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[quote name='HowieBass' timestamp='1461594368' post='3035923'] You could try and find some nail varnish that is a good match and drop fill the damaged area. The trouble here is finding a good match - in which case a colour analyser app like this might help [url="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jenspetervester.coloranalyzer&hl=en_GB"]https://play.google....alyzer&hl=en_GB[/url] [/quote] I never thought of that. Could be a good idea if I can find the right colour. I guess I could always put some form of vinyl design over it too.

Ive had my Yamaha RBX374 for a good few years now and its starting to show signs of wear and tear (A few knicks and rashes here and there) which is fine. But lately I've noticed one particular knick which has really annoyed me. [attachment=217785:WP_20160425_14_41_30_Rich_LI.jpg] The front of the body has been in perfect condition for years and all of a sudden I notice that an almost perfectly round dink out of the paint. It's the only mark on the front and due to the fact its so unnatural looking it really stands out (to me). Its one of those things that now I've noticed it I cant unsee it! I'm not sure what to do about it. I thinking of covering it up some how or even making it worse just so it doesn't look so perfect! The practical option I guess is to just embrace it and accept that its there and move on. But for me that's the toughest option! Its not even that big. But its there! What would you guys do?

Rosewood fretboards. Maple fretboards with block inlays. P/J config. Double Humbuckers. Translucent colours. Matching Headstocks. 4 or 5 strings. Active/Passive switch. Straplocks. Low battery LED indicator.

Most of my pet hates can be summed up in the MM Bongo. There is nothing aesthetic I like about that thing, Imo it's fugly. Stingrays with two humbuckers. Single cuts. Pearl pickguards. Headless basses. Massive bridges (Traben for example) Headstocks that don't match. Fake heavy relicing. Small headstocks. Fretboards that's half fretted and half fretless (Ibanez did one. Just no.)

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1457730058' post='3001465'] Not sure about the grey PG, but for 140 you can get it and change the PG. The photographer does a top job there too. As I frequently say: the great thing about basses is they are so cheap. Yet the worst thing about basses is they are so cheap. [/quote] I would like to see a matte black or if its well painted underneath then maybe a clear pickguard?! I've never tried a Harley Benton bass but I've heard pretty good things about them.

Yea I'm particularly taken by the P/J. I've always loved the look of them and this is one of the prettiest I've seen! Although I would be quite happy with either and for about £140! I bet they aint bad either!

Just flicking through the Thomman website (which we all know is very dangerous!) and I came across this beauty! [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_jb_70_rosewood_deluxe_series.htm"]http://www.thomann.d...luxe_series.htm[/url] Wilkinson hardware and even comes with Daddario strings fitted. May take a punt for the sake of £140!

[quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1457696933' post='3001019'] Maybe bland is too strong a word, but when i was trying out the 305 and 505 together i liked the tone of the 305 more. The reason i want for the 505 was the nicer look (dont like gloss much) and the fact that the bass would run without a battery if needed. [/quote] I do get what you mean. I would describe it as a very clean tone. I have an RBX374 and it has more grit in its tone for sure. Both very good instruments with a good range of tones between them. Haven't tried a 304/5 yet. Are they anything like the RBX374? I assume the pickups are the same?

It is very good using pedals. I use it without pedals and through a Hartke LH500. I've never found it bland i found it has a lot of presence and plenty of mid range growl.

How did our band photos get leaked?!

[quote name='lowhand_mike' timestamp='1457630362' post='3000434'] ooh i like that, reminds me of ibanez SR's, never been a fan of yamaha but i like that [/quote] These do seem like competitors now! These are more comfy on the leg when sitting than an SR equivalent. That's just my opinion though! I'm a massive Yamaha fan. And these really reinforce why!

I bought this stunning Yamaha TRBX504 in translucent black from DavidMcKay of this here forum and arrived safe and sound (and extremely well packed) yesterday morning. Here are some specs from the Yamaha website: Scale Length - 34'' (863.6mm) Neck - Maple and Mahogany 5pc Fingerboard - Rosewood Radius 10'' (250mm) Nut Width - 38mm Body - Solid Mahogany Tuners - Die-cast Bridge - Die-cast 19mm Pickups - HHB5n (Alnico V), HHB5b (Alnico V) Controls - Master Volume, Pickup Balancer, Bass, Middle, Treble and Active-Passive switch (Battery Alert LED on back) Hardware Color - Black Nickel Initial impressions are very very good. A very comfortable and slim neck. Fit and finish as to be expected from a Yamaha product is perfect. absolute rocksolid build quality. An all round high quality feeling instrument. I had a MIJ 2000 Yamaha TRB 5-II and this feels on par with it. I've had a doodle around with it and love tone and sound in both active and passive mode very versatile, a huge plus! Very clean and piano like. Actually quite similar to the TRB I had. Anyway that's enough rambling, here is a cheeky pic! I shall add more detailed one later.

I love their nickel strings. Very comfortable, great tone and have quite a acceptable lifespan compared to some others I tried.

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I've owned a vm precision and currently own a vm jazz. Both are/were awesome. Good solid build quality, comfortable to play and sounded great. In fact my guitarist still maintains my vm jazz sounds better than a Yamaha TRB 5-II I used to play! I would love to give the cv jazzes a go to compare!

Sold Dave my Squier VM Precision. Easy to deal with, fast payment and an all-round nice guy Happy to deal with again!.

David is an absolute gent. Bought his Yamaha TRBX504 off him. Pleasure to deal with and packed the bass so well I'm pretty sure it was bomb proof! Highly recommended.

As some of you may know I'm on a quest to get a thunderbird. I've looked at a good few options and I've been offered a Tokai Thunderbird. Looks stunning in black with white pickguard, set neck and really looks the part. Question is, are they any good? Is there anything I should be careful of when going to view it? What I do know is that the guy bought it from new in 2012 is that helps?