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  1. 6feet7
    Ignore all of that. I've decided that the bass has to go. It's wonderful but I just haven't gelled with it. Whenever I start to customise something it means I'm not happy with it (at some level). First was putting the black plastic parts on (I've taken them off now). Then it was going to get a custom bridge made. It's not worth it. I've been down this route before, spent a fortune customising something, then sold it for a massive loss.
  2. 6feet7
    I'm looking to find affordable 5 string pickups as I want to do something similar to a Jaguar bass. At the moment one 5 string T'bird pickup appears to cost more than the whole bass, so this idea might not take flight Since I posted that last bit I've had a reply from Josh Parkin Guitars who could make me a set for £270. Just need to buy a cheap Jaguar or similar shaped bass now.
  3. 6feet7
    I'll be posting pictures of it once it's done.
  4. 6feet7
    Just been email chatting with Simon at GUS Guitars. He's just about to get a CNC machine so said he could make a 5 string Ricky/hipshot style bridge for me once lockdown is relaxed. I suggested that he would have quite a few customers for that bridge if he marketed it. Watch this space
  5. 6feet7
    I wish I could get an adjustable bridge for my 5 stringer, but they don't seem to make one
  6. 6feet7
    Totally agree - I was wondering whether I could have an old fashioned looking bridge made up to new specs for the 5 string (unfortunately, Hipshot only make a 4 string bridge replacement). I know Simon Farmer of GUS Guitars and he makes all his bridges (and everything else metal) from solid blocks of aluminium in his own workshop. As he's only just up the road, once lockdown has relaxed, I might see if he can make something up.
  7. 6feet7
    I've found that I can't play anything even the remotest bit fast for more than 20 minutes on my 5 string double bass anymore. Once lockdown has eased and I can get to a luthier I'm getting the action lowered (I don't trust myself fiddling with a double bass bridge's height) just to make life easier. I don't play anything fancy or rockabilly etc etc, so as low as possible is the way to go for me.
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    Looks lovely. I've been looking at getting an electric upright as my double bass is a bit big for some situations, and looking at Youtube reviews this sounds a lot more double bass(ish) than some other well known makes at three to four times the price. Shame they don't do a 5 string version
  9. 6feet7
    I wonder if they'll make that bridge for the 5 stringers. As much as I love my 4003SW-5, the Schaller bridge just doesn't have that iconic Ricky look
  10. 6feet7
    My first bass was a YOB one - 1964 Gibson EB-0. I have no idea why I sold it (for a loss, like every other guitar and bass I've ever sold). I can't remember if I liked it or not, as it was my first and really didn't know what I was doing (some things don't change).
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    Ditto. I'm absolutely addicted to his YouTube channel, and, like you, am wondering whether I can afford one of his courses (though I'd really want to pack up everything, do his 3 month luthier course and set up my own guitar business. In my dreams.....
  12. 6feet7
    Watching this with interest as I'm thinking of making something along the lines of a Reverse Jaguar Cabronita 5 string with a single Filtertron or Rickenbacker style pickup, volume pot only (I never use the tone anyway) and left handed neck. Getting some good ideas here
  13. 6feet7
    970 Euros plus postage
  14. 6feet7
    Sorry, no trades. I'm afraid there's a credit card that needs paying into, otherwise I'd be keeping this
  15. 6feet7
    This is in the For Sale section and it's 18mm - Maruszczyk Jake 5+ P/MM - Superlight - £875 / Sensible Offers
  16. 6feet7
    I think ebony (its hanging next to my other Maruszczyk Jake 5 which is definitely rosewood). I wouldn't stick a load of money at the bookies saying it is (I would put a small amount though). I've always assumed it was ebony but I've no idea really. Here's a close up photo of it compared to the rosewood one. Andyjr1515 may be the person to ask
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    BUMP
  18. 6feet7
    Oooh, now thats a lovely idea. Might have to look into that
  19. 6feet7
    I'd sell. I've cut down to two basses (in the process of selling two others that don't get used - nothing wrong with them, actually they are wonderful, but I've got my favourite two). I've got rid of my effects board and just got a Sansamp Flyrig which fits in a gigbag pocket, and I can now go to rehearsal or a gig with a bass in one hand, the amp (Phil Jones Suitcase. if I need more I take the Phil Jones C8 cab too) in the other hand and I've freed up some cash and space in the house. Simples
  20. 6feet7
    I've just changed the pickguard and truss rod cover to black on my 4003SW/5. Looks so much better. Pickguard - www.rickysounds.co.uk Truss rod cover - I got mine on eBay from the USA
  21. 6feet7
    The catches are short and pretty bendable soft metal. A push on the offending catch with a screwdriver should bend it enough to be able to open it.
  22. 6feet7
    I've just put a black pickguard and truss rod cover on my 4003SW-5 to match the black pickups and controls. The white was too much of a contrast.
  23. 6feet7
    I'm going to be in Cardiff the weekend of the 17th April so could pick this up for anyone who wants it in the South-East and can't get to Cardiff to pick it up. Sorry, not coming now. Blame the virus
  24. 6feet7
    Yup, sorry. Already bought the next bass so this has to go to pay the credit card
  25. 6feet7
    Ditto for me
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