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[quote name='martin8708' timestamp='1383431150' post='2264527'] Can't really comment on the bass front , but out of six Stratocasters that I own ( 3 vintage , 1 Custom Shop, a 25 th Annaversary, and a JV Squier that I picked up from the local ads for £200 ) the JV is one of the most playable Strats that I own . Yup , I keep looking at some of those JV basses as well. [/quote] I must admit, having recently A/B/C'd my friend's CS '63 relic precision, a MIJ '57 RI Precision and a Nate Mendel and the Nate Mendel won on all fronts for me. However, I don't want to overlook other options even though I'm pretty much sold on the Mendel... Argh, decisions! I wish I was one of those people who just bought stuff blind without any reason or research :|

[quote name='cameltoe' timestamp='1383430011' post='2264515'] I will have to try one again, with your comments in mind. Only two things put me off- Rosewood (i prefer maple), and the fact that I f****** hate the Foo Fighters. [/quote] I must admit, I'm not a huge FF fan either but my intention for the bass would not be the same as Nate's. I had the same dilemma with my Geddy. Played everything blind and that's the one I chose, then realised it was a Geddy signature model! I've never played ANY Rush on it

[quote name='cameltoe' timestamp='1383426995' post='2264463'] Yeah, the 1.75" neck is a drawback on the Roadworns, but they definitely have a magic about them, the three I have played anyway (including the one I own). I played a Nate Mendel recently and it was good. I paid £699 for my RW brand new, in 2010. [/quote] Pretty similar to a Mendel then, in price. I like that the Mendel has Quarter Pounders, nitro finish, relicing and the 1.161" slim nut. I've played the same one in my local shop about 8 times already! I might just have to bite the bullet and add it to the collection.

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1383424619' post='2264423'] I used to have a JV Series Jazz Bass and subsequently a JV Series '62 Precision back when they were current , which must be thirty years ago now . Looking back , they were terriffic affordable basses at the time , but if I take off the rose tinted spectacles, I can remember them well enough and knew them intimately enough to say that they could easily be substituted with new instruments made in the present , and I would not even remotely consider buying one of these basses at the prices they go for today . They were nice budget basses, but that's all they were . The Holy Grail status they have taken on in the interim period is disproportionate to their true worth as instruments , and in all honesty , I would recommend that you take a look at the current American Standard range for a much better use of your funds if you want a solid and reliable bass that will give you years of good service . I would also question the worth of a JV Series Squier as a long term investment . It's only a matter of time until the bubble bursts and people start realising that the Emporer has got no clothes on in terms of the market value of these basses. Mental health care has probably changed a lot in the interim period , but if you had suggested paying the equivalent sum as they are going for today for one of the Squiers thirty years ago , you would have probably been Sectioned. I got my Squier Precision secondhand for thirty quid and it was in mint condition , ( but in those days you could always find hippies in need of cash). I think my Jazz cost £185 brand new. The Roadworn Fender remind me a lot of the old JV Series Squiers , and I wouldn't be at all surprised if they become sought adfter in a similar way after they are discontinued . The only drawback to the Roadworn Precision is the 1.75 nut width , whereas the Squiers had a 1.625 nut that lots of folks , including myself, prefer . That's the width on the current Am St bases , and they are superb basses . To give you some indication of how good I think they are , I went out a few years ago to buy a proper vintage Fender with enough funds at my disposal to buy anything that took my fancy , and came home with a new 2009 American Standard and most of my money intact . [/quote] The Nate Mendel comes with 'road worn' swing tags implying it is given the same treatment as the road worn precisions and features light relicing, whilst also coming with a 1.615 nut, which is what is putting it top of my list at the moment! The quality for £700 is great.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1383408346' post='2264175'] be careful what you wish for Fender fanbois, if you kick up too much fuss they will probably add a few more and sell them at a premium as lightweight deluxe versions or something! [/quote] Like Gibson and their 'weight-relieving', 'chambering' or 'modern weight-relieving'...

Thanks guys... I'm looking at a precision to complete my collection and just wanted to clear it up as the Classic '60s Jazz bass models are vastly different (lacquer and non-lacquer models), so just wanted to clarify as it'll help me make a decision between the options, which are currently; Nate Mendel Precision, Classic '50s (Lacquer) and a AV '63 RI. Mendel is winning it for me so far!

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1383417734' post='2264325'] Compared to the classic '50's …. not even comparable. Compared to the AV '57ri …. comparable - one feels and sounds very very modern though, one feels and sounds like the baselines on your old records How big are the necks? 43mm or so, an accurate vintage width (unlike the AV'57ri) How thick is the finish? My old one never chipped so not sure. No thicker than any other, not as thick as the classic '50s felt to me. Do they have rolled fingerboards? yes, and one of the nicest neck you'll play. Are they resonant? Yes and some, an amazing projecting acoustic tone when unplugged. Even unplugged mine somehow sounded like a P bass should do. Are they light? usually under alb [/quote] Are you referring to the Classic '50s with flash coat lacquer finish & hardcase (which I think is a fantastic instrument withs thin finish and a real vintage vibe!) or the Classic '50s with no case and poly finish?

[quote name='Shonks' timestamp='1383407748' post='2264171'] [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/US-FENDER-PRECISION-BASS-GUITAR-/221308507423?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item338703d51f"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/US-FENDER-PRECISION-BASS-GUITAR-/221308507423?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item338703d51f[/url] [/quote] It looks like Fender have based the new headstock shape on the classic 'peavey milestone' era headstock...

[quote name='gjones' timestamp='1383349909' post='2263609'] He says it's an American Deluxe but looks like a stock picture of a Geddy Lee to me. [color=#000000][font=arial, sans-serif][size=2][b]Dear 1962gareth,[/b] Its an American Made Jazz Bass, Active.. Hope that answers your question [/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=arial, sans-serif][size=2][b] - protecsolutions[/b][/size][/font][/color] [/quote] Yeah. Not enough control knobs for a USA Deluxe Jazz.

[quote name='gjones' timestamp='1383258993' post='2262409'] This smells fishy. No feedback, stock photo and minimal info. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251369187840?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649"]http://www.ebay.co....984.m1438.l2649[/url] [/quote] Oh no, some fool has bid on it... Although it's probably legit as he is in need of 'a quick sale for genuine reasons'

I'm very much looking forward to putting my Bassdoc refin on here next week when I pick it up and get some 'after' photos!

[quote name='Count Bassy' timestamp='1382961628' post='2258398'] I need to drop the action at the nut on my Ibanez SR605 a little (1mm at most),and was looking for some advice and hints on how to proceed, and in particular any pit falls to avoid. [size=4]I'm aiming to get the clearance at at the first fret close to that at the second fret when fretting the first (as it is on my 505). [/size] I'm pretty handy with stuff, but the only nut work I've done was to remove a complete nut, take 1mm off the bottom and then replace it. I've never actually modified a nut slot. I don't have nut files but I do have a selection of flat, square and round needle files that will fit into the B to D string slots quite comfortably. Thanks in advance. [/quote] Fender University has a great little video on this; http://youtu.be/racmaWTYvNg

[quote name='gjones' timestamp='1383226745' post='2261799'] He's got a photo of the insurance valuation letter (wot his pal Nobby knocked up on his PC), so that's alright then. [/quote] He used word art, so it must be legit!

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1383210290' post='2261472'] The use of that lavender / purple colour is inspired ... I'll bet even Vic wouldn't spot the difference. [/quote] I'd love to see a YouTube 'reaction to' video from the guys at Fodera inspecting the copy of the Ying Yang bass and pointing out all the differences...

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1383208889' post='2261460'] [/quote] This is pretty much what she is attempting by adding a printed 'insurance quote' rather than a CS Certificate of Authenticity! To be honest, I'm surprised it's lasted this long without it being removed. A very obvious fake.

We just had an encore precision that had the most ridiculously high action. Soon after I left, it died and never got replaced.

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1383171793' post='2261273'] This thread has been well and truly hijacked, but surely: cheap + class D = trouble? [/quote] Yeah, sorry! The 1x12" and the 150w head retail at £500 for the pair, so not that cheap but I think you're right... It's asking for trouble!

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1383158273' post='2261004'] It is a rig of champions why fender are pulling the plug on genz when class d amps are becoming king and companies like barefaced can't make similar cabs quick enough I will never know!!!! [/quote] fender have released their own range of lightweight cabs (for example 24lbs, 500w, 1x12 - also a 2x8 and a 4x10) and small class D heads (150w and 350w) in the rumble range. I imagine this means they still want to benefit from the shift to small class D stuff but under their own, cheaper range rather than keeping the more expensive Genz Benz branded gear. Shame.

Tort! Its a classic combo for a reason.

Yup. It's like being a learner driver. You rarely seem to see learner drivers but the second you are learning to drive, they're everywhere!

[quote name='Clint' timestamp='1382608632' post='2254232'] I've had a couple of rare-ish basses before which I've imported from the USA. I had a beautiful custom G&L JB2 bass which at the time was a brand you'd never see over here. I haven't ever seen another USA JB2 in the flesh in the UK and especially not one as beatiful as the one I had! Currently I have a beautiful Pelham Blue Gibson Midtown bass and I was told by the shop i ordered it from that I was lucky to get it as they more or less discontinued the pelham blue model after they offered them for sale (true but mad as its the most beautiful version!). He told me that no others had been officially imported (sales ploy?). Anyway it sounds great, looks cool and because of its rareness I thought it would be a sound investment! Since getting it I have only used it once and now I'm starting to think it may be best if I do get rid of it and buy something else that I may use more...decisions! [/quote] Beautiful! That isn't sales patter either. Pretty much all of the midtown range was released then discontinued within a 2 month period and the limited edition Pelham blue midtown stuff was really tough to get. Great catch!

[quote name='Dr.Dave' timestamp='1382802487' post='2256743'] Sound crew are important folk who can be of the greatest help to musicians - we need to be able to rely on them - BUT , the relationship is one of manager to support service employee. Pecking order. We are the fountainhead and they take their instruction from us. [/quote] Interesting... I have the completely opposing view. No matter how good my music/playing sounds, it's those guys who dictate how the audience hear it, so I try to keep them sweet. To be fair though, most engineers know a LOT more about how to make you (the musician) sound good and any that I've encountered have always been more than accommodating when I've requested to use certain bits of my own gear. Then again, they might only object if they feel the instrument/mic being provided by the act is unsafe/untested or will be a poor sound source compared to the gear they have ready to use!

It looks super cool. Buy it!

[quote name='jezzaboy' timestamp='1382731899' post='2256160'] How do you avoid being stung? Buy off of someone on here with good feedback. Buy new from a shop. [/quote] And finally, start a thread on here questionning the authenticity of the instrument and take advantage of the wealth of knowledge BEFORE putting in a winning bid!