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Ive got it--Ill try and get some photos up this evening. I put a Bridge cover on it and changed strings since I got it --its a lovely bass with a very thin neck and a great sound.

You wont regret getting one--theyre great basses and extremely well made. That LE looks great--problem with shipping over here is Customs/VAT--its about20/25% of price plus shipping and although euro is strong to dollar its still pricey. I got my L2000 thru small ads from a guy who stated hed brought in in from Germany---theres only one dealer over here that deals in them and last I saw had a meagre 1 in stock.

Mirror maybe or a simple white

If you dont mind me asking where did you get perspex---Im trying to get some for a Wymore Black Rose Tele bass which has a weird shape--not quite Precision. Thought I might have a go myself--Id aso recommend Dazbootman on ebay for standard sizes at good prices.

Can only speak of my experiences in Ireland--over here they are very quick to put on Customs and Excise charges with almost anything of any value from States---the bigger the size the more likelihood of being stopped. Imported a Sting 51 Precision reissue /replica from US some months ago---got an email from Customs saying they had it and wanted to know value or price I had paid--I provided copy emails with seller and fair enough they agreed price was ok and then charged excise etc--over here it equates to roughly 25% of price. Having said that the price diff/exchange rate is so good you cant lose even adding on 25%---and that goes even more for you guys in UK--sterling/GBP has never been stronger. Most shops such as Bass Centre in Florida will export and do a good job on packing- Id certainly buy again over there --prices in Dublin are outrageous for any decent bass.

That Deke Leonard book is great--he also has another one called"I Should have Stayed in Bed"--equally funny. I believe he has a radio show in Wales---one of my favourite bands. The Guy Pratt book is also worth a read--great story about Michael Jackson.

Hiscox are the best--ive a Manson branded one for a Warwick I have and its built like a tank--agree with above that shaped Fender P case is crap--the catches never line up when closing and theyre poorly lined.

Like Paul said--the larger surface area feels strange when sliding--its probably just me but I find it easier to slide on rounds.

Beedster hit the nail on the head--its just very hard to describe the difference.Ive flats on my Sting 53 P Bass and just love the feel and sound--Im seriously thinking of putting flats on all my basses.The only thing I prefer about rounds is sliding --it feels easier on rounds.

I was feeling guilty with 5---had 2 for many years-an Aria SB Pro II fretless 4 and a 1984 Wal but had always fancied a change- Current crazy Wal prices persuaded me to sell it and its funded a MM Stingray 5 w/piezo,a Warwick Streamer Standard 5,a G&L L2000 and a Black Rose TeleBass( Warwick & Black Rose bought on this site). Ive just got a Fender P Sting 53 reissue from states and big problem now is which one to play each time---having seen amounts other parties have I dont feel so bad--I can now point out this to other half.

Thats a laugh---to be honest it doesnt even look like an Aria---the finish is really something else as well---with a 250STG starting price and black holes for pickups hes going to be waiting...

He does look about 12---but he was good--heard a rumour he was either Andy McKays or PaulThompsons son.

Looks great to me--I love the precision body . Saw Pratt playing with Roxy last year and he was great--although the show was billed as intimate it was really a warm up for some bigger gigs and the band were a little under-rehearsed--happens a lot over here.

Id imagine itll go for a bit more than 450GBP-- they go for around 800/900EU over here---looks good although green wouldnt be my first choice.

The Blue sunburst is a lovely colour---yours seems very bright orange though that could be photo---you got a great bargain at that price. I find G&L are very underated in UK---the tones and bodywork are fantastic .

Great bass --Ive a L2000 with maple neck/board--huge variety of tones.

The recent Guy Pratt book covers a meeting with Mr Edwards around the time of recording Power Station with Robert Palmer and indeed he was asked to use said Musicman bass--its a great read.