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[quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1424696332' post='2699191'] Something about that headstock doesn't seem right? [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111604259549?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT"]http://www.ebay.co.u...K%3AMEBIDX%3AIT[/url] [/quote]I'm no expert either, but I'm always suspicious of head end truss rod adjustment access - unless it's Mex or a Special, but that's not definite. What worries me though is the access hole does look small or the wooden plug seems 'thick sided', has a lot of meat around the hole, IYSWIM? Crucial test - what size allen key fits?[i][b] If it's USA Fender it'll be 3/16" [/b][/i]not 4, 4.5 or 5 mm Edit: My mistake the manual says 1/8" allen key for the bi-flex truss rod, that explains why the hole looks small

Gutted! Horrible thing to loose your workshop, lucky no loss of life, could have been much worse!

That lovely nurse when I broke 3 fingers on my left hand & said "will I ever be able to play guitar again?" She replied "no you'll have to play bass ;-)"

From a question about capacitors, Mike ended up ordering a custom P-bass kit. Great communication & instant payment, all in all a very pleasant transaction, great guy to deal with. Cheerz, John

Have you tried a different/proven good lead?

Mark got in touch about improving/upgrading the controls & circuit in a Overwood Tanglewater P/J. Excellent communications & after a few Q's & A's settled on a stacked knob replacement plate, which I hear he's very pleased with Great guy to deal with, a pleasure in fact, deal with confidence. Cheerz, John

Aljosa contacted me about an upgrade kit for his P-bass, excellent communication & instant payment. Postage was sorted & it was delivered in 4 days, not bad! Super guy to deal with, no problems, recommended. Cheerz, John

[quote name='PlungerModerno' timestamp='1423519313' post='2685932'] As long as there's plenty of thread in the neck - you should be fine. A mm or two shouldn't weaken the joint (assuming you've got 10 mm + of screw in the neck). [/quote]A mm or two! you'll probably need .010" or .015" that's all & it'll be fine Edit: A piece of card - business card type is usually about right!

[quote name='itsmedunc' timestamp='1423507089' post='2685684'] 2003? [/quote]Well - not on the HW1 P-bass - mines a 03 with proper BBOT

See - you knew all the time it could be, when did they first fit badass's though?

It's a Special!

Did you fill in the online request form thing? You could try direct; [email protected] Cheerz, John

It's just gas Lozz I bet your P sounds better

Thanks guys I do my best

Sean got in touch for a wiring loom to return his Fender Richie Kotzen Telecaster to it's original spec. A couple of PM's had it sorted, now he's a happy bunny Excellent communication & instant payment, great transaction & a real pleasure to deal with. Cheerz, John

Fit a smaller blend pot CTS do a good 250K mini with centre detent.

Yes she makes a jolly fine Lobby & adds 'wooly backs' to the list of nicknames she's from Sanderson's Croft near Butts Bridge

I thought " what's a pie tin got to do with it" should have gone to sex pavers Hey - Mrs Ogon, Kaz comes from Leigh

Routinely? Yes every time I get a bass I always fit a new set of flats & that's it for a very long time. I like to match my string to the feel of a bass - usually that's GHS Precision Flats 55 - 105 on a P-bass 1&3/4" neck. Status HotWire Flats 45 - 105 on P-bass 1&5/8" neck & TI JF344 43 - 100 on Jazz bass 1&1/2" neck. I love the Nylon Tapewounds on Fretless, GHS or LaBella, (Black or White), 50 - 105. It's not a strict formula I stick rigidly to - but it works for me & I can't remember last time I replaced a set, I don't play as much as many folks though

[quote name='Greggo' timestamp='1422813260' post='2677067'] Sorry not a bass related question but my recent acquisition is a Westfield LP style guitar. It has a great sound but perhaps could be a bit brighter. I opened up the control cavity and noticed it's installed with .47 caps on the tone pots which I believe isn't the standard on a humbucker fitted guitar. When in position 0 it is very dark indeed. [b][color=#ff0000]If I put .22 will this make the tone a bit brighter in position 10 or does it only affect tone as it's rolled off[/color][/b]? I've read conflicting info on whether it has an affect on the fully open position. Thanks! [/quote]Yes only as the tone is rolled off - dsiclaimer - depending on how it's wired I suppose! If you put a higher value pot in ie: 500 instead of 250K it helps a bit.

More than you can shake a big stick at here:- http://www.stewmac.com/SiteSearch/fret%20files.html

[quote name='seashell' timestamp='1422721179' post='2676052'] I hope there's no one on here who wears a prosthetic nose.... [/quote]I've got some prosethic toes - does that help?

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1422629273' post='2674844'] I know - I was just havin' a laugh with you. I like quiet electronic music, me. Been listening to it for years. [/quote]You sure that's not just tinitus?