Marky L

Have just bought the golden glitter bomb AKA the Italia Maranello from Mart and it was one of the easiest and smoothest transactions ever! Great to deal with and good clear comms, Wholeheartedly recommended Cheers!

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1409905102' post='2544404'] If you have back problems you should stay away from 410's, but I'd also suggest if you're going for a 2 210 rig you should look at better cabs. There are 2 AE210's in the classifieds which will blow most 210's into the weeds. They weigh 40lbs each and as a pair will be loud enough for any band, (I used mine in an ear piercing Led Zep tribute band and owned the half stack guitarist) and they'll give you the best tone you or you're band have heard. [/quote] I am very happy with my tone, which makes me question why change, but then isn't that something we all tend to do? Always searching for that holy grail.. even if you already have it in your hand. I have had many positive comments about my tone, I lean towards bright with some added extra grit from my Sansamp.

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1409863785' post='2544183'] The chances of JJ knowing or caring about a 1x15 being a weak link is slim to none. Back when he started playing, he, like many others would have been lead to believe that you need the 4x10 for mids & the 1x15 for low end. The rig in the pic is mostly for visual purposes. Anytime I've added a 4x10 to my 2x10, I've had little to be gained compared to adding another 2x10. I'd heed Bill's advice. [/quote] Yeah, but you would have thought his tech would ensure things were right. Then again, if you are endorsed by an a manufacture, you just get some more to play about with I suppose. Certainly agree with another 2x10, that's likely the direction I'll take. I also have to take my feeble weak back in to consideration!

Thanks guys, still toying with the idea. When you look at JJ Burnel's rig, he has a twin set of a 4x10 sat on a 1x15, one would imagine that the 15" would be the weak link in the chain, but he's run that set up for quite some time.

Interesting. I have been toying with doing the same thing. I currently run an Ashdown 500w head into a 2x10 cab and a 1x15 cab, both rated at 8ohms. The 15 has a suggested max of 350W and the 2x10 about 600W IIRC. Anyway I fancy adding a 4x10 8ohm to the 2X10. Both would have plenty of W headroom, I'd be loading the amp to 4 ohms in total so I can't see what probs I would have.

Yes, comms aren't his good point, pity really. IMHO, after seeing some other similar aged P's at inflated shop prices, it seems to be a fair price if it is all straight and genuine. I appreciate your replys

Hey all! I'd appreciate any viewson the 1970 Precision up for auction here - [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161225091676?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649"]http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1423.l2649[/url] I've sort of been sniffing about for something like this and it's tweaked my interest!! Ta muchlys

Ahh!! Thanks Nodd, that confirms it. Very much obliged

[quote name='borisbrain' timestamp='1381933785' post='2245702'] Does this help? BB [attachment=146258:dpbass.jpg] [/quote] Thanks, but I don't think they were TV years ones either.

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1381922253' post='2245417'] I'm pretty sure this is the case... [/quote] Yeah, it's what I seem to be coming up with. The "PRECISION BASS" bit just doesn't fit and I think was left off. The later '76 in early 80's(?) version of the logo which is a bit smaller does seem to fit as I have found pics of those.

And another question! (Is this the right forum for this one?) Anyone have a reasonable pic of a lefty Precision headstock with that big ol' TV logo, late 60's to '76 I think. I have searched Google and keep coming up with the same ones which I'm not sure are correct. I'm begining to think that the Precision only had the Fender logo, where has the Jazz had both Fender and Jazz Bass on it. I'm cobbling together a bass at the mo and want a custom logo decal made but want to get it at least resembling and positioned close to what the real article looked like. Much obliged

Thanks chaps, I'll investigate further!

Ok, so my research shows either one by Pickguardian or a version supplied by Pick Of The RIcks. Does any one have any experience with either of these Rickenbacker treble pup bezel chappies and can give me their views? Thanks

Having just picked up a new bass acquisition from the brand that shall not be named, I immediately realise I need to get that bloody treble pup cover off. Can any one point me in the right direction on where to get one of the after market pup surrounds please? Ta

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1375446241' post='2161485'] IME it's unless you have access to a business account that sees plenty of international use, it's simply not possible to arrange shipping from the US to the UK from the UK as cheaply as it would if it was organised and sent from the US. [/quote] I'm certainly getting this impression.

Yes I would much prefer if he arranged the shipping. I'll try again but he wasn't keen previously and isn't the most chatty in our emails! I'd love to show some pics but the deal is not finalised yet and I don't want to jinx it. I've lost out before y'see. All I can say is it's very black with some sexy chrome

He is happy to ship but originally as a domestic US sale.

Hey all. First off, I have had a look at other threads here, but I'm just fishing for some up to date advice/guides. I've agreed to buy a bass from a private seller in the US and I'm looking at shipping back to the UK, but it doesn't seem as easy as I had hoped. Interparcel online only gives me one quote for FedEx and nothing else. Has anyone recently arranged shipping and can point me in the right direction to a courier that has come through for them? I don't necessarily want cheap and cheerful! Oh and yes.. I am fully aware that I'm going to get the red hot poker up the jacksey otherwise known as import duty etc!!

Did anyone one here pick this one up in the end? The guitar store is local to me so I dropped in this morning to have a look and damn me but they had just sold it 30 mins before! They wouldn't let me play it, but I had a look and it is such a lovely genuine used vintage P. It was a local old chap's who recently had died and his family were selling it. Interestingly the ticket price was £1399.

Where abouts in Dorset?

It's a pity I don't have a local store that I could go into and try and do the deal there. Still not sure what to do. I'd buy from the place I want to use as the price match if only they did Sat delivery. My work at the mo means there is no chance of a week day delivery, nor can I think of someone I could hassle to take the delivery for me either. Maybe I should look at trying to arrange my own delivery but I'm sure that'll bite me in the wallet!

Ah now, this is my exact worry. When it comes to price matching, all interest in professional customer service seems to go out the window. The fact that you have dared to take them up on their offer seems to automatically remove you from the "valued customer" bracket and you are reduced to something stuck on the shoe status. Adding the fact that I'd be buying remotely and not actually seeing the item I'm buying, I would be concerned that I'd end up with a scabby ex-demo foisted on me that then becomes a nightmare in waiting as I try to return it..etc!! Pity, it's the convenience of a Saturday delivery that really attracted me.

Thanks, soiunds promising. I'll test them out on their price match later then and see how that goes!

Hi all Just wondering if anyone has bought from PMT recently and what they are like regarding customer relations? They quote online as offering a price match and they have a cab I want that I have seen significantly cheaper elsewhere. I want to use them as they offer a Saturday delivery y'see Thanks Mark

Ah, thanks, I didn't see that original thread