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Congrats on your new bass I hope you, have many happy years with it they are great basses. I had a 1992 Fireglo 4003 for £650 which I slightly modified, totally gutted when I had to let it go instant regret. Fast forward to this February I too had a Ric itch but I honestly couldn't justify the prices secondhand, so I looked for a good copy of the 4001/4003. I found a 1990 Greco RB-85 for roughly what I paid for the 4003. The strap buttons & the control knobs from my 4003, are now on the Greco.

Let someone else take the hit. Some anonymous hero took the fall for me when I missed out on an amp on eBay by £5!

Coming Around Again - Carly Simon

I've just realised we're now just over 3/4 of the way through the year. Well done to all those still in, and a scornful, finger wagging, shame on you to all those that have caved in to the shiny temptation of new gear. I'm currently being tempted by another bass that I don't need, or really want. A fairly hideous Kay rickenbacker faker with the wrong pickup and pickguard... But it is only £5!

Vouching for mr MNY - great to deal with - quick and reliable!

Are you able to see the link ? Doesn't open for me. Dave

Let me be yet another one to confirm that Shep indeed is a top lad to deal with!

Nope can't get it Daryl. Looks like you've only shared to friends on FB. Dave

That’s exactly how it should be @Bluewine serve the song and make the glasses rattle … and be funky

Dave, I'm not sure you'll be able to access the video clip. I know you use earbuds. You'll be able to hear my " meat and potatoes " bass lines. Nothing fancy. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1K5pZJcYJe/ Daryl

I've had a 424x and 1024x, I still own the 424x. In fairness I had already done a reverse P mod on the 424 so would probably lesson it's resale value against the 1024, but I genuinely prefer the tone of the 424 over the 1024. It sounds slightly more aggressive compared to the more sedate 1024. At the time I remember likening them to a gobby teenager and an elder gentleman. I couldn't really campare fairly though as one had halfrounds and a reverse P, the other coated rounds and a standard P. I think if I could have two again I'd have a 414 and a 1024, a 2024 would be great but out of my price range I think. As for your dilemma, I think if they weren't too far apart in price I'd have the 1025, if you struggled to justify the extra for the 1025 then I'd be perfectly happy with the 425. I have several Yamahas and every one is an excellent bass.

It looks beautiful and ticks all the boxes for me apart from the finish - at that price it should have a nitro finish, the new Roadworn Precisions do. Mind you, as a signature bass, perhaps Ms Lee didn't want it!

Cheap Day Return - Jethro Tull

I got an American Original Jazz Bass second hand and a stacked knob wiring loom + plate for less than £1400. It’s actually getting daft how expensive new Mex Fenders are these days!

Nice gig! Daryl