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  1. Jono Bolton
    The stock pickup in the Matt Freeman is excellent. I bought a white one as a backup to my black one a few years ago which came with a 1/4 Pounder fitted, but I immediately put the stock pickup back in; it's got a great character to it.
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    This was mine previously; great sound, excellent condition, and very easy to play. Immaculate build quality too.
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    Is this the one you messaged me about Pawel? I wish I hadn't bought that Jazzmaster now I've seen it!
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    I had read that Squier were discontinuing the signature models as well. Gary Jarman of The Cribs has a signature model, and he said as such on the Offset Guitar forum where he's a member. I'd wanted a J Mascis for some time but when I saw this it was a no brainer. I've sourced a replacement pickguard, as well as pickup covers, knobs and a switch tip for about £20, giving me a total saving of around £130. The Mascis has some nice flame on the neck, but there was nothing to separate them. I still can't figure out why there's such a gap in price for what is ultimately the same guitar.
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    Another shot in different lighting:
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    After selling my CV 50s Precision, I was in the market for a new guitar. I wanted a Classic Vibe Telecaster, but struggled to find one in my budget. I was due to get a Vintage Modified Jazzmaster, but while doing some research online I stumbled across this model. It's a new model for 2017, so there isn't a huge amount of information online - it's not even on the Fender website! One thing that I found was a comment on another forum stating that it's basically a Squier J Mascis in a different colour scheme, so I duly went to the guitar shop to check it out. Comparing them side by side, there's nothing to split them; the tremolo is in the same position (closer to the bridge), it has a Gibson-style Adjustomatic bridge, the pickups have adjustable pole pieces, jumbo frets on a satin finish neck, and the same headstock decal (slightly different to the VM). The kicker? The Deluxe was £336, nearly £150 less than the J Mascis! I'm not crazy about the gold pickguard and black plastic parts, but for that saving I'm not going to complain. In fact, I've already got a mint green guard on the way. It sound great with the P90s (as opposed to Jazzmaster single coils), and the neck is a dream to play. I've restrung it with 12-56s so the set up needs some adjustment, but it's great to play regardless.
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    One's appeared on Gumtree in Glasgow just within the hour. I just sold my CV 50s Precision with a view to buying a Telecaster, but now I'm considering spending it on a Telecaster Bass.
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    And sold.
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    On hold
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    There's another black Musicmaster on eBay at the moment, for the slightly higher price of £280 OBO, although he's offering shipping. It's the third one I've seen since the turn of the year, all black. I'd have probably bid on one if they were any other colour.
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    Up again
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    I used these on an old bass, no chance of the strap coming off once the rubber washer was on: http://www.axesrus.co.uk/Jumbo-Vintage-Style-Strap-Pins-p/he013.htm Depends on the style of bass, they suited my O Bass both might not look right on other styles.
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    Very cool Ovation Magnum bass on eBay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292043396384
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    Any G&L.
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    Price reduced to £225
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    [quote name='itsmedunc' timestamp='1488307098' post='3247777'] Just got one of these. Bought the blue one that was up off Shambo. Would have preferred this colour though. I was a little bit worried about the thickness of the neck but it's fine. Its chunkier than my JV P but not what I've read in some reviews. Really like it. GLWTS [/quote] Thanks Dunc, it's a very nice bass but it's just not for me. Took it in a trade to see what the fuss was about, it's definitely one of the nicer basses I've owned, the standard of finish is immaculate. Neck's nice, plays well, action is low, but just haven't clicked with it. Seems a shame to have it sitting doing nothing, and a guitar would be of more use to me at the minute than a second bass.
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    The brass saddles on the CVs are good and solid.
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    [quote name='Harlequin74' timestamp='1488229935' post='3247106'] How is my old Matt Freeman doing for you? [/quote] Both the Matt Freemans I've had came from eBay, so I'm not sure which one you're referring to. If it was the black one, I've still got it and it's still going strong; it's my main bass. If it was the white one, I sold it (incidentally, to the guy I got this bass from, but a different transaction), and I wish I still had it.
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    [quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1488205518' post='3246744'] as I understand it it's pretty much marketing. The Matt Freeman has the colour scheme that Matt seems to have favoured (not exclusively) over the years... but it's not much more than a stock Precision... a well made one, 'though. I doubt Matt plays them other than the odd photo opportunity the contract must dictate. If MusicMan made a 'McNach signature Stingray' I would probably own a couple, but I would still like to use my old Stingray which just feels right to me and has been slightly modified to my taste (I doubt MM would install preamps from other companies ). I have three signature instruments: a Richie Sambora Fender Stratocaster, a Mike Dirnt Precision and a Matt Freeman Precision (which has been converted into something else, however). The signature had no relevance whatsoever when I bought them, but they just had the right specs and I liked them. [/quote] Allow me to share this anomaly; you can see from the picture that the bass he's using has the Squier badges on the headstock, but the truss rod adjustment is at the heel of the neck, rather than the headstock end as you'd find on the production model. I don't know if he's got a prototype, or if it's something else badged as a Squier. It's definitely got the same bridge as mine. Either way, I've definitely seen him playing the standard bass you can buy in the shops.
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    I've had lots of the Squier CVs; a 50s Precision, a 60s Precision, a 50s Telecaster and a 60s Strat, as well as 2 Matt Freemans that come from the same factory. All of them have been immaculate in terms of fit and finish, and all of them played brilliantly. If I'm in the market for a new instrument, I always look at Squier first. I'm picking up a 50s Strat later this week. Costs are cut with the wiring and pots, but the pickups are made by Tonerider and are good quality. If it had a different name on the headstock the price wouldn't be an issue. Because Squier is commonly associated with low-end instruments the gut reaction is that £400 for a Squier is too high, but you're easily getting £400-worth of instrument.
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    Squier Classic Vibe 50s Precision in White Blonde. I took this in a trade about 5 months ago but just haven't clicked with it. It's in 9/10 condition, with just the faintest of scratches just next to the pickguard that I haven't been able to capture in a photograph, and are only visible in certain light, but for the purposes of honesty I'll mention them. When I took the bass the original pickguard had been painted black, badly. The original wasn't salvageable so I sourced a replacement from Strings Direct. There's also a crack in the tug bar, which only shows when you screw it right in. A quarter-turn backwards and it's fine. The knobs were mismatched when I got it so they were replaced with flat-top barrel knobs that I put on all my Ps. Other than that, it's the usual Classic Vibe build and finish quality, and it plays nicely with a low action. I'm not sure what the body wood is; some sites say pine, others say basswood. It's definitely resonant, and when I took it up to the studio the other day I was surprised at how bright it sounds. Not the boomy thump I expected, although it's capable of that if you roll off the tone. Price is £250 ONO. You can pick up the bass from me in Glasgow, or shipping at cost can be arranged. A Fender gig bag will be included in the sale. It works fine, but the strap button has worn a hole in the bottom. Trades would be considered for a Squier Classic Vibe Custom Telecaster, or one of the other CV range of guitars.
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