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You bought a caravan without checking this out first ? Crazy

[quote name='kingofthestuntmen' timestamp='1408051142' post='2526724'] Relic'ed 70's, eh..? I have to assume that my '72 is naturally relic'ed as it was acquired in 1989 (IIRC) before there was such a thing as Relic'ing... [IMG]http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e334/kingofthestuntmen/P-Bass/DSCF1701.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e334/kingofthestuntmen/P-Bass/DSCF1702.jpg[/IMG] [/quote] Looking in close up the paint looks like a thinner layer than mine . I couldn't do those scrapes like near the strap buttons and expect to get through to the wood like that

Probably Like this one so much that i already had it on my phone lock screen - found it on google images

one thing I do notice is that my bass has got very thick paint compared to that jazz above.

item arrived quicker than a fast thing attached to a faster thing that had nothing in its way.

[quote name='Biaeothanata-Bassist' timestamp='1407969741' post='2525984'] Go for the Squier vintage modified P bass or the Classic Vibe P bass. both are available in white and have better build quality/pickups/hardware than the standard series dude. I've played them both and they're both stunning basses to play. [/quote] This. I had a VMP and it was awesome

[quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1407968080' post='2525970'] This. All of it. [/quote] Jamerson used a dirty, stock p bass. Go figure

[quote name='kerley' timestamp='1407841433' post='2524479'] w*nkers drive Audi's does not mean all Audi drivers are w*ankers of course. There did seem to be a shift where a lot of the w*nkers moved from BMW to Audi once they heard that BMW's were driven by w*nkers. They didn't realise they in fact were the w*nkers due to their massive lack of self awareness - w*nkers [/quote] A free sachet of miracle "instant w***ah" is included with all new BMWs. Some owners choose not to sprinkle it over themselves like pixie dust

Yes a noticeable difference post 2002 in my experience

[quote name='Thor' timestamp='1404158789' post='2489920'] '69 Jazz This has had a refin at some point in it's life - was originally Sunburst finish as I could spy a little burst when I had the neck off. [/quote] Anyone got ideas on how to get the flaky paint look ? Particularly in picture 3 at the edge (round file maybe ?) and the flaky as opposed to featured buckle rash ?

Newer is probably better built for mex models in my humble opinion , but I've never played one that was actually bad. I've played lots. You do get some extras with us models like a hard case, graphite rods in neck and rolled board edges but I'm not sure they worth double the price Get a recent one (2002 on perhaps as quality definitely improved around then) and you're unlikely to regret it . I'm selling a blue one as it happens.

You're not alone - musical knowledge is the key to knowing what to do IMHO

Where in euro Disney ? The c and western band in frontier land were good

[quote name='Subbeh' timestamp='1406759310' post='2514583'] Sorry, my other half helpfully took them down, I've put a couple back for reference They took that bass back agreeing that the condition wasn't great. It now seems to be listed as B stock with signs of wear. Anyway they confirmed the replacement I was sent was itself a used item, as above the strings were utterly dead and there was a shocking amount of grime on the frets, fret wear and skin/dust round the pickups. They no longer have the bass in stock, I can get a refund or they've said if I go and get a written quote for a setup/fret dressing they may foot the bill. Here are some shots of the replacement [url="https://flic.kr/p/ofserM"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/owJTmb"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/ofsoGj"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/ofs7vU"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/owEXur"][/url] I'm just really disappointed, would be sloppy of them to let this through once never mind twice and I don't even think the neck pocket on this one is much better than the last. I was thinking about keeping it but the more I think about it, the more I feel inclined to just get my money back and go elsewhere. This bass had a signed sticker that it had passed Thomann's QC checks! [/quote] My budget Vintage has a tight neck joint, no painted over chips and shiny frets after nearly ten years . That fret wear alone is worth a return on any instrument let alone a top end one

[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1407564231' post='2521784'] I'm intreagued - I live in Bulwell. somewhere in Hucknall? [/quote] Local told me it "is a fighting town, best to be tooled up".

They go for peanuts on eBay

They go for peanuts on eBay