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[quote name='Dread Bass' timestamp='1394475591' post='2391721'] [url="http://s915.photobucket.com/user/andrew_workman1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps055ecc87.jpg.html"][/url] The top! [/quote] Oh yeah...that's what I'm talking about!

[quote name='Dread Bass' timestamp='1394466928' post='2391618'] I have pictures of the wood I choose. I am sure no one wants to see though [/quote] Wrong......show us!

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1394447196' post='2391308'] No offence, although in my defence I did describe the Yammie as the perfect Precision Bass, which I still think it is. Pretty much my whole bass playing life - and despite flirtations elsewhere - I've seen myself as a Precision kinda guy. I now find myself in the situation in which, having owned and played what I believe to be the best Precision available, and having A-B'd it against my 4001, I'm guessing that whilst there are many things I don't like about Rics, I really do enjoy playing them, especially if I'm playing with a pic through Ampeg tubes bloody loud, nothing beats that tone, nothing! There's no change of mind per se in this thread, I've spent 8 years trying to find the perfect Precision, I found it, but it still didn't tick some of the more emotional/less tangible boxes that a bass needs to tick for me. But like you say, with basses as with women, tread carefully with words such as 'perfect' [/quote] Well done sir for being forthright and honest. I know from experience that there is for me no perfect bass that will end all other bass purchases. That said Yamaha have really nailed it with their latest BB basses, from the 424 all the way up the food chain to the 2024...they are fabulous instruments. I am a big fan of Yamaha. I own a nice example of the BB714...I wont ever sell it....maybe

Without wishing to offend anybody involved, this thread is the perfect illustration of why I would never start a "finally I have found the one!" type of conversation on this forum When are you all going to learn that GAS is EVIL.

[quote name='Spoombung' timestamp='1394303725' post='2390148'] It's a Wal - so it would be expensive with a long wait time. I think a sanding and epoxy would be the answer. [/quote] You are best placed to know the best course of action...if it's a Wal it needs to be done to a high standard. Good luck.

[quote name='Spoombung' timestamp='1394286524' post='2389897'] Does anyone know where I can get this treatment on a fretless fingerboard in the UK? My fingerboard is very worn and I need to think about a more permanent solution. I have looked at the Bass Gallery website and other websites and they do not seem to offer this service. Any clues/links/contacts/experiences appreciated. Kev [/quote] If your fingerboard is badly worn you may be just as well biting the bullet and having a new one installed.

[quote name='mark_random' timestamp='1394203595' post='2389136'] Thanks for the feedback on this. I'm sorry that some of our demo videos aren't to your taste. As it stands, we just have one guy who does our bass demo videos and he is predominantly a fingerstyle player and demos basses as such. As we do more video, we'll definitely look to expand how many guys you see demoing the gear so you get a wider variety of playing and opinion. I might even get stuck in to some demos, but I'm not sure if that's a good thing or not... In all seriousness, we've only been doing video demos for the last year or so and any feedback is appreciated. If you ever need more info than you're getting from the video content feel free to drop me a PM or an email at [email protected] and I'll be happy to help you out. [/quote] I personally really appreciate any retailer that takes the time to put demo's online...keep up the good work, you cant please everybody

The East is an excellent option, but can I offer an alternative? My main gigging bass for a few years was a DJ4. I did not want to fit onboard elecs so I purchased an outboard Sadowsky preamp. This setup sounded sublime. I'm not saying this is a better option than fitting the east...but it is a different perspective.

[quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1394057433' post='2387565'] Meaning? I will probably be doing an umbrella impression on that rainy day.. It will look nice next to Sunset Orange. [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/1959473_10202657953943571_55848230_n2_zpsf1a11922.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] Very cool pic!

[quote name='Maude' timestamp='1394133420' post='2388347'] I eat my peas with honey, I've done it all my life, It makes my peas taste funny, But keeps 'em on my knife. [/quote] I knew a peanist that did this but it still didn't appease him....you hey, you cant pease everypody!

[quote name='xzodar' timestamp='1394122003' post='2388168'] Hi All I'm thinking of putting a set of flats on my Yamaha BB1024. I just wondered if any of you guys have done this and any recommendations as to brands? I was thinking perhaps a set of D'addario Chromes... Can I still string through the body with flats (given that the bass has the 45 degree through body setup) or would you advise against? Does anyone know what the string gauges as shipped are as I won't want to be messing with the nickel nut. Any wisdom graciously received. Many thanks in advance. Pete [/quote] Pete without wishing to be a party pooper...I wouldn't fit flats to any bass. Congrats on the 1024 though...great basses.

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1394124494' post='2388204'] No , the past is still alive on Facebook! [/quote] Speak for yourself mr D!

Congratulations, very cool bass! I personally really like the design of the Bongo...it's different - no bad thing in this retrospective era of the unfashionably mundane.

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1394099797' post='2387842'] It still hurts to think about it... [/quote] Then stop thinking about pea's and just be hapea!

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1394092672' post='2387759'] When I was younger my mates used to flick them at me at school... kids can be cruel [/quote] The good news Rob is that the past is over....

Saw this two or three years ago...brilliant stuff.

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1394044184' post='2387341'] Yes, exactly right. Never had flats though [/quote] Phew, close call....all is well again, equilibrium restored!

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1394039410' post='2387267'] As a bit of background history, back in the mid-1980's I had a vintage Jazz Bass ( despite the fact that what I really longed for at the time was something modern that looked like a coffea table with active electronics) that was totally stock [/quote] ....you owned a Fender during the 80's??? Most of us were feeding our wood burners with them at that time. Next you'll be telling me that it had flats on it

I hate mushy pea's with my fish and chips, but I like garden pea's.

Great voice!

[quote name='Samashton12' timestamp='1394034171' post='2387168'] Same, a friend has a black Tokai TB48 which has one but worse than mine. Still perfectly playable [/quote] Yes definitely. Very cool looking bass!

That bass looks great in black, congrats. FYI the crack is in the classic T bird weak spot...the scarf joint where the headstock is glued to the neck. Seen one or two birds with this before.

I hope that [i]you share pics with us[/i] when the bass is finished. Sounds very cool.

A lot of good stuff here, thanks to all. I think the fact that we play 2 x 90 minute sets (approx 32 songs) doesn't help.

[quote name='eude' timestamp='1394016153' post='2386865'] Yup, give Alan at ACG a shout, he can make you your dream bass within your budget! Eude [/quote] Alan would probably make your dream bass at about £1000 less than your budget...and it would easily be as good as anything on the market at any higher price point.