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Thats an interesting read, thanks for that. Finland looks beautiful too!

Madis bought my Mesa Walkabout me which I shipped to Estonia for him. I was a little wary of this but he made the deal easy by paying very quickly and being a superb communicator. Thanks Madis! Steve

[quote name='Jebo1' post='140704' date='Feb 14 2008, 11:13 PM']I've seen a few like this and I'd say that it is original, finished age in very odd ways![/quote] My gut feel on this is that it IS original too. I am easily fooled so who knows but it looks like a cracking bass to me! Steve

[quote name='David Nimrod' post='135773' date='Feb 7 2008, 02:29 PM']What makes this any better (as a player) than any other '62 Reissue? Is it the fact that it's from the Fender Custom Shop? How good are these FCS instruments? Or to put it another way, what actually makes a good Precision?[/quote] Theres been some debate before about Fender Custom shop instruments. I can only speak from personal experience but the 1970 Custom Shop limited edition jazz that I owned (that was owned also by Flanker and is now back with Marcus) was one of the nicest instruments I have ever played in every way. So from my experience they are fantastic but others opinions may differ :-) Steve

I have played Flankers F bass on a couple of seperate occasions and its a very special bass. I really struggle getting a 5 string that suits me in terms of playability but Flankers was really nice and sounded fantastic and is extremely versatile also. Steve

My Mesa walkabout for sale would be ideal. You can remove the head and run with other cabs for larger venues and its a loud 300W, Its in the for sale section if you are interested :-) Steve

How or what he builds is irrelevant its the finished product that has been DESIGNED and QC checked that is important. If he overcharged for what he did no one would buy them. At the end of the day you don't have to like Sadowsky basses, they certainly aren't for everyone but to disregard them as parts basses is a shame. What an individual pays for a bass is down to what they want it for and their expectations. The Metro's and NYC basses should be identical but for whatever reason there is a subtle 2-3% in my opinion thats better about the NYC's. Lets not forget that the more you pay the less improvement you get also. You can buy a £1000 that may sound twice as good as a £200 one but a £10,000 probably wont sound twice as good as a £2000 if you get my point. Its all down to what level of playability and tone you want against what you are prepared to pay for it in my opinion. Steve [quote name='yamahabass' post='132646' date='Feb 2 2008, 04:31 PM']well they were originally based on Dimazio jazz bass pickups, thats what he was using right up until he brought out his own brand which sound very similair. yea he doesnt actually build anything, all the parts are bought in. He may have some samples from the parts shops that he buys from, sure.[/quote]

[quote name='ARGH' post='132675' date='Feb 2 2008, 05:18 PM']We have to move onward,its NOT about ERBs,just coz I play one of the things...thats NOT what I am getting at,never was. Im saying as it stands the basic instrument,at the level of 'standard',that is going to have to move otherwise,we are going become history... I see that as physically changing,quite why anyones hostile to this I have no idea,but hey,change hurts.[/quote] We dont HAVE to move onwards at all? If in 50 years time something has replaced the bass guitar then so be it but in many forms of music there will be the need for low end. Why don't you just let things evolve and not worry about it? You seem to be demanding change when it will either happen or it won't. You are helping that change already by playing what you play. New musicians will play whatever instruments are around at the time and if in 50 years time that is a piano based instrument then so what really?

[quote name='ARGH' post='132418' date='Feb 2 2008, 09:44 AM']Im used to idiots,ye Gods there are enough of them of this forum,but Im always coming across such conservatism in the Bass community to change and difference,its not just the anti ERB stance......thats to be accepted,it looks plain freaky compared to a limited range Bass,but nothing original or different is being done on a 4 string instrument unless you alternate tune in a savage fashion (ala Manring),and even then people cant get to grips at the possibility,or even allow the idea, of performing upon the instrument as a solo or 'solo-able' point of expression. Expression is easily suppressed by many factors,tradition,fear of ridicule,and of course our old friend ignorance. Seeing as nothing new,or at least ear catching,is being made,this is bad....I see this a VERY bad. There is only so long we can go on harking back at the old heros,its time to accept that traditions..not standards,but traditions...have to ...cease....even die out peacefully...all the arguements must end..the bar must be raised. It will take an awesome effort,changing the rule of guard....we are 'Guitarists' after all,and we have the abilities and freedom of expression,break free from the herd mentality,and when the spotlight shines on us...try to make the extra effort at your next gig,every little step....every little step.[/quote] I don't see that anyone is stopping you do whatever you want with your instrument. I can't see how your expression is being supressed, you have your instrument and you can make whatever music you like. Whether people like it or not is their choice. I think that you are labelling things to much. It should be all about the overall sound of whatevers being played whether by a 4 string bass in conjunction with drums and guitar, or an orchestra or an ERB. The role of each music maker is to play whats 'best' for the overall piece at the time. Of course the 'best' is subjective. Look at U2 as an example. Many people like them and there songwriting. I am sure Adam Clayton could play more technically challenging lines but if he started double thumping or tapping he would ruin the overall picture. Its about turning down your ego a little to fit in with the creative whole in my opinion. I am sure you may disagree :-) Steve

[quote name='yamahabass' post='132555' date='Feb 2 2008, 01:48 PM']I wouldnt get either basses, they are just 'parts' basses, sadowsky just screws the body and the neck plus hardware together. the parts come completely made and finished from places like Warmoth and Guitar Parts, so its a question of screwing a neck onto a body plus some fret work. Many will argue that he sets it up like a magician but you're paying 1000 dollars for the parts and 2000 dollars for the setup. Id rather pay 3000 dollars to Celinder or Sei to build me something by hand. Just my Opinion by the way.[/quote] I don't care how they are made or what out of. Its how they sound and play that justifies the cost relative to what you are prepared to pay. Your point above also takes no account of the Sadowsky pick ups and electronics which are unique to Sadowsky. Steve

Definately latish 66. I had a 66 with blocks. Steve

A very pleasant way to spend a sunday afternoon :-) All of the gear on display was top notch but I was particularly impressed with the Bergy cabs, the Genz Benz head and also the Markbass F1. I had never seen a GB bass before and they seemed absolutely fantastic, BassFerrets fretless had some jaw dropping tones coming out of it through the various rig combinations that we tried. The EBS Gear also came out well in my opinion. I think when you get to this level of quality gear its not a case of something being better than something else its more down to what suits you personally. Steve

Bought an EBS NEO 1x10 off John and met in person. Lovely bloke and a pleasure to do business with! Steve

Sold Richard an EBS 4x10 Proline cab. As Flanker says, a pleasure to deal with! Steve