ahpook Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 arrived this afternoon - a lovely westone concord (sorry for the ropey pic - it's raining, so i couldn't take anything outside) bought this from t'bay last sunday as a birthday present to myself - i was surprised i was the only bidder, even tho it's a bit tarnished. looks 100% original, even perhaps the strings which were actually green - made me feel a bit pukey playing it ! so a brand new set of status strings went on, action lowered by a mile (may need truss rod work, but i'm waiting a day or two for that) sounds lovely - very p-bass. a bit neck-heavy, but so was my old westone thunder iirc. i may need to replace the bridge, as the allen bolts are so gunky they're hard to use. be a shame tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300691221739?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm570.l2736%26_nkw%3D300691221739%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1"]here's [/url]the ebay auction for some better pics ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benebass Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 If it's the one I think it was then you grabbed yourself a bargain! Have a few parts from an old Concord, so give me a PM if you want an original bridge... Cheers, B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benebass Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 [quote name='ahpook' timestamp='1334346595' post='1615068'] [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300691221739?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm570.l2736%26_nkw%3D300691221739%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1"]here's [/url]the ebay auction for some better pics ! [/quote] It was that one - nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 [quote name='benebass' timestamp='1334346918' post='1615082'] It was that one - nice! [/quote] thanks i'm in two minds about the bridge - get a beefier one to help with the weight of the neck, or keep it old skool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benebass Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 [quote name='ahpook' timestamp='1334348562' post='1615119'] thanks i'm in two minds about the bridge - get a beefier one to help with the weight of the neck, or keep it old skool. [/quote] I swapped the original out for a [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HARD-TAIL-BASS-GUITAR-BRIDGE-THROUGH-BRIDGE-CHROME-/190584089110"]cheap Gotoh copy from eBay[/url] & it was a big improvement - perfect fit & much more solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 [quote name='benebass' timestamp='1334350138' post='1615155'] I swapped the original out for a [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HARD-TAIL-BASS-GUITAR-BRIDGE-THROUGH-BRIDGE-CHROME-/190584089110"]cheap Gotoh copy from eBay[/url] & it was a big improvement - perfect fit & much more solid. [/quote] i was wondering about a gotoh - i've got one on another of my basses and like them a lot, but they are pricey...so thanks for the tip. now...black or silver ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benebass Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 [quote name='ahpook' timestamp='1334350795' post='1615163'] i was wondering about a gotoh - i've got one on another of my basses and like them a lot, but they are pricey...so thanks for the tip. now...black or silver ? [/quote] The chrome one looks good on mine. If you're into black then it would be worth having a 3-ply scratchplate made up - I did & it looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 [quote name='benebass' timestamp='1334352865' post='1615201'] The chrome one looks good on mine. If you're into black then it would be worth having a 3-ply scratchplate made up - I did & it looks great! [/quote] just what i was thinking where did you get your scratchplate made ? btw - that link you posted - is that the exact model you bought ? i'm after the dimensions and hole spacing. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benebass Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 [quote name='ahpook' timestamp='1334355244' post='1615246'] just what i was thinking where did you get your scratchplate made ? btw - that link you posted - is that the exact model you bought ? i'm after the dimensions and hole spacing. thanks. [/quote] I'd drop the Bass Doc a PM about the plate - he made me one recently for another bass & it's great! That was the bridge I bought - I think it's a copy of the Gotoh 301. The Westone bridge screw holes at the back are Fender spacing this bridge covers over the two non-standard holes at the front. Cheers, B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share Posted April 14, 2012 [quote name='benebass' timestamp='1334389854' post='1615456'] I'd drop the Bass Doc a PM about the plate - he made me one recently for another bass & it's great! That was the bridge I bought - I think it's a copy of the Gotoh 301. The Westone bridge screw holes at the back are Fender spacing this bridge covers over the two non-standard holes at the front. Cheers, B. [/quote] right then - one bridge about to be ordered. thanks so much for all your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benebass Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 [quote name='ahpook' timestamp='1334397924' post='1615578'] right then - one bridge about to be ordered. thanks so much for all your help. [/quote] No probs - enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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