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[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

eBay .... If no conductive glue you have to solder each piece..... Time passes ....

[quote name='Thor' timestamp='1407360766' post='2519884'] Cheers for all the responses guys, I do have another query, is it best to shield the pup routes with that copper shielding material - I'm guessing probably a must given the single coil pick up arrangement? [/quote] Yes but get the stuff with conductive glue and make sure it's earthed

Where did you get that vid ? I can only find audio cd

Ok - will look that one out. In all the other pics and videos I've seen its a battered p bass - the same one I saw on the old grey whistle test performance when Joshua tree came out.

[quote name='KevB' timestamp='1407491320' post='2521014'] If you are really keen you could PM our very own Bassassin (Jon) who's well up on all things Japanese 70's and 80's. He can probably tell you a likely year, factory it came from and what the workers had for lunch on the day it was made [/quote] yes, try and capture a clear view of any scraps of food left in the cavity when taking your photos.

A little bit "of its time", ant but I think it still holds up

my four year old said "what's this music daddy - I like this. And It isnt loud enough "