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662:056__2_.JPG]I could ill afford to do this, but as a post surgery and giving up smoking treat I put in a very last minute bid on ebay and won.
It arrived on wednesday as I was about to leave home for a three day fishing trip, so I'm only just getting to know it.
It arrived with the most awful fret buzz, literally all over. I've given the truss rod a tweek this morning, which has improved things no end, although it's still a bit buzzy up the dusty end.
It needs a set up, which I will hopefully get on with later today after I check out the G&L website for info on bridge adjustments.
First impressions are good and I think once it's set up to my preferences all will be good. Acoustically it rings out nicely. I haven't played it through my rig yet, but sounds promising on my little practice amp, certainly very powerful for a passive bass.
The seller put on a set of Highbeam strings. I've always heard good things about them and must say they sound and feel good.
It has some buckle rash and war wounds, but nothing major. What I wanted really, a bass that I can gig without getting in a stress about picking up dings and dents. I've been looking at roadworn fenders, but wasn't entirely happy about paying what seemed quite a high premium for the relicing.
Hopeful of a GAS free period now.