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And another... http://youtu.be/I7rlCyvHejY

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1465497704' post='3068826'] My Hayman is uncomfortable and not particularly easy to play, but I don't care - because it sounds brilliant. It's not much fun to sit and noodle with (especially if you're tired), as it's a slab body and the action won't go low enough - but at a gig it's utterly fantastic. It repays an attacking kind of technique - you have to work hard at it to get the best out of it, but it is absolutely worth it. [/quote] Sounds just like my old heavy MM Sabre that had a twisted neck and high action, but man did it sound amazing. Uh oh, here comes the GAS, be strong now Chili.... (BTW, If I could afford and be able to store loads of basses then I wouldn't even be posting here....).

[quote name='project_c' timestamp='1465289039' post='3066727'] energy levels are low and I have trouble concentrating, that same bass sounds very different, I can't connect with it and start finding problems with the tone or the setup. I think it's all down to the physicality of the instrument, it responds to your playing by reflecting whatever mood you project into it. [/quote] Those 2 points remind me of when I nearly sold my Modulus Flea a couple of times. If my energy is low then I get absolutely no joy from that bass, however rather than leading to GAS it used to lead to thinking of putting it up for sale without having another bass that was GAS lead in mind to replace it. These days I just pick up my P Bass which I find I can play in any mood. IMO, continual GAS is more of an ugly psychological thing... 'If you're always wanting then you're never getting' type scenario, and usually just a sideways move. With thousands of amazing basses out there it's an easy trap to fall into and get caught up in. I sold my collection a while back to buy my flat, and then 3 years ago started to rebuild. It was fun, and the GAS was fun too for a while as I bought and sold some great basses to see which ones would stick. Now it's gone on too long and GAS feels like my enemy, especially as I have 4 great basses and the best balance of basses that I've had since the collection I sold to buy my home. For guys like us, I believe it's a case of the right collection of basses to suit mood and the style of the day.

Yet another perfect deal with Davie, always a pleasure

I'm with you, I had TI's on my 89 Thumb 5, which has EMG's and for my tastes they were an incredible combo. Seriously miss that tone, especially the neck pickup sound but sadly I need to move on the bass

The stamps came in use in the late 60's and the pole piece tops are not rounded, so I'm pretty sure these aren't from 66. I've had a fair few 1966 P Basses and all had hand written dates. The early 4 digit never did seem to have a way of dating that appeared clear to me. But early 70's seems fair. I'm not great with colours, but the pickup winding is usually burgundy. Can't tell if yours is burgundy or black? (The wires have been changed so it made me have a look).

I went down to 2 last year, which felt good for a while. Back up to 4 now, which has been my self impossed limit for about 5 years now. I like having the ability to enjoy different tones and styles. I have two with flats, two with rounds. I don't miss the ones I sold, they felt more like tools than keepers and were fun to own but not regretful to sell, just easily replaceable bits of wood aren't they really? In all my years of playing my Lull is the only one that ever felt like a true keeper. The rest are just useful, until they are not!

[quote name='miles'tone' timestamp='1464379218' post='3059090'] Here's another new Chilis song. It's low key but I like it. http://youtu.be/5w4d_mmJOGM [/quote] Cheers Miles

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1464430471' post='3059381'] Not applicable to Custom Shop though, surely....? altho I wonder how different they are to the Deluxe type range below... as they seem to use quite a few similar/same parts..?? I would guess the price difference to be around £1400 and where does that go... fretboard upgrade..?? paint job..?? hmmmmm...!!! [/quote] I've often wondered that myself, the quartersawn neck is the only real obvious upgrade, if you like that kind of neck that is as some find the tension too tight. But even a QS neck doesn't cost THAT much extra. Of course the relicing does set you back too on those models. On another point, I bought a new USA Std Jazz Bass yesterday. Those that know me know that I usually buy CS or vintage, but I found one that stood out to me above the others and it's the perfect workhorse, which is all I need it for really. I'm not particularly into reissues either so this bass made sense. And yes, the QC is excellent and I can't fault it at all. It only needed very minor truss rod and string height adjustments and the nut is cut very well.