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[quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1366472220' post='2053021'] Another one of Uncle Horrid's specials, he even custom built the bridge for this too [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/kjon51/media/20130420_162306_zps6e28f98c.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] Lovely. That is exactly the same as the pickguard I have on my 51 RI - same colour body and neck wood as well. Mine has a Seymous Duncan pickup plus another SD in the jazz bridge position with a tiny 3 position microswitch between the tone and volume knobs to switch pickups. All professionally done and the end result is a wonderful bass. Sounds and looks fantastic. Frank.

I've had a look at these primarily because I love the blocked and bound necks and it's available in olympic white with rosewood fretboard - a look I really like. But I already own an American Vintage 75 reissue in natural ash body with blocked and bound rosewood fretboard, AND a classic 70s jazz in sunburst and again, bound and blocked rosewood fretboard. Talk about being greedy. Both are excellent instruments but....the US version costs almost 3 times the Mexican classic 70s and I'm equally happy with both - well almost. The US jazz has a slightly better finish, pickups and hardware, plus the three bolt adjustable neck and the neck feels just that little bit faster and slimmer. There's not a massive difference especially considering the price difference, currently £702 against about £1750 last time I looked. So, what am I saying? These new 74 reissues are overpriced without a doubt. But... if they are as well built as the 75 reissues before them they will find a lot of love and maybe that would take the sting out of the price. I'll be waiting for a good used one to come up anyway. Frank.

Oh yes, I forgot to say, I have a Compact/Midget review in the reviews section. Frank

The Compact and Midget is a great and very practical combination. My preference is also for the Compact although I do gig and rehearse with the Midget alone too. As was said above, using EQ can make the Midget sounds very deep and loud but not as smooth as the Compact. Together they are sublime. I look at it like owning 3 rigs - either cab alone (Depending on the gig and space available) or both together. While I have heard the Super 12 at a gig and been very impressed with the sound, for me owning a Super 12 would mean me having to take one big cab to all gigs. That would be total everkill in some of the small pubs I play in. Frank.

Having gigged with my Precision for about a year now, I took my US 75 reissue jazz to a gig on Sunday just for a change really. I loved the sound and feel of the jazz and two people commented on how good it sounded. I think you'll love it. Frank.

I just sold my gorgeous Warwick Streamer Stage 2 to James. Everything went perfectly smoothly. Payment was prompt and James was patient as I had to wait for a few days before I could get a chance to ship the bass. James is a first class guy to deal with. Highly recommended. Frank.

I'm not a VERY loud pl;ayer and I found the suitcase to be too quiet. MY Markbass 1 x 12" combo was louder. As suggested above, the Barefaced Compact is a better allround solution. Frank.

hahaha. Reminded me of a "for Sale" a few months ago on Belfast Gumtree. Someone was selling a 6" pink oboe..... the description was halarious. it didn't stay up for too long. Frank.

I haven't read the whole thread but to me, I'm just playing a piece of music. Whether it was written by a member of my band or a member of some other band, it isn't an issue for me. I just enjoy playing. Frank.

Haha. I rehearsed with a new band recently using the Midget/ Mesa Walkabout. The keyboard player said that was a "neat little practice setup". He was a bit shocked at what that tiny little cab was capable of. Frank.

In the past I have put several layers of duct tape over the microphone on the sound limiter. None of the staff noticed and I forgot to take the tape off after the gig. Oooops. Frank.

[quote name='nottswarwick' timestamp='1358975679' post='1948089'] Very good little amps. Just sold mine, but only because a chap I know locally was selling a lm3 and 2 102 trav cabs, almost new, so I took the opportunity to change. But, yeah, ace combo. [/quote] I also had a LMII and two 2 x 10 traveller cabs at one time. That is also a superb sounding, easily transported and flexible setup and, if anything, an improvement in sound compared to the 1 x 12 combo plus 1 x 12 cab. Frank.

These are great little combos. I often gigged mine on its own in small pubs. Sometimes added a Markbass 1 x 15" traveller (first model) which seemed to work fine. At one time I toyed with the idea of two combos just to have a spare amp but buying Barefaced cabs changed my direction around that time. Great setup, and one that will surprise most people who judge it initially on size alone. Frank.

Yes, I have the previous Fender case (came with 2008 P) and I still use the Hiscox for gigs. It's easily strong enough but lighter and smaller. The Fender case is top notch though and if I was touring or flying, it would get used. The new Fender one is probably equally as good. Frank.

Echoing what has been said above, the G&L L2000 Tribute, available used for around £350, has to be the best bargain out there. Their versatility makes them close to an all-rounder for the gigging bass player and the build is rock-solid. And.... someone mentioned not liking having to worry about the battery going flat- it doesn't matter. The L2000 will still play, and very powerfully too, in passive mode with the battery removed altogether. In fact, I rarely (almost never!) use the active mode. Frank.

The 74 jazz doesn't have a bullet trussrod in the photo even though it says it does in the blurb. How did that happen? Is the pick a photoshop jobbie? Frank.

Honestly, it's not a tough decision at all. The advice above is good. A 1 x 15" with a 4 x10" is probably not good. Frank.

Indeed, that is rather nice. Frank.

I do backing and harmony vocals. It took a bit of practice but now I can play reasonably complicated basslines and sing at the same time. I would say anyone could do it with some practice. Practice is definately the key. Frank.

I've owned both of these (still own the US '75 reissue) and while the US bass is better built, has better hardware, superior pickups, is lighter in weight, is better balanced, has nicer body wood, has a far better feeling neck and frets, sounds better (subjective), has real neck inlays not painted ones, is finished to a higher standard and comes with a nice vintage hardcase, chrome pickup covers, (not fitted) and all the usual US case candy..............I still don't think it's worth about £1400 more than the Squier. Both are good bass guitars and I thoroughly recommend the Squier - excellent basses for a bargain price. Frank.

I have a Fender Rumble 15. They are perfectly good for home practice and sound OK at low volume and have a headphone socket. They are of no use for anything else though. They would struggle to keep up even at a moderate volume rehearsal, but that's fine by me. They are also cheap second-hand. I see no point in putting any significant amount of money into a home practice amp. I bought mine for little more than the price of a round of beers. Frank.