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[quote name='Highfox' timestamp='1393752961' post='2383917'] I have a music shop giftcard that is burning a hole in my pocket, That 15" 200w combo might just be the job [/quote] You won't be disappointed!

Very nice! Steal for the price too. I never found an Epi Thunderbird that I got on with, but I've always heard great things about the Tokai equivalents.

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1393752588' post='2383910'] Oh - forgot to mention... from the look of the cavities, she used to be candy apple red. [/quote] Those in favour of resurrection, say "Aye" Lovely looking bass, congratulations.

[quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1393755094' post='2383945'] This is great fun and another hour wasted! It does make you wonder why manufacturers don't offer a degree of configuration/customisation even in a limited way...it's 2014 kids. Fender (for instance) must be producing hundreds of bodies/necks globally on a daily basis; this isn't a case of following through an instrument or keeping it in house from start to finish (a la their Custom Shop), it should simply be a case of 'simply' stockpiling parts and screwing them together to satiate the desires of their customers, rather than force feeding them a limited number of standard models plus artist editions. [/quote] This! My biggest bug bear is that I'll probably never be able to buy a Surf Green/Sonic Blue Fender Precision off the rack for less than a couple of grand because they're seen as 'obscure' finishes.

Never been a fan of gold on a bass.

I was intrigued as to what made up the £400 difference. £599 seems a steal for a US made bass with a hard case!

Top. I like the contrast between the body and the neck

[quote name='Grissle' timestamp='1393707544' post='2383668'] I'm really anxious to hear/read a comparison of the new Fender 40 and the Ampeg ba110??!! [/quote] I'm probably the least objective person to ask - I bought two BA110's from two different retailers and had to send both back for different faults. After that debacle I bought a Rumble 15, which was faultless, and then last week I traded up to the Rumble 40. If the BA110 had worked, I would've kept it happily, but looking back now when I think about 'bang for buck' the Rumble 40 wins hands down - more flexible EQ, XLR out, built-in overdrive, 3 built-in tone voicings, and trust me, the Fender weighs [b]a lot[/b] less. I can't emphasize that enough.

Meet the 'Surf Dirnt'

I've just ordered a set of Roland RH-5's which I preferred because of the fully closed back. I will report back once I've given them a go.

I'm sure The Bass Doc could knock you one up

My Squier P doesn't have the 'hanging hole' but the cavity for the electronics is pretty huge! I definitely wouldn't go sans guard.

I saw recently that the mint was going end of life so they might be pretty tough to come by. That would have been my choice if I was buying one of these.

[quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1393454537' post='2380644'] They're really nice, came back from a week off to the 40/100/200/500 combos in work. The 40 having an XLR out is a great feature for a smaller combo if you were in a covers band (I know the bronco had that feature too...) But they're all decent sounding, light beyond expectation and even the 40w is plenty loud for jamming with mates. [/quote] I took the plunge on the 40 and love it. It's more than enough at home, and I figure between the 'underrated' power stage and the XLR out I'm covered if I need to go louder.

This is my dream bass. Simple. I really really hope Fender can find it in their hearts to make this as a production model some day.

All of the above! If it makes you feel any better my Squier P didn't come with a lot in the box, if I remember rightly it was just the Allen keys.

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1393415280' post='2379880'] I'd go with the behringer DI thingy... seems to get good reviews and cheap as chips [/quote] This. I used to run a small open mic/acoustic night and the only time we had a bass running through our (basic) PA without a DI it sounded pretty awful. Worthwhile investment.

Nice! The grain on the neck in that last photo is lovely!

[quote name='HowieBass' timestamp='1393352046' post='2379197'] A Squier Vintage Modified or Active Deluxe or Classic Vibe Jazz bass should serve you very well. [/quote] This. Both the Classic Vibe Squiers and the Modern Player Fenders are made in China, and in my experience the quality is very similar.

After a set up my VM Squier plays just as well as my Mexican Fender. As said above, don't be fooled by the label!

Mike bought a set of strings from me last week. Honestly a pleasure to deal with, extremely quick to respond, and payment received within 5 minutes of agreeing the sale. Would happily sell to (or buy from) Mike in the future.

Thanks

Black Dog Not a huge Zep fan but this is great fun to play!

[quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1393158154' post='2376731'] Here's a WD plate, bought in 2010 and the brown tortoiseshell rather than the red. Why on earth did I sell that bass? [/quote] Is that a Highway One I spy?

Have been GAS'ing for an SUB on and off for a few months. This thread doesn't help matters A chap I used to know at school had a white one which was a bit of a mistake (finish was marked in no time) but it was always nice to play.