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I would like it more (in chrome) if there was a way of retro-fitting a 60s style two part bridge, but as things stand, mine will get a Supertone the day it arrives.. I'm really not a fan of the three point monstrosities that Gibson put on their basses. P

[quote name='Count Bassy' timestamp='1356135618' post='1907418'] Output Jack !!!!!!! [/quote] Hmmm. All three of my Thunderbirds have side mounted [i]output[/i]-jacks. (Some new arrivals since the original faux pas.) P

Out: MusicMan Bongo 5HH Lakland Skyline DJ5 In: Gibson Thunderbird (black/white plate) Gibson Thunderbird Gothic Epiphone Phant-o-Matic (OK...it's a guitar) Rolls Crossover Boss ODB-3 Merry Christmas! P

...aah, but does it sound any better that the black hardware and pickups?

Chrome modification and knob/socket alteration alert! P

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1355783355' post='1902798'] Has anyone had an order completed within Europe? [/quote] Not yet. Key Music told me that Gibson would be fulfilling all orders globally, so I will still be on track for mid-January. Elsewhere (I think LBO), there was talk of these being a limited run anyway...400 of each model was mentioned. P

I thought you'd sold that one Rob. P

Thanks for the offer...may be in touch!

Has anyone got a power amp - mono or stereo - I can have a loan of for a few hours? I just want to see whether I can integrate something into my existing setup. I'm based in Crowthrone, Berkshire...close to Bracknell/Reading. I can collect or if you want to accompany the amp on it's date, I'll gladly throw in coffee and cakes! CheersP

One surefire way to [i]increase [/i]the value of a new bass is to break it up into its individual parts/components and sell these off individually, a la the Stratosphere seller on eBay. P

First pic of the vintage sunburst is up on LBO. P

Don't own one, but noodled on one for about half hour in the US this summer and really liked it. The component parts (jazz body, precision profile neck) was a decent combination, especially for my gorilla sized hands. I didn't like the colour (green) or the pearlescent scratchplate. The single volume control was fine, sounded decent enough through a variety of amps. I know they used to do a black/black/rosewood issue which is more me. Body styling aside, it's effectively a Precision without a tone control...you could always wire in a single stack knob if that was going to be an issue. Best P

Over on the LBO one of the guys just picked up his NR in pelham blue and has posted a couple of pictures. Very pretty bass. Key Music are telling me delivery for mine is going to be mid-December to mid-January 2013. Apparently Thomann have already sold out their allotment. P

He has actually does have a book out.

There's a white one on Ishibashi. Needs a bit of TLC (and a Gibson truss rod cover), but stupid cheap @ £550. http://www.ishibashi.co.jp/u_box/e/select.php?cd=16-325625802 P

I'll put some pics up, yes. I have a Hipshot Supertone bridge on order, so I'll do before and afters...I really don't get on with the three-point bridges. Release date is supposed to be 25/10, but I've actually no idea when it'll arrive. P

...around £800 at Key Music, plus free delivery. Ordered a vintage sunburst model this afternoon. P

Vicar Buy yourself a secondhand Line6 Bass Pod (#1) and plug it into the effects return of your Ashdown. Search the Line6 archive for some custom settings. P