redstriper

no - still private BTW - did it come with period correct strings (flats) or those dreaded modern things?

It's asking for a pass word to see the pics. Edit: This is my dream bass (as long as it's sunburst or black) and I'm going to get one for my 60th birthday..... if I make it Edit2: Make the album public instead of private.

Thanks chaps - we aim to please and it means a lot if someone enjoys our work.

Why not save money and go for this (a friend of mine has one and it's loud with a big fat bottom), you'll have to wait a couple of weeks for it to come back into stock though: I have an LM11 and he's going to bring it round soon for a direct comparison so I can give more of an opinion after that. [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_ba500h.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_ba500h.htm[/url] I've bought stuff from Thomann before and had no problem, I think they offer a 30 day free post return policy.

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=brrWGFuVnGY"]http://www.youtube.c...d&v=brrWGFuVnGY[/url] Recorded and mixed by me in my front room on a laptop, you won't hear any bass unless you play it through proper speakers because I'm crap at mixing. Thanks for watching. Steve. Edit: If anyone knows how to embed it, please feel free.

[quote name='gjones' timestamp='1332541719' post='1589976'] It is thickly padded but the straps aren't totally removable (although you can release them at one end). [/quote] Thanks, I don't need shoulder straps cos I don't go hiking with me bass and they get snagged on things - I could cut them off I suppose.

Does the tribal planet one have removable shoulder straps and is it thickly padded? Can't tell from the ebay pic.

[quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1332286074' post='1586285'] Difficult to muck up the sound with flats. I have recorded only one song with no eq on the bass at all, plugged straight in and nothing on the recording. A P with flats (Trubass), sounded great straight from the jack. [/quote] Same here - plug direct into the desk, no EQ and there's the sound of my bass with flats. How hard can that be?

[quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1332230892' post='1585001'] I suspect a lot of live sound guys are lazy and stick to the same EQ each time rather than listening. I've played in a few venues where all the highs and most of the mids are rolled off the bass in the FOH. If the sound man has his EQ set up to do this to a typical roundwound bass sound, it's going to be even worse with flats! [/quote] Sounds perfect - that's exactly what I always ask for. For me, bass is bass - the keys and guitars can have the mids and treble.

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1332280483' post='1586177'] D'Addario, I believe. [/quote] Thanks, I thought I'd heard that, but wasn't sure.

Who makes Fender strings?

Saw this and thought of this thread: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMhxiz_u6_M"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMhxiz_u6_M[/url]

Never had a sound engineer ask what kind of strings I use.

what kind of bass are you using? sorry if you've already said.

Rotosound ?

The prices are mental and it's hard to see the extra features on the FJB20 being worth nearly £500 more than the FJB6. It went up from £229 to £706 overnight at Dawsons, while the FJB6 went from£149 to £229. But I agree about the quality and if they had a different name on the headstock, (like Sanberg or Lakland etc.) they would be thought of as a bargain. Daz - I'll give you £200 for yours, next time your car needs fixing

Thanks for the info Daz. The FJB-20 sounds a bit steep at £700 considering the earlier prices and I'd love to compare it to the FJB-6, which is a great bass in it's own right. I nearly bought one last year, but I heard they are even heavier at over 11 lbs. I believe they are made in the same factory that produces the CV range for Squier and I can see similarities with my CV Jazz, both are excellent quality instruments.

Great news - it's often the simplest things, (bet you feel a bit daft now) Nice to know the seller wasn't at fault too. Look forward to your review if you get time, with pics of course - sound clips and a video would be even better.... Steve.

[quote name='CraigyJ' timestamp='1331925651' post='1581103'] I'm primarily a guitarist... [/quote] Nuff said Seriously, get one of these: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/169759-farida-fjb-6-bass-review/page__pid__1579493#entry1579493"]http://basschat.co.u...93#entry1579493[/url]

Did you have to pay import duty and VAT on arrival of this bass?

[quote name='Prosebass' timestamp='1331857461' post='1580163'] Send it to me and I'll sort it for you, just cover the postage [/quote] I love this place!

That is very disappointing for you, but hopefully it won't be too hard to fix by someone who knows their stuff. It may be too late to open an 'item not as described' case with ebay and the cost of shipping means it will be cheaper to get fixed here. I also nearly bought one of these from the states, but decided to wait and try one when they become available over here. Hope you get it sorted soon, so you can post a review on here