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[quote]Yamaha BBs, Are they as good as yamaha make them out to be?[/quote] In a word - yes. And yes, this little beauty of mine ('84 BB2000) plays as well as it looks! Stunning basses [attachment=74622:BB2000_1.jpg][attachment=74623:BB2000_8.jpg][attachment=74624:BB2000_3.jpg] [attachment=74625:BB2000_2.jpg]

[quote name='Wil' post='1157886' date='Mar 11 2011, 11:59 AM']I dont think slackening the strings is a good idea personally, as you're trying to get the neck to settle where you want it while it's under string tension.[/quote] Heheh, six of one and half a dozen of t'other Slackening the strings has the same effect as a little backward nudge but does it without applying any force which I prefer. In the end I guess it's down to what you feel more comfortable doing.

Hi Musicman20, SR5s are generally very easy and forgiving to set up. The truss rod wheel is a stroke of genius. Half a turn is quite a lot and should have made a noticeable difference. I find it helps to slacken off the strings when tightening the truss rod, let it rest for a few minutes and then bring it back up to tune and check where you're at. If you didn't do this then you might try loosening the strings now for a few minutes to let the neck find its new position. When you're happy with the relief have a play with the saddles. You can't do any harm and can always set them back to where they were (keep count of how many turns you lower them). I'd wind them down until you just start getting a bit of buzz and then bring them back up half a turn or a turn. Good luck, Ian

[quote name='dougie' post='1147350' date='Mar 2 2011, 05:01 PM']Im just curious guys but is it really important its the correct Fender screw?,ive worked with nuts and bolts all my days and yet to see a screw of any length,pitch,head or finish that cant be found.[/quote] Doesn't have to be Fender as long as it's the right spec IMO. The long G intonation screws aren't available from Fender anyway and I sourced mine from an aerospace parts supplier.

Best advice is on bottom 3 posts of this thread - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=73417"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=73417[/url]

[quote name='The Burpster' post='1136901' date='Feb 22 2011, 11:32 AM']Alex, the BEST foam mutes are these.[/quote] Burpster, I've often wondered about these. Do have any soundclips showing the two mute settings? Can you fine tune them for each string and did you drill holes to mount? I'm thinking of adding mutes to my fretless to dial in a thumpier tone when needed.

see this from stingraypete re replacement string mutes - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=101460"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=101460[/url]

Paul, I've recently hunted down some longer (1.75") intonation screws for the G and D saddles on my 72 jazz which I eventually got from LAS Aerospace (www.lasaero.com) who were very helpful. The spec of the standard intonation screw for a 70s bridge is [b]6-32 UNC x 1.5" pan head phillips [/b](6-32 UNC indicates the shaft diameter and thread count). If you email LAS Aero I'm sure they'll be able to dig some up for you. The screws only cost 10p each but their minimum order is £5. If the longer 1.75" screws will work for you then PM me your address and I'll drop a set in the post to you. Ian

Just bought a CEB-3 chorus from James. Quick and friendly comms and very quick delivery. Good chap, be very happy to deal with again. Many thanks

I emailed John with a (probably inane) enquiry a few months ago. He was travelling in the US at the time but got back to me with a very helpful answer within hours. Truly oustanding customer service and great products

Anyone noticed any benefits re dead spots? Just wondered whether absence of headstock mass eradicates dead spots or just moves them a bit further up the neck...

There's an American 62 RI Precision on ebay right now (6pm) with 30 mins to go if that's of any interest [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Am-Vintage-62-Precision-bass-with-J-p-up-/130480030819?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item1e61374463"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Am-Vintage-62...=item1e61374463[/url]

[quote name='Roland Rock' post='1112401' date='Feb 2 2011, 01:49 PM']I also like the percussive funkiness that the decreased sustain of a fretless can help provide: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0F4j2SacgN4"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0F4j2SacgN4[/url] Gary Willis is the daddy[/quote] He certainly is - GW has the funk!

How about coated roundwound strings such as Elixir? Don't use them myself but have heard that they reduce finger noise

[quote name='Chris2112' post='1111937' date='Feb 2 2011, 02:58 AM']Do I make my dream jazz bass through Warmoth, do I make my Anthony Jackson jazz bass copy or do I buy a fretless ACG? Difficult...[/quote] ... not that difficult [attachment=70790:img_4942.jpg][attachment=70793:img_4943.jpg]

+1 for Hiscox. Very lightweight and you can literally stand on them. Best case for the money by far IMO - £67.95 from SoundsLive [url="http://www.soundsliveshop.com/p/Hiscox_STD-EBS/HIS-STDEBS"]http://www.soundsliveshop.com/p/Hiscox_STD-EBS/HIS-STDEBS[/url]

[quote name='Conan' post='1112066' date='Feb 2 2011, 09:49 AM']This...[/quote] That's lovely, John Giblin on bass I think

[quote name='Steve Amadeo' post='1112033' date='Feb 2 2011, 09:23 AM']We've all got to aspire to something. For me it's passion, soul, and precision as demonstrated in this video.[/quote] haha adds a whole new dimension to the fretless art - or do I mean fart

[quote]... all of the above apart from Mick's stuff sound bloody awful[/quote] even Pino? surely not...

[quote]I quite like Pino Palladino and Percy Jones' fretless tones.[/quote] Pino's playing and tone is just beautiful I'm not so sure about Percy ...

[quote]...there are no excuses for the awful intonation in the solo section about halfway though. It has completely set my teeth on edge and I need a cup of tea and a rollup now.[/quote] Heheh, you should hear my intonation, maybe I've picked it up from Mr Caron. Here's something a little more soothing [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsvdkMbz_qA&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsvdkMbz_qA...feature=related[/url]