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  2. Cosmo Valdemar
    Where Were You Tomorrow - Wishbone Ash
  3. Terry M.
    I've owned American Fenders and I've owned Squiers and I've enjoyed both to some degree but can't see any "magic" with the USA made stuff,but you mustn't interpret this as "they're crap" They're not crap. CNC machines work indiscriminately regardless of where they're plugged in. In this day and age I find it hard to believe there's a magic formula to bolting together two pieces of wood with just 4 screws and a thin metal neckplate is all I'm saying. The marketing machine would have us believe otherwise but really?
  4. alex_1_2_3
    Up for sale is my Boss RC-600, it's an absolute beast of a loop pedal. I used this for a masters project and it hasn't been touched since! Excellent condition, boxed with power supply. Looking for £295 including postage.
  5. ratman
    A cracking mixer, I have one myself. The app is very intuitive too and not complicated. (you can download the app and have a look around it without having to connect to the mixer) Have a bump on me and good luck with the sale.
  6. Burns-bass
    It’s all relative of course, but I don’t see Oasis inspiring that many kids nowadays. It’s going to be filled with middle aged men like me.
  7. Sparky Mark started following Orange Terror Bass 500 MkI
  8. Sparky Mark
    My Mark II version has the impedance selection switch too.
  9. Stub Mandrel
    What's interesting to thois debate aren’t the few people with extreme views either way, it's what range of instruments/ brands do people with experience of many basses typically think. One guide could be this thread: Most seem to have a broad selection including a good sprinkle of Fenders. There are a few who choose one maker, or even one style.
  10. krispn
    Also I hope they show the settings for the presets any some stage. It would be good to know how they got there. Considering the hidden features. I’m sure the TB forum will start harassing IMA to get some cheat sheets on the go
  11. GisserD
    Sure do
  12. waveydavy
    For sale new sealed 4 string set of Daddario half wounds enr70 long scale 40-95 semi flatwound strings
  13. waveydavy
    Genuine Ebmm scratchplate in black pearl from an early 2000s USA sterling 4h. good used condition
  14. Quatschmacher
    Tis indeed a great filter.
  15. Merton started following Diago PS-01 power supply £45 ONO
  16. Merton
    PM’d
  17. Davy
  18. martthebass
    Lovely pairing Ade. Im with you on the Ray/Lionel comparison, despite the price difference the Lionel is imho the better all round bass. I’d love another but I think Mrs MTB might kill me…..plus I want to change my Mini Cooper.
  19. dave_bass5 started following Temporary bodges that just last the course
  20. dave_bass5
    Years ago I got a new Fender. It was lovely but I had some Fralins in another bass that I wanted to use in the new one. I took the Fralins out and installed them, and put the Fender's in to the Squire. Just put them in the bass, didnt wire them, didnt screw them in etc. Just storing them. Told the band I had this new bass and all were expecting to hear it at the gig. Opened the gig bag and there was the Squier, all in bits lol. I had taken the wrong gig bag. I had to secure and wire in the pups using gaffa tape back stage, even the wiring got the output jack. . I was panicking all night that ti would cut out. It didnt. Other than replacing the tape over the ends of the pup's with actual screws, the bass is still wired with tape holding the wires in place. At least 20 years alter.
  21. HeadlessBassist
    Absolutely, Terry. Yes, a certain Squier may have the right sound for you and may outplay all the Custom Shop Fenders you might try. But I still maintain that even though some of the prices are ridiculous, you are getting (given you pick the right one for you) a better bass by buying from the American ranges.
  22. SurroundedByManatees
    Relisted with pricedrop!! For sale is this ’89 Music Man Stingray. It’s a rare light one, weighing in at a bit less than 3,9kg. The body is finished in the classic honeyburst, and the lacquered neck has some nice birdseye figuring. As you can see, the bass has a lot of usermarks/damages (especially on the back), but technically all is good. The neck is straight and the truss rod works well. The frets show some wear, but it doesn’t affect playability. All hardware and electronics function like they should, the pots could be a bit scratchy though. Fixed price: €1975 I am based in the Netherlands, but happy to ship. I don’t have a case, but will use a gigbag for shipping. I can also take the neck of to reduce costs if wished so. No trades.
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  23. Terry M.
    But someone with double the hearing acuteness you have can still prefer the sound of a Squier over your American Fenders. Aren't we talking about personal taste here? "Good" sound is subjective. How many of us has spent quite a bit on "upgrading" pickups only to either not hear the difference or prefer the originals?
  24. PaulThePlug
    That soldering does not look great! But love how the pup covers above ground have yellowed...
  25. bass_dinger started following How many of us are in this position?
  26. bass_dinger
    Not me. I have sold a comic collection, and other instruments. I also put aside a piffling £12.50 per month to save regularly for instruments. Christmas and birthday presents, even money found when clearing out my parent's house. It doesn't always work out - right now, I owe the joint bank account £550 for a spray job and body rebuild. However, last week, I found £500 worth of shares which I can now sell. The above process has funded three Hiscox cases (1 mandolin, two bass), electric piano, two Washburn XB925s, an EMU synth module, a strap. So, no, I do not have that problem.
  27. rainbowreality started following Tone knob repair question
  28. rainbowreality
    If you have access to a multimeter you could check the pot in question. One with continuity testing would be even better to check the wiring. Get a schematic for your bass off the tinterweb to check how it should be wired. The soldering looks like it could be iffy
  29. JohnR
    I've just today paid for my custom German Sadowsky which has finally arrived after 3 years wait otherwise I'd be all over a few of these.
  30. JamesAhwai
    Selling this bass as I originally picked it up as a backup to my main touring 4 string, a white MM with all the same mods. They’re both great basses but I don’t have as much need for a direct duplicate as I used to and it’s too good to be sat around not being played. I had it re sprayed with this smokey black burst which maintains the look of the natural grain. It’s picked up some nicks and scuffs which I’ve pictured. I love the way it looks and sad to let it go. The neck has a beautiful flame to it and it and the fretboard are unblemished. Fitted with a John East MM preamp, hipshot drop tuner and schaller style strap locks, otherwise all original and in great condition. Will ship in UK for £30 or meet in London area. Open to offers and happy to answer any questions. Thanks! James
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  31. jd56hawk started following "higher end" Fender basses
  32. jd56hawk
    Nothing intrinsically wrong with Fender basses, but I have to imagine that even today, some people still aren't aware there are better options out there. Other than that.. (FWIW - I'm afraid if its not a Fender I'm not interested, yes there are lots of awesome basses out there that aren't Fender but that's a different thread for a different day). Seriously? Because of the name on the headstock? (Always curious to know why some go for only one particular company, whether it's Fender, MusicMan, Gibson, Rickenbacker, etc.)
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