setekh Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 (edited) [quote name='Bass_Guardian' post='1118409' date='Feb 6 2011, 11:04 PM']I cant find any posts saying people have as yet changed the pickguards..more planning to than have done. Will happily be proved wrong as i want answers [/quote] I've got a tort Fender 62 pickguard, but it is definitely not a straight fit. It'd need some work around the neck pocket and I don't think the holes would line up too well. Edited February 6, 2011 by setekh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_Guardian Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 [quote name='setekh' post='1118423' date='Feb 6 2011, 11:23 PM']I've got a tort Fender 62 pickguard, but it is definitely not a straight fit. It'd need some work around the neck pocket and I don't think the wholes would line up too well.[/quote] not looking good then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thepurepower Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Temptation. Or do I just chuck a new set of Ernie Balls on my P bass n Wizard Thumpers? Or do I save up, sell both my basses n buy a used fender special, or MM SUB? Decisions, decisions! I'm never quite sure what I aught to do. Probably first option. Probably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_Guardian Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 [quote name='Thepurepower' post='1118427' date='Feb 6 2011, 11:28 PM']Temptation. Or do I just chuck a new set of Ernie Balls on my P bass n Wizard Thumpers? Or do I save up, sell both my basses n buy a used fender special, or MM SUB? Decisions, decisions! I'm never quite sure what I aught to do. Probably first option. Probably. [/quote] First one!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 [quote name='setekh' post='1118423' date='Feb 6 2011, 11:23 PM']I've got a tort Fender 62 pickguard, but it is definitely not a straight fit. It'd need some work around the neck pocket and I don't think the holes would line up too well.[/quote] The neck pocket never fits - I suspect they always cut them slightly too small to allow it to be sanded to fit all neck widths snugly. That suspicion aside though, being too small isn't a problem - 30 mins with a bit of sandpaper will soon fix that! As for the screw holes, even Fender move those around (MIM/MIA). Again, no big deal, fill the old ones with woodglue and matchsticks and drill some new ones - you ain't gonna see it under the scratchplate are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_Guardian Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 [quote name='icastle' post='1118443' date='Feb 6 2011, 11:45 PM']The neck pocket never fits - I suspect they always cut them slightly too small to allow it to be sanded to fit all neck widths snugly. That suspicion aside though, being too small isn't a problem - 30 mins with a bit of sandpaper will soon fix that! As for the screw holes, even Fender move those around (MIM/MIA). Again, no big deal, fill the old ones with woodglue and matchsticks and drill some new ones - you ain't gonna see it under the scratchplate are you? [/quote] I was actually going to ask someone else to do it as im hopeless with diy and such...very clumsy me yet i want to be a chemist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 [quote name='Bass_Guardian' post='1118449' date='Feb 6 2011, 11:52 PM']I was actually going to ask someone else to do it as im hopeless with diy and such...very clumsy me yet i want to be a chemist [/quote] Ah. A chemist. One of those professions where "oops!" as a technical term isn't hugely encouraged... Being 'hopeless' at DIY is what every one of us is or has been - until we start doing it and get some experience! There's really no better feeling than standing back at the end of it and saying "I did that and it looks bl@@dy good!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_Guardian Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 [quote name='icastle' post='1118463' date='Feb 7 2011, 12:07 AM']Ah. A chemist. One of those professions where "oops!" as a technical term isn't hugely encouraged... Being 'hopeless' at DIY is what every one of us is or has been - until we start doing it and get some experience! There's really no better feeling than standing back at the end of it and saying "I did that and it looks bl@@dy good!"[/quote] Aye i try no to have too many oopsies in the lab I dont actually hav any sandpaperm never held a drill in my life and dunno what size of bits to use blah blah blah. Maybe i should just concoct some form of pickguard from scratch in the lab to fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 [quote name='Bass_Guardian' post='1118466' date='Feb 7 2011, 12:11 AM']Maybe i should just concoct some form of pickguard from scratch in the lab to fit [/quote] Oh lordy... ...I'm getting an image of a wild haired lunatic in a white lab coat called Dr Frankenplate.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_Guardian Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 [quote name='icastle' post='1118468' date='Feb 7 2011, 12:15 AM']Oh lordy... ...I'm getting an image of a wild haired lunatic in a white lab coat called Dr Frankenplate.... [/quote] Hehe im no quite that bad haha. Im no even in uni yet!! Got my first conditional though last friday Ill ask a certain person if hes up for the job of sanding and drilling etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setekh Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 [quote name='icastle' post='1118443' date='Feb 6 2011, 11:45 PM']The neck pocket never fits - I suspect they always cut them slightly too small to allow it to be sanded to fit all neck widths snugly. That suspicion aside though, being too small isn't a problem - 30 mins with a bit of sandpaper will soon fix that! As for the screw holes, even Fender move those around (MIM/MIA). Again, no big deal, fill the old ones with woodglue and matchsticks and drill some new ones - you ain't gonna see it under the scratchplate are you? [/quote] Actually, it is a perfect fit to both a MIJ Squier and an SX. Sure, it's easy enough to make it work with some elbow grease. Just saying it isn't clear cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bankai Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 And they are now SOLD OUT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 (edited) The neck pocket on mine, with the original neck since ditched, was a great fit. Don't automatically assume you'll need a new pickup, mine sounds really good. I've got a white pearloid scratchplate and I know that it'll take some work to get it to fit. From 'Nick' [quote]The other thing is, out of curiousity I put an old black scratchplate from a Tokai up to it, to see if it would fit. From what I can see, it wouldn't be a major modification to fit a P-Bass scratchplate - just a bit of trimming around the neck area.[/quote] I'll let you know how I get on but I'm awaiting new pots before I go for it. Peter Edited February 7, 2011 by GreeneKing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 They're gone!!!!!!!! I tried to buy another one yesterday but I would not be able to proceed to checkout... now I know why: they're not on teh list anymore. I guess they sold out. I really wanted another... ah well... makes it easier to explain to my gf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erisu Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I hope they start to sell Jazz basses real soon now that they know their basses are in demand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 [quote name='Bankai' post='1118682' date='Feb 7 2011, 10:42 AM']And they are now SOLD OUT![/quote] Ah. Let the discussions about 'the best Ryder basses are the pre Tuesday ones' commence... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allighatt0r Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 [quote name='Johnston' post='1119050' date='Feb 7 2011, 04:27 PM']I'm a bit jarred. Was gonna get one to bastardize then the Mrs remembered the phone bill was due, so the money we could have used was kept for the bill. Phones up today to pay the bill and we're £4 in Credit WTF how does that work out. Turns out they used the deposit put down when we took out the contract to pay the bill with out telling us. And now they are outta stock . TYPICAL[/quote] You can buy mine for £150 cash. They're limited edition don't you know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinynorman Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 What's all this about putting Black Nylons on Sue Ryder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 [quote name='spinynorman' post='1119146' date='Feb 7 2011, 05:33 PM']What's all this about putting Black Nylons on Sue Ryder?[/quote] Well that's a night in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconic Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 [quote name='mcnach' post='1118731' date='Feb 7 2011, 11:38 AM']They're gone!!!!!!!! I tried to buy another one yesterday but I would not be able to proceed to checkout... now I know why: they're not on teh list anymore. I guess they sold out. I really wanted another... ah well... makes it easier to explain to my gf [/quote] these are only £77 and you gt an amp too! [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Sunburst-Electric-Bass-Guitar-Amp-Tuner-Case-Stand-/390079179205?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item5ad287e9c5"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Sunburst-Electric-Ba...=item5ad287e9c5[/url] these have an amp but are for the more affluent bass player @ £94 but colours to die for! [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brand-New-ELECTRIC-BASS-GUITAR-Package-ALL-YOU-NEED-/390270214524?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item5addeae17c"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brand-New-ELECTRIC-B...=item5addeae17c[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconic Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 £49! [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Electric-bass-guitar-new-Red-prec-/130477811039?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item1e6115655f"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Electric-bass-guitar...=item1e6115655f[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 [quote name='iconic' post='1119170' date='Feb 7 2011, 05:53 PM']£49! [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Electric-bass-guitar-new-Red-prec-/130477811039?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item1e6115655f"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Electric-bass-guitar...=item1e6115655f[/url][/quote] Or how about [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Project-Fretless-Electric-Bass-Guitar-Kit-new-/130480986797?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item1e6145daad"]this[/url] for those who fancy some construction... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I knew there were bargains around. Id ring to confirm they are out if stock btw....the first time I went to order the website wouldn't let me buy a light blue one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 (edited) I've seen Aria STB basses go for £40 or so second hand on ebay. Pickup only. If I wanted something really cheap, I'd go for one of those. Maybe. What about the Johnny Brook basses? I've seen good reviews for them, though usually after someone has bought them and done a full setup and dressed the frets and this and that and ...... Available for even less than the Sue Ryder basses, though perhaps the postage will make the difference. [url="http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?q=johnny+brook+bass&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US%3a%6ffficial&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=15664876077793018021#"]http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?q...76077793018021#[/url] [url="http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?q=johnny+brook+bass&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US%3a%6ffficial&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=8026863979712262741#"]http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?q...63979712262741#[/url] I searched for the Johnson basses that were blown out at £60 or so second hand some time ago. I found these: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Darren-Johnson-Disposable-Guitar-Bass-Flightcase-/130483910938?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item1e6172791a"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Darren-Johnson-Dispo...=item1e6172791a[/url] WTF? Edited February 7, 2011 by Annoying Twit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 It wasn't so much about buying *any* cheap bass. I don't need another bass But the Sue Ryder turned out to be quite nice and a good substrate for modification (a hobby of mine, and why not?) It seems unless someone decides to sell theirs on, I'm out of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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