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I would also add that I have bought all 4 American Standard Fenders I have owned, (2 of which I still have, and I still regret selling the other 2), online without seeing or playing them, and they have all been perfect.

[quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1344002050' post='1758543'] The choice is yours, I'd say USA if you can afford it & want a player + a keeper [/quote] That is exactly what I was going for, well said sir!

You will get many different opinions on this, but I would say get the American every time. MiMs are very variable in terms of quality, and the pickups are a little on the weak side. I have an American P and an American Jazz, and they are both flawless, amazing instruments. (Infact, the P is so good, that the Jazz hasn't been out of its case since the P arrived.) The new 2012 P basses have 60s Custom shop pickups, which sound incredible, and are so much better than the MiM pickups. Also, have a good think to yourself about whether you really need that Jazz, you said that you love the P neck shape, but the Jazz has a very different neck shape. My advise would be to go with the American P bass, you definitely won't regret it

oddly, I do pretty much naff all with my mids haha. I use channel 1 on my Landmark, which is modelled on the Sansamp BDDI, and as such has no mid control. I have the drive, bass and treble all at pretty much 12 o'clock, blend at full and presence at 3 o'clock. This gives me a very ampeggy sound, and I have never had a problem cutting through.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1343909289' post='1757146'] Sadly, this is true. Depression is not an emotion, or a state of mind - it's an illness. Saying 'snap out of it' shows you've never experienced true depression, you can't possibly imagine what it's like and you don't understand it. [/quote] very true. I love playing bass, and often do it everyday, but sometimes I can't even muster the strength to get out of bed, let alone get all my bass gear out and play. My advice would be to start slowly, 5-10 minutes may not seem like much, but it can make a world of difference. Try setting yourself small goals, maybe something as simple as just playing along to a certain song, and gradually build from there. Stick at it, and do your best

I can give a +1 to the mesa 400+ (I have infact used Ash's at an audition, it is fantastic!) they sound amazing

aww, where's the fun in that hehe.

[quote name='SpaceChick' timestamp='1343860789' post='1756637'] ...so I reckon he's seen his fair share of arses in that time!! [/quote] ooerrr missus?! Sorry, I'll get me coat, haha. I'm glad it has worked out for the best

I've been looking at a G30, and I was just wondering how many people actually use the cable tone switch. Does it make a difference?

Andy just bought my EHX black finger compressor. fast payment, and a great guy to deal with cheers Andy, it's been a pleasure.

I believe that belongs to someone on here (edit: beaten to it by charic) I'm not a massive fan of the shape, but the colour is rather nice.

I would say maple all the way THere is something about the jazz + maple mix which just works IMO.

my brother recently bought a Lexicon Alpha USB audio interface and it came with Cubase 5 LE, perfect for the kind of thing you want to do I would think.