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Comparing it to the American Elite was never going to be a fair comparison, as the Elite is the best of the Fender American Deluxe lineage with an 18V preamp onboard. But I have compared it to a prototype Nitro Okoume Jazz with roasted maple neck/fingerboard that Silky999 built, which has Fender Pure Vintage 66 pickups in it, and it's not far behind. Obviously the cheap Fazley pickups aren't going to be as rich sounding as the Fender ones, but it has the rich Jazz bass scooped sound and it's very nice to play.

I’ve seen several 8 string Hagstroms go in our local market. I was kinda shocked to see several around from the old days. A girl in a local punk band is making them popular again. Good player. She drives the bus.

So why bother next year? Why don't you just slope off to the keyboard players NYE family!

Count me in. Hopefully I can at least make it out of January this time

Already done... except I hung the slip cover on the washing line in the sun.. Seems to have yielded a bit of an improvement.

Hows it compare to the fender? As they're side by side there. Feel, weight, sound etc.

I like this theory- and the loophole is covered by the rule of asking for something as a gift.

I've started inspecting the necks this evening...I'll be in contact with each of you tomorrow with photos n stuff. So far I'm pretty happy with the quality, although there has been a change to the specification which the fabricator didn't discuss with me. The paint is now gloss rather than matt which means the weave is popping harder than ever. It's almost pornographic.

Might be worth washing down the outside of the cab, keeping the water away from the drivers. Also, if it's got the slip cover, check to see if that smells and give it a good wash if it does.

NYE dep gig with Backtracking at Bob Carter Centre in Drayton (Norwich suburb). Ticketed do with buffet etc. Sold out but quite a few non-shows due to flu/Covid/Colds/indifference. Touch and go whether I would make the gig as I was in hospital until the evening of the 23rd with sepsis. I only got released on virtual ward, so amused my bandmates by doing my vitals during the intermission between sets. I admit having to check my blood pressure and oxygen saturation between sets was a new one for me! Very enjoyable gig with people dancing from the first number in set 1. Organisers actually provided a room to leave our cases, gig bags, etc and a room to change! We also got first dibs at the buffet. No stage, which was a bit weird but plenty of space. I put bright green gaffa tape on the floor round the band area and it worked as a barrier. Nobody crossed it, except at midnight for the odd random kiss from strangers! Anyway, the punters seemed to love it. A full dance floor and several encores. The BL said the organiser had asked if the band could do next NYE. Think I might get a return dep for that too and the money was good. In bed by 2 am,so not bad for a NYE gig. No pics yet but will post when received. Gear: Maruszczyk Elwood 4a 32” and Hartwood Satellite with DiMarzio DP145 Will Power mod, Ashdown RM800, Blackstar U700 on standby, 2 x LFSys Monza, Soundcraft active monitor, Peterson Strobostomp HD, Boss wireless. Two LFSys Monzas proved to be total overkill: sound man had me turned down to about 9 o’clock on the master and my DI was just going to the monitors. Black Chelsea boots as trying to look smart.

Cheap 2 or 3mm ones from eBay - mole grips to hold and a lump of steel as an anvil. Welcome to come borrow.

I’ve always wanted to try Airbrushing, I’ve had a book on it for about 20 years 🤣 Maybe this would be a good opportunity to grab one.

Well, it's a good job I added a new set of string to the order then! Looks great!

@LukeFRC What stamps do you use?

I've just received Andy's TC Electronic Spectracomp. Not much more I can add to this thread other than to confirm Andy is a top member of our community, the pedal was posted very quickly and arrived well packaged.

Bought a Cort A6 from eBay the other day, it has a single non-original bridge saddle... I was looking for a Hipshot replacement but with shipping they are not cheap! So, scouring eBay I found a Wilkinson USA Multi-Adjustable Bass Bridge that I got for a mere £20. Seems like a good deal... It looks robust, from the late 80's I believe? Anyone got any experience with these? Are they decent? Have I just thrown away £20?

I'd be looking at the power supply as an 'allowance' or replacement to existing power supply, although possibly its an 'upgrade'. Batteries are consumables. Grey area. Pedalboard - Tier 1 fail. Any paint or screws you buy to fashion one out of scrap wood would be scrutinised. Photos would have to be supplied.

An elderly sax player that I know bought quite a bit of gear for his long-departed band, including a bass. More appropriately for this, many years ago, Mrs Zero and I were going to run an open mic night and I bought a cheap Tanglewood acoustic guitar[1] and unknown brand 4 string bass[2] for use by artistes - as it happened, it naver came to pass. As they were specifically for use by others, would they have counted? TBH, I think they would be fails. [1] Recently auctioned for charity [2] Recently swapped for an OLP Tony Levin

He's out. He bought it with his own money.

It is not GAS. I think the intention of the thread is to control rampant GAS. Technically anything that you buy to fix GAS itch should be covered (there's probably some special cream you can buy)