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ok - a mixed bag of responses there. Quality seems to be an issue.

[quote name='TomWIC' timestamp='1338315580' post='1672668'] I've been wanting to get some of these for ages, still trying to convince the landlord to let me put them up. The joys of renting! [/quote] be careful, since they join to the walls, they belong to the landlord afterwards under current case law

Thanks That's very encouraging- I bought the black and white one for a good price. I guess if I don't get on with it (historically ive had jazz basses) I can always sell it on here

Does anyone have an opinion on them ? Don't see many in the For Sale section which is either very good or very bad

I found glass easier in the bad old days of playing thin wimpy strings. Brass was a bit clanky. Now go and beat yourself up for messing with the dark side

I tried a six string electric on Friday - it was a lovely, but cheap copy of a 62 tele costing only £149. Didn't have a pick so picked a few blues riffs and some bends. Compared to a bass It was just sh1t.

maybe someone on here has one - try the items wanted forum ? Mind you theres enough electronics buffs on here - they might be able to fx it.

[quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1343600903' post='1752671'] Legally, you went to his place, you tested it, you declared yourself happy when you paid. Game over. Caveat emptor. [/quote] Yes agree - if you got it posted you'd be in a different boat. You had the chance to inspect the goods and took it. Take it on the chin and accept help offered here to fix it.

i like the wood body and pale blocks look. Yes the plate fit is a bit wierd with its one inch gap at the bottom but a proper sized plate might fit. I'd say give it a shot.

[quote name='OliverBlackman' timestamp='1342561563' post='1737232'] For example I've just watched one where the player talks through basic ways to practice a major scale, real beginners stuff, and then demonstrates it in the form of a fast solo passage. I would think this would confuse beginners? Am i right? Also demonstrating on 5 string basses without dots, does that hinder any of you? [/quote] In Tim Bogerts otherwise excellent RockBass for beginners DVD, he stupidly chooses a six string, I have been playing a while and I still need to think hard when looking at what he's doing. Scott Devine's lessons are good, but I cant understand why he wears those silly gloves, anyone know?

my little one has loved my jazz bass since she was tiny. I have photos of her plugging it in at about 1 year old. I figure it'll be cheaper for her to be into music than ponies.

I've had a fanned fret bass from him and it was amazing.

i've just done a deal with Tom1946 and would happily do so again

Axl is going bald, mind you he's nearly fifty so I don't think that's too bad I was under the impression that's lots of rock folk wear wigs