Recent content by piproberts

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    Rickenbacker Question

    the neck on a ric is quite different to a fender. they might be slightly wider but i think they taper less as they meet the body. also they seem (to me anyway) to be shallower, so stumpy finger syndrome is ok. i have smallish hands and have had no problems playing a ric.:)
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    I had to down grade my gun! I went from 6 to 5

    i played my friends six string sei fretless the other week. i want one so much i put my family on ebay .
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    fender geddy lee jazz bass slap and pop

    most jazz basses should be great for slapping. do you actualy hit the fretboard with your thumb? i saw someone at a gig the other week trying to slap a j bass just over the neck pickup... not a good move klunk klunk klunk.
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    is this a japanese ken smith?

    its advertised as a burner. thought it was odd as i understood burners have b/o necks. i think maybe they called it one by mistake. thanks for the info you guys. that makes my life more interesting...... i feel a gas attack coming on!!!!!!!!!!!:eek:
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    is this a japanese ken smith?

    for sale in the uk. mansons in exeter. they want £1500 it says its a usa custom made one. i thought burners were asembled in japan and then quality checked in the us.
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    Which country makes Gotoh products?

    i just bought a gotoh "cosmic black" bridge, it's made in japan.
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    $1200 parts bass???? What would you do???

    i'm having to convert this from uk £ so it might be a bit out. 1.warmouth swamp ash/flame maple j body $185 2.warmouth neck (goncalo alves with ebony fboard) $275. 3.dimarzio super j pups $120 ish 4.glockenklang 2 band pre amp $120 ish again. 5.gotoh 201 bridge $80-$90. 6.schaller bml...
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    learning as i go [build content]

    hi, i've just finnished a warmouth j bass project and i'm realy pleased with it over all. hardly any problems that were beyond my very limited capability so just take it steady .the warmouth neck plays well and i easily managed to get a good action but it is massive!!! realy thick. not realy...
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    installing a glock 2 band pre?

    :help: I have just bought a glockenklang 2 band pre amp for my warmouth j bass. but the jack socket that came in the box isnt of much use to me as i've gone for the side socket option. Do i need a stereo socket for the battery - conection? can anybody help with a photo of the cricuit wired...
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    hi there!!

    hi, new to all this stuff , i didnt even no what a thread was untill the other day:o Anyway,.. here goes. i started looking at bass forums recently after advice and tips on building a bass. i've gone and bought a warmouth jazz body and neck and after i joined this site and reading about pre...