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Jees, I must be lucky. Ive sent my pics to Dave so he can show the shop. My Jazz is pretty damn spot on, in fact its the second thing I checked (tight neck join first). Ive not seen one bass in my life where it is PERFECT, but Dave's Jazz is really off the mark. Mine is virtually spot on, and you CAN move the string spacing if you want it different. I can see on Dave's that isnt an option. This is definitely putting me off buying a new American Standard Jazz. In fact, Ive decided im going with something different. Ive been lucky with my Fenders and sent back ones since that didnt cut the QC checks I do. No more now, thats it. Ill stick to the decent ones I have and try something else. I contacted Lakland after the problems I had and they are working things out for me so I get a great new one thats been checked. So we shall see what I go for. I agree the Sadowsky basses are nice. Im really tempted to just go for it and order a Metro, but the price is worrying me. £1700 for a Jazz is a LOT.

Oh what awful news. I have only just read this. Despite not meeting Si, I exchanged PMs and information on MIJ Fenders. He even helped to value mine before I sold it on here. What a shame, a true gent and very helpful. My thoughts go to his friends and family. RIP

[quote name='J.R.Bass' post='928775' date='Aug 18 2010, 04:36 PM'] Sounds amazing, soooo happy [/quote] Wow, big change from the IP! I love that amp. Everyone states the IP is the be all and end all cabinet/amp...what are your thoughts?

Ive voted: 1. is the Super 12. Either of them could it it tbh. Very similar tone...

Just curious. Always loved the shape, never really played one properly. Going through a reshuffle and I must admit they do catch my eye. Not sure I want to risk £1600 on bass which, like with Fender, you have to be careful with the QC again. Ideas?

If I was spending £2k plus on a Jazz bass, it would be a Sei no doubt. That way you would be getting top of the range, without the costs of getting it from the USA. Sadowsky NYC and Alleva basses look stunning though....really nice gear.

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='928281' date='Aug 18 2010, 01:33 AM']Well it's interesting you asked, because I plugged the prom head into the MB speakers and it sounded awesome, the MB head and the Prom one have slightly different sounds, but but once connected to larger speakers you can tell just how powerful and hi-fi this amp can be, I mean it is awesome as it is in it's small 1x10 combo but it does compromise a lot on the low side of things whereas when you let it breath through a bigger set of cones it does perform a lot better. All in all I am more than pleased, and thank you for suggesting it to me, originally I thought it was a bit dear, but then I went to try one and I had to get it.[/quote] No problems! I thought it might make a pretty cool mini combo/fully powered amp all in one. I must admit if I wasnt on the Stingray GAS id be getting one of these.

[quote name='PaulE' post='928485' date='Aug 18 2010, 11:37 AM']is the 1000w tiny terror suitiable for gigging? a friend of mine thinks not, but the 1000w says yes. any thoughts? i'll buy one if it's okay![/quote] That amp will need a serious cabinet to take the wattages properly. You can easily gig virtually all normal venues with the Bass Terror 500, in fact, im sure you could do pretty large venues with it NO problem.

Oh and yes, the Bass Terror is a great amp!

If you want old school, are we talking really old school like tubes? Best mid way between vintage and modern is a Mark Bass Little Mark 2/3 with a nice Aguilar cabinet.

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='928044' date='Aug 17 2010, 09:28 PM']I am loving my promethean, I find it a quality bit of kit actually.[/quote] How does it compare to the MB combo?

[quote name='Jigster' post='927803' date='Aug 17 2010, 06:03 PM']i took the plunge and bought one last week - jazz sunburst - tis very sweet no doubt - am doing some recording with it this weekend so that will be exciting. I love it's feel, so easy to use and hold..last night at rehearsal our guitarist asked to hold it and he said it felt so easy like it was very natural - and he's from the other side - sounds: got a sneaking feeling the pups, altho pretty hot, might be replacable at some point. Great honk and great Stranglers bass sounds on the E with a pick and treble and both pups up etc, very punchy also..but I don't know, haven't played it live yet...our guitarist is very loud almost to the point of irritation, but got a feeling the pups might lack some output???? finish/set up - great from the shop, nice action, and with a good string tension plays lovely fingerstyle over the bridge pup, no sharp edges on frets, and fretting is easy taking your fingers pretty much to the sweet spot between the frets each time hardware - bridge feels tight, tuners (altho reverse to the usual) hold tune excellently it's just so nice to behold and oodle away on and the finish is fake as hell but it just does the job so what the hell....got some battered 80's basses and a battered 2009 bass!![/quote] They definitely feel nice, no doubts there dude. Let us know your thoughts when youve had some more time with it

[quote name='blackmn90' post='928147' date='Aug 17 2010, 10:53 PM']the values of fenders new and old have gone up because of the new increase in the cost of importing new fenders. Something to do with gibson saying that they wont sell their guitars in orders less than £20k so not as many shops decided to be a supplier and so more shops were ordering fenders who put their prices up to cream more out of the high demand. This is what iv been told by my dad so may not be 100% true but there has definately been a rise in fender prices.[/quote] There has. Ive noticed it. Some basses, the American Standards, are nearly in the £1K area. PS Clarky, good choice. Dont sell! If I could actually play fretless, which Im not sure about until Ive had much more time on one, Id love your fretless. Im shocked at how it hasnt gone considering the condition. Sign of the financial times me thinks

Bloomin heck!

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='926347' date='Aug 16 2010, 12:27 PM']I have to disagree there, in a way we are blessed by the fact that UK Distributors, Strings & Things have a stellar record regarding customer support, just ask Musicman20 to nane one, the blokes that work there like Pete Lunney & Co. would bend backward to assist you with any issue with courtesy and effectivness. And they are not the company owners but the sole UK distributors. So on that issue you wouldn't have to worry as you won't have to deal with EBMM Usa for any warranty matters.[/quote] +1 My Classic (oh how I still want one) was sorted VERY quickly. They were extremely shocked it had passed QC and immediately contacted EB. Ive since seen a few with the same issue, but Ive seen more without it. Possibly this is just a teething problem.

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='926156' date='Aug 16 2010, 09:13 AM']Isn't that the HW1 bass then?[/quote] I checked on the information about US pups in the Roadworn, and Fender UK/USA both stated it's loaded with Mexican pups. This isn't by no means a worry, but does make me wonder why they cost so much more just for the Nitro/Relic work. So in the end, the Highway One is a higher 'spec'!