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I expect they're all busy putting the finishing touches to the new website.

I've got an early '80s SVT head and 8 x 10 cab. It is, as Walshy says, absolute heaven (to listen to). I generally get the same feeling using it, that I get when I come inside after a walk in the cold, and can warm up by standing with my back to  a really nice fire. Toasty.

You're right, I hadn't spotted the "original case" bit in the description and it definitely looks like a refin.

I think on balance I'd prefer to pay extra and buy from a reputable dealer, just to have a little more peace of mind in the provenance. Not that I'm looking!

Just seen this on Reverb:

https://reverb.com/uk/item/65208217-fender-precision-base-1964-fiesta-red

Seems pretty cheap if it is as described.

Last month was a bit strange for me, after an admirably long time spent GAS-free I found myself really wanting to buy something again but didn't know what.

All the basses on my hitlist are £3k upwards and very definitely out of the question, so I ended up buying a black Epiphone Les Paul Custom for £350 and learning Darkness guitar riffs. Sorry to offend the purists, it took me by surprise as much as anyone but GAS has been well and truly abated for a fraction of the cost of a desirable (to me) bass and it's been a blast.

Ok, I'll play:

Hohner (Jack headless). Sold to mate. A mate, that is, not... I could have phrased that better.

Westone (Thunder III fretless). No idea what happened to this bass.

MusicMan (SR5 fretless)

Warwick (thumb 5) Sold to pay for crashing mum's car.

MusicMan (SR5)

Fender (P)

Fender (P)

Fender (J)

G&L (L2500 Tribute)

Unknown (horrible fretless P copy)

Fender (J) Sold

Fender (J)

Epiphone (Jack Casady)

Squier (Mike Dirnt P)

Rickenbacker (4003w)

Fender (P)

Really sorry if this has already been covered somewhere in the previous 23 pages, but how do I go about entering the sweepstake for when the new BD website will go live?

I've got November.

2024.

It wasn't my intention for this to be a Ric bashing thread, sorry if it's gone that way slightly! I was just making a lighthearted comparison as it seems to me that Ric owners will, like HD owners, willingly overlook flaws and build quality that perhaps they wouldn't accept in other makes (especially at similar prices) just because it's such an iconic product.

Of course the big question is, do Harley owners leave the "Made in America" sticker on or not?

Ok, I’ve got an old SVT (this will be buried with me) and a new one of those mini stack things (for a practice amp). They both have loud fans. I’d love a B15 but can’t justify it (and that’s coming from a guy with 12 basses and no gigs…) My point was that all Ampegs are cool. 

Just now, Beedster said:

Unless I’m mistaken Harley’s QC is also superior to Ric’s?

I bought a brand new 4003w. I had to take it apart to shave a bit off the foam mute; a couple of the screws are showing signs of corrosion; the printing is wearing off the jack sockets. I have never gigged this bass… so you’re probably right, but the point I’m trying to make is that the Ricky is basically rubbish and overpriced but still loved.

I’ve always loved the Rickenbacker vibe and was fortunate enough to be able to scratch the itch and buy one back in 2021. I’ve joined the odd Ricky Facebook group and whatnot, noodled about with Rufus (I called it Rufus. Please don’t think less of me) and have come to realise that this bass is basically a Harley Davidson. It looks iconic and sounds iconic, owners absolutely love it but in the cold light of day the build quality is actually pretty rough and you’d probably be better off with a Yamaha.

6 minutes ago, Waddo Soqable said:

Do they tend to overheating then? 😁

Ah ha ha. In my experience no, but as the cooling fans they use seem to expend most of their energy on being really LOUD, you could be forgiven for thinking so.

According to Google, “very cool Ampeg” is actually a tautology. 

We watched the Sam Ryder thing and thought it was great. He somehow managed to get from Queen to Stevie Wonder via Taylor Swift and the Darkness, the whole thing was a joy to watch from start to finish. Superb band, (nice to see the bass player’s go-to 4-string was a Ricky). Turned over to Jools afterward with the inevitable Ruby Turner and the rest and got very bored very quickly. This despite enjoying the odd Hootenanny in the past. Sam’s show was unashamedly full of mainstream hits but then isn’t that kind of the point for a NYE gig?

7 minutes ago, Bassfinger said:

Ive a 1969 precision, which I bought two years ago as it was a not a particularly exciting year for production and asking prices weren't  up to much. Fortunately its a fine instrument in its own right and plays nicely, so I got a 'vintage'bass thst looks the part yet which is still  auite useable.

 

A few weeks ago we did a big gig for a group of equestrian customers (alas, none were in jodphurs on the night) and one of the guests, a bass player himself, offered me exactly 2.5 times what Id paid for it.  I don't need the cash and don't want to sell, but was a little taken aback at the profit that could be made by folk that have the knack of divining market trends in advance.

Perhaps not a surprise that a guest at a horse riding event has got that kind of cash… I doubt you’d have had an offer like that if you’d been playing to a bunch of pigeon fanciers.

Hang on lads I've lost count. Can we start again?

32 minutes ago, ezbass said:

Well volunteered there. I look forward to the result.   

Well it's between 7 and 8 basses each, but I think we should all spare a thought for @Mykesbass who apparently owns -66. For tax purposes, presumably.

I can't be the only one itching to work out what the average is.

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6 hours ago, mikel said:

Ha ha, yes. I thought it was "I blow bubbles when you are near me". 

Well no, that would just be silly.

Macy Gray " I try":

Though I try to hide it, it's clear
I wear goggles when you are not near

It's that line "selling my old bass as I just bought a new one" that rang alarm bells for me.

Clearly a scammer.

2 hours ago, Grimalkin said:

It wasn't that the Luddites disliked technology, they disliked the fact that it would be used to replace them...

 

 

Shame I only play 5s these days or I'd definitely be buying that. GLWTS.

Saw this one on Reverb recently:

https://reverb.com/uk/item/61758270-vintage-fender-jazz-bass-with-rosewood-fretboard-1972-sunburst

It always bugs me when they say it's "all original" and then "apart from..." In this case pick ups, bridge, missing scratchplate...

3 hours ago, SurroundedByManatees said:

In the end, most modern Squiers are probably more consistent than vintage Fenders.

 

 

And yet, here we all are on a vintage Fender thread.