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  1. HeadlessBassist
    Here we have a very nice condition Status-Graphite "The Groove" 4-string bass, finished in 'Claret' red/burgundy. (Definitely looks more burgundy to the eye!) The bass is around 26 years old (1999 build) and presents well for its age. There are a few light scratches as you'd expect and one very small ding in the back, but nothing serious and all looking in good order for it's comparative age. Alder body, three-piece maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, light weight tuners, 'TRIMAX' pickup (basically three single coils joined to make a humbucker with the inner coil used for hum cancelling). Two-band EQ with cut/boost on Treble/Bass and true passive/active switching via a micro-switch. The Bass has just been set up with a nice low action & no fret buzz, and has brand new D'Addario 45-105 strings added. Comes complete with generic Gig Bag and strap locks. Offered at a reasonable £695 (dealers are trying to hawk "The Groove" Basses at anything between £850 & £1500?!) Interesting trades considered. Worst I can say is no thanks Buyer to collect from either Derbyshire DE7 (Friday-Tuesday), or Gloucester/Stroud (Wednesday-Thursday), or can meet half way up to a reasonable distance. Payment via Cash or Direct Bank Transfer. No PAYPAL.
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  2. HeadlessBassist
    Like he said ☝️ Try both and see which you like the sound of best, and which feels best in your hands. Remember that you're obviously going to need to allow for the instrument not having your ideal setup or favourite strings, but you'll know which one it is. My generic personal preference would be the Sire. They offer a lot of quality bass for not much money, especially on the used market.
  3. HeadlessBassist
    Competition Burgundy for the win 😎👍
  4. HeadlessBassist
    Thanks for the info
  5. HeadlessBassist
    Ah, I see. Is there no blend control anymore, then? (The M-2000 usually has a side-mounted jack and the two large controls are the volume and pickup blend.)
  6. HeadlessBassist
    Hi Brainsbrew, has the side jack socket hole now been filled up again?
  7. HeadlessBassist
    That looks lovely, Kincknack! Competition burgundy is currently in production on the Vintera II 70's Competition Mustang - as you can see from the covered portions of your bass, when it ages it turns purple. It starts off as a teal blue, but with a slight burst from a subtle purple around the outer edges of the body. You can see it on mine from the second in-case picture in artificial light.
  8. HeadlessBassist
    Very nice find Tauzeo. You'll be mwah-ing along with Steve Bailey in no time
  9. HeadlessBassist
    Yes, that's the new reality - Mexican specialist Fenders are now around 1400. American Ultra II is now about £2200. Prices of basses (same as everything else) have gone mad. Seems a little heavy - my 2016 Elite Ash Jazz is a shade under 9, apparently. Must be all that iron work she has in the talent inhibitors.
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    Yes, the stack knob is the New Mexican signature model.
  11. HeadlessBassist
    It's all marketing, obvs. But yes, you're right about the irony - Fender make signature model just to make the point the real thing is a bit better. And hey, Laura Lee has had an upgrade. That modified SX was her first bass in High School.
  12. HeadlessBassist
    Fender introduce Limited Edition Laura Lee Jazz Bass. I don't know if anyone clocked the 'Empire Music' video that came out before this new bass appeared on the Fender Websites, but it's nice to see Fender supporting another female artist. If the Mexican Blu DeTiger signature was anything to go by, this will probably be very good. Basically a Mexican made bass with vintage tall tuners, Dimarzio Ultra Jazz Pickups, concentric volume/tone controls and dual 'talent inhibitors' (pickup covers!)
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    Yes, I've been watching Vincen for a while. Particularly when he got the Cory Wong gig for the European Tour. He's the seriously brilliant all-rounder we all aspire to be, and also very entertaining to watch.
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    Congrats DT Looks lovely. These Harley Bentons really are getting better and better. As for a bass having some significant weight, that can also sometimes translate into a seriously thick tone. I guess we have to accept that sometimes a bass will indeed generate it's own gravity!
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    Agreed on all counts - I paid [used] over £900 for my Aubergine one, and yes, they are excellent basses. There's something about the American Performer. I've got the Competition Burgundy Vintera II as well and nice bass though it is, the Am.Perf is genuinely a step above in both playability and quality. Definitely one of my go-to basses. Best of luck with the sale, Davy.
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    That is truly gorgeous, sPiKi. Congrats on a lovely Japanese Jazz
  17. HeadlessBassist
    I've always liked the Telecaster Bass design. Pity I would never use it in anger, as I love the Mocha finish.
  18. HeadlessBassist
    I was about to say G&L M-2000, then I spotted two on the BC Marketplace. Duh. Never mind...
  19. HeadlessBassist
    This one has been a long time coming. I first started to think seriously about a Deluxe/Elite/Ultra when I played one shortly after the 2010 model launched. Then the Elite launched in 2016 and that had to be the one, especially with the MM-style truss rod wheel and the pickups/preamp upgrades. My decision was cemented further when the Ultra 2 came out in the last year or so with its cost-saving 'skunk stripe' neck. Spec wise, the natural Ash Elite always seemed to be the pick of the bunch. So I recently bought Freddie's Elite from the BC Marketplace - he did a very good job of very carefully repairing the drill damage [from a previous owner where a bridge cover had been added] with wood filler, so the holes aren't nearly as visible now. Playing-wise, this Elite is a monster Jazz. The preamp only needs a slight touch over the centre detent on the treble/bass controls to be perfectly punchy and clear. It has all the tone of my 2012 FSR hand-stained American Standard with a lot more power behind it. I'm impressed. So I've set it up to my tastes and added some new 40-95 Elixirs. I'm off to turn the "Jazz Bass" preset input gain down on my RH750 before this preamp blows the patio doors off! Enjoy the pics
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    Yes, I was at BassBros earlier in the year when he'd just got those first two or three Japanese market Jazzes in stock. He's been getting some quite interesting stuff from the Japanese market. That reminds me... I need to do a NBD post too!
  21. HeadlessBassist
    Really liking that black sparkle finish. Is that one of the Paranormal range, or one of Will's interesting Japanese exports?
  22. HeadlessBassist
    I recently bought a mint condition used Squier 40th Anniversary Jazz for a pupil from another BassChatter for just over £300. It set up beautifully and it's a great playing/sounding bass. I hear very good things about the 40th Precision as well. Other than that, I'd be going straight to Sire for a P5.
  23. HeadlessBassist
    Many moons ago I ordered a brand new five string Mexican Fender Jazz which had a Pao Ferro fingerboard. They're okay, sound good and make the percussive frequencies warmer. The only downside that to my fingertips, the wood tended to feel almost 'furry'.
  24. HeadlessBassist
    Congratulations. It's a good way for Will to sell off slow selling basses - if there are enough entrants, the price of the bass is at least covered. Matt at High Peak Autos (You Tube Channel) previously had a side business that featured cars as prizes.
  25. HeadlessBassist
    Sounds like it cuts through really well. Liking your 'snappy' finger style sound - do you have any dynamically gentle examples as well?
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