prowla

But I do like to mess around too...

I've got a set of PK-5A and they are rather good (though I would've preferred they were mains powered rather than using an external PSU). Once you learn the channel/patch/octave dance they are quite straightforward to use. I've got a 12-Step which I need to get to grips with; it's more of a program it via a laptop approach.

I've got an RB 5-string I'm putting together from parts. Corvette body, Fortress neck, bridge, machines are on it. I need a pair of J- style pickups to finish it and I'll do the passive harness.

I've thought about putting a Rickenbacker neck pickup on a P, but then I though I've got a Ric anyway...

I might give one a go one day. They're a bit too Fender-a-like for me (though I see they do some Ibanez inspired models too).

Is it a thru-neck design?

My wood necked 5-string takes one battery.

I've seen a number of Sandbergs, but I've never been inclined to pick one up and play it.

I've seen that pic on FB - I do hope they don't go down that road; Rics have the best truss rod design as they stand.

How about balanced in a diamond formation?

You have to learn not to do it...

Nice chatting and cheers for getting the book out to me so quickly!

(It was slightly tongue in cheek;-) )

So, how many folk are going to go and see them just to check out the new bridge?

I bought a Westone Thunder for well under £200 last month. Which would you prefer - that or any HB?

Is the Jazz an Encore copy?

£220 for a knackered cheap copy with a fake Fender logo.

My first Ric cost me £220.

In all honesty, any £2k bass should be of decent quality.

And a 2013.

Here’s some pics, though...

I’ve looked at Sandbergs and other Fender-a-likes, but nope. Itll be difficult to prove either way from photos. Any bass bashes coming up?

I think he’s left the company.

I mean the lacquer. But I would put my 2010 4003 against anything else for quality too.

I'm in! 15. prowla - Rics, Warwicks, Statii (whatever I chuck in the car!), Markbass EVO 1 & 1x12. Maybe a Minitaur & 12-step (if I've got 'round to figuring out the 12-step by then). The only bad thing about the event is that it has me looking forward to Summer being over. It looks like a full weekend for me, as I plan to go to the Trafalgar event at Bisley on the Saturday. In fact, October is a busy month guitar-wise, as there are also Northampton and Kempton guitar fairs (6th & 27th).