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"jps wrote:

I saw that classic line-up in '71, truly a great band from a great time in music. The opening act were a young band from the Kent-Youngstown area called Glass Harp. Lots of great playing within those two bands.

One of the better live performance bands I've ever seen. It was somewhere ...

Not gonna add repetition to the outstanding line up already posted. I saw Humble Pie back when Peter Frampton was in the band. Greg Ridley was the guy that made me say I wan't to play bass. Dee Murray also an influence.

One of the problems is that the pad itself is just a big too large........

Paul, Thanks to you as well. I'll go back through my set up, get the action lowered and re-check intonation, but for now, the pad seems to fit fairly well....Jack.

johnallg wrote:

Jack, have you used the height screws on the mute to lower it down more? The curve of the mute assy. should mimic the strings "curve" so it hits them all at the same time, so an adjustment to the curve might be in order. But for now lowering the mute pad more should get you by ...

Margeurite!! Could not find my previous e-mail to her regarding my Ric, thanks for mentioning her name. Looks like I mis-read your comment regarding Fret Not..........isn't the first time I've scanned quickly through a post and just nicked the point :mrgreen:

Please give my regards to Margeurite ...

John, Let me add my (belated) welcome to the forum. Very nice FG. I have an FG as well; got it in January of '09 with guidance from members of this forum.

Sounds like you and I may be not-too-distant neighbors. I see that you had mentioned Fret Not Guitar Repairs in Newport News. I have traded e ...

Well, I've been out of the loop for awhile, so this may be a little late. I bought a '08 4003 FG from Classic Axe in January 2009 with the help of the good folks on this site. I dealt with Russ Craig over the phone. I was happy with the price and Russ could not have been more congenial to deal with ...

Now see.............I didn't know that an El Dorado even existed. I can't wait to see the finished book. Very good work Paul.

I can't say why, but when I look at this travesty, I can almost hear Jeff Foxworthy doing a riff on redneck bassists......

I hear ya! Imagine how many steps I've had to take:


For the record (and the for benefit of us less experienced bass acquisitioners) how many basses must one have before one can more discreetly add to the collection? My guess is the magic number might be around seven..........give a couple, take ...

I like the feel of a neck that is bound. It just feels a bit more comfortable in your hand. A well-crafted guitar without neck binding should feel nearly as smooth as one with binding if the frets ends are tapered with care. Bound necks have a snazzy, formal look to me. Well-crafted unbound necks ...

cassius987 wrote: I strongly suggest the Balanced 106 set by Circle K.

That would be the Balanced Standard 106. No?

Congratulations Bill! That is one fine looking bass .

To quote The Joker: "Where does he get those wonderful toys?"

Like I initially stated, I'm new at this, so thanks to all for weighing in. Having gone through so much info that contains way too much technical minutae, I really appreciate everyone sticking to the general concept. Seems that I get the clearest information on this forum. To paraphrase: get enough ...

Thanks for the help Gents............the mystery continues to unravel.