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I had one of these and the sound/tone was much more aggressive sounding than other Precisions I’ve had, I reckon it could well be the extra neck width/girth/bulk, all that maple has to have some effect surely.

Have to say I agree, flats do make a Jazz sound pretty good, I’d even say I prefer flats on a Jazz than on a Precision.

Bargain of the year imo on Ebay at present, Ashdown ABM1000 and ABM410 for £500 (plus £25 postage).

Agree, far better than others getting the money.

Yes, sadly if you test positive for COVID then fall out of a tree and die 23 days later the death is added in to the stats.

Nice to see a Surrey-based bassist enjoying his new instrument......

What did it was the introduction of the new ABM PRO NEO cabs - once they came out I knew I could have an ABM set up that I was capable of carrying. From then on it was a matter of willpower on his long I could resist - I think I managed 4 months so quite pleased with myself for that 🤣 Glad you’re enjoying the 600, I agree, def best amp I’ve ever had.

There’s an ex-display 735a at Bassdirect for £619, looks pretty decent.

Awesome Col, I bet you’re chuffed silly with that.

That’s beautiful Nick, I have an 87 black/maple and it’s a great bass.

I’ve not played the Pro 2, but do have a couple of the first Pro series. The pickups are ok but as has been pointed out, due to the magnets they’re bassy on the E/A, and trebly on the D/G so it’s difficult to eq the bass in a band setting. As such I’m swapping over to the Custom Shop 60s pickups - if the 64s in the Original are anything like those I can see why you liked the Original so much.

One of the few times I’ve heard a Stones cover where the instruments actually sound right, massive kudos!

I use the Tech21 Para Driver for this - the bonus of the Para Driver is that it has sweepable mids so you can choose the frequency to boost to get that JJ growl. It can be set so that the drive is only there when you dig in, or back off on playing intensity and up the drive to be always on/present.

It’s like the OK Diners that you see on main roads, we always drive past looking for the good ones!

Thing is, we’re pretty spoiled with the FS section, for £700 a great giggable rig can be found. I’d either go for gear I’ve used and liked, or gear I’ve heard other bassists use live that I’ve liked.

Is weight of gear an issue? If not then, as you’ve used Ashdown I’d look at one of the ABM heads and a matching 410. For £700 you’d be able to get the ABM600 which is imo easily their best one so far, and the 410 as well. Plenty enough volume for the types of venues mentioned , reliable, hardwearing and if there should be an issue they’re UK based so easy to get it sorted.

Really like that, both song and vid.

If it was a live show I’d be tempted to agree to no dosh, then play So What by The Anti Nowhere League, just to learn ‘em a lesson.

Yep, in Glen Matlocks book (he of The Sex Pistols) he says that everywhere else in the world musicians are treated fairly, even royally, whereas in GB once you’ve finished playing it’s “you’re in the way of the disco, can you eff off now”. Some UK promoters really get it, but they’re few & far in my experience, whereas play in Europe and you’re treated very well indeed, to the point of contacting you before the gigs to establish if any band members are veggie/vegan/have any food allergies. In some places in the UK you won’t even get a bottle of water to go on stage with.

Frank Turners cover of a mate of mines Xmas song, Merry Xmas you C..ts is also worth a listen, as is the original (please don’t play at work or in company of kids/easily offended)

You learn something every day, I didn’t know you were related to GM, Mick.

Same here.

Yeah I’m itching to put it through its paces, roll on the vaccine!

I’m playing 70s/80s Classic Rock, Led Zep, Rainbow, Deep Purple, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake etc. Not a gigging band (haven’t even got a singer) we just rehearse once a fortnight and have a laugh. It’s great and has made me a better bassist as some of that material, well they had to have been on drugs to write complicated bass lines like that!