hiram.k.hackenbacker

We need some Fender Guru’s on this. Paging @Sibob, @AndyTravis, @Chiliwailer

I have to say, that was my first thought as I alluded to in my first post i.e. that it could be an interesting thread, but I’m pretty far from any expert on these things. It begs the question tho, that if that is the case, how did ‘that shop in East London’ not know?

The £2,719 ones at Andertons don't have the Fishman pick-up's. No images, just a spec list showing Bartolini's.

It will be the same scenario as the Flea ‘61 - IMHO 😎

Ah, I see. Apologies. I’m new to all this Spector malarkey, but the Fishman’s sound interesting.

The Anderton ones are gloss.

This is going to be an interesting read in a few posts time. The Fender experts will want some gut shots and pot codes I think.

That’s a toughie. The one that really doesn’t float my boat is the black pearl. I went for white in the end because the blocks are white.

Sadowsky for me. They look the business.

@prowla - yes, I forgot the new ones have been upgraded haven’t they. Also the AC Sig has a decent one too doesn’t it? The rest of yours are retro fitted tho aren’t they?

I think I’m quite fortunate to be in two bands that don’t come with a load of drama, so I’m really looking forward to getting back to gigging, whenever that may be. If anything, I’ve enjoyed the break. It’s allowed me a space to be ‘bass free’, which although my brain initially fought against, it was worth doing. After I had properly chilled out and stopped worrying about all the gigs that were getting cancelled, I was then able to reset and pick up a bass again and enjoy it even more than I did before. I have a feeling that the comeback is going to be slow and long winded, a bit like getting a start up band gig ready. In respect of the OP - go with what you feel is the best for you. No one is going to judge you for not gigging. Life is too short.

Ha ha. NO NO NO. It's the only Rickenbacker with a decent bridge 😂

Oi 😂. I was just playing mine only yesterday. I’m pleased to see they have gone up in value, but even I have to say that is a tad ambitious.

In jest of course @AndyTravis. In all probability it will be neither. I'm after a nice P at the moment and I really don't need another J. I'm wrestling with the idea of moving on a couple of Stingrays, but I had them out today and I can't bring myself to part with any of them. Such is life.

Nope. That's flippin' horrid. Wouldn't give it houseroom. Way overpriced for what it is. I recommend no-one buys one. (he says searching through phone contacts to message friend who works in well known guitar emporium 😂)

Ah, see, I did choose my words carefully. I didn't say that Status, I said a Status 😂.

Ha ha. Tell you what, you send that Marcus Miller over to me and I’ll send you a Status 😜

Found an old photo of it....

It is indeed. I should have taken a full length photo 😬