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  1. Mykesbass
    Decided to bolt it all together to see how it is coming along. Bit of a shock first time, in that the beck fitted the pocket very poorly. Took it back off and shimmed either side, top with two strips of cereal packet, bottom with one. This seemed to line it up much better, and then when I screwed it back on it was much better. Strange, as it was still using all the original holes. Still need to do all the electrics, and get a new nut - the old one is a bit grotty.
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    [quote name='phil.c60' timestamp='1446124461' post='2897087'] And the reason things are actually "rare" is usually one of two things: no one wanted one when they were new (perhaps they were simply too expensive for what they were), so they didn't make or sell very many or they didn't work very well / broke so very few people kept one. A Morris Ital (for those of you of a certain vintage) is a very rare car now, but it was crap when it was new and time hasn't made it any better. The sane goes for a lot of things. [/quote] 70s Fenders
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    Very handsome!
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    [quote name='Sharkfinger' timestamp='1446073078' post='2896783'] This has inspired me not to move on my sgc nanyo but to refinish it. May well be asking for advice. [/quote] Wow, delighted to hear that, but the only advice I think I can give is to not be too worried if it all goes horribly wrong!! This really has been a suck it and see exercise, driven on only by hating to see a bass of this calibre go to waste, and the kind comments and advice from others on here. (Actually, that's the second piece of advice, put a build thread up)!
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    Big, resounding, bottom-end bump!
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    A "just been reading the thread in General Discussion" bump!
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    [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1446045467' post='2896472'] Me neither. My cover band plays a lot of numbers which use notes below E. I play the B string on nearly every number in the blues and Americana band. The original bands I've been in have all used the low notes. I know experiences and preferences differ, but I haven't been in a band in the last 20 years where playing a 5 string bass wasn't a huge advantage to me. [/quote] Yes, playing similar stuff, I find I use the low b string a lot - especially the d when playing in either d or g. To me, d on a 4 string is far too close to guitar territory.
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    [quote name='Rikki_Sixx' timestamp='1446051568' post='2896541'] I was surprised by this! I put an ad up on Sunday afternoon, by tea time it was way down the second page. I typed most of it out again, thinking it hadn't actually posted, before thinking to check past the first page. That's the downside of such an active markeplace on this site! [/quote] Yep, moving like an autocue at the moment
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    [quote name='roman_sub' timestamp='1446046253' post='2896481'] nice lookin' body [/quote] Yes, shame it had been so abused - a bit like my own personal restoration that I've also been working on
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    Thanks Andy, getting a nice sheen to it now with the tung oil and elbow grease!
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    Well done for taking these difficult steps, and posting about it, and it is great to have you back! Now get on with posting some great grooves on here once more!
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    That Bridge - he even gives a nice close up!
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    [quote name='Len_derby' timestamp='1445878878' post='2894986'] ''Prefer not to post' 'Collection only' [/quote] There is a big issue with couriers and lack of insurance though. I don't think any will insure a bass in transit, although I'd love to be proved wrong.
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    [quote name='DavidMcKay' timestamp='1445894580' post='2895211'] Tinie Tempura [/quote] Excellent! Don't think there's been a batter one than that...
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    Monday night bump.
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    Having got a bass up for sale in the marketplace I think C is a biggie. Can't believe how quickly you disappear from the front page, and with the 36 hour bumping rule you really see how much else is available when you trawl through to find your own post!
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    Elvis Costello and Bob Dylan both use N.... in songs that get daytime play, Oliver's Army and Hurricane respectively. In both songs the word is used in perspective, and shouldn't be thought of as offensive, but Costello's did cause some waves recently with a local BBC DJ offering to resign because he'd played the song and noticed the lyric. Meanwhile Jeremy Vine plays it unedited almost every week. The other Radio 2 favourite that has a very clear use of sh1t in it is New Radicals, You Get What You Give.
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    Always amazed that Walk On The Wild Side made it on to daytime radio.
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    [quote name='The Admiral' timestamp='1445768862' post='2893929'] I was trying to think of some stage names for the band members, as per The Rutles. So far I've got Dave Gross, Taylor Porkins and Fat Smear - there's also Chris Chips-eat, and Cake Mendel. Needs some work though I think. [/quote] N'ate Enough?
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    Bought this a few months back but haven't actually needed it, as band has stuck to just putting vox through the PA. I bought this as new old stock from the Peavey UK auction, and have only run it to test. Badge is missing, otherwise in excellent condition. Need the room in my garage so now looking for what I hope is a [s]reasonable[/s] [s]£180[/s] bargain £120 - this model retailed around the £500 mark. Collection only as it is just a little on the large side!! Peavey's original spec: [color=#434649][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3][b]Peavey UL15 Specifications[/b][/size][/font][/color] [color=#434649][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]500 Watts RMS continuous, 1000 Watts program, 2000 Watts peak.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#434649][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]4 Ohms.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#434649][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]15'' (381mm) BlackWidow® woofer, cast frame with field-replaceable basket.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#434649][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]RX�22 compression driver coupled with a CH-3 horn.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#434649][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]Dispersion: 90° H x 45° V.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#434649][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]Frequency response: 60 Hz - 17.5 kHz.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#434649][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]Efficiency: 98dB.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#434649][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]Three Neutrik® Speakon® connectors (one bi-amp and two for full-range operation).[/size][/font][/color] [color=#434649][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]Full range and bi-amp operation with horn protection.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#434649][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]Mid-range contour EQ switch.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#434649][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]Black Hammer Head� polyurea coating.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#434649][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]Reversible foam/metal grille allowing 2 different facias.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#434649][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]Alloy stand adaptor.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#434649][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]Lightweight poplar plywood construction.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#434649][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]Made in the UK.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#434649][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]Dimensions (HxWxD): 27.4" (695 mm) x 19.9" (505 mm) x 19.3" (490 mm)[/size][/font][/color] [color=#434649][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]Weight: 56.2 lbs (25.5 kg)[/size][/font][/color] [color=#434649][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3][/size][/font][/color] [color=#434649][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3][url="http://s892.photobucket.com/user/mike_howell1/library/Peavey%20Sub?sort=3&page=1"]http://s892.photobuc...b?sort=3&page=1[/url][/size][/font][/color] [color=#434649][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]Thanks for looking.[/size][/font][/color]
  21. Mykesbass
    With the exception of Robert Smith you don't tend to find many overweight Goths, so Lards Of The New Church would be particularly niche.
  22. Mykesbass
    Here we go - three coats of stain has produced a nice flat finish, with some subtle grain showing. A couple of bits that are still far from perfect - the biggest split, although now a smooth repair, is still visible, though partly because the PVA has made it shiny, so once the oil finish goes on and is polished up this will hopefully be less noticeable.
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    Not holding my breath, but attempt number three at filling and then coating (stain 2nd and third time) is starting to look like it may be successful! One more coat and I'll should be confident enough to post some update pictures!
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    [quote name='zawinul' timestamp='1445598156' post='2892668'] Yeah looked at these , are they active? would need to demo, no stores seem to have them...played a fretted, nice punchy sound [/quote] According to the EB site they are. There's always the very generous 30 day policy at Thomann, and similar distance selling rules from all internet shoppers. Also, the EB UK distributor used to be very good at getting stock to their authorised dealers if someone was interested in a model the dealer didn't have in stock.
  25. Mykesbass
    Thanks for that.
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