If it felt good, and sounded good, I'd say they're not flaws but 'character' and keep it. But you've gotta be happy yourself, if you're not happy absolutely swap it. I must be easily pleased

Bests - Amazon cheap wireless, one less tangle at home. 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07L5B64RG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Sire P7 and V3 too, both this year. P7 so won me over I sold my Roscoe. 

Worsts - trial and error on 5 string flats cost a lot. Settled on 760FS-Bs. 

Funnily enough was sent this yesterday 

Generally think of Prince as someone who would be regarded in the top ranks on thier instrument, if they didn't play so many instruments. 

1 hour ago, Baloney Balderdash said:

Only right configuration for a 4 string bass is a 2+2 headstock.

The fact that 4 in line headstocks need such a thing as string retainers/trees ought to tell everyone that is is an obvious faulty design.

Leo Fender wasn't right, he is just one of countless testaments to how the superior design isn't is always automatically going to be the most popular one (which I guess again is a testament to how the business world works and the general mental capacity of the World's population).

 

 

Not faulty  Design is form and function. How well it does the job, how it looks doing it. 

Might have already been said 

Wooden pickguards 

Wooden  pickup covers 

Wooden volume / tone knobs 

Those Warwick wooden tuning pegs 

Basically wood where there should be metal / plastic 

+1 for NYXLs. One of the more pliable hex cores out there, sound great. 

If string stiffness is ongoing issue, DRs are a great round core choice. 

Great Stephen Fry quote on Critics

“Picture this scene. A critic arrives at the gates of heaven. 'And what did you do?' asks Saint Peter. 'Well', says the dead soul. 'I criticised things'. 'I beg your pardon?' 'You know, other people wrote things, performed things, painted things and I said stuff like, "thin and unconvincing", "turgid and uninspired", "competent and serviceable,"...you know'.”

Alas injured leg so can't ride 'his' bike anymore.. 

Ryan Thaxter was the guy selling...

Nice playing GLWTS 

Geddy book isn't Rushy at all, just a massive bass porn book. £40 though 

Welcome! Great username 👏

Did 1000's of hours of essays to this 

Pantera. Decade not selling records as joke hair metal, big makeover, and commercial success with Cowboys from Hell and Vulgar Display of Power, both great.  

5 minutes ago, binky_bass said:

Never fancied a Widdecombe/Mo Mowlam sandwich then?

Only if Anne was in the middle and we were smothering her 

Always wonder if some of the heated debate threads on here that derail, where someone takes umbrage with another's taste - wouldn't escalate if there was a 'politely disagree' button.  

Not sure what the symbol should be, maybe 🤔

45 minutes ago, Mickeyboro said:

As I turn 65 today (gulp), I thought I would weigh in...

People like me - ‘white, male and stale’ - have had their day in today’s society. I welcome diversity, but also accept that reality.

☮️

Pale, male and stale they say. You're definitely two of these but not past your sell by date yet Happy birthday mate. 

Beautiful! Wish I had the funds... GLWTS 

Great shout. Epic video and song. 

Michael Jackson videos were always a world event as a kid. Me and my brother owned the Thriller VHS - full 13min version, with John Landis 'Making of' . Watched it 1000's of times, still enjoy it today. 

If you’re set on getting a P bass to learn on - and has to be white / rosewood / tort - the Squier 60s Classic Vibe will be pretty much exactly the same look and feel. I’d wager if you got this you would love it. 

5 minutes ago, Frank Blank said:

I might sign up and just knock one out online, surely I'd get a second or two in before I got the plug pulled on me?

I'm starting the sponsorship with £25 to charity of your choice 

On 15/10/2020 at 13:01, carlsim said:

Hi all,

I need to source a new case for gig accessories - leads, pedal, extension lead, ipad cradle etc... I am ditching a photo backpack - what are people using?

No bag for life ideas please... anyone got anything cool they want to share or possibly sell?

Cheers all!

Carl.

If you're generally driving / being driven, cheap alu flight cases are a pretty good option. Have amp head, power supplies, pedals and cables in one..

Tbf have also taken this on train, with bass on back, and cab in other hand.. 

Difficult to see how it would clear anything at auction, given the PITA of collection as well.  

Wonder if you could strike a deal with a luthier in these straightened times. They repair it for a reduced rate, knowing it will be sold and they can recoup X, you get anything above this. 

Or if you were just thinking of giving it away, maybe said luthier would take it off your hands to repair in their own time, and eventually move it on as a 'Cat-D' starter bass for someone. 

Don't really know how the economics work here tbh. Fully appreciate most luthiers are on v low comparative hourly rate when you break down how much they do.