Jellyfish

I had one break without me doing anything to it after 2 months. It was only being used at home and as I picked the stand up (without a bass on it) the part with the self-closing yoke on it just broke away from the metal stem. I did get a replacement but ended up selling it and now am happy with the Ultimate Support stands.

His Spector on the title track of that same album sounds brilliant.

I have one to add to the pile as well. Following a catastrophe with an Ibanez BTB 475, I was adamant that I wanted the Ibanez 575. It had appeared on their website and was due for release within a decent time frame. It turns out that it was only available in America and it was one of the loveliest BTB's they make.

[quote name='Icunningham' timestamp='1377822596' post='2192482'] I had the pleasure of playing a couple today, my god they are stunning instruments. I was totally blown away by the necks on them both. Absolutely incredible [/quote] Oh man, that's exciting to hear.

I think the number one rule here is don't learn it if you think it sounds or makes you look [i]cool.[/i] Learn it because you think it sounds [i]good. [/i]Just like Mr. Miller makes it sounds!

If you enjoy the controls on a G&L L-2000/2500 then you could be considered a dork I think.

[quote name='spinynorman' timestamp='1377690544' post='2190367'] What we need is a mass blindfold test. Blindfold the players and the audience. Give the players a selection of Fender and Squier P or J from various factories, plus some cheap clones and some boutique ones. See who can tell the difference. [/quote] And then let the player pick the one he finds more comfortable.

I don't know much about Fender's. In fact I know hardly anything, but what I do know is that if there is no sign of a serial number on the auction then there's a good chance that it's not quite the real deal. Also, it looks in way too good of a condition to really warrant selling at £1,300, so something can't be right.

I loved the sound of that bass. Very fluid and even across slap and finger style too and it definitely sounds better than both the Jazz and the Warwick.

[quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1377605210' post='2189261'] To be fair, I've seen less convincing relic jobs. [/quote] Me too and I'm not a fan of heavy relic, but I'd much prefer something from Fender or Sandberg than that.

Are they not the ultimate practice tool for when you need some sort of backing? I use mine as an awesome way to lay down a foundation to practice and improvise. Maybe some day I'll become as good as this guy (who's certainly not a bedroom bassist ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AbBwTb9AZM

How about a Warwick?

I recently purchased a Jackson RR5 off a bloke who wanted £130 for it (a figure [i]he [/i]asked for). I knew a friend who wanted a Flying V so I purchased it and was going to ask for the same amount in return but he then later said he was no longer interested. It was only then that I found out that they go for much more and I ended up selling it for over £400 (despite trying to sell it on here for £300!) I don't feel bad for selling it for that much, as the guy got what he asked for it, but I wouldn't ever think about doing it intentionally. It still comes down to the point of "it's worth what someone will pay for it."

I think most people are all right with it, provided permission is granted first. Although, if I had a bitsa Precision and old Warwick combo, I don't think I'd object to people having a bash on it.