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[url="http://www.musicradar.com/news/summer-namm-2017-fender-reveals-new-jimi-hendrix-george-harrison-and-justin-meldal-johnsen-signature-guitars-and-basses"]http://www.musicradar.com/news/summer-namm-2017-fender-reveals-new-jimi-hendrix-george-harrison-and-justin-meldal-johnsen-signature-guitars-and-basses[/url] Love that finish. Much prefer the Flea signature Jazz but let's see what the final specs are. UPDATE - specs from an eBay pre-order: Fender JMJ (Justin Meldal-Johnsen) Mustand Bass Known as a true renaissance man of the modern music scene, Justin Meldal-Johnsen s bass credits include Beck, Nine Inch Nails, Drake and more. His production credits include Jimmy Eat World, Paramour and M83, among others. JMJ is a shining example of today s breed of multi-genre musician/producers, ever pushing boundaries and inspiring others. From studio to stage, Justin s treasured 67 Mustang Bass is his tool of choice. We teamed up with him to create a signature 4-string modeled after his vintage Daphne Blue instrument the Justin Meldal-Johnsen Road Worn Mustang Bass.Powered by a custom-spec split-coil pickup, the JMJ Road Worn Mustang bass is perfect for laying down punchy basslines with plenty of Fender mojo. Specs Alder Body Road Worn Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish Maple "C" Shape Neck Rosewood, 9.5 (241 mm) 19, Medium Jumbo Frets Aged Pearloid Dot Inlays Standard Open-Gear Tuning Machines Nickel/Chrome Hardware 30" Scale Length 4-Saddle Mustang Bass Strings-Through-Body Bridge Pearloid Pickguard Custom Seymour Duncan Split Single-Coil Mustang Bass Deluxe Gig Bag

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1499870697' post='3334203'] I don't see what the problem is. A quick look at completed listings on eBay shows that if you wanted second-hand versions of the original edition pedals that these are copies of, you could be paying nearly as much. In the world of guitar tones technically improved doesn't always mean a better sound. [/quote] I was interested as a guitarist and not so much as a bassist with this set. I don't tend to pay any attention to eBay as it shows how over inflated these things become, and doesn't tell the complete story. Yes, I understand a mint original with packaging will be expensive and a collectors piece. Will this new set be the same? Or will it lower the value of the old versions a little? Who knows. £750 is a lot of money. I was very interested but I just don't think I can justify that for three basic pedals.

https://www.andertons.co.uk/p/BOX-40/eq-pedals/boss-compact-pedal-40th-anniversary-box-set I was quite interested in this set, then I saw the price. Despite the value of the original, YIKES!

Shame you can't go over and buy one on a nice holiday and bring it back. I will probably do that with the next Tech 21 pedal I want...I did it with an Xotic EP Booster and saved about £50...and I was there on holiday anyway.

Reasonable US price, no doubt very high quality. I'd love a full Bergantino Bass setup. 3 x 112s.

Classy!

They all sound great! That is how you compare basses! Nice to hear some high end after being used to flats for a while.

BBP35.... https://www.gak.co.uk/en/yamaha-bb-p35-bass-5-string-vintage-sunburst/909055 Oh yes....that is nice. Cheaper than a Fender?!?!??!

Welcome to GuitarGuitar hahahaah

I have a Fig Fumb and PDF-2 but so far only used on guitar.

MIJ Yamahas for £1400 ish?!

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1498826532' post='3327374'] Which leaves me hopelessly confused. I thought that the Plek process gave unbeatable results? [/quote] The Plek machine is an expensive investment, but no doubt much cheaper for a machine to do this work rather than a skilled luthier.

I still use my Mac and wireless speakers for most of my casual listening, but I buy quite a lot of vinyl. Call it what you will, but buying a nicely designed album on heavyweight vinyl (especially limited colours) is really fun. I like buying music properly this way. You wouldn't believe the jump in value of some of the recent limited runs. I love the sound and listening to a full album with vinyl. Great experience. Proper coffee and chilling with a new album is great. I've got boxes of amazing albums on CD, but they don't get used often. Most people complain about vinyl prices because they get cheap mp3s (or 'free') and they don't realise that a double heavyweight album does command £20....plus times have changed and physical music is more 'expensive' due to general increases in the cost of living. I recently bought Radiohead's 'OKNOTOK' on limited blue vinyl from one store that was a little later putting it online for pre-order. I'm really REALLY happy with it. Much rather have the vinyl + mp3s rather than a CD. Yes, you do need a decent turntable, amp and quality speakers are a must.

https://www.talkbass.com/threads/sandberg-guitars-innovates-new-steamed-oak-fingerboard.1290814/ Interesting....

I have a soft spot for Markbass, but I thought the idea of them using Indonesian manufacturing was that the final product was cheaper? At first it was a little cheaper, now, not so much. The LM3 is an old design now, it should be selling cheaper. Ultimately, the decision was probably pure profit.

Nice simple and quality looking instrument.

It's almost July. What on earth are they playing at....

'I Promise' from their B-side collection of 'OK Computer', now re-released as 'OKNOTOK' is definitely a strong track.

[quote name='steantval' timestamp='1498348163' post='3324043'] The presenters follow up by saying every act was amazing or brilliant, it would be great to hear one of them say that was f*cking sh*te. [/quote] This is brilliant. I am very cynical and I agree, there are some bands that probably did sound absolutely awful.

My partner doesn't like particular downbeat/melancholic music, but I sometimes thrive off it, depending on who does it. Radiohead have a way of taking me somewhere when I listen to them. They are a pretty dark band, and extremely original and do not care one bit about experimenting to the point that it takes a few listens to even slightly understand what is going on. I think they do the UK proud as a band. Bold, original, loud when they need to be, artistic, and extremely creative. I really enjoy how they use their instruments and I've enjoyed learning the more obviously recognisable guitar parts like 'Airbag'.

Death From Above (1979) have been doing the same bass/drum duo (but much more aggressively on their older material) for years. Royal Blood basically do a poppier version of it. Much more clean cut. Cool to see bass as a lead instrument, but yeah he has nicked this idea! I think they are decent but the main reason I am off to see them is to see Black Honey and At The Drive-In.

Funny that, Blur and Oasis formed my early teen influences along with the usual heavier USA bands like Pearl Jam and Nirvana....I'll never have a bad word to say about either band or their members. Liam might wind you up, but I personally like his swagger and sneer; far too many people don't dare say anything in this modern age, yet Liam just carries on winding people up. I did not hear one bum note, in fact he was really putting an effort into his vocals if you ask me. He sings quite aggressively, almost like he is having a fight inside him to get it out, and he voiced a generation of kids into listening to old classic bands like The Beatles, etc. I live in Manc and the support for him, especially since the Arena bombing and his effort to raise money, has been impressive.

If sales have decreased over here (especially for the American Fender and Gibson models) it will all be down to the higher pricing we've seen over the past year. I love buying Musicman instruments but through no fault of their own I won't be buying for a good few years, maybe longer...the current UK pricing is far too high on most good quality instruments due to the £.

Never been keen. He is a fantastic songwriter for that 'type' of music (ballad/pop/slightly upbeat) and obviously talented, but I've never once listened to anything he has written and thought 'oh I like this', and I am happy to say I listen to a lot of modern pop and rnb...but he doesn't work for me. Well done to him. Much rather see a full band like Radiohead and Foos. Gallagher was a highlight for me.

Chowny or EHX Bass Big Muff. Aguilar make amazing gear but the recent prices for what you get are massively inflated in the UK.