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Kit is such good value at the moment, money in the bank / building society is just losing value with low interest rates. May as well put in something tangible and have enjoyment from it. Is great fun having a new bass every so often as I cycle through them.

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1396982336' post='2419484'] Ha ha, Corona is my guess mate [/quote] Being of a similar generation I did not realise they glued them in with fizzy pop....

Pragmatically the shop would probably offer to repair unless you reject bass as not of merchantable quality. Rejecting can be quite difficult as I found out when my 2013 Honda CRV developed a major engine whine at 5000 miles. As above the repair is superglue and dead easy to do. Yes loose ferrules are disappointing, shows a lack of quality control somewhere.

After that slice just note the precentage paypal takes on the transaction as well. Nice work if you can get it!

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1395822030' post='2406602'] I recently moved on a Warwick Corvette $$ five string as the strings were way to close together for me to play comfortably... Shame really as it was a cracking bass, with a great tone... I just couldn't play the thing Think I measured it at about 15-16mm. [/quote] Said it for me, exactly as above but with Corvette Rockbass fretless 5. Not yet moved it on though... will be a bargain for someone. I was amazed that with 40+ years playing (bass, guitar, double bass) the few mm difference has thrown my playing. I just gave in and got German Corvette 4 string fretless

Paint on top of the Poly? I started to strip a poly finished bass body (cheap). It still awaits finishing.....

I have one, was purchased for other half's business. The plinth can be a bit narrow for some amps / combos etc - cut a suitable piece of plywood to increase the base size.

The back panel is interesting - no obvious screen printed info e.g. wattage, mains voltage, frequency, EC approvals etc. I would have expected that sort of info on a production amp - have never seen one without some info (other than srious vintage lit) since I got into music - 1974. On that basis I would start wondering is it a pre-production prototype (or replacement back panel)? You might have something pretty unique.

[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1394747352' post='2394857'] I was going to post Little Girl in Bloom on here yesterday... WEIRD. [/quote] Shared good taste

Possible alternative, Vol, Tone and blend pot. I have a two humbucker bass with this arrangement, works well for me.

As far as I know this isRic - remember him discussing Ric vs P bass and effect on playing style. Saw him using Ric with Acoustic 370 Malvern Wintergardens 1970s. The album is one of my all time favourites - Vagabonds of western world. Inspired me to buy a Ric in the late 70s. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vq1dXaNHJQ0[/media] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1NLVVKU5Vk[/media] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFmNGPyq9eE&list=RDI1NLVVKU5Vk[/media]

Marshall VBA - had one, can be got for sensible prices - mine was £450 ish. Loud, clean or dirty, weighed a ton. Very loud if required. Having owned Hiwatts (200 and 100W 1970s originals), Marshalls and Fender valve heads (still have an immaculate Sound City), all were good. I now use solid state Peavey Tour 700s - cheap, loud, reliable, and good tone (IMO) with BF Dubster and Big One. 100W valve amps more than adequate for most situations. If they are not you need a big PA. Bargains are still out there - carlsbro for example.

Tour 700s can be found for about £200 if you wait long enough, tough call. Both of mine totally reliable (I have the same expectation of Peavey kit as you do). Could be worth opening it up and seeing whether there are any internal fuses. Failing that time to find a good electronics repair shop locally?

[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1382568115' post='2253917'] I wouldn't play an aluminium bass guitar, so I assume I'd shun an aluminium double bass too. Mind you, I definitely would have a go on it first, though [/quote] If you get the opportunity, try an aluminium necked Kramer bass. I rate mine highly, clarity of notes combined with even string response. The weight can become a bit tedious

Not a bass but a Yamaha pacifica guitar cheapest model (s/h £60). Ignoring the slightly angular edges, a very good guitar. I have two USA strats and it is comparable in terms of action and playability - pickups a different matter, but easily and cheaply sorted. Lightweight basses - Alder body Warwick Rockbass Corvette - makes my others seem heavyweight, also was cheap as chips.

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1393967408' post='2386477'] Give it to somebody who knows what they're doing - I had a similar issue with my Warwick Corvette recently, spent hours trying to fix it without any luck ...took it to my local luthier who identified a couple of issues which I would never have noticed - he put them right in a couple of hours... There are times when you need specialist knowledge... [/quote] So right, I had issues with setting up the 'best' guitar I own, could never get it right. Trip to local luthier, guitar transformed, now plays as it should. One other thought, which has been touched on in other threads - faulty string. I have also experienced this (only once) and it took me ages to have that realisation. New string was faulty.

Is the bridge the usual Fender bent metal plate or diecast (like the high mass bridge)? If bent metal plate, get a local metal shop to make a longer plate in stainless steel. Screw to body locations can be identical but the fold can be further back allowing more adjustment. This arrangement could replace a die cast version.

TI flats (8yrs old) on USA SB1. Plenty of everything

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1392742635' post='2372226'] efficiency... tuning... low end response... [/quote] and Xmax, my favourite dimension in many situations.

Based on my Kramer - [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Dimarzio DP122 or based on my G&L SB1, if you can source one, G&L MFD P bass type. Both of these seem to have high output, no shortage of bass n treble and plenty of punch. [/font][/color]