Thunderbird

Bollocks another legend gone

[quote name='Osiris' timestamp='1413991577' post='2584523'] Thanks for all the suggestions guys. Paul - I might just take you up on the offer of help - again! [/quote] any time mate your more than welcome

I think it is a pretty cool bass I am a huge Kiss fan so maybe I am Bias lol but Cort make some good gear and at a good price point I do believe that the "real" version of this bass is like 5 grand and I dont really know many players who can afford that but I bet the Cort plays well and sounds well

If you get stuck mate drop it round and I'll do it for you

Just bought a fret file from Will it was as described and was here in a flash great basschatter

Have never tried or seen a Wal in the flesh but they seem to ooze quality but 5 grand does seem rather steep

[quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1413743614' post='2581485'] I struggle to understand how people who buy Fender stuff claim its outstanding quality. It seems like they're claiming it's a new thing. Smith, Alembic, Ritter, Shuker, Goodfellow and Wal all offer outstanding quality. Fender has tended to pale in comparison in the past - but that doesn't mean to say it is bad now...just that its difficult to tell how it compares. Suggested test for quality: Unbolt the neck and see if you can still pick the body up just using the tightness of the neck pocket. [/quote] I love Fenders in general but I have to agree with Kiwi I find with Fenders you get a fantastic instrument or a dog this goes across the board regardless of where they are made I would imagine the custom shop instruments are very high quality but have never played one. I struggle to see how Fender are in trouble as there instruments aint cheap.Must admit I have not owned a Fender for a while now I do like them but personally I think other manufactures make instruments of a much better consistent quality at far cheaper prices