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  1. martthebass
    We're waiting with baited breath mate.....I'm assuming a 4000 word dissertation is on the cards?
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    I ended up paying over the odds from a retailer 4 years ago for a Mikey Way Sig - shallow I know but wanted the colour scheme for the 70s Glam Band. While it goes against the grain to pay what I did I haven't seen many turn up since and certainly not at a better price. It punches above it's weight for what it is but I do wish it had the same pup as the JMJ Mustang - that's a lovely pup.
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    I suppose of the 3 'sigs' I have the JMJ was the one I bought 'unplayed' on the basis of the great reviews. I couldn't see the JMJ spec in any of the other new Mustangs at the time and the sound of the SD pup sold it to me. I hadn't a clue who Justin Meldal Johnsen was but I did like the bass. BTW, if you haven't played one do try to, while it's a 30" scale the neck is more of a handful than a standard Mustang, more precision than Jazz. I like it but if the thicker profile is why you're now not enjoying the p?
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    In my covid induced brain fog this morning for some reason I started thinking about signature basses, life the universe and everything. After a few minutes I realised I wasn't going to get too far on the latter 3 but I did continue to think about signature basses and my realisation was that, without any conscious intention, I have ended up with 3 of my 6 basses being signature models; a JMJ Mustang, a Mikey Way Mustang and a Chris Wolstenholme Status S2. So on this, of those of you owning signature basses was it on the same 'coincidental' basis or was it a need to own the bass of your hero(es), or if you don't have one is it because you think they are a bit naff?
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    The GPU thing is crazy. I was looking for a gaming laptop to use for astro image processing (as it's easy to add RAM/Storage) and couldn't get one in my price range at any of the physical shops. However, online at one of the physical shops it was just a few clicks to get one delivered from central warehouse to local store. So while there are shortages I suspect UK distribution is also an issue.
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    At 100% tone I preferred the US, as Lozz said, better definition. On 0% tone though I think I preferred the Squier, the US was still a bit sharp on the tone.
  7. martthebass
    I used an EB0 in a classic rock band for a while, yes it was a bit toy like but it sounded ok. The neck dive did me in after a while though. Happier with Mustangs.
  8. martthebass
    Had a great gig at a small private club in Mirfield last night. The club don’t normally have bands on but wanted to liven up a Saturday night. Two great sets with them up and dancing from the start. Mugs of tea provided gratis and rebooked for NYE. Even had time for dressing room selfie shenanigans.
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    Really enjoyed you guys (and gals) at Sheff City Hall a couple of years back Pete. Heartily recommended.
  10. martthebass
    Yep, using guitar tuners on a bass I'd always considered to be a recipe for disaster. The tuners on this example are a little stiff but work ok and keep tuning pretty well. I don't tend to use this bass on gigs but I wouldn't have a problem with using it should the correct opportunity present itself.
  11. martthebass
    Very nice. Still looking for the elusive SN Sterling 4H........rocking horse poo.
  12. martthebass
    Gig life is slowly returning to normality and the one per week pattern has resumed. Audiences are still a bit smaller than normal with our older age group demographic but what they lack in size they make up for in enthusiasm. Last night was a great WMC in Royston, they loved their glam rock.
  13. martthebass
    Mick Karn and his Wal Fretless John Taylor and his Aria SB1000 Chris Wolstenholme and his Status S2 (I would say that)....
  14. martthebass
    Very nice Nick, glad that I don’t do the ‘drop in’ to my local Sheffield shoppies or I fear I’d be stuffed!
  15. martthebass
    Mikey Way Mustang? Passive humbucker right in the sweet spot. Shouldn’t be too expensive but becoming rare as rocking horse poo. Reverb has one up in the states at an extremely ambitious $1050 ish.
  16. martthebass
    Trade offers by pm only please
  17. martthebass
    The only bass I (currently) have that has financial-emotional strings attached is my Chris Wolstenholme sig Status. My mum gave me some birthday money shortly before she died and this part funded the bass. I think I’d really struggle to part with it now even if I didn’t like it.
  18. martthebass
    It was mate, a CIJ reissue from about 2002. It was a really nice bass but I found I was using my Mikey Way Mustang more than this one so I eventually let it go. Still tend to use the Mikey Way most but that's more because it feels like a pair of comfy slippers on a gig...oh and the large flake silver glitter finish lol.
  19. martthebass
    Another thumbs up for the JMJ. I've had a few Mustangs, Squier and CIJ and the JMJ has been the best of the bunch. The pickup is excellent and has a great variation in tone. As ezbass says, the relic job isn't to all tastes but it's executed fairly well (it's nicer than the Limelight Jazz I used to own) and it does make the bass feel more playable (the finish on the neck is very comfy).
  20. martthebass
    It is, finally managed to get another Status after letting my Streamline go some years back.
  21. martthebass
    Can’t beat white LEDs.....sorry not a MM.
  22. martthebass
    Thread tidied, can we avoid political comments please, it never ends well.
  23. martthebass
    I went for an audition with a Mod/Jam tribby band at short notice armed with a Status Streamline. Nailed the songs but didn't get the gig for unspecified 'don't think you're the best fit'. I think they expected me to turn up dressed like Foxton armed with a Rick. Irked a bit but I think it worked out for the best....
  24. martthebass
    Very festive!
  25. martthebass
    Well respected these but they rarely come up at decent prices. Enjoy.
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