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Pretty much agree. Over-rated: Fender US Models. Are they really worth all that much more than their Squier cousins? Underrated: The Squier cousins. Overrated: Warwick, who still haven't paid Stuart Spector's Court costs or their fines. Underrated: Spector, the original cambered bass which was clearly ripped off by Warwick. See above.

I would be remiss if I didn't say... The Chain - Fleetwood Mac

A few people have mentioned that they would be interested in bringing items for sale at the Bash. No problem with this - always nice to have the opportunity to move gear on to make way for new gear. Please list items that you are looking to sell.

You are describing, as @Acebassmusicsays, the Fender/ Squier Dimension and Modern Players perfectly. Both great basses which play like a top end bass and sound fantastic. However they suffer from the old school Fender owners seeing them as "not a P or a J". Both are selling used for ludicrously low prices considering what you get for your money. Sometimes the price items sell for does not represent what you get for your money.

I forgot to mention that Lukasz has several others available on ebay currently. I have no hesitation in recommending his creations. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166353012951?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=2ktZllUoQpO&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166355547362?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=2ktZllUoQpO&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/374900172374?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=lrPkWbz4QEW&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Get 'em while you can!!

In the past I've not been averse to supporting builders/ traders on this forum. I've got 3 basses built or worked on basses from @Andyjr1515, bought two lightty up things from @bertbass amongst others. This time I've been lucky enough to acquire a beautiful (aesthetically and performing) blue 5er from our own @Lukasz Chyla which he had advertised on ebay. Being familiar with his work from here I was able to contact Lukasz and we negotiated a deal that we were both happy with. I maintain that I am the happier of the two and I think you will see why from the photos (or in person at the forthcoming SE Bash). Fit and finish is as good as anything you'll get from a high production manufacturer and it feels top quality in your hands. No hint of neck dive, super smooth neck, excellent set up and action. Some under-rate the Wilkinson pickups - I have no problem with them - I think that they represent great vfm and I challenge anybody else to pick them out as budget pickups in the mix. As I said, this will be attending the SE Bash along with the @Jabba_the_gut short scale - both will be available to try so attendees can get an idea of the quality of products being built in this community.

I also traded a bass with Lukasz - a mass produced Fender for one of his beautiful creations. Firstly, Lukasz makes packing a bass look like an art form - lots of beautifully folded bubble wrap, boxed then packed with lots of padding. The transaction was super smooth - lots of detailed correspondence beforehand to iron out and potential hazards, including holding off till Monday before posting so that neither bass was in the warehouse any longer than need be. Anybody who hasn't tried or owned one of Lukasz's bass really needs to give them a try - absolutely top class instruments - he currently has a few on eBay so be quick and jump in. (I would have had the red 5er but I'm not a fan of red basses). More than happy to trade again - TOP BCer!!

What is love? - Howard Jones Page 1962 - my YOB.

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Ram goat liver - Pluto Shervington

Yep, very much like this...a good look. If I ever buy an "unlined" fretless I'd like something like this.

Good Grolly Miss Molly - Li'l Richard

I am able to say that I do not (currently) want one.

sn'Easy - Lionel Richie

I'm a saliva - Reba McEntire

I can't remember what I saw it on but I really liked the look of a bass with just lines (fret position) that "flowed over" onto the fretboard about 10mm.

Go(atee)ing to a Go-go - The Rolling Stones

https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/vesta-the-argus-electric-bass-guitar-black-pointy-active-gold-hardware/1462640200

...and the more desirable PJ pups too. Prices vary so much on Westones - hard to know what their true market value is.

Flathead - The Fratellis

You should post it in the "basses for sale " thread. The Mods may take exception to your post here and remove it.

Rain tree crow - Rain Tree Crow

Link for the Raffle thread: