TheGreek

Arrived today - another impulse buy....so much for downsizing. Lovely looking bass with a slate grey figured maple top and curved body (which I wasn't aware of), specs below: Body Material: Mahogany / Top: Figured Maple (Flame / Tiger / Curly Maple) / Technology: Solid Body / Colour / Finish: Transparent Black / Neck construction: Bolt on neck / Scale: Long scale / Scale Length: 34" (86,36 cm) / Neck: L2000 Maple / Fretboard: maple / Fretboard Inlays: Dot inlays / Frets: 21 / Strings: 4-string / Pickup type: Soapbar / Neck Pickup: G&L MFD Humbucker / Bridge Pickup: G&L MFD Humbucker / Electronics: 3 band Equaliser / Pickup Selector Switch: Blend / Hardware: Chrome This one has the maple neck from an L2000 - apparently had a fault with the original neck and was replaced by the UK Distributor - there is an email from Mark Stickley at Bass Direct confirming this. Haven't had a chance to place this through an amp yet but did have about half an hour with it acoustically in the office. Nice feel to the neck, nicely weighted and balanced. There are a number of reviews online which give good positive feedback. https://www.guitarfella.com/gl-tribute-l-2000-bass-guitar-review/ Photos and detailed feedback on the tonal package to follow.

My niece's husband used to work in the Stevenage branch - they get their info from the internet - looks like somebody didn't do too much research if they thought this was the basic model. I once sold an entry model saxophone to them for far more than it was worth - they read the name and thought it was one of the more expensive range. "Take the money and run..." BTW they don't always update the website so it can still be worth walking into your local branch to see what they have - as somebody said, they often have bargains that they don't know about. Good buy!!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Guitar-radio/254473772646?hash=item3b3fd19e66:g:eEMAAOSwQlZeE2iL

@Andyjr1515 installed green Luminlays on my Psilos Bass....very nice

I hate to think what wonders are under that scratch plate...I think you may be calling on the services on one @Andyjr1515 in the not too distant future.

Pick ups aren't the best fit and the de-fret is, well, "equally well done"...

I may be wrong (it happened once before) but I would suggest it isn't what it pertains to be...

Welcome to the fold.... Hopefully there's somebody here that's local to you who might give you some pointers. Personally I'm a big fan of Scott's Bass lessons ( http://scottsbasslessons.com/) and Talkingbass ( https://www.talkingbass.net/) - both have free lessons pitched at all levels. They should keep you going for, ooh the next 20 years or so... As a beginner, probably the best piece of advice I can give you is STAY AWAY FROM THE MARKETPLACE!!! When I joined I had three basses which seemed to cover the ground. Now, like many members here, I have significantly more. The marketplace will almost certainly give you uncontrollable GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome). Ignore my advice at your peril!!😱😱 Beware those who tell you that "everything is nice...but more is better" (that's me usually)

Nice looking timber...could be a nice project for somebody https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bass-Guitar-Project-luthier-part-built-5-string-body-blank-neck-fretboard/303433543573?hash=item46a60c6f95:g:MJ0AAOSwSK9eE2Pi

Mick had two Wals, IIRC one was offered for sale a few years ago by his wife to pay Mick's medical bills. Looking on line I see that one was supposedly for sale at Bass Direct but there were questions about the authenticity of said bass. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2413094311/permalink/10155787072519312/

Possible consolation for being knocked out of the FA Cup??? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Trace-Elliot-Bass-Amp-715SMC-GP7/164016642805?hash=item2630275af5:g:UiIAAOSwjONeDzTR

Don't look... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wishbass-Fretless-4-String-Medium-Scale-32-Amazing-Banana-Bass-with-pickup-eq/143484530524?hash=item2168582f5c:g:3lsAAOSw321eBl4n

My thoughts exactly...why do some think that "I nailed loads of bits together, badly, by myself" means "Custom"

SiBob??

Just watched the first episode...without putting out any spoilers, I would never have guessed the first singer to have to leave - amazing voice that I wouldn't have associate with them...

Nope...I think the size option is only available to the opener of a new thread.

Wal owners https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wal-Bass-Guitar-Beanie-Hat-Unisex-One-Size-Fits-All/202652103935?hash=item2f2f01b4ff:m:mMgYOmdo5UkJQfpF4WCQDiA https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wal-Bass-Guitar-T-shirt-All-Sizes-Junior-Adult/202652104841?hash=item2f2f01b889:m:mJHlUPON2J15LF1Rn0TRtow

Just dawned on me that Terry is a member here - @nosbig (that's "Gibson" backwards). I'm sure he'll appreciate the feedback.