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[quote name='Oneandfive' timestamp='1420922572' post='2655170'] ....my Shaftesbury R&&&Kfekker copy with grafted-on Gibson pickup. (Classy guy, me).Much better than you might think. [/quote] I had one of these, in my first spell of bass playing (far too many years ago to even think about now......) I picked it up for 70 quid at the time Absolutely loved it - really nice player, great sound It was more comfortable to play than the genuine Rick I later owned My reason for selling it, was that it was due a re-fret, which was a costly process for my younger self So I traded it in, against a Westone Thunder Jet (the 1st 24 fret bass I ever saw at the time) Really wish I'd kept that Shaftesbury - they were fabulous, or at least mine, and another one a pal owned were Would like another - but I now have too many basses anyway.... Wish I could find my old one EDIT: Mine had original pups, and these were good

[quote name='sarah thomas' timestamp='1434214682' post='2797730'] Hope the cat enjoyed the massive box. [/quote] .... or did you get a free cat with the bass? If I tell my wife she gets a free cat with every bass I buy, I can have as many basses as I want Somehow, I don't like the idea of the fingerboard being separate Hope that was easy enough to fit properly & permanently? Enjoy your new DB Mr walbassist

[quote name='SH73' timestamp='1434529670' post='2800375'] Gents,I am looking to buy one too but can`t make up my mind which one? [/quote] Just try a few, and pick the one you prefer SH73 I tried several Mex Fenders over the years Some of the older ones didn't quite "feel" right In that the neck edges weren't too well finished Others felt much better Recently played a new MIM Jazz, and didn't like that as much as a 2nd hand one around 6 or 7 years old So I guess, the same as every other manufacturer, there are good years and bad years and good & bad batches... I'd say if you're on the hunt for a Mex Fender, my own recommendation would be to try a Roadworn I have a RW Jazz, and it's the best Bass Guitar I've ever played Of course, it ticks all my boxes, and is comfortable for me..... mightn't be to everyones taste But it looks, feels and sounds superb IMO I haven't tried a RW Precision, but they are highly regarded and if it's as good as my RW Jazz - Just get one is all I'm saying Good luck with your search try as many as you can, and don't just buy the 1st one that comes along ... unless it just immediately smacks you in the face as the best you've played

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1434408540' post='2799378'] It definitely has a cool 70s punk vibe about it, which is never a bad thing! Si [/quote] Never a bad thing indeed Pure Simonon / DeeDee there A classic look Looks a real nice bass Great job PS. Scratches & dings are just part of life, for a working instrument once your bass has a few, you're less precious and not so over-protective about it Which is also quite a liberating feeling EDIT: I say that, in full knowledge that next time I take my near mint white P bass out I'll be having kittens everytime a cymbal stand gets kicked / knocked anywhere near it .... or everytime our guitarist even walks past it

[quote name='No lust in Jazz' timestamp='1433863027' post='2794658'] Fretted or Fretless - dunno, but I witnessed one being played recently; it was fretted and it sounded fantastic - in fact it caught me completely by surprise, the owner said he preferred the fretted version for reasons of intonation. [/quote] Having played both recently, and having gone for a fretted, I chose the fretted for intonation reasons too.... I found hitting the right note easier on the fretted With the fretless, I thought I'd be hitting the wrong notes i.e. overshooting the mark on my left hand more, as I get used to the smaller differences between notes (sometimes, switching between DB and BG is enough hassle lol) Having played the fretted for a little while now, I'm glad to say, I think I made the right choice For me anyway, it seems to make it simpler when switching between 3 different scaled instruments I tend not to play the highest notes on the Uke bass but when I do, intonation seems fine Also, I haven't noticed any of fret buzzing issues that fretlessguy has come across.... However, if fretless is your "thing" then I'd recommend just getting one of these little beauties anyday It really is an immense sound, and I've had loads of comments and observations by musicians and non-musicians So many people just seem blown away by the huge sound PS. Any thoughts on other brands than Kala? PPS. Any thoughts on other brands of strings?

Awesome act of kindness It restores faith in human beings, .... well bass playing humans anyway

[quote name='landwomble' timestamp='1434298844' post='2798436'] Entwistle? Cheap and great. Company is British as is design although I suspect actual manufacture might be China though [/quote] I was about to suggest Entwistle I heard a P copy bass with the cheaper of the 2 Pup versions recently It sounded great, and I'm left wondering how much better the more expensive (PBXN?) pickup is EDIT: I say "more expensive" - but they're still really cheap, compared to most other makes

[quote name='peety' timestamp='1432734297' post='2784386'] Limelight in shell pink with tort and rosewood [attachment=192947:LIMELIGHT.JPG] [/quote] Saw this shell pink on the Limelight thread and I have to say it's possibly my favourite looking bass...... ever! I really like the colour, and I have to agree with a previous post in that I think it somehow just works better if slightly roadworn I can't put my finger on quite why that is, for me it just does My first thought was that the tort plate wasn't the best and I normally like tort best of all But it can prove difficult to photograph, and accurately capture the colour So maybe, in the flesh, it looks fine That shell pink Jazz with the tort plate looks fab Maybe try a white one? But ultimately, it's up to you You don't have to justify your choices to anyone, least of all yourself (stolen from another BC'er!) PS. Let us know what you opt for PPS. Whatever that is, it will be "right"

I'm not a fan of the older, more chunky P necks I veered more to slimmer necks, and back again to find the Jazz profile neck is much more suited to me However, if the chunkier neck suits you - it's your bass and your choice I must say the colour is superb, and the plate, control knobs and maple board add to it hugely Really nice looking bass Having not been bothered about roadworn / relic basses before I got my RW Jazz I'm a complete convert now. You'll find you're not quite so precious if your bass already has a few scratches and dings and any more just add to the basses mojo Enjoy your NBD EDIT: Great photoshoot BTW I think my wife would be sold on that bass, cos of the location, flowers etc PS. Can you come & take similar shots of my basses?

Yes, as SubsonicSimpleton says, The choice of bow is also important and maybe it's also down to technique and strings would certainly effect the sound & tone Some strings like nylon coated or wrapped can sound dreadful when bowed.... Lots of research is needed before big purchases in the world of DB Re your choice, I've heard good reports of both Thomann and Gedo But I think a lot of BC'ers really like Gedo Good luck

Hi there Dan Welcome to BC I stopped playing for about 25 years! But boy, am I glad I started playing bass again You are sure to find one or two, or even six bargains on here mate It's all far too tempting in the for sale section Enjoy BC EDIT: And get along to a local bass bash if you can Great way to meet other players, have a go on different gear etc

Anyone got an idea what other makes / brands of suitable string there are for these? I'm after something with a bit more tension..... I had some Thunderguts on the Ashbory I used to have But I didn't really like the "feel" of those strings.....

I like to listen to some classical music, now & then But it's not particularly something I want to play - each to their own though .... I certainly wish I was better with a bow! So maybe I'll go down the same route as yourself, in future.... Top tip from Sarah though - play in front of a full length mirror One problem though, if I commandeered a small table, for a metronome & various bits n pieces Mrs S would be plonking ornaments, cosmetics and a hairdryer on it! Good luck with the lessons & grades Steve

[quote name='hubrad' timestamp='1432912757' post='2786174'] One strap per bass, and a decent strap at that if it's a gigging bass. If I don't do it that way, I just know I'll be at a gig with one bass and no strap! [/quote] Actually, this is a good point I usually end up forgetting that spare jack lead I was going to pack, or whatever So if each of my basses didn't have its' own strap It's likely that I could forget a strap for a gig Definitely one per bass

Interesting idea! However, as the others have said, I would think it will move about when it's not in use and may get in the way when you're playing pizz .... Of course, I've not seen one in use, so I could be totally wrong there If it did work well, this is something I could be tempted with

[quote name='Chownybass' timestamp='1433249020' post='2789339'] Ha! We'd do one any colour if you were prepared to wait 40 days. [/quote] Hmmm, that IS interesting

[quote name='dincz' timestamp='1433145998' post='2788130'] I would never have got to the end of that e-mail without some paragraphing. [/quote] Yes, there are a lot of errors in Grammar in that email As others have said, that's not in itself necessarily a measure of the content But the lack of points, breaks and paragraphs made it difficult to actually read properly It was what some people would call "a stream of consciousness" Anyhow, I don't quite get the "spiritual advisor" thing anyway But how have they found out about you? Have they heard you playing? Have they come across demos or photos? Sounds rather dodgy to me ... but then it's your call.... Maybe tell them your financial advisor wants a chat with their spiritual advisor.....