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I've played this on a few deps and got the sound pretty much spot on. No pedals, just one of my Fenders or G&L's. Always with rounds and a pick.

[quote name='sharkboy' timestamp='1455052619' post='2975539'] Saturday was our annual fundraiser for The Alzheimer's Society - a cause very close to our band. This is the 4th consecutive year we've held it, and the 4th consecutive sell-out of the 500-capacity Belfast Empire. An absolutely brilliant crowd made this one the best and most memorable gig yet, and while the final sums aren't yet tallied, it looks like we're on course to raise around another £6000 for the charity. This also takes us over the £20000 mark for the running total. Here's to next year! [/quote] Brilliant job Sharkboy

I enjoy the fact that you're a regular GAS sufferer, it means plenty of opportunities to read your top quality reviews Love the retro look of these, must give one a try out some time soon.

I've read and enjoyed this book, the next person who wants it, should pm me with address details.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fender-Bass-Manual-Maintain-Guitar/dp/1844258173/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1454857376&sr=8-3&keywords=HAYNES++fender+manual http://www.amazon.co.uk/StrungOut-Function-Electric-Acoustic-Millimeters/dp/B00STTCOJ4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1454857273&sr=8-2&keywords=string+height+measure+for+guitar http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dr-Ducks-String-Electric-Acoustic-guitars/dp/B00FA3GROU/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1454857558&sr=8-14&keywords=guitar+polish Roughly 35 quids worth.

Slightly over budget but well worth the extra tenner http://www.amazon.co.uk/Zoom-B1on-Bass-Effects-Pedal/dp/B00JLEHMG6/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1454851984&sr=1-1&keywords=zoom+b1on

I learnt it a few months back for our set list, can't tell you who it is but yes it's tight and good fun to play.

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1454648002' post='2971640'] Hi Rich, interestingly enough, we have a plan for pre-amp/DI pedals for this year. Just got to hope I don`t end up with everyone having the same pedal, although if there`s only a few different types I`ll be able to go into the features a bit more, so should all still go well. [/quote] I've got a MXR 80 that I'm happy to bring along.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1454586105' post='2971022'] My guess would be that it would be the year of the newest component. [/quote] That would be right as far as the buyer would be concerned, the seller might go for the older date

And some users have a moan about the selling fees on BC. It's a total bargain.

Yes it is a bit of a shocker isn't it? You just have to factor it in.

Maybe you should widen your search to the whole of 66. You could miss out on so many good ones being that specific. Plus the neck might be dated Feb but the bass might well have been put together a month or so later I've had a fair few J's over the years but always ended up moving them on as I just preferred P basses. Have to say though that the 66 J is just brilliant, it has the flattest neck in terms of relief and the lowest buzz free action that I have experienced.

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1454581671' post='2970938'] Aha! So you've owned a Jan 66 and I've seen a Mar 66. [/quote] My 66 P has no stamp. So is it a Feb or just Fender being haphazard? Doesn't worry me, it's all original and is mighty fine instrument

Not sure about that. Just been checking my pics, the one I have now has a Sep stamp and one that I sold last year, had a January stamp. Sorry not much help.

A very happy outcome.

Looks great

I always use Paisley Freight for basses, cabs and amps. http://www.paisleyfreight.com/ Have been reliable and so far have always delivered on time and with no damage.

Form a queue behind me ladies and gents and I will forward it on to the next on the list.

Will do

That looks great, what a pleasing find for you

I would very much like to be top of the queue, thanks.

[quote name='Jebo1' timestamp='1454175577' post='2967293'] Echo everything Chili has said here. A mint (and it looks barely ever played) 66' is available here for £5950. I know David and he's a stand up guy, and there's probably a bit of wiggle room on price. It really is an investment quality piece. [url="http://www.davidjpym.com/page292.html"]http://www.davidjpym.com/page292.html[/url] [/quote] Wow, that is a fine example

Good advice from the Chilmiester I agree that it is overpriced, although I guess it depends just how good it feels to play. If I found a 66 P that was a refin but sympathetically done, I could live with it, so long as everything else was good and most importantly it played well. I would probably be willing to pay about half the price of an all original example, so nearer to £2,000.

Welcome back Pete, you're in the right place