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I was there tonight. What a band and a great venue

I have the old style godin A5 fretless. Bought used 10 years+ ago The unplugged sound is sublime. Like a good DB and the notes really swell. A really fat tone plucked over the fingerboard and more electric like plucked closer to the bridge. Mine had quite a high action and I gave it to Martin Petersen to sort out. It is super slick to play now and gets daily use.

1 hour ago, Cuzzie said:

But if you strip it to make it relickeyingable, does that then also count as fake mojo, forced mojo etc.......

I'm sure one of the self-appointed holier-than-thou guardians of the true mojo will be along any moment to give us the benefit of their God-given wisdom.

7 hours ago, ixlramp said:

'Carefully' relicing is even more ridiculous, as the intent is the appearence of lack of care, might a well relic it yourself and save paying the extra labour costs.

Interesting finishes created by abrasion are fine, but 'old guitar appearence' relicing is faking age in the attempt to fake mojo. Fakeness is bad and says something about the owner.

However there's clearly no shortage of guitarists and bassists with bad taste, or immature ones, so what is wanted is provided.

You are clearly more mature, and with better taste, than almost anyone I can think of. You post Has been an epiphany for me and will, I'm certain, convince anyone tempted by such devil's hardware of the error of their ways. 

beaching about other people’s choice of instrument. Is that still a thing?

.Upgrading to better quality equipment than you currently own has been scientifically proven, over & over, both to improve your playing and to make you happier and more productive in all aspects of your existence.

There is no flaw to your musical understanding or deficiency in your technique that cannot be overcome by simply buying a new bass and amp. This effect is enhanced if the new arrival is in addition to your existing equipment, rather than as a replacement, and further optimised if the incoming equipment is purchased on finance

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I had an original 62 jazz bass made fretless. New unlined unmarked board. Also had a large fender log jv Squier defretted in n the 80s. Kept the fingerboard and had the gaps filled with matching rosewood fillets so the lines disappeared. Both great basses.

As long as you don't need to sell, who cares about the value?

I am certain I really like Jazz basses, which is why I have "several".  

I am assuming you have more than one Precision. If not, please stop letting the side down. 

Sounds like something off the horror channel. What a chilling tale and warning to the rest of us.

If it involves the acquisition of another bass, then what could possibly go wrong? 

4 hours ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said:

Alright already. I’ve messaged AB to arrange an appointment 🙃

Can't believe it took you so long.

7 minutes ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said:

This bass has my attention at the moment. I don't recall ever seeing another YOB Sunburst J for sale with a February neck stamp. Correct month for me see. 

Could be a nice birthday present, but it would definitely get me kicked out of the Gear Abstinence Challenge 

 

Just do it. - assuming it plays as good as it looks.

"Gear abstinence challenge"? A chilling reminder of the tragic consequences of your significant other coming across your log in details.

It's a market, like any other, with the price set by supply versus demand. Enough buyers have funds to pay for the very limited supply of genuine pre 1965 examples to keep prices strong. Prices seem to have dipped a little in the US, but the reduction in the value of sterling has kept them high here. (Just my perception based on online browsing)

Perhaps when the current custodians sell to release funds for old age the increased supply will drive down prices. Will there even be demand in another 20 or 30 years?

It won't be a source of concern for me. I'm a consumer. I just like cool old basses. 

22 minutes ago, therealting said:

The diamond in my collection, my 64. Neck is to die for.

What's not to love?

8 minutes ago, Reggaebass said:

Any pics 🙂

Apologies to anyone who has seen these before. I do have some others.

7 hours ago, thebassist said:

I had a '64 Jazz from 1998 up until summer 2017 and loved it. Brilliant bass. I only sold it because I made the leap to a sixer and wasn't playing it anymore.

It has been put to good use, and is in good company, I can assure you Adam. 😀

3 hours ago, steantval said:

Also has a good taste regarding cars.

And bass players

16 hours ago, Frank Blank said:

I am loving this!

I had never heard this version. It’s different to the album track which has no guitar and a more ethereal type of sound. But it is lovely, thanks for posting 🙂

Anything featuring Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen.

A perfect example is "Jeg gik mig ud en sommerdag" from "the eternal traveller" 

It is my favourite passage of music featuring a bass.

sadly, I can't post a link from this device

How long did the repairer say it would take? It should take exactly the amount of time you were quoted when you handed the item over. If it is going to take longer, for instance, due to the need to order a specialist part, you should be kept informed,  even if just a brief email or text.

Two months without any communication? 

I think they are due a call!!!!

Congratulations on a very sensible use of funds which would inevitably have been otherwise wasted. Enjoy!!

Minging not blinging 

Further pair added since last family photo.

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I can't believe you let your dog sit on the sofa.

V  cool looking bass. Good choice.