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  1. Kubickiboy
    Hi, Just fitted a Hipshot D-tuner to my Warwick thumb, but because of the orientation of the machine heads it doesn't go all the way down to D because it keeps hitting the G machine head and doesn't open all the way. Consequently it down tunes to just below Eb. Any advice?? Shall I send it back or can I fix this in some way myself…? Cheers, J
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    Done and dusted. I'll get the new pix up soon. I don't care what anyone says about these 'old' Korean PS Warwicks….These feel and sound better than my expensive 2005 Thumb and my Kubicki. A lot thicker and much more variable. Better necks. Brighter with maple. The curved bodies are much more comfortable. The Thumb comes out top. Streamer is a back up really. The Sterling is for RnR purposes.
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    Great, thanks for sharing. My decision is now cemented! If I had that Streamer from bass direct, I'd spend most of my gig with my back to the audience just to show off the back of the neck!
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    Sorry if this sounds like a daft question but I've been scouting the world wide cyber interweb to try and find a black Thumb with gold hardware. And I can't see to find one... Purely for aesthetic reasons I want to change my hardware on my Nirvana Black PS Thumb to gold for extra bling. The chrome looks pretty good but when you've got to do it, you've got to do it... I've tried photoshopping some pix of my own (!) but it's not quite the same. Anyone got any pix to help out?
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    Great. Thanks for this. There's a couple more options there to consider. Cheers!
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    Hi all, I've been running this as a extension cab alongside my Genz Benz CT500. Great so far, but I'd like a smaller head to go with the PJB so I can use it as a mini rig. But I understand PJB cabs can sap power (volume) from non-PJB heads. As you can probably tell that even after 25 years of playing bass, I've never really got to grips with the technical side of amps and cabs! I've always chosen by ear. Am I right in assuming this about PJB cabs? I've been considering a TC RH450 as it's got all the features I need and is small enough to fit in my gig bag. Cheers PS The Ex Factor has now gone to a good home, and replaced with two Warwicks and a Sterling. But I'm keeping the name and avatar in its honour...
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    All, We are few and far between now after the sad death of Phil. He made the best bass guitars on the planet; as Rob Green does now. Long may Phillip Kubicki's work, design, and sound be his legacy. Just going to test the water with this. If you have seen my bass then you will know I had mine taken back to the wood by Jon Shuker who resprayed it in Benson and Hedges/Vauxhall blue! The pickups were redone at Electro in Doncaster. Finally it was finished in antique white in North Yorkshire by a luthier and friend Adam Robinson who made my scratchplate to my specs. Sadly Adam has since died from cancer. Hence this post. I can provide a template for this exact scratchplate. On paper. You can take it as it is, photocopy it, throw it away, or design your own from it... [attachment=147228:IMG_1815.jpg] Any money I get will go to Cancer Research. John
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    There we go. Albeit I should have bought a longer set of strings as I forgot the E is 36" scale. Oh well 99% there! [IMG]http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p47/hobman123/IMG_1815.jpg[/IMG]
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    btw - will post pix later when I get back from work!
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    And...bingo. Mike replied within minutes with very detailed instructions on how to go about fixing this. An adjustable spanner, a shim, and a bit of patience and we're back in business!! Thanks a million matski - you've helped to resurrect a brilliant bass. Very happy
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    Thanks - I've emailed him.
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    I'm looking for any help on buying replacement Kubicki Ex-factor parts, in particular the bridge posts. For some unknown reason three of the bridge posts won't turn in the retainers, meaning I can only adjust the action on one string now. The others only go so far down then wedge themselves and don't go any lower. They can only then be taken out with a pair of pliers (not good). I've tried cleaning them, swapping them around, WD40 etc but to no avail. Is there anyone who could suggest where I could get new posts, or retainers, where I can get them fixed, or even a replacement bridge.... As you can see it's getting a bit desperate as this bass is unusable at the moment. Since the very sad death of Phil Kubicki earlier this year, it seems like this may prove difficult. Any help please. Thanks
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    Hey up everyone, Been away for a while due to family and work commitments but back on the bass horse again and with a new band. Picked up a Squier Vintage Fretless (Jaco style) a couple of months ago and it's immense! Replaced the old bridge with a Babicz and have a Fatfinger on the headstock. And it just sings...! Ordered a Squier Tele Bass Special off the back of the quality of that. Chomping at the bit to try it out. Anyone else fallen for the Squiers. Had a couple of Jazzes in the past (MIM and USA) but nowt compares funnily enough! For less than £300 a pop I might snap up another couple. (btw my Status and Kubicki are both back in shape. And back in their cases!) J
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    Thanks for your replies. The Kubicki scratchplate was fitted by a small luthier in West Yorkshire called Adam Robinson. Very through and extremely well done. I sketched out a plan and he came back a couple of months later with a brand new antique white finish and scratchplate. It's a 9v model. The Status, again custom made in 2000. I am toying with the idea of downsizing to a MM Sterling or Fender Marcus Jazz and going back to basics with just one amp and a tuner!. Maybe keep my Sansamp BDDI for good measure. But I need an active cct as I play a lot of slap. Thought I'd open it up as I don't know the current state of the market...
  15. Kubickiboy
    Apologies. Been a while since I've sold anything on here. Kubicki - £950. Status - £1100 That fair?
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    Kubicki SN: 3206 01 93. W/Custom colour and scratchplate. Status Graphite SN: CE04002562. Factory
  17. Kubickiboy
    BUMP - back up for sale!!!
  18. Kubickiboy
    Hi uzzell Yes it is - it's the one with all the new features, midi pedal control etc etc. It's this one - [url="http://www.digitech.com/products/Pedals/Whammy.php"]http://www.digitech.com/products/Pedals/Whammy.php[/url]
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    Bump - go on treat yourself to some Whammy madness for Christmas.....
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    Digitech Whammy 4 (the bright red one) for sale. Bought on a whim really and only tried it out in practise - never gigged and in immaculate condition. Here's what the bumf says The Digitech WHAMMY PEDAL delivers smooth pitch bends, rich detuning, accurate dive bombs, and fast tracking harmony shifts, which were responsible for the instant success of the original Whammy pedal. Painstaking efforts were made to recreate the exact sounds that made the DigiTech Whammy such a popular and indispensable effect. Every feature of the original WH-1 has been included in the new Whammy. From the rotary preset selection knob, to the Ferrari red color; From the mechanical momentary switch, to the exact same interval selections. However, the new Whammy has added the versatility of MIDI control making this timeless effect flexible enough for any situation. The new "Dive Bomb" Preset gives the effect similar to that of a Floyd Rose whammy bar pushed all the way to the body of the guitar, and 16 LEDs provide a visual indication of your Preset selection even on dimly lit stages. Wet and Dry outputs are provided and a power supply is included. [b]£100 inc P&P[/b]
  21. Kubickiboy
    [quote name='Minstrel' post='623185' date='Oct 11 2009, 03:44 PM']Had a PJB Suitcase for last last two years and have been using it for occasional jazz and big band gigs with my double bass. Sound is fantastic and more than enough power for a big band. The only problem I've had with position was on a raised carpeted floor, otherwise it seems to work anywhere. Also worked well outside in band-stands with the big band. I've been through a few amps, and it is by far the cleanest and nicest sounding. Quality is also fantastic - still looks like new. I'm playing mostly orchestral now and need the cash, so my Suitcase is up for sale. It will go on the classified lists when I get round to taking a few pictures.[/quote] That's interesting about the raised carpeted floor. I've only rehearsed with it a few times on a (non-raised!) carpeted floor and still kicks out loads of power and is clean as a whistle. Wonder what's knocking around that could be used to stand it on if that's a problem?. What difficulties were you having btw?
  22. Kubickiboy
    Just a quick note to give a massive thumbs up to this little amp. Chipped in all my backline (GK 700rb, GK RBX 410, Ashdown Superfly, Hartke 115) and picked this up. Gotta say it's the tightest and clearest bottom end I've ever heard. I play both Status 5 and Kubicki 4 basses which have very distinct sounds so the two channels are a joy, and with only a little tweak of the 5 band eqs and limiter can replicate their tones precisely with no discolouration or distortion whatsoever. The bumf tells you to experiment with it's position dependant on the room/venue you play in and it works a treat. Way loud enough to play with a loud(ish) drummer if you just mess around with where to put it. And it fits in my car boot easily! I heard bad things about PJB gear but now I'm totally sold. After trying this out, and now buying one, there's no going back.... Anymore converts out there?
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    [quote name='51m0n' post='619419' date='Oct 7 2009, 11:24 AM']gnnnnnnnng This is not on! Have a bump on me, if I didnt absolutely have to have a Zoom H4n by the end of the month I'd have bitten your arm off getting this...[/quote] Go on - treat yourself...!!!!
  24. Kubickiboy
    Will accept £95 plus P&P!!!
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    Bump.
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