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  1. BassApprentice
    Hello everyone So I have plan that may or may not work. I've always been a fan of Billy Sheehan's tone and while the most obvious way to get this tone is to go out and buy a Yamaha Attitude I played one a few years ago and it wasn't for me. I picked up a Squier P Bass body from eBay for £20 delivered so the plan is: Dimarzio Will Power or Model One in the neck position Dimarzio Will Power in the middle Then maybe a Jazz Pickup at the bridge (might not be feasible though) Not sure how the pickup selection process would go with 3 pickups without wiring it stereo.... I know this would require a lot of routing and I probably wouldn't do that myself but we'll see how it goes Any advice will be welcome along the way as this is my first full project! Cheers guys
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    [quote name='maxlbrown' timestamp='1386367846' post='2299493'] SO basically your keeping just the body. Prob better selling it and buying a new one. Wd parts necks are nice and so are Allparts ones and little less than the Warmoth ones. but your still speaking of 150 quid or more. [/quote] Yeah it was just because I like the green colour of the bass but I have just found an old Squier body with P & J rear routing on eBay near me so why not try a refinish as well! Ideally looking for a flamed maple neck but we'll see how it goes price wise.
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    [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Hi everyone[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I've got a Squier P Bass Special (a P Bass with a Jazz pickup at the bridge and a Jazz neck) in the house and while it's a great little bass to have I've decided to give it a wee upgrade, new electronics, bridge and probably new tuners, (ok so it's basically an overhaul).[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Just wondering what people think the best replacement necks are for Fender/Squier basses? Are Warmoth ones really worth the money?[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Cheers guys![/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Mikey [/font][/color]
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    Hi everyone I've got a Squier P Bass Special (a P Bass with a Jazz pickup at the bridge and a Jazz neck) in the house and while it's a great little bass to have I've decided to give it a wee upgrade, new electronics, bridge and probably new tuners, (ok so it's basically an overhaul). Just wondering what people think the best replacement necks are for Fender/Squier basses? Are Warmoth ones really worth the money? Cheers guys! Mikey
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    Hi one and all I want to change the pickup in my Squier Musicmaster. Currently it has one of the small vista tone single coils and I was planning on putting something with a bit more oomph. I've been reading a lot about Darkstar pickups but they appear to more rare than hens teeth so that's out the window. Ideally I'm looking for a BIG single coil or humbucker to put in there. Possibly a Dimarzio model one or willpower? I play a mixture of styles but I want this one to have a bit of old school grit about its tone Any input on this would be great
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    Hi everyone I was meant to be joining a three piece band with a guy called Jamie Harper who is a well respected musician in the area but sadly my situation has changed and I can longer make the commitment. A replacement is needed ASAP. He's looking to do gigs most weekends in and around Central Scotland. We were looking to do a mix of covers and some of Jamie's own tunes, give his stuff a listen here [url="http://www.jamieharper.moonfruit.com/"]http://www.jamieharper.moonfruit.com/[/url] If you want any more info get in touch and I'll put you through to the man himself! Thanks for looking Michael
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    anyone?? No one??
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    Hi there Any chance you would sell the 4B on its own? How much would you want for it??
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    Hey mate Just wondering if this cab is still around?? Cheers
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    Start of a new week BUMP
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    Cheers man! Yeah if I was gigging I would definitely keep this and use it but it's just taking up space. Also it's definitely just a cab I'm selling :-)
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    Just had a look and there is a RB115 on evilBay going for near enough £200 so this is a great bargain!
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    [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Laney Richter 1x15 bass speaker cabinet[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Looking for £110 ONO[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]This is the 1x15 cabinet from Laney’s Richter series. I have been using this along with a 1x12 combo and its sounds awesome. Laney have revamped the series and this is now the RB115 but it is exactly the same. Here are a list of features:[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Power RMS 250 Watts [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Inputs 2x Jacks[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Impedance 8 Ohms[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Drivers 1x15" Celestion Driver[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Cabinet Design Black metal corners, gloss metal grille, metal side handles and rubber feet[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Ports Dual Front Ported[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Kick Proof Metal Grill Yes[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Frequency Response 35Hz - 4KHz[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Sensitivity 98 dB/W@1M[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Weight 25 Kg[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Dimensions Width 579 x Height 493 x Depth 40[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]As you can see in the pictures there are a few scuffs but nothing major. This cabinet will be a great addition to any rig as it is LOUD and very compact[/font][/color] [b][size=5][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Pictures for the cabinet available here: [/font][/color][url="http://bit.ly/ia4jT3"]http://bit.ly/ia4jT3[/url][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] (more photos available on request)[/font][/color][/size][/b] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Postage/shipping can be arranged but a pickup from Perth/Central Scotland would be easier. I’m happy to meet you anywhere around this area to deliver. I use www.senditquick.com for shipping something like this. So the shipping costs will be £14.75 for 24 hour delivery.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Thanks for looking![/font][/color]
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    Woops didn't see the pinned topic! [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Not strictly eBay I know but I had to put this up [/font][/color] [url="http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/vintage-kasuga-bass-guitar-case-stand-and-strap--excellent-condition/99493034#gallery-item-full-2"]http://www.gumtree.c...ery-item-full-2[/url] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Stunning Copyright Rickenbacker copy for sale in Inverness. If had a spare £350 I would buy this in a heartbeat [/font][/color]
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    Not strictly eBay I know but I had to put this up [url="http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/vintage-kasuga-bass-guitar-case-stand-and-strap--excellent-condition/99493034#gallery-item-full-2"]http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/vintage-kasuga-bass-guitar-case-stand-and-strap--excellent-condition/99493034#gallery-item-full-2[/url] Stunning Copyright Rickenbacker copy for sale in Inverness. If had a spare £350 I would buy this in a heartbeat
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    I highly doubt he has to 'resort' to this. I imagine he designed them due to demand rather than necessity. Players love J basses due to their heritage but just want to change some things from the original that you can't do yourself i.e. neck radius or body wood.
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    Just wondering if anyone has tried one of Alan's shiny new J Types? [url="http://www.acguitars.co.uk/Available/21/"]http://www.acguitars.co.uk/Available/21/[/url] Look very nice and very possibly a future investment for me. Cheers Michael
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    Just having a wee nosey on the Bay of e and found this sitting quite cheap and with not much time left [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hohner-Professional-The-Jack-4-String-Headless-bass-guitar-/260982753531?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3cc3c8c8fb#ht_693wt_932"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hohner-Professional-The-Jack-4-String-Headless-bass-guitar-/260982753531?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3cc3c8c8fb#ht_693wt_932[/url] Think it's quite a looker and for £150 (£170 including shipping) wouldn't be a bad price Anybody think it's it worth that? Might bid for it myself actually haha
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    [quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1331509794' post='1574089'] Got this for the Snarling dogs 'wonder wah' - I would presume that the 'wah' circuit is based around the same idea, but with a couple of capacitor alterations to allow for more low end... [url="http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i44/bside2234/SD-WW-Pg-2.jpg"]http://i69.photobuck.../SD-WW-Pg-2.jpg[/url] Sorry, I haven't got anything else at the moment. [/quote] Ahhh cheers mate! I'll have a look and see what I can rustle up with this new info. Gonna give the manufacturers a call see if they can shed some more light on this Thanks again
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    Anybody give me any help on this issue? Cheers again Michael
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    Hi all I recently bought a Snarling Dogs Bootzilla Bass Wah that was under spares and repairs missing most of it's components I was just wondering if anybody on happened to have a circuit diagram for this pedal or had any information on it that may help me get it back to working order Thanks in Advance Michael
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    [quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1327169737' post='1507418'] This, in spades. I'm a terminal fiddler these days, and that's what I'd do. Then there's different strings you can experiment with... [/quote] [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1327171833' post='1507454'] or price of selling bass plus price or upgrades... is there anything secondhand at that price that wpuld do what you wanted better [/quote] @ Muzz yeah from what I've read/heard switching to such bridges as the Badass II makes a huge difference to almost any P or J bass so that is definitely one of the first things that will be bought. @ LukeFRC Possibly, but I have my G&L that does everything an more This is definitely more of a learning experience for me of how to change pickups and setting up a bass with a new bridge etc.
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    [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1327159803' post='1507213'] Why? what are you wanting to achieve with the preamp? (and can you fit a battery in?) My suggestion.... buy a external preamp in a pedal. that way you have the same control but don't have to mod your bass (and can resell easier if it doesn't work out) Actually I think if I had the bass you do and some money I would go more the line of... high mass bridge (fitted one to same model and it brought the sound alive in a way I didn't expect it to) new pickups (wizard for value, nordstand if I had the money, EMG if I liked that kind of tone) and maybe tuners or nut if it needed one, prob not. [/quote] [quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1327160491' post='1507228'] Be sure that you love the Squier before you start going down that route Michael, as preamp upgrades aren't generally cheap and fitting something like you have suggested will cost almost as much as the bass is worth... and it won't mean that the bass will be worth significantly more with it fitted! [/quote] Thanks guys for your help! The reason I was wanting to do this was to try something new. I've never upgraded something before but I can see where you are both coming from. I was kind of planning to do a minor overhaul on this bass, the bridge and the pickups were very near the top of that list but the preamp question was just to see what people more experienced than myself thought. The routing for a preamp would be a very big commitment. I might put the preamp idea on the backburner and focus on things that can be changed more easily for now Cheers
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