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Farida P, eBay £95. Natural Ash & Rosewood neck. I knew it was going to be probably good from the general Farida love on here...but crikey this Precision bass is truly amazing. I wanted something cheap to do party gigs etc but got a bass that plays like a £500+ bass, really low action (lower than my 74 Jazz) and spot on intonation too. The neck is smooth, and more jazz width like, which is a real bonus for me. The sound is phat and defined, articulate, good tone control through out...a real soul/funk monster indeed. The build quality is up there with previous Laklands that i have owned, maybe i just got lucky...but bloomin heck i wasn't expecting it to be this good, this is up there with MIA Fenders too i kid you not -may have to try some flats on it......right its back to some P playing.

Loved the first outing of my Genz Benz Streamliner 900 last night into my Genz Benz NX2 212t cab, warmth and clarity! Although probable favourite rig of past has to be an Eden WT800 into a Warwick 6x10...awesome dub rig

Farida.....scored a Farida p bass for £95 a few days a go and just awaiting delivery; i had a Farida before briefly and the quality was great.

Gotta love The Studio 1'...best sounds ever

[quote name='theyellowcar' timestamp='1392572141' post='2370180'] I got one recently and you're not wrong - lots of bass for the money. There's an entire thread on them in this forum :-) [/quote] Temptation

[quote name='redstriper' timestamp='1392565998' post='2370070'] I'm finding it hard to resist purchasing one of these bad boys - I play reggae and I need a deep, smooth tone using heavy gauge flatwounds. just 2 questions to any owners out there: 1) What do they weigh? 2) How is the tone from the neck pick up soloed with the tone rolled off? [/quote] With you bro...i shouldn't have read this The Tort on green did it

[quote name='redstriper' timestamp='1392565175' post='2370058'] I would also consider one of these inna familyman stylee: [url="http://www.dv247.com/guitars/jandd-jb-vintage-1975-sfgr-bass-guitar-surf-green--201561"]http://www.dv247.com...f-green--201561[/url] [/quote] Wow dready, that looks quite a bass for the money...hmmm do i need 4 basses ....did you get one?

Sorry guys, just this minute scored a Farida P bass on the evilbay for £95...the seller agreed to use a courier despite not saying so in their post...score However i've got a Qtron+ i don't really need and £100 ish quid left over...hmmm, maybe er...

[quote name='hamfist' timestamp='1392557343' post='2369963'] COol. That's a good tip. [/quote] Yes defintely a good tip, cheers [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1392557645' post='2369973'] Bung one of these on! [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brand-New-Metal-Chrome-Disable-Grab-Rail-Mobility-Rail-Grab-Rail-Grab-Hand-Rail-/141170901433?pt=UK_Health_Beauty_Mobility_Disability_Medical_ET&hash=item20de7101b9"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item20de7101b9[/url] [/quote]

Some very tasty bits of kits there guys, thanks for the replies. Bagsieblue, i used to have a Bass Collection exactly the same as that many years ago and sold it some guy in Ireland, was a great bass...i'll give that some great consideration but my budget is limited based on the preggers rasta and her choice pram shopping. Also liking that Peavey foundation too, never heard of them but it sure looks nice.

[quote name='HowieBass' timestamp='1392552120' post='2369895'] I keep looking at this Vintage V4 (Precision) bass and so far have resisted... [url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/vintage-v4bk-bass-boulevard-black/18004"]http://www.gak.co.uk...ard-black/18004[/url] [/quote] Tempting, quite like the distressed one - although £30+ extra. I reckon I'll perhaps get a better bass second hand (well in theory ).

Incoming student bursary means I'm toying with getting a below £200 bass for using at local jam nights, rough festival/party all nighters, and places i just don't really want to take my old Jazz or Stingray. Plus for use at home too as both of my basses generally stay in their cases due to rampant 4yr old painting everything she see's and also new baby rasta en route for delivery June sometime - so incoming puke bombs no doubt So I've been looking for something a bit different to my current two basses and of course been perusing the second hand section...noting Aria Gt's, Epiphone Les Pauls (never tried one but totally different to what i have already)...or the obvious choice would perhaps be a Squier CV P......so anyhow fire your best sales pitches and opinions welcome - i'm open to most things apart from pointy metal style basses......also perhaps looking for something that i can resell at a later date. Thanks

Did a great trade with Mark a month or so ago and ended up with an amazing 89 Ray with the most birdseye i think I've ever seen on a bass neck. Mark is a really nice chap who really knows his stuff. He has some wonderful basses for sale and as previously mentioned he really chooses what he buys and sells, dealing only with quality instruments. I was very impressed by the P-bass Limelight bass he had on the wall but didn't play it so cannot comment on the sound, but i have a feeling it would be great either way. Best thing of all it wasn't until the latter part of our trade that i realised he lives 45 mins away...double bonus (should i miraculously come into some money )

[quote name='thebassman' timestamp='1392503972' post='2369568'] That looks cool, got any links to what you bought? Is it screwed or bolted? I took mine apart to check for internal clearance. Shame I couldn't get hold of another genz handle to put in the middle. Cheers Thebassman [/quote] Fortunately I didn't have to buy anything as i had an old 4U sleeve in the shed so i lifted that handle . Its just screwed in and is pretty tight, pretty hefty screws too, plus the mental faster parts have sharp edges that dig into the wood as you tighten the screws. Works a treat so far, although i may replace the screws for nuts and bolts should they come loose....but come to think of it the 4U case used to house a heavy amp some years ago, probably heavier than this Genz cab too. My handle is similar to this: [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gold-Guitar-Amplifier-Strap-Handle-for-Marshall-Plexi-and-other-amp-cabinets-/121273373423?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item1c3c74d2ef"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gold-Guitar-Amplifier-Strap-Handle-for-Marshall-Plexi-and-other-amp-cabinets- /121273373423?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item1c3c74d2ef[/url]

Well it had to be done in the end, seems to do the trick so far...just hope the Genz wheels hold out. Even cut a hole in the Roqsolid cover (i know, that was the sacrilege moment of it all) and stapled up the bottom of the cover where it was catching the wheels. It's totally function band ready.......just a shame it hasn't got a functional inflatable pillow for those hanging around moments at the typical wedding gigs

Really enjoyed listening to your bands tracks Nig, fantastic voice & style

[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1392055650' post='2364158'] Love the Rooticals! Great photo and I love that vid [/quote] Cheers mate, we've been a bit underground for a while but time to come out of hibernation towards that elusive sunshine vibe....but you can never rush these things...several rehearsals & a few gigs a year...easy

Only just come across this thread and thought why not add some vibes from our homegrown southwest reggae band 'The Rooticals' - we're basically a band that plays with different reggae vocalists (and encourage other muso's to come and jam too), although we do a lot with UK roots dub artist Daddy Teacha (Operation sound records): One love festival in London with 'Daddy Teacha'....who may I also add looks like he's cracking a fart .....and a homemade live vid at our practice unit (rough and ready on the Minstrels riddim) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VYQEjQF4L0

Haha, cheers guys...when its hot it hot...especially closer to the equator of course ...but jeez when it rains it frickin' pours for months