Marc S

I had a 4003 some years back too. I found the same thing with the "vintage" switch. Sound was a bit more "twangy" especially in the treble and mids, but not really vintage sounding, to my ears anyway. I've always liked the look and sound of a Rick bass. I'm now thinking I wouldn't mind an old-ish 4001 - but I can't justify it, and I need to thin the herd anyway. Glad you've had a NBD - enjoy

Lovely looking bass @foxyFuze - happy new bass month I must say, I haven't played a bad Fender Japan yet - and I've played a few. They always seem such great quality, and the necks are something else Nice one

Absolutely superb work @Andyjr1515 Lovely sound too.

I wouldn't have recognised you, lurking in the shadows there @Paul S Good to hear you've had the chance to play live again

Played an open-air, small party on Saturday. Full band, full rig - seemed excessive for a small party We had played another small outdoor party, as an acoustic trio... but last Saturday, it was great to get back with the full band. Played a recently acquired JV Jazz through the full rig.... and it sounded awesome A few coloured lights on, after the sun had set, and it felt amazing - even if some of my playing was a tad "rusty" ahem Don't know when regular gigs will be back up & running (especially here in Wales) but if we're asked to play an outdoor small party again (fewer than 30 people) - I'd jump at the chance..... Even in the cold, I'd don some fingerless gloves.... just to play live again

@Osiris - I'm tempted just to try one, while they're current and in the shops. I'm also tempted by the hollow bodied Ibanez basses I've seen around too.... but then I'm always tempted

Thanks for your thoughts @Osiris - yes, looking at them in the shop, I thought the body looked quite "chunky", so I suspected they may not be as light as my Mikro... Cheers again

Hi @Maude - thanks for starting this thread, and thanks to everyone else who has contributed too I've never picked up an Ibby Talman to give one a whirl - even though I've seen them hanging up in my local PMT shop, and found them to be nice looking basses. I do have the 5 string version of the Ibanez Mikro (I took a punt on that, as I had played a 4 string version briefly and quite liked it) Anyhow, I couldn't find a 5 string Mikro in a shop anywhere and PMT couldn't get me one... so I bought online, and am really happy with it - sounds immense, if the string spacing is a little tight... Back to the Talman though - just wondering what the weight of the 4 string is guys? As my age advances, I'm drawn to lighter weight basses - I'm OK ATM, but my shoulder is feeling it when I play for longer these days I'm not planning on getting a Talman currently, but I might do in the future I did own a Fender SS Jazz, but that wasn't much lighter than a full scale (The Mikro is certainly light - around 3kg I think) Cheers folks

Sorry to hear of your woes @Dov65 - I really hope you get it sorted, with the best possible outcome. I wouldn't want the certificate mis-matching the serial number on the bass, as has been mentioned - it would affect sell-on value I think it's up to the retailer to sort this issue. I must say, I've used PMT in Cardiff quite a bit since they set up a few years back, and I have to say, they've been great I've noticed one or two of their instruments have definitely needed a set-up, when tried in their shop - especially recently, but their service has been quick, helpful and friendly. Finger crossed for you mate - let us know how you get on. Best of luck

I had one too. It was a really nice bass, and quite light for a Jazz. Sounded great, felt great to play, and I agree with @Reggaebass - the neck seemed especially nice & comfortable The minus side for me, was that Mrs S really hated the bass - she thought the colour was awful. I tried hiding it in a case, under the bed, or even in my workshop.... But that meant I wasn't playing the bass at all... I had hoped, after a while she would forget about it.... but sadly not - she caught me playing it, and her comments returned, with even more derision So I ended up passing it on, in trade However, if you decide to sell the neck to someone else... hint hint Looking forward to seeing what you put together