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I had a Clover Avenger 5 and the build quality and sound is as good as anything out there. The only reason I passed it on was that it was my final attempt at getting into playing 5 stringers which (predictably) failed. The Delano pick-ups and switching options on the Avenger were superb giving what seemed unlimited sound options. I would hughly recommend.

I would try out the TC RH450 or Classic head. These are as valve like a delivery I have come across outside of a true valve power section.

I was at the gig and they were great live

I say play whatever bass you want to play and ignore what others say (unless you want to get into a really lucrative music opportunity with ground rules of course!). That said, I have tried playing five string several times (purchased real nice fiver's to inspire me) but just couldn't get on with the extra string.

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Welcome aboard - a lot of Yes fans joining at the moment!

Welcome aboard - and Yes have just released a new album so what better time to learn

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I bought a Strat from Rockbottom back in '86. A musician friend of mine lived in Mitcham and we often went down there to have a chat and try out new stuff when I was visiting him. Back then they were passionate about music and many of the people working there were starting careers in music - can't remember his name but the guy that used to demo keyboards got a tour with Terence Trent D'Arby at the time.

[quote name='jacko' post='1331363' date='Aug 7 2011, 08:46 PM']I'm in a pub / wedding covers band and I only ever play alembics :-)[/quote] I had an Alembic Mark King signature which I used occassionally in a pub band. It would never have got stolen because of the weight....... which is why I only used it occassionally myself. I still play an assortment of my basses in my covers band from a '62 P Bass to a Yamaha BB2024x, along with my Thumb, Stingray and whatever else takes my fancy as I pack my gear into the car.

A Mk 1 Wal in good nick sub 2.5k would be a decent investment and one you will unlikely to loose money on as long as you kept it in good order. Old Fenders (pre CBS) will always be good investments if original, but that's the problem now days - there are so many fake or bastardised examples that I would be wary of anything being sold under the going market value which is in excess of 5k. But if you do get an all original example that plays/sounds good it will be a gilt edge investment. What was said in other replies around proven consistent designs being the best bet for 'investment' reasons. Ltd editions can be a little hit and miss - I lucked out getting hold of a couple of Rickenbacker Chris Squire's at reasonable prices as these seem to be in demand and don't come up too often - I think these are the only basses I have bought with investment in mind, although the real reason was me being such a Yes nut when I was at school in the 70's I wanted them for that reason most. Other than that I can't think of a Ltd edition bass that has that 'demand' factor. Bear in mind making an investment typically means holding onto the bass for a good few years. I've had my '62 P Bass 36 years, which my Dad paid 100 for, and my Stingray for 31 years, although this did cost me 450 new.....The thing is, they have both paid for themselves hundreds of times over (as have most my other basses) through gigging and recording.

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