TheSiberian

In my time... Hehehe long ago...not all Fenders were the same, so we tryed three time the bass before buying...thought twice...and buy once. But then we had the Fenders made only in USA. At least we were ok with our one and only instrument for a long period of time and later the most of these basses became Keepers...see Real Roadworn and why not Legends. Now the most of us we just buy from internet looking at photos, Fenders made in China, and Ampegs made in Vietnam... And after we claim that this or that are not good enough for our taste or level. I believe that we still have to work hard to earn our money so, I do care what is written on the headstock ( and back) and I would not pay a penny for a mediocre bass or anything else. But it's just me. Best

In my time... Hehehe long ago...not all Fenders were the same so we tryed three time the bass before buying...thought twice...and buy once. But then we had the Fenders made only in USA. At least we were ok with our one and only instrument for a long period of time and later the most of these basses became Keepers...see Real Roadworn and why not Legends. Now the most of us we just buy from internet looking at photos, Fenders made in China, and Ampegs made in Vietnam... And after we claim that this or that are not good enough for our taste or level. I believe that we still have to work hard to earn our money so, I do care what is written on the headstock ( and back) and I would not pay a penny for a mediocre bass or anything else. But it's just me. Best

First step from the never ending journey. Welcome to the forum. Best

Welcome to the forum. Best

Wal and Mick Karn ( RIP) rule he fretless world. Welcome to the forum. Best

First here, second on Stage. Welcome to the forum. Best

Welcome to the forum. Best

Welcome to the forum Danny. Best

Welcome to the forum. Best

If you don't want a Fender but still like the F letter, buy then a F-Bass VF and you'll never look back. Best

[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1409654334' post='2541843'] They are brand new! They only came out a month or 2 ago. They're about the £22 mark, so roughly similar price to the standard nickel wounds [/quote] Thanks man, I love this forum, never stop to learn new things... Keeps me young ":0) Best

[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1409647433' post='2541752'] Good shout, but the Flexsteels have a lower tension across the set, and are brighter than the pro steels too [/quote] Thanks MiltyG for the information...this must be new and I will give them a try. Best

If I remember well; the longer the bass'scale the higher the tension. (this means a lighter gauge of strings 130 -40 will have a lower tension compared of your actual 135 -45 set.) Considering this and the fact that ( for ex.) the D'Addario steels have lower tension than the same gauge of D'Addario nickels, I think the D'Addario Pro Steel EPS 170-5 SL could be a good choice for your 35" bass. Best

Welcome to the forum man. Best

D'Addario XL- nickels are very versatile from jazz rock to metal. The Pro-steels usualy lack some mediums and once the "zing" fades they don't cut in the mix very well. However they are my favourites for the fretless. Both XL and Pro are enough cheap in order to have always fresh sets without going broke. Best

Kramer with an aluminium neck... After a half an hour of playing the neck got warmer, the aluminiun got some thermal expansion, the pitch went up and after each session my left hand was powdered gray and I had to clean the neck with a polish... Nightmare

Jerzy's mastering craft of such beauties is breathtaking. One and a half year in the making.

I wish I have such a girlfriend... But my wife doesn't agree.

I also have one, it's beautiful. Best

If you want a double neck for posing, renting a cheap one for a day should be ok. Lol If you really want a double neck that is playable and sounds correct you should spent at least the double of your Rick or Fender...really. Warmouth sells different bodies and necks but you have to pay the price. One more hidden problem is the weight. I always considered the double neck as the grail, checked many ( very expensive ones ) at the Frankfurt Musik Messe but the weight was always a deal breaker. Best

Looking at the classical stringed instruments I saw that the most quoted and expensive ones have the neck made of flamed maple...so I suppose it should be better. And I am not sure that in the classical field the looks is something of very important matter. But I never had the opportunity to check flamed or quilted maple vs flat on twins instruments...I am courious... Maybe some day. Best

I don't know if I was born to be a bass player but for sure I will die like this.

Stunning is the right word. Does it sounds better than the regular flat one?

Lovely the Jazz Bass, but Jaco was right; no pickguard at all! ":0)

I personally don't like them comfort wise but if I remember well Leo Fender was not quite happy with the Precision and updated the concept to the Music Man Stingray. However on both basses it was done and still is tons of great music and tastefull bass playing, so I believe that Leo hit the Jackpot in both cases.