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Because if bass guitarists don't fly the flag for using human bass players who will? There are some awesome synth bass lines out there (Funkin for Jamaica immediately springs to mind) but the above Jake Bugg tune is one which clearly sounds like electric bass yet the bass player has been cut out of the picture. In a post some time back I complained about the Tower of Power gig I attended having no bass player (last minute sickness). Some on here were saying that if none of the punters notice then does it matter? Bass guitarists should defend our role and highlight the value we add to music.

Just heard this on radio 2, really nice and prominent bassline. Please don't tell me it's programmed...😟 https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=toWAlr5MIKs&feature=share

I'm pleased you're happy with it, I've been keen to hear more about these since I first watched Ed Friedland's YouTube review of the MV Jazz a while ago. They are very tasty looking instruments and I love the look of the roasted necks. I agree with the comment above regarding the price though, I think far eastern build quality is very good but the profit margins on these must be very fat indeed.

Agreed, lovely looking 615 has just appeared on ebay in a great natural finish. Highly conservative colour options on the current range of BBs. We must be due a new range of BBs soon? Last ones released in 2017. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334064513759

I wish I hadn't seen this. GAS is on the rise once again after I thought I had defeated it. Love G&L. Hate GAS. Help.

Tremendous. He also plays with Louis Cole

Recently acquired this Taiwanese built BB300 on a whim. What really attracted me was the reverse P pickup and the 2 simple 'sucked sweetie' knobs. And the fact it just looks cool 😎 It had 1 wonky tuner and one non original one and it has a new generic but decent replacement bridge. @AndyTravis very helpfully supplied me with 2 proper original Yamaha tuners from his tool box which I have now fitted and work a treat. Now just need to spend some time with it but my BB414 is such an all round monster of an instrument that cost so very little I've decided to put some flats on the BB300 and experiment a bit to try to find a role for it. Apart from the pickup the only other thing I really notice is the neck which is really chunky, far more so than the 414. Time will tell if we bond but you'll hear about it on the BB mega thread first 😁

Andy very helpfully supplied me with some parts for my new yamaha bb300. Sent them over so me without delay, top Basschatter with whom you can deal with confidence.

Many thanks Andy 👍

I think these are very tasty instruments indeed but the prices are off putting for me. Well over a grand for a far east assembled P/J bass copy? Sorry, they look lovely but at that price are just not worth it.

Does anyone happen to have a spare set of BB300 (or the type used on the BBs from the early 80s) tuners lying around? I need 2 for my new BB300. There is a set on ebay but they're in the states and the seller won't send anything overseas. It's not the be all and end all but as it's an old bass in good nick I want to keep it original. Pics of the tuners I want below. Cheers!

You know, I think that could really work.

Heard this on 6music this morning. I've liked Prefab for years but never heard this tremendous bass performance before. The bass is really forward in the mix and I just love the unmistakable Stingray tone. I particularly like the double-stop slides. GASing for a Musicman now...😫

It could just be the light, can't be sure without a closer look. I really love it though, good photos really make for a good advert.

It's in nice nick however i can't help noticing that there is quite a noticeable neck pocket gap on the bass side. Not sure how much that would bother me as it is otherwise lovely.

Looks familiar 😄, hope it went well

The P bass is like a comfy pair of slippers. I love the simplicity. Really makes you think about your technique and music you are using it to make. I like the chunky neck. My current one only weighs 3.9kg so very easygoing on the back. Aesthetically very pleasing particularly if it's beaten up a bit.

For me the P34 is simply a sensible bass. Sensible colour choices (all 2 of them). Bit too sensible for me.

Received a P bass bought from Mick today. Everything as described and a straightforward chap to do business with. Buy with confidence.

You can add a recently acquired 414 next to my name @Al Krow