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[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1470490047' post='3106375'] I think you have the terminology wrong however Dan, GAS = Gear [i]Addiction [/i]Syndrome [/quote] Indeed, I say I'm at GES, though once an addict always an addict so must be careful. I was playing my Stingray 5HH today, going between the 5 positions and playing various styles. I was also using a JHS Colour Box in 2 of the positions to give it an old school vibe, unbelievable how versatile this bass can be. I could honesty live a happy life with just that one if it ever came to it. Which lead me to thinking.... ...I could sell of all my basses (though perhaps not my Lull PJ4?) and ask Mike Lull to build me a P bass bodied 5 string Ray HH pickup configuration with an Aguilar preamp, maple board and sub 8lb weight.... It was a fun thought for 5 minutes and will most likely go nowhere of course. But GAS is an addiction never kicked me thinks

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1470240663' post='3104424'] Having said that, GAS has been less of a problem of late Dan, in part because I think I've now owned every single bass that was on my list. I have you to thank for most of them Chris [/quote] I hear you there, so I guess that's one reason why the fun has run out for me too?!

[quote name='EliasMooseblaster' timestamp='1470230853' post='3104305'] I think you were right with the first one - despite all my focus being on this one particular bass, I can see myself looking further afield if/when I do finally get hold of it. I am in denial about the extent of my GAS! [/quote] Yes, the 'one more hit' sub category of GAS

[quote name='EliasMooseblaster' timestamp='1470215559' post='3104087'] OK...which is the closest match for "I've got pretty much all the things I want/need, except for [i]one very specific bass[/i], and I'm going to need to save a fair bit of money and probably wait for the exchange rates to shift in my favour before I can finally buy that one and then be happy for life*"? *[size=2]"Life" may not necessarily mean "life."[/size] [/quote] Either a classic case of GAS denial or none of the above and a flaw in the poll.

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1470206798' post='3104004'] GES Is never really a permanent state.... [/quote] Really? You definitely make a great argument for that, but I know a lot of guys that have been set with their gear for quite some time. I suppose for them a certain need makes for a purchase rather than GAS, in it's additction and fun form that is. Anyway, that's the dream I've been chasing!

The Aria Pro IGB series had a medium scale years back, PJ configuration. These were often very lightweight and you'd have money left over for better pickups. A friend of mine who is a tech and obsessed with lightweight guitars and basses suggests headless conversions too, so if you find a bass you like and fancy getting the band saw out.... Good luck mate

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1470160076' post='3103736'] Gus GAS! [/quote] Love it

At one point today I had too much time to think.... Which have you got? After having to sell off my collection a few years back I've gone from GUS to GAS and then GES. GAS was fun, until it stopped being fun so then some GUS turned into GES. Too many nice basses out there really, so with a lack of funds 'want' has to fight 'needs', the winner being GES.

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1470098967' post='3103292'] Look, you really don't need this bass Daniel. It doesn't match your carpet or anything. Just sell it to me and be done with it already [/quote] But we've got wooden floors now If my cash flow goes tits up again then you'll be the first to know my friend, otherwise she's staying put and is grounded indefinitely

Lozz has a great point above, it gets you there a bit more IMO as split coil P's have so many mids. If anything, my Jazz sounds more like an original 51-57 single coil P Bass pickup when the neck pickup is solo'd. That's 'more like', not 'just like'! Less mids etc.

[quote name='Raslee' timestamp='1470037852' post='3102758'] I assume you mean Robbie Shakespeare as Sly was the drummer...unless of course he did some bass work somewhere? [/quote] Oops...

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1469911512' post='3101997'] I like the look of them tbh but an off the hook black Stingray is probably going to be more use for anyone in a Chilis tribute band, granted most people here just wanted them for what they are. The stack knob Jazz actually pre dates Flea himself by two years. [/quote] Or one of these bad boys [URL=http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/chiliwailer/media/Flea/1%2017_zpsw2updny2.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah227/chiliwailer/Flea/1%2017_zpsw2updny2.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Hard to believe he used these for about 20 years, time flies. Though a Jszz is great for playing along to the later albums.

[quote name='rhcp128' timestamp='1469649159' post='3100084'] Ultimately mine is going back because of the flacking finish on the back of the neck Honestly I agreed the finish doesn't look naturally aged. I am thinking of just getting an american standard jazz (always wanted a jazz). How do the post 2012 models compare (I do like the natural sound of the flea jazz)? [/quote] I have a 2015 USA Std, (previously owned Pre CBS, 70's and Custom Shop Jazzes). I LOVE this bass! Wasn't even expecting to get one as I never liked the Std's enough to keep hold of one in the past but this bass really stood out to me in the shop and it was an instant bond, had to buy it. I compared it to 3 Custom Shop Jazzes recently and was very happy that mine was on par, all basses had their own thing going on. I guess what I'm trying to say is that if you get one that suits you they are great basses.

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1469641636' post='3100005'] As I say, mine may have been a Friday afternoon bass, even Friday evening finishing-off after having a few beers. Either way, I expect to see a lot of these for sale over the next few months. Chris [/quote] Too bad Chris, I reckon you must have of course wanted this bass to be the muts nuts so that's quite a disappointment. You've had some killer basses in your ownership over the years, from original vintage to the better end of Custom Shop and I suppose that makes it much harder to accept a bass that is aesthetically based on those lines, but not even close. I mean the relicing on Custom Shop can be very hit and miss so I would never expect a decent relic at lower prices, haven't ever seen one yet and doubt I ever will. Having owned similar basses to you (and often the same ones!) the relicing put me off immediately. Not quite as bad as the SRV Strat (edit - I mean Rory Gallagher not SRV) that has shiny paint in patches, but still very processed and odd in places. I'm also pretty sure that Flea's 61 has only worn down to the undercoat, or at the least not having the wood that much exposed. As for the tone, shame you got a bad one as the RW's can be awesome. I was saying just the other day that no matter how great a guitar maker is, sometimes wood just isn't meant to be a guitar and should have been a table or something Like I said earlier I still reckon the spec of this bass is great and perfect for many a player, it fills a great gap in the market and I probably would have got one just for the hell of it if I didn't have a Jazz Bass that I'm perfectly content with. I'm also very content with my Modulus Flea and am GAS free, but if the Custom Shop release the one he's currently playing I'm screwed!

I was just chatting to Lee650 about JV's this morning. I've had 4 JV Precisions, 2 were very early Fender logo 1957 versions, one was a 83 60's version and the other a 83 70's version. The Fender logo ones were outstanding and I'd still have one if it wasn't for the weight being 9.5lbs. The 60's one was good, but not great, the 70's one was fantastic and light weight, one of the very few basses I've had that I'd still like to own. The body wood can differ on JV, the Fender logo ones were Sen Ash (more of an alder though I believe and just called ash because of the grain), then I think some alder ones came out before moving on to Basswood... If I recall correctly? Only reason I mention all this is because as always, tones can alter depending on body wood. Personally, I prefer the Sen Ash and Alder ones. They are good basses, though sometimes I find the hype a bit too much and distorted as there are lots of good basses out there. Worth a punt though if you can get one at a decent price.

[quote name='Old Horse Murphy' timestamp='1469299476' post='3097285'] Only just found this thread. I too and one of the Flea Bass acolytes. Here it is with my Ric and Stingray [/quote] Looking good Nick, nice combo of basses there

I might have put a higher trade value once, or maybe I just considered it? Anyway, my thinking was in case the person who wanted to trade had their bass valued higher than I valued it at.