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In that case I suggest you choose a 5 with relatively narrow string spacing as leaping across the strings spaced at 19mm can be challenging and more likely to put you off. I believe most Ibanez 5’s come in 16.5mm. spacing which probably suits plectrum players better (certainly Dave Pegg think so and he’s no slouch) although I’m sure that there will now be a host of opposite opinions voiced here. You know how it is , ask 10 people the same question, get 12 different answers.

Is the moral in this story don’t buy a Renault assuming that’s what the blue job on the recovery truck is! 👎

Having recently acquired a violin bass for a bit of fun mainly home use, I looked at it at thought my customary wide leather straps look ridiculous. So the hunt begun on that well known auction site and having clicked watch on a potential buy, shortly after I got a discounted offer from the seller which was tooo good to miss. So I bought it, but it was in Singapore. Fortunately I was not in a hurry to get my hands on it bit 40 days later it arrived and worth the wait. Seems like good leather, fits well and only cost £10.34 including postage. A bargain.

If you’re spending £900 on a Gibson, would you not be better off buying a second hand one rather than the new “tribute” series. I suspect they might depreciate initially and possibly permanently whereas an older classic will probably hold value or even appreciate. Just a thought, if it’s not your main instrument it may not be a keeper.

I mainly 5 stringers, fretted and fretless, one of which has 19mm spacing. You get used to it in seconds and one of the advantages is playing higher up the board, eg if in F start on the 6th on 5 rather than 1st on 4. You need to stretch your hand a lot less. The 5th is also quite a useful thumb rest 🥴👍🏼 I also have a short scale 4 string and as soon as I pick that up I seem to adjust in the same way as one does if you pick up a 6 (or 12) string guitar. Don’t be intimidated by the instrument, just go for it.

Washburn Stage

+ 1 for Spector. Really comfortable to ply with the curved body and amazing tones.

Gibson EB5 either the 2013/14 retro style (like the one in my avatar) or the current one with pointed horns. Weigh in at around 3.5kg, super comfortable to play with great pickups which have pull pots to change to single coils. Should be able to pick one up for around £600 (i paid less) an absolute bargain for a USA made bass.

One of the basses I’ve always wanted. Don’t like the hockey stick HMT version, but this cool. When you’re fed up with it.............

I like the block markers on it, not ‘51 but nice. 👍🏼

Now I’m sure there are others on here who are far more knowledgable than me on these matters, but isn’t popping when you touch the strings due to a lack of earthing rather than just shielding? It does sound like the seller hasn’t done any basic checks before sending out and the QC at Musicman is very suspect. How very disappointing for you, if you keep it I think you’ll always be looking for faults and never satisfied with it. If it can really be solved by shielding and your competent to do it, get in touch with the store and ask for a massive partial refund to make up for their incompetence and your inconvenience. There is something in law requiring goods to be of “ merchantable “ quality and this bass sounds like it wasn’t. If the shop won’t cooperate threaten them with Trading Standards.

Do you see everything in black and white @Lozz196? Nice collection of Fenders. I used to have a white fretless Precision- the one I most regret selling 👎☹️

Ever considered a fretless? Hours of enjoyment of a Mwah different kind. Although I’m not personally fond of them a Warwick would be good and familiar as you already have one.

Doesn’t look like many of us having matching basses and guitars, or we’ve got better things to do in lockdown! Come on chaps and chappesses you know you like to show off your gear and we like looking at it.

Headstock shape and logo are hideous!

I was posting a parcel today at my local and the lady said there were huge delays especially with second class post, upto 4 weeks. It’s probably the same with couriers, virtually no planes and I expect the ferries are carrying a lot less trucks and food and PEP will take precedence. Patience will be rewarded.

NO FRETLESS! Missing out on the mwah!

It looks out of proportion to me. 👎

Hasn’t anyone ever thought of doing a hollow body ‘slab’ precision. It would seem to lend itself to the concept and get over the weight issues everyone seems to complain about.

Have they got any lighter?

You don’t have a five which is essential. 🤪

Always cut the string after you fitted them.