dave_bass5

I think it might be a good idea to take some pics before its sent off. Just in case things get heavy.

We used to have a couple in my school back in the 70's. Cant remember if they were good or not but they seemed to do the job.

Yep, quite a few songs were rushed when i first joined my current band, even simple ones like Brown eyed girl and stuck in the middle. Over the past few years ive sat down and listened to them again and have been surprised at how different i play them. Im not after note for note perfection but sometimes certain parts of a song are best played the original way IMO.

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1318206112' post='1399270'] Had enough now. Going to ask for full refund and leave it at tha. They have nothing in that's similar spec, just lower spec. Don't feel like accepting something I could have had 7 months ago so putting an end to this now. [/quote] I think its for the best. There is no telling what a replacement would look like, nor how long you would have to wait for it. Best get this all sorted now so you can put this behind you.

Just as well it's not a bank holiday. Has anyone given any indication of whats going to happen Gareth?

[quote name='merello' timestamp='1318168969' post='1398720'] Which means.....? He ordered a fully functional bass of high quality. Did he get it? [/quote] Your twisting my words and ill not get drawn in to it. Think what you like.

Im dont get why Ashdown make a big deal of it being made in the UK. Surely anything we buy, no matter where its put together should be just as good (sometimes better IME). Making a big deal about this being made (probably just hand assembled) in the UK should not make a difference to its quality. I also think its looks cheap. Not ugly as such but it reminds me of one of those novelty DAB radios, like the Marshall one.

[quote name='merello' timestamp='1318147323' post='1398423'] I'm lost here. You pay £1500 for a bass and they don't deliver what was ordered. [/quote] No, he got exaclty the one he ordered, its just that the quality isnt up to scratch.

I think in 5 years time people will be replacing the fender logo with Squier as it will be a sign of quality to have Squier on the headstock. Could be wrong of course

Bloody hell Gareth, its not been a good week. I Hope your GF is ok, send her my (I'm sure all of our) best wishes. Keep us posted about the bass. At least things are moving, lets hope this is all resolved quickly.

[quote name='Moody' timestamp='1318000043' post='1397151'] Can you go to prision if you murdered him after that last statement? [/quote] Not if its a drummer.

Drummer to me "at least know the songs and keep it all together". Normally met with a stern look or a (virtual) fork in the neck.

When i got my Duck Dunn last year it had a Hanson in it and it had red and black wires. Dave's right about the cloth wires being Fralins. I did change both pups in my DJ5 but cant remeber the colours.

Cheers Gareth, thats cleared it up for me. I hope you get some wheels in motion before the weekend.

Maybe im missing something but i cant see a problem with the body being old. It might have been sitting in a stock room waiting for an order to come in. Im pretty sure the bodies and necks wont be made together. Not commenting on the other issues, just the date on the body. Just thinking out aloud.

[quote name='eude' timestamp='1317981261' post='1396846'] I think it's awful that folks should be too scared to post anything on that Ernie's Balls forum slightly negative even with legitimate reason for fear of the repercussions from a pack of feral fanboys or how "the Führer" might react. Not a healthy way to do business, smacks a bit of Nazi Germany if you ask me... [/quote] I think its more a case of not worth it as the posts will be deleted and the poster banned. Just a waste of time. Ive seen someone get told off by a mod just for talking about another manufactures strings and comparing them to EB's.

On the subject of custom orders, when i was looking for a Fender P5 i found quite a few websites 9some were real shops) offering it but none had it in stock. I called a few and was told they could get me one but i couldn't send it back as it was a custom order. I never put it to the test as i didnt think that was right so went elsewhere. Im pretty sure you will be ok though. The distance selling law is to allow you the same options as if you were to open the box in a shop and not like it.

Gareth, for your health and sanity i really think you should call Strings and Things rather than just waiting it out. There could be many reasons they haven't replied to your email and you have no way of knowing when they will.

[quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1317976439' post='1396757'] Finally ordered some green ones. When they get here I shall load them onto my Status Streamline (if I can find the little grub screws for use with normal strings). The bass has green LEDs too. Should look disgusting!!! [/quote] That should look very sick......im mean slick :-) Ive recently brought some Black beauties. im not sure how they directly compare with the Neons but i dont like these either. I think they both feel a bit brittle.

[quote name='henry norton' timestamp='1317912707' post='1396156'] but you can always draw some comfort from hearing what most US Fender buyers have to go through to get a good one [/quote] Thing is Gareth is one of those as well, poor sod ;-(

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1317907463' post='1396039'] Put it this way, if I was spending £1500+ again, [/quote] it would be on a trip to Florida ;-). Just get a refund and blow it on a holiday, you've got enough good basses now.

[quote name='Johnston' timestamp='1317892140' post='1395752']. But I think it's a credit to yourself after all the cock ups you can remain so calm. I don't know if I could !!! [/quote] Nor me. If i was in this situation i wouldn't even be waiting for an answer (as i wouldn't know if it was the truth anyway), i would just send it back, get a refund and try something else.

Gareth, after the way the buzzing preamp was handled i would do as Ewan suggested and give up for now. I cant see you getting satisfaction without a lot more hassle and i think you have had more than your fair share of that. Save yourself a bit of money and maybe look for second hand on here, at least these are tried and tested. The neck pocket gap is slightly worse than my CVP (when it was stock), I know it wont affect playability or tone but your right to expect it to be spot on.

[quote name='NJE' timestamp='1317820397' post='1394935'] I really feel for you, there are no excuses for that kind of finish at that price. Actually at any price point that is not acceptable, I have recently aquired a CV Precision and the execution of finish and neck pockets ect is flawless. Sadly I cannot say the same of various mass produced American made basses costing four times as much. My Stingray V is very good but I have seen some shockers. I hope you get it resolved, sounded like a belter of a bass too, lovely colour choice. [/quote] Im the same. I tried 3 MIA jazz basses, a MIM 70's classic and a HW-one Jazz last year and all had issues that my CV Jazz didnt. Not big issues, but at three times the price i found it unacceptable on the MIA's.

So not much better than the other Ray you had issues with. Not good.