DanEly

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1420127547' post='2645863'] yeah - they replaced all the American Vintage series at the same time with different models. I can't put my finger on what I preferred. the '74... just felt a bit cheap, thick varnish on the neck, and.... and I instantly disliked it - obviously thats all my highly personal opinion. I've tried a few '75 and they've just struck me as very very nice basses that stacked up well against the sadowsky stuff the shop had in in terms of fitting and feel and I preferred the tone of the '75. [/quote] Interesting! I can't say I'm a fan of heavily varnished necks either, sounds like the '75 might be the one

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1420125696' post='2645836'] Ok lets confuse it even more.... Fender American Vintage 75ri - generally...natural with maple or rosewood, blocks binding, 3 bold neck 70's position. Brilliant Fender American Vintage 74ri - the newer version released last year. I tried both in shops and preferred the '75. Fender FSR USA 70's jazz bass.... special limited run in 2002 of a few thousand basses in custom colours and with some differences, for example I used to have a lake placid blue one, and it had an alder body. Very very good instruments and a bit different to the normal american vintage range. [/quote] So where have all the 75 RI's gone, or am I being ignorant? they're not on the Fender website any more are they... Discontinued right? What made you prefer the 75?

So I've been gassing after a new jazz in natural, with a ash body and blocks and binding and I have found these two: Fender American Vintage 74 and the Fender FSR American Vintage 75 From what I can tell the main differences lie in the necks, the 74 has a U shaped neck + 4 bolt whereas the 75 is armed with a modern C shape + 3 bolt. By the looks of the the 75 has a aged tinted finish? Has anyone played either of these and can shed some more light on them? Particularly the FSR 75!

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1415728980' post='2603170'] Well I am, actually - but I don't think this is the appropriate website for that sort of thing... nice bass, though! [/quote] [quote name='JamesBass' timestamp='1415729613' post='2603184'] Well that wasn't very discreet! Don't worry, I've got my coat and am in the car [/quote] Steady lads! [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1415730486' post='2603190'] Bloody luvverly. Is this supposed to be a re-fin over sunburst or something? [/quote] Olympic white over candy apple red!

[quote name='JamesBass' timestamp='1415727300' post='2603133'] That looks fantastic! How does it play and sound? Are we to expect a little soundclip/video clip next? [/quote] Not had a whole lotta time to play it but so far it sounds great, really really growls. Just need to spend a morning (with some coffee) to get the neck off, change the strings and tweak the action. It's pretty high for me at the mo but I'm in to having a super low action with a slight hint buzz Could do a wee video if others are interested! Don't have a decant interface unfortunately. [quote name='Lw.' timestamp='1415727566' post='2603138'] ^^ That looks great - just the right amount of relic for me too. [/quote] [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1415727924' post='2603146'] Yum. [/quote] Really impressed with the way it came out. Popped a snap up on facebook and had someone asking if it was a CS! Might start looking in to getting a different pick guard though.

[url="https://flic.kr/p/pJN2DU"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/p5kKdb"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/pJJTjb"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/p5kLgo"][/url] So this little number came today...

Someone is about to get a fiesta red P and then mine's next!

Now waiting for my heavy relic P, olympic white over Candy apple red, matching headstock and chrome covers. The weeks are going incredibly slowly to say the least

One of my bands got a call to play outside the Amex football stadium yesterday for the Brighton vs Bolton game in the new FanZone. Was a fun gig! Got filmed for a new local TV channel for Brighton, had a very healthy crowd for a alt rock band and got free tickets to the game + food. How good is that? This was the first time they have ever had live music + beer available before the games and we've already been asked to come back next season!