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[quote name='colgraff' timestamp='1445873812' post='2894891'] I reported this guy for attempting to pass off a Vintage Bass as a Vintage Fender Bass which is very different. He is quite devious and probably doesn't actually break the law, but as the asking price is vastly more than the new price, he is definitely pushing his luck. [size=2][url="http://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/show/107887438/vintage-jazz-bass-guitar.html"]http://www.preloved....ass-guitar.html[/url][/size] [/quote]I can't see a problem, he calls it Vintage, shows the head decal & states Vintage as the manufacturer, no mention of the F word. The price is up to him, with a hard case as well it's no dearer than new by my reckoning!

Thanks JapanAxe Yes I do a stacked V/T for these to retain the single pot hole scratchplate or if you want to drill for another pot, no problem. Cheerz, John

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krD4hdGvGHM

Another perfect transaction with Bryan, great communication & instant payment - deal with confidence. Cheerz, John

If you've decided on LaBellas, I would go for the lightest gauges on a Jazz bass - http://www.labella.com/products/760fx/ or http://www.labella.com/products/ltf-4a/ I find the bigger gauges a bit heavy for a J neck IMO, IME etc. just my 2pworth Or of course you could always go TI JF344's http://www.thomann.de/gb/thomastik_jf344.htm

Taking all of the advice above how did we ever manage when listening to nothing more than a transistor radio from Woolworths, tuned to Luxembourg or Caroline, under the bedclothes, in the dark

Well - they all look proper enough to me! Real old school Nice collection

Howdo from down on the coast - Bexhill

Plugging the body holes & re-drilling is obviously the way to go - if they are done right then they should line up with the neck holes assuming those are standard - but it's a suck it & see really! Good luck

You can get a free 'energy meter' from some suppliers, eg: British gas which will show you how much you are using, so you can actually see the amount in pounds&pence or KWH whatever you programme it in. I've got one, somewhere - it didn't take long for the novelty to wear off but they are good You can go around the house & switch individual items on & off & see exactly what they're costing! Here you go! https://www.britishgas.co.uk/smarter-living/control-energy/smart-meters.html

I'll wait for the plasterer's radio version ( please don't google that!) https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=plasterer%27s+radio&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0CC0QsARqFQoTCJ7jubGPpsgCFUk3FAod2k0FQA&biw=1680&bih=913

Just smack him someone please at least unplug him

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1443701176' post='2876988'] This is a link for a few songs recorded at a gig earlier this year: [url="http://www.changestwobowie.co.uk/sound.html"]http://www.changestw...o.uk/sound.html[/url] [/quote] Sorry won't be at the gig - but the gig links were great listening

Charlie got in touch as he had one of my wiring kits in a bass & fancied another the same - no problem He's a great guy to deal with, spot on communications & instant payment, a pleasure. Cheerz, John

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1443126936' post='2872547'] Give 'em a good rub with a cotton t-shirt to banish the grippyness. [/quote] Whenever I fit a new set - which is generally only when I get a new bass before fitting I give them a good rub down with Surgical Spirits on a cotton pad - rub until no more black comes off. [quote name='SICbass' timestamp='1443127812' post='2872557'] Thanks, I'll try that. Any idea why this helps? I believe a lot of the muck that comes off is residue from the manufacturing process, including machine oils, once the initial clean up is done they're never as 'sticky' & never need treating again, but I do use GHS Fast Fret once in a while. BTW, I've been thinking of splurging out on some La Bella's. Any tips, suggestions, alternatives? [/quote] I'm with WOT - GHS Precision Flats are my fave on P bass, particularly a wide 'C' neck. Status Flats are great VFM & I like them best on a 'B' nut. TI JF344s on a Jazz Bass IMHO a perfect match

[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1443028100' post='2871653'] "This Guy Invented a System That Lets You Play Music Really Loud Without Pissing Off Your Neighbours" [url="http://www.vice.com/en_uk/read/guy-invented-system-boost-volume-without-pissing-your-neighbours-off-101"]http://www.vice.com/...ghbours-off-101[/url] [/quote][b]Xergio Córdoba - didn't he used to work for Volkswagen? [b] [b][b] [/b][/b][/b][/b]

Lyle got in touch for a Jazz wiring kit, great communication & very polite, (worthy of a mention these days!), instant payment & super feedback, highly recommended to deal with. Cheerz, John

Do do do do do you remember - do do do do do you recall - - - Err no I don't -

Years back we bought a new radio, sat around the kitchen table trying all the bits & ended up listening to our next door neighbour having a slanging match with her mother in law - on the 'phone we presumed - best entertainment ever Yes we used to get the police radio often too - but only one side of the conversation - annoying

Yes & Yes & Yes - whichever end the adjuster is - the same applies.

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1442506915' post='2867456'] Hey I might even buy a TV licence for the privilege of watching... Damn! i just sold the telly!! [/quote]Save your money - I think he means the Radio2 breakfast show - you don't need a license to listen to radio do you?

Cheerz Dan - done that what are the chances of them sending some to UK I wonder?

Bernard Cribbins http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ge_4SlJWfl0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yShvgXZQBTs