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[quote name='Clarky' post='250386' date='Jul 29 2008, 12:47 PM']Bruce Foxton was wearing a Jetglo with black scratchplate on the cover of Bass Guitar Magazine a few months back![/quote] Knew id seen one before, Model 4003S/SPC Blackstar from ric forum

[quote name='Bigwan' post='249547' date='Jul 28 2008, 01:18 PM']Not a bad find that... I bought an '83 Wal Custom for 500-nicker a few years ago. That was a pretty good find too...[/quote] I got an 84 custom for 290 was up for 320 and i had the cheek to knock him down, I feel ashamed! But that is deffinatley a bargain, very similar to my 85 4003s, only difference i can see is the stereo/mono socket and 2 piece pickgaurd on mine, Well done and hope you enjoy it but if you dont please bare in mind i will always offer you what you paid for it mate

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='244320' date='Jul 21 2008, 11:03 AM']I've got a 2 pup Wal on appro at the moment[/quote] You got a Wal? you going all geddy?

[quote name='99ster' post='114147' date='Jan 5 2008, 05:42 PM']And I now wouldn't really recommend anything after 1974 if you're looking for a truly great 70's Fender.[/quote] Aren't we getting away from the fact that fenders are a MACHINED body and neck held together with either 3 or 4 screws? Its not alchemy. The only variations are wood, Which being a natural substance varies greatly even within species. Fender are timber engineers who source wood for ease of supply and cost. I own a 75 Jazz and a 78 Precision both of which are stunning instruments, yes I'm sure there are QC issues in some instruments in that decade but I've played dreadful Fenders in the last 10 years that wouldn't even deserve a squire decal. I would after years of exposure and experience with fenders would expect that if the neck and truss rod are in one piece, each bass has the potential to sound and play great. Dave

Hi again, There seems to be a lot of discussion happening regarding electronics and sorting out of tones. IMHO the electronics should not really effect your sound. The bass construction and choice of woods should create the sound and the electronics should only fine tune or further tailor the sound to your tastes. I would definitely advise against buying a bass and expecting the EQ to sort out the tone. Chris at Overwater will put any combination of circuit and pickups you want in a bass so you could have the circuit of your dreams but Overwaters sound like overwaters, they will never sound like a Wal or a Status and thats why you should buy one, if you want a Wal or Status sound buy one of them. But do some personal research go and play some and try out different scale lengths as that makes a hugh difference to the sound. As mentioned earlier all my Bs are 36' and have a clear fundamental and not clouded by harmonics and over aggresive EQ, but thats the sound I like. MMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Overwater! Dave (honestly not on commission)

Hi I have had a couple of 5vs a 6 and 4 fours, The 4s are 34" and the 5vs and 6 are all 36", The B strings sound unbelievably defined. All the basses sound different due to the woods used but i think the through neck helps the bass enormously. They have the overwater humbuckers and circuit which is the old vol, pan, tone tone. I haven't heard a B string sound as bassy or as clear on another bass I've tried, I am an Overwater nut though so take that as my opinion although other people always compliment them. The basses themselves overall have the same character, Very clear and solid cutting tone. Plenty of headroom and the necks play themselves. I prefer the 4s now but have gigged both the 5vs and the 6 extensively and have never had a complaint and as you've already heard the build quality is second to none. I cant recommend them enough, If i had the money i would own more. Hope this helps Dave

[quote name='ped' post='230444' date='Jul 1 2008, 12:17 PM']I met an ex Take That bass player in Minster Lovell who was playing a pub and he had an identical bass.[/quote] Minster Lovell??small world i go there alot its my favorite place, would love to live there ^_^

I use a Stingray 3 band piezo, all natural with rw board and never ever used the piezo. I have messed with it and it does add a pseudo electro acoustic sound but thats not what you buy a stingray for. Dave

Bought a bass from Doug. Great transaction, Very nice and genuine bloke. Highly recomended. Dave

Rehease you parts with just the drummer or without vocals, it may be likely you are asked to track to just the kit unless you are doing a live (band) recording, you would be stunned how easy it is to get lost without cues from the whole band in an arrangment without lyrics or a familiar melody. Maybe draw up arrangments on paper or chord charts. You should remember to all tune up from the most expensive tuner that either your band or the studio own and after every couple of takes check the tuning. New strings, Best quality leads you can afford or borrow, Batteries for pedals and basses, Dont accept the phrase fix it in the mix. There are limitations to digital technology and although its possible to diguise faults in the playing (not that there will be im sure), you know they are there and the more you listen to the track the more obvious they become to you. If your bass sounds good in the live room then it should sound the same in the control room if not better, again refernce to fix in the mix phrase. remember you are the client, you should get the service you want from the studio not the other way round but dont ask the impossible. But most importantly enjoy it and have fun, it is supposed to be a pleasurable experience creating music. Good Luck