Recent content by 3rd Uncle

I think tapered strings are almost a necessity on a 34 scale 5er.

hey, just posting this in case there's any dummies like me out there who are struggling to get low action on their L2500 tribute (or, indeed, any string through body bass). I've been struggling for 2 weeks since buying a 2nd hand Indonesian L2500. I love the tone and look but found it hard to...

Spain, and I believe the rest of Southern Europe, is the same. Not just for basses but for everything. If something is nearly new then they'll knock 10% off the price! If it's a good few years old then about 25%! :D Cash Converters next to my office is currently selling a beat up old...

I got a reply today from the Spanish rep who had my email pàssed to him by the international customer service dept. As soon as they saw the images they offered to send a new set (I only wanted the A string). As mentioned, no matter what your opinion on the strings (purely a question of...

More than it takes to answer an email? The international customer service guy hasn't even responded to me. :scowl:

Yeah, I've had plenty myself. Guitar strings too. No problems at all. The Hybrid Slinky thing was a bit of an experiment. The D and G are a bit weedy for me. Going to stick with regulars in future.

You think? I'm already past the return period of the shop. I'll try their customer service. It's a really bizarre fault. When you look at the string sitting in the nut it's like there's a D string where the A string should be! You can see the fault just above the fret here [Invalid or...

Just stuck on a new set of EB Hybrid Slinky 45-65-85-105 and there's a manufacturing error on the 65! Around the 9th fret the the string changes thickness from 65 to approx. 45! I've tried various methods to get a decent picture to show you but my point and shoot camera isn't really...

Never had the chance to play one but they look great IMO. The theory behind them makes perfect sense to me too.

I can't see YouTube videos at work but if it's Stevie then it'l be Nate Watts playing his Alleva Coppolo. One of my all time favourite bassists (I'm not alone in this, I'm sure). Here's their website and here's Nate's.

Nah. You have to give it a good shake to hear it. A decent jolt. Thanks for the advice people. It's not really affecting sound or playability so I think I'll leave it till I change strings. The classic 50s truss rod can only be adjusted by taking off the neck and I just can't be...

Got a MIM 50s Classic P and it's set up nice, necks perfect etc. However, noticed there's a rattle when I give the neck a shake forward and back. Given that the neck's fine the way it is, should I bother with tightening it up to eliminate the rattle or leave it until the neck actually...

Don't suppose you have any pics of your bass with the tort? I'm a bit hesitant. If the current pickguard didn't have all the extra holes for tugbar etc. it wouldn't bother me but it looks a bit untidy. edit - just read your post properly. Disregard my request.

Alright, count me in. Picked up a Fiesta Red one yesterday for a very good price after borrowing it for a while. It's barely been played and has not a single mark on it. Previous owner wasn't a fan of the gold pickguard and has put a sort of off-white number on it. Looks good but it's got...

I like some of Yamaha's cheaper stuff. Not very cool though.