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I've noticed a lot of guitarists (Guthrie Govan being the most obvious example) are turning to the AxeFX unit but personally I can't see what all the fuss is about. In this video, Guthrie uses a number of guitars and while they all sound ok, there's no 'wow' factor about his tone considering the amount of nice amp/pedal gear you could buy for the price IMO! http://youtu.be/O5tcxpbETLA

I can't even concentrate on the playing... The weird proportions of the bass and against the player's tummy make me feel dizzy. It's like watching a bass player in a circus mirror!

Dont do it!! You'll just end buying them back later. Put them under the bed while you feel like you don't need them! I have two gigging basses and one that I keep purely for sentimental reasons and only gets played in the house. However, none of them is a precision... So looks like I need one more to be 'complete' and I'm pretty sure it's gonna be a Nate Mendel.

[quote name='Lowender' timestamp='1381525884' post='2240450'] I didn't realize it was a competition. : ) [/quote] It's not. It's not even close

[quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1381525060' post='2240427'] I didn't say kill it. [/quote] But you were thinking it... We were all thinking it

Until that guy with the bow can produce something as well crafted/executed as this, then I have to say the OPs opinions will be the polar opposite of mine. Wooten would wipe the floor with that guy everyday of the week! http://youtu.be/5BPwEPm90Gs

If people are scared, they should check out the new 'Fender University' site. Includes videos and guides for all types of guitar/bass care including set-ups, string changing etc and also some free lessons from Berklee! http://www.fender.com/en-GB/community/university/

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1380911879' post='2232404'] I can't stand them. Hate the sound & the feel of them (I really dislike oiled or waxed finishes on any bass), and I also think they are the ugliest range of basses I've ever seen - the Corvette is just an abomination IMO. The only decent model shape they have they quite literally nicked from Stuart Spector [/quote] +1 Looks, sound and playability are exactly what I don't like in a bass. Nothing against them and they have a place, it's just not for me!

I've got my '85 MIJ Fender '75 RI Jazz with Howard at the moment for a refinish. I'll be posting pics when it's done but based on the work shown here I'm very excited!

[quote name='rmorris' timestamp='1380714764' post='2229327'] Hi. I'd like to try some flats on at least one of my basses without spending a lot of cash as it's more of an experiment atm. Any suggestions for inexpensive flatwounds. Or 'pressure wound' or halfwound / groundwound etc ground wound etc..? [/quote] Get Fender 9050 flats. They're pretty cheap (under £20!) and they're actually not bad. Obviously there are better sets but save those for IF you decide you like them

I'm having similar issues. I've got a few nice vinyls I want to move on and the dilemma is; 1) ship and risk them all snapping in half or 2) collection only and miss out on the larger market places.

It has to be said, I've had dealings with a couple of the custom builders on here. After having a jazz bass body from one of them, the communication and customer service was poor to say the least and the builder has since gone on to needlessly rant on here (publically) in a very negative way about Fenders and the clientele who buy/own them (which would include me), so I would not use those services again. If builders are hit-or-miss with service and as passive-aggressive as the Basschat rants would suggest, they have no-one to blame but themselves if it affects business. You can have all the luthier skill in the world but it's wasted if your attitude puts customers off your services.

Only just found this but it's stunning. I've just dropped my bass off with Howard last week for a refinish and hopefully it'll be as nice as this!

Epiphone Allen Woody! Short scale, looks really cool and the quality of the build is really great. They retail at £279ish, so not a fortune either. I'm not sure it's as easy as just taking with because it's small though.

My bass that is away getting a refin... And a Nate Mendel precision!

If it pops up second hand, an Epiphone Custom Shop Allen Woody Rumblekat. Stunning bass!

[quote name='arthurhenry' timestamp='1379621863' post='2215049'] I have never expressed this view upon seeing any bass player play because I fully believe that with the right amount of dedication, persistence and hard work, anyone can play anything that anyone else can play. I hear and read the phrase a lot though. If this is a realistic acknowledgement of lack of time, pressures of everyday life, etc. I understand. However, if it's due to a perceived lack of talent, or the idea that it would be impossible for one to reach a particular standard, I say that's rubbish. [/quote] I can understand it. Whilst you're right that with enough practice you can copy someone else's playing, it's the creativity that one may never match. It's the originality, the innovation, the muse that separates imitation Jaco (or any other bass great) lines from the brain of the player that can hear those lines before they're played. Some players will never nail that, even with 1 million hours practice!

Markbass LMIII as it was the nicest lightweight at the time (although thinking about a TH500 now!). Usually use either an Aguilar GS112 or the DB112NT depending on what I'm playing or how big the needfortweed is! Very rarely use the full rig but it sounds killer when I do and pushes a LOT of air. I can carry my entire rig in one trip, even with both cabs so its here to stay!

[quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1379421249' post='2212428'] This. This is the issue I have with fender these days. If they call a Jazz RI a '66 (A year specifically known for having lollipos, and dots and binding), then it has to be that, otherwise, why dont they call it a '68, that way they have nothing to worry about, they can get away with regular 70's style tuners that the japs use anyway, and block necks. Like the early Custom Shop J's being called a 1960 on the certs, and having 3 knobs...i could go on... most annoying!! [/quote] Apparently it had all the periodic specific '66 features until this guy got involved! http://youtu.be/cmQvxfo75K0

[quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1379406448' post='2212175'] Only just spotted this thread, and fairly new to the forum, so apologies for this post being a bit "late" But I've owned several basses, incl Fender, Rickenbacker, Ibanez, and briefly a Yamaha I've played many more, and have pals with Warwicks etc but my Ibanez Soundgear SR500 has THE slimest, fastest neck of the lot it's much slimmer than a Jazz, by a long way The only bass which was similar was another soundgear bass the SR520, I think... EDIT: the slim nature of the neck is not just at the top - it's slim along the whole length of the neck too [/quote] Having owned an SR500 and still owning the Geddy, the Geddy is easily the thinnest neck I've ever played. Almost impossibly thin...

[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1379338060' post='2211405'] I've wanted one of these for ages but can't find one for sale, it's not ltd ed afaik. [/quote] You're right, its not under the '2013 limited edition' drop down menu on the site, so it must be standard production. Regardless, it looks amazing and I'm glad that I already agreed on a different colour for my '75 or I might have copying this and annoying poor Howard with my indecisiveness lol!

[quote name='MoJo' timestamp='1379105084' post='2208845'] My MB800 goes wandering at gigs due to its light weight and the vibrations from the Schroeder. How do other D class users get round this problem? [/quote] Rack mount that mother funker!!

[quote name='Iana' timestamp='1379100672' post='2208785'] Who will Fender destroy next, taking bets.....,,,, [/quote] 'Destroy'... I think you mean 'Relic'