Recent content by Mikerr

For years I used to use Manson lemon fretboard oil. Then I read somewhere that for Martin Guitars it was okay to use 3 in 1 oil. And that's what I used on fretboards and rosewood bridges for a while. More recently I have been using Linseed oil.

I find this discussion on the quality of Mini P Bass wiring and components interesting. My take on this is, if you are happy with the bass as it comes as stock, leave the wiring and components alone. However, if you decide to fit new more expensive custom pickups I would certainly take the...

A couple of days ago I fitted a set of D'Addario Chrome Flat strings to my Mini P no problem. At the bridge end I had to cut the silk wrap back on the E and A strings just a little to get bare metal string over the saddle. Secured the loose silk ends with a little contact adhesive to stop...

Firstly, Thank You to all those people who posted their string recommendations. Really helped me decide what strings to get. From your feedback it seems D'Addario Chrome Flat Strings were the most popular. So I went ahead and ordered a set of D'Addario Chromes from Amazon this morning. I even...

I'm looking for recommendations please, of flat wound strings that would work on my Mini P. Bearing in mind I'm still using the stock Squier bridge. I would like to use readily available string sets if possible. Thanks, Mike

Just a little update on my replacement faulty volume pot and wiring. In the end I decided to order and fit two full size CTS pots, cap and jack socket. As OLD- PLAYER says full size pots do fit if you are careful and take your time. However, I had to think about how best I was going to do it. As...

Sorry knigel. The refinished green Mini P I was referring to is on page 151.

- imagine i want a Daphne Blue or Surf Green Mini P, could this be done getting one of those, sanding the finish a little bit & speay painting over it? Would the red version be best in terms of undercoat colour? If you dig back a few pages someone posted not too long ago some pictures of a Mini...

Hi Old Player, thanks for your reply. I did wonder if the full size pots would fit. Oh well, the mini pots I ordered today are already in the post and on their way to me. I must say that black pick guard on your red Mini P looks really stunning. I don't intend to do any more mods on my bass...

Hi, first of all I'd like to say thank you to all the people that responded to my message for help fixing or replacing a noisy volume control. That's to TK4261, Big Dumb, amr1695, EatS1stBassist, andare, and Volker Kirstein. You all offered plenty of advice and options to consider. To all those...

Thankyou TK for your very speedy reply. On an initial search mini pots do not seem to be as readily available as the regular size ones. But I'm sure I'll find some. Thanks again. Mike

Hi, earlier this past week a new shiny black Squier Mini P Bass arrived. Although an oldie beginner bass player I've been having a lot of fun with it. It's a great little bass. Unfortunately, yesterday the volume control became really noisy except when set to full on. So, I intend to get a new...