Thanks for all the replys guys, I'm nervous of buying blind on the net because I have had a bad experience before, I have found 1 or 2 p basses that I have like playing however as this is a big investment (for me anyway) I want to make sure I get what I want, the bass I have liked have been the wrong colour (yes I am a tart) or the wrong fingerboard ( I want a maple board).
One thing that I was told when buying an bass,guitar was to make sure the neck pocket was a good snug fit. Maybe I have been at bit unlucky but every bass I have liked (colour scheme wise) has had a dreadful fit between the neck and body, for the record I have been to all the places that have been recommend in Exeter,Manchester and a few in Cornwall.
I have searched the net a lot and had mixed reviews on the vintage brand, I have found a few other brands that tick the right boxes namely the ESP LTD 204 again the problem being that nobody local seems to stock them. Does anyone have any experience or opinoins on this bass
Am I right to be critical about the neck pocket or is it a myth
Cheers