

This one was done by John Diggins (Jaydee guitars)

I had really great service from a chap at Proel last year who sent me a circuit diagram and instructions on how to change the effects loop of my LMIII from parallel to series. It may be worth dropping him a line and asking if he can give you an update on the status of your amp repair ([email="[email protected]"][email protected][/email]).

And also sold Anth an EMG pickup, another quick and friendly deal. Thanks again!

I've used Stig Fasteners in the past for replacement saddle screws but you need to know the thread specs:

[url="http://www.a2stainless.co.uk/Socket-Setscrews-Grub-Screws_B22S2C.aspx"]http://www.a2stainless.co.uk/Socket-Setscrews-Grub-Screws_B22S2C.aspx[/url]

Just sold a set of strings to Anth. Easy and pleasant transaction, many thanks!

I have three unused sets of Picato long-scale nickel roundwound 40-60-75-95 in original packaging (clear plastic pack). I've been using Picato for several years now and very happy with them. These light gauge sets are just surplus to requirements. Good quality strings at a very reasonable recession busting price:

£6.50 for one set or £17.50 for all three sets including delivery (UK only)

Paypal accepted, please PM if interested

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Bidding now up to £260 (22 bids) with three days to go so beyond my budget for taking an idle punt. I wonder if any of them know what they might be buying aside from a bit of serious retro cool!

Buyer pulled out at last minute. Gareth I've messaged but not heard back, please PM if you're still interested. Otherwise these are still available. Cheers, Ian

PMs replied (zero9 and gareth)

There's a good example here - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/159670-fs-fbass-ac5-alain-caron-signature-fretless"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/159670-fs-fbass-ac5-alain-caron-signature-fretless[/url]

Thanks for all the feedback, particularly throwoff and observer for Defil and Cheesyguitars. From the machine heads it does indeed look like a Defil which would tie in with where it's being sold from (Poland). Listing of Defil guitars from cheesy here for anyone who's interested - [url="http://www.cheesyguitars.com/guitars_poland.html"]http://www.cheesyguitars.com/guitars_poland.html[/url]. This one is the coolest by far IMO. All I need now is a Thunderbirds tribute band

Unusual retro fretless currently listed on ebay as 'unknown' ... I'm curious and a bit tempted

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These are exceptional pickups. They deliver a stronger fundamental than conventional pups and the unique mid-range tone setup provides much wider control of the sound than just a conventional tone pot.

These are the V2JLH (linear humbucker) version as shown here - [url="http://www.villex.com/pickups.html"]http://www.villex.com/pickups.html[/url]

Includes standard jazz bell plate with stacked vol/vol, mid-range sweep and passive tone.

I had them installed on a Squier VMJ fretless where they added a whole new dimension to the sound. I sold the VJM earlier this year hence the sale of these.

I bought them in Feb 2010 from BCer TPJ, original post here - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/77908-sold-villex-jazz-bass-pickups-sold/"]http://basschat.co.u...s-pickups-sold/[/url]

Price £75 delivered (UK only)

My feedback - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/79357-feedback-for-ikay"]http://basschat.co.u...edback-for-ikay[/url]

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There are some interesting comments about the new American Deluxe on this post - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/160543-201011-american-deluxe-fender-ps-and-js-experience/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/160543-201011-american-deluxe-fender-ps-and-js-experience/[/url]

Fantobass001 comments about the pan pot vs standard VVT layout in the third post down.

If you want something a little more individual how about an ACG? You can't have this one as it's mine [url="http://www.acguitars.co.uk/Gallery/237/"]http://www.acguitars.co.uk/Gallery/237/[/url]

'Funk Bass' by Jon Liebman. 96 pages plus accompanying CD. Useful resource for funk bass lines and guidance on technique. Good condition.

£7 delivered (UK only). PayPal preferred

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'70s Funk & Disco Bass' by Josquin des Pres. 32 pages plus accompanying CD. Useful introduction to funk and disco bass lines. Good condition.

£6 delivered (UK only). Paypal preferred

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Complete set of 'Improvising Bass guitar' books:

Book 1 (early stages) - 16 pages plus CD with 12 play along tracks
Book 2 (intermediate) - 16 pages plus CD with 12 play along tracks
Book 3 (advanced) - 20 pages plus CD with 12 play along tracks

Book content is sparse and doesn't provide much in the way of tuition. CD backing tracks are useful and cover a range of styles from blues and rock to soul and jazz. Chord charts for each song are provided in the book. Suitable for someone who wants to get a feel for playing to different music styles.

£7 delivered (UK only), PayPal preferred

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Warmoth do a 70s pickup position option on their jazz bodies. Don't know of any UK suppliers that offer this. Finding a local luthier to build a body to your spec may be easier.

Brand new in packaging. Came with my Prose travel bass a few months ago but never used. Regular price is around £10 plus P+P. Selling at £5 incl. (UK only). Paypal preferred

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Yes you're probably right. But I guess the likes of Rob Allen and Joe Veillette we're relatively unknown once. Expensive for sure and definitely not an impulse purchase (for me at any rate!). I'm just curious to know what the word on the street is. If any

Does anyone here have any experience of or views on Kristall basses, specifically the Room 5 model?

[url="http://www.kristallbass.com/index.php?id=25&L=1"]http://www.kristallbass.com/index.php?id=25&L=1[/url]

Haven't come across them before. Any input welcome...

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It should end up looking something like this ... [url="http://imageshack.us/g/171/63021869.jpg/"]http://imageshack.us/g/171/63021869.jpg/[/url]

Some custom wooden guitar knobs here, they might be able to supply what you need - [url="http://www.thgknobs.com/"]http://www.thgknobs.com/[/url]

Haha, oh well, I agree that acousticores definitely fall into the 'unusual' category, great sound though. Agree with TI flats, have those on my piezo ACG and I'm very happy with that combination