paul, the

[quote name='The Burpster' post='14304' date='Jun 8 2007, 05:38 PM']There is more likelyhood of me being ***gged sensless in a 3 girl fantasy involving Kylie, Gwen Stefani and Chrissie Aguilera orbiting the earth in my own space station with Monkies piloting it remotely from Madagasgar[/quote] Wait your turn!

[quote name='The Burpster' post='13859' date='Jun 7 2007, 09:52 PM']+1 ----- "If thats a '66 you'd all better start kneeling before me as I am.........Pope Bob I "[/quote] You mean you're not I hope he puts the messages on the listing

I hope this thread continues to vent anger about PF, as it is important to do so for anger management and also to repetitively deter potential PF customers that read the thread. --- [b]But thinking constructively[/b] [url="http://www.interparcel.com/"]Interparcel[/url] seem to be a reliable, fully insured (upto £1000) global courier service that aren't ridiculously priced. (I don't know if they use third party companies???) What about for more expensive gear and instruments, any ideas? (Global, fully insured, fair price) And what about us as buyers. How do we persuade sellers on eg. Ebay to not use Parcelforce?

I'm officially Freakin' jealous! I love the goldness/brassyness, would love to get my hands on it. Will you put gold keys on? What's the body made of? Will you give us a total figure whence fin'? n1, green-eyed paul.

I don't think I've seen one that colour. Arrr she's a beaut'.

[quote name='Gwilym' post='13929' date='Jun 7 2007, 11:40 PM']i think the duty limit is around about the £30 mark, but they're not always consistent about it (ie sometimes you'll get away with a higher value. i my experience though, you should be ok with 1 set of strings. I bought 3 sets of DR Hi-Beams once, and did pay import duty & vat on them, declared value was around 65usd.[/quote] Thank you very much. It's hugely appreciated. I think I'll fork out for some Jazz Flats from America.

[quote name='Mickeyboro' post='13765' date='Jun 7 2007, 07:37 PM']Here's one on the bay [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BASS-GUITAR-Fender-Precision-Bass-August-13th-1966_W0QQitemZ280122888772QQihZ018QQcategoryZ4713QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BASS-GUITAR-Fender-P...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url] But is it really as old as it's claimed?[/quote] Message to seller: 'If that's a '66 P, you can tickle me nuts and call me Susan.'

[quote name='Mickeyboro' post='13765' date='Jun 7 2007, 07:37 PM']Here's one on the bay [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BASS-GUITAR-Fender-Precision-Bass-August-13th-1966_W0QQitemZ280122888772QQihZ018QQcategoryZ4713QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BASS-GUITAR-Fender-P...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url] But is it really as old as it's claimed?[/quote] Ahahahaa

[quote name='elros' post='13665' date='Jun 7 2007, 04:17 PM']This one pretty much sums it up for me: Surine Regency X 6-string Warmoth Jazz/Gecko 4-string Benavente Vortex 6-string fretless Listerud Totem 7-string (now gone, alas)[/quote] Cripes! --- [quote name='mr_russ' post='13762' date='Jun 7 2007, 07:33 PM'] Sei Jazz 5[/quote] CRIPES.

[quote name='neepheid' post='3373' date='May 21 2007, 09:04 AM']It's already been featured in the build diaries, so if you missed it here's a link. [url="http://www.wheeee.org/showallnews.php?n=566"]http://www.wheeee.org/showallnews.php?n=566[/url] All the eye candy is there.[/quote] " When you can pickup a reasonable starter instrument for £200-£300, if cost is your motivation forget it. There's no way you can compete with the Far East! But if you're wanting a labour of love with absolutely zero resale value (unless you become famous ;-) ) then this is the way to go! " I love this comment. Your bass has soul.

[quote name='lukeward2004' post='13699' date='Jun 7 2007, 05:04 PM']Hi mate, Thanks, ive never played at the Grande before but ive been informed that it is an AWESOME venue - im really hopig I get muster up some support and get some good live shots. If you come along Ill bring the P bass with me and let you have a little play It set me back about £1k as I recall - maybe just under. It was from [url="http://www.bravewoodguitars.co.uk"]www.bravewoodguitars.co.uk[/url], and it is sublime [/quote] From the site: *restraining jazz tendencies*

Oooh a flamboyant bassists thread. I hate these threads I love Jaco's big jumpers

[quote name='The Funk' post='12862' date='Jun 6 2007, 09:25 AM']Join the school jazz band.[/quote] +many Even if you don't like jazz (I know you do), join anyway. --- I'm sure there was a wise post on this thread that is now missing

And don't forget, it's the most beautiful bass ever made. (I don't own these basses. Although I should.) They're the best basses for understated funk and motown - and when that's delivered well - mucho respecto.

Although my early teens were technically a few years ago, it wasn't really like that. Rather than plowing through scales I think it is more important to learn music theory first so that everything you practice has reference and infrastructure. This allows you to better encode what you're playing into long term memory, semantically, as it now has relevance. And when you understand the theory you'll be able to work out what you need to practice yourself. Getting a band together and gigging experience is the best thing to do imo, then learn the theory on the side for improvement, or quickly - because you have to.

[quote name='Machines' post='12816' date='Jun 6 2007, 07:05 AM']This pic looks a bit better than the vid. [attachment=469:DSC00808.JPG][/quote] Not nearly enough hair

[quote name='slaphappygarry' post='12745' date='Jun 5 2007, 11:16 PM']5. Trevor Dunn (Mr Bungle)[/quote] Just found [url="http://trevordunn.net/deadbassgoon/index.html"]this[/url] if it's any use.

I don't really see the Aria Pro IIs going up in value. Except perhaps the SB range. I don't think people really took them seriously. I've read reviews with serious artists taking them into studios and then getting laughed at (I think it happened with The Pixies with the CSB-380, although I don't have a source). They're brilliant instruments that will probably always be priced below their worth. Although that pleases me because beginner and intermediate bassists will be able to afford something of quality - which is far more humbling than something like investment potential. It's just a shame they don't get the recognition they deserve. [quote name='Bloodaxe' post='12734' date='Jun 5 2007, 11:02 PM']On the possible bargain front is [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ARIA-PRO-II-2-BASS-SUPERB-QUALITY-VINTAGE-AND-RARE_W0QQitemZ220118549443QQihZ012QQcategoryZ112668QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]this oddity[/url] - looks like a hybrid Aria/Vantage. Certainly in need of a bit of TLC, be interesting to see what it ends up at. Pete.[/quote] That's the [url="http://www.matsumoku.org/models/ariaproii/catalogs/78_pb1500_slick/78_pb1500_slick.jpg.html"]PB-1500[/url]. I saw one on Ebay that sold for £158.

I have a p-special. Precision bass with a p-pup, jazz bridge pup and a jazz neck. I'm not sure they sell passive ones anymore. Mine's far from vintage, but it has vintage pups.

My dad bought a POD for his guitar. After hours online and reading through manuals, I've concluded that the fabled MIDI is some sort of cult philosophy or jah of mystic religion. I'm confident the MIDI will kill us all.

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='12123' date='Jun 4 2007, 10:36 PM']Not at all... just stating something which might suprise those who think the company went to the dogs the day after after CBS took over.[/quote] The most powerful bass tone I've ever heard was a '70s Precision, whether I like it or not.

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='12010' date='Jun 4 2007, 07:21 PM']It's worth bearing in mind that one of the most sought-after vintage Fender basses exists entirely due to CBS' intervention.... the 66-ish Jazz with dots, binding and oval tuners. It's not at clear-cut as pre-and post CBS. Just sayin'.[/quote] ...are you arguing with me...because I agree with you. Maybe if CBS hadn't stepped in, Fender (descendants, loyal co-workers) would still be making superb instruments and '60s Fenders would be worth about £1000 today.

Excellent, nice find. Wish I still had my 62 ri.