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The day job was my gig killer - it took total commitment and left little energy for other stuff. Luckily those days are over and the next phase is underway.

As above, remove machine head, glue in the crack and clamp. Gently open the crack with finger pressure to help glue in. Thin firm paper can help to work the glue in. There is room to drill and insert a maple plug into the headstock sideways on if you really want to do full scale job.

Some kit might be considered a long term bet. Wish I had kept two basses and three amps from my youth. Silly money for those nowadays. I am thinning kit down but some basses will be put 'under the bed', if I sold then decided I wanted them again they would be hard to find.

Minor counties university rag ball circa 1982 - fell off stage amazingly did not damage self or bass.

[quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1425244862' post='2705563'] I've never owned one, but if I can make a teensy-weensy observation/comment it's that the headstock on the above models is way better than the[i] chewed by a bear[/i] ones on the later models. Message ends. P [/quote] I agree, but then I have one with the early headstock as well. Legal issues forced the change.

Copydex on thread or if you are feeling rich 'threadlock'.

SB1 (half an SB2?) experience. The three bolt neck is solid, mine dates to 1985, no issues at all, no need to be concerned. The MFD pick-up can get pretty aggressive, this is one of the few basses I use the volume control with.

Early stuff is also worth a listen, very slick controlled band. He is a better bassist than me, has done rather better in music world

TI flats pricey to start with. Currently have a set 8+ yrs old on my G&L and they are going strong. Long term vfm seems excellent.

[quote name='Phil Starr' timestamp='1424941817' post='2702088'] I'm a bit worried about the lack of any science here........ [/quote] I am having the same thoughts here, and the words Materials Science / Engineering keep popping into my mind. Somewhere 'unbreakable polycarbonate' has been mentioned by the OP. I can only hope the end users do not put any stickers on the amp or cabinets. Solvent cracking is well known, it can be quite spectacular. Google motorcycle helmets and solvents. if you want a home example get a PES (PolyEtherSulphone) microwave cook dish and apply nail varnish remover (acetone). I offer my comments as critical constructive support, it is what we get on BC with the diverse range of knowledge and skills within it.

Fitted my usual TI flats to Corvette fretless - hmm. Is now much improved with Chromes. TI flats then Chromes on SG bass - hmmm, Pyramid golds that were on it when I got it are the biz. TI flats on all my other bases - super. Some strings do not suit some basses (or me).

Now have Hipshot supertone bridge courtesy of Dan.. Excellent, arrived the next day. Many thanks. Top deal.

Looks really good. The bass landscape just gets better and better in terms of value for money.

If the previous advice does not reveal anything try each speaker on its own - careful with that volume knob and probably better to use a transistor amp rather than the VBA for that test (kinder to the output stage if anything untoward happens).

Google about Crown Class D amps and input levels.

Have encountered quite a few good drummers over many years. Just need to find Charlie Watts now rather than Bonham / Moon. Most recent drummer was tighter than a tight thing, drove us nuts with exact timing in tacets etc. Was just such a big hittter. Last drummer (borrowed) was multi talented musician, currently at Uni. He will make it big time (I hope).

Case bought from Matthew. Excellent communication and the case is super. Thanks.

This is roughly my original post that went in the 'disappearing' thread. Plexi-glass Poly(methyl methacrylate) has (along with other amorphous polymers) mechanical properties under high loads and low loads that you will need to factor into your design. A key issue will be crack formation at stress concentrators such as corners and holes under high loads (e.g. dropped on floor). Low stress (creep) from loads generated by the mass of the amplifier (transformers etc) and thermal shifts will also tend to induce crack formation at stress concentration sites. In addition to those mentioned earlier, this can also occur at milled / cut edges. PMMA is also prone to crazing (micro-cracks) that can lead to brittle failure. Brittle failure can be catastrophic and without warning. This has the potential for some interesting product liability issues. Another factor to account for is the effect of physical ageing on the material, typically the material becomes more brittle. The design and subsequent manufacture of a durable serviceable Plexi-glass head case has quite a few challenges due to the inherent material properties. I would have a conversation with the Materials Scientists at your Uni.

Result. The Bosch GGS27 looks the business. The 4 way is a no brainer on Telecasters.