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[quote name='The Bass Doc' post='540684' date='Jul 14 2009, 08:46 PM']Do we know where this bass resides? I've got a strange feeling I may have had something to do with it's creation many moons ago.[/quote] Spooky! do tell more....

I'm betting that's an Ibanez roadster/blazer single pup body, not the pbass type this type: [url="http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/images/roadsterbass/roadster3.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/sold_basses/roadster_bass.htm&usg=__DuPUTSeJyqydH_3YPfAvP7jm0wg=&h=550&w=413&sz=101&hl=en&start=40&um=1&tbnid=Gy8NShdDs5azsM:&tbnh=133&tbnw=100&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dibanez%2Broadster%2Bbass%26ndsp%3D18%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26start%3D36%26um%3D1"]http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=h...t%3D36%26um%3D1[/url] with a little horn reshape and as far as I recall...fender necks fitted perfectly to them. andy

[quote name='GreeneKing' post='538146' date='Jul 11 2009, 08:34 PM']What a good idea and I hope your dissy goes well. I'm about to start mine. Any help would be appreciated. The title: A history of feminism in social work Seriously Survey done[/quote] I am absolutely 100% certain my other half will help you with this no problem!!! andy

My MIA had it and so did my previous mim frankenstien as well as my new classic 50's - personally believe it is for a toggle switch if adding another pup!

one thing I will add...boutique equipment gets sold here with great regularity and at a hell of a loss!

[quote name='urb' post='535650' date='Jul 8 2009, 01:15 PM']Well it's that old chestnut of supply and demand that also affects the price... hence the big hoo ha over Fodera basses and the fact that the waiting list is three years and up and even the most basic design of their basses - i.e. a Wooten Monarch with a bolt on neck and very plain looks, will set you back £4K. You can obviously get basses made to a very high standard all over the place now, so it boils down to whether you perceive all the time and money involved in owning one is worth it - I know some people who do and that's absolutely fine. I also know that Dave Swift (Jools Holland's bassist) has been waiting about 4 years for his Anthony Jackson Fodera and he's a big name player... I'll also add that - to restate my original point - that after years of trying dozens of different types of bass, looking around at all the different manufacturers and luthiers and playing a great off the peg Warwick Thumb for 18 years I had a VERY good idea of what I wanted from my custom basses - I feel like I've now achieved that. Paying - in my view - a reasonable price for this is like paying for anything of quality in life, be it a coffee, sandwich, car, TV, computer, whatever - these are instruments that are built to last a lifetime, that actually improve with age and the thousands of hours of hugely enjoyable music making they allow is priceless. I think that's more than 'excusable' Mike[/quote] yep! I agree with that! But then again I wouldn't necessarily class a custom made instrument boutique? Definitely would like a custom made bass to my spec! checking all things out Shuker would be the way to go for me. My thoughts were Fender and Fodera as in the players being Marcus Miller and Victor Wooten respectively. It would seem to me that some companies, of whom have a brand name, appear to just put a price on a bass.. whereas some are real about their pricing policy! Take for example a Shuker against a Fodera in terms of quality, production, manufacture and the love there can be little difference in end product except pricing. Andy

[quote name='urb' post='535583' date='Jul 8 2009, 12:17 PM']In short better quality materials equal better sound... just like fresh top grade ingredients make a tastier meal - and the skill to combine various woods/elements via a top end design and hand tooling skills of the highest order - it all depends on how much YOU value this person's skill. I reached a point after playing for 24 years that I really wanted to play basses that feel 100% right for ME, not some off the shelf plank that is designed for a mass market - that may well be made to a very high standard but isn't built the way I want it. I'm very lucky to own three basses who've been made with extreme skill, love and attention to detail and the resulting playing experience is just one of the best, most enjoyable things in life.[/quote] Totally see that, but why the huge difference? materials aside the cost of 4 - 10 times the difference is just not excusable in my view. andy ps Dood, yours is the only boutique bass that has ever appealed to me - I'll away and talk to the priest!

These threads always pose great questions and give some great opinions. My questions would be... I'll set the scenario first: Two players with outstanding quality, one plays a standard workmanlike bass the other plays an expensive boutique bass, both have similar amplification. Both of these players can turn their hands to play anything but for argument s sake lets say both are funk/jazz impresarios. What would make a £10,000 instrument worth more than a £1000 instrument? considering tonally these two players sound similar and are both highly thought of and sought after - put the names in if you know who they are - just what makes or what are you getting more of in the higher cost bass? andy

^^ Ditto! love mine to bits! what a great tone and it cuts through anything. andy

I had one too, fantastic basses - I'll always regret getting rid! however I will say this...it is not a patch on my MIM 50's classic pbass - go on dare you to try one out! andy

[quote name='Waldo' post='528148' date='Jun 29 2009, 09:31 PM']Pfft, real men want a hexa! [/quote] nope! real men want this!!

At last I'm fairly happy with my lot! here's a wee piccy or two to peruse.

Had the gas myself and bought a 50's classic pbass! Absolutely love it! although it was made in Mexico, it beats my old MIA hands down! link: [url="http://www.fender.com/products//search.php?partno=0131702306"]http://www.fender.com/products//search.php?partno=0131702306[/url] I changed the pickgausd for a black one and fitted a high mass bridge - luscious!! the neck on this is singly the best pbass neck I have ever played! the pics dont do it justice!! andy

and...just William!

YEP CONCUR WITH ALL GOOD COMMENTS! sorry about the shouting! never had an issue with them and kept all orders under $100 andy

Fantastic! ta much the thumpers sound tremendous, as does WoT's technique! at work and have the luxury of listening in the studio through the dedicated monitors - wot a sound! looks like I know where I'm going! andy

Thinking of changing the pups in my new fender 50's classic pbass. Trawling through some of the manufacturers websites with nothing jumping out at me, I came across wizard pups for pbass: traditional, thumper and stealth. Has anyone got experience of these pups and would like to share or should I just fit fender vintage pups in my pbass? andy

Dirnt or Hoppus? definitely check the Schecter model-t: [url="http://www.schecterguitars.com/?gclid=CPStvOyP4poCFRpN5Qod33gVBg"]http://www.schecterguitars.com/?gclid=CPSt...CFRpN5Qod33gVBg[/url] superb instruments beautifully crafted! andy

[quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' post='500337' date='May 28 2009, 10:14 PM']That's good....... [/quote] Cheers Fellas! as you'll have probably noticed I am a big fan of VH and Roth! andy ps, seeing a s I'm an old rocker...I'd probably look like this fella in spandex only no as good lookin!!

ah well! women and children first! seems like they are dancin with the devil and goin crazy from the heat. I'll bet they have to Jump to get to the next level and maybe your just a little bit of a shy boy onstage which may not make a ladies night in buffalo but hey there's always a hot dog and a shake! I would just take out my Elephant Gun and give them Big Trouble... you could also get on some Sensible shoes and walk right onto Easy Street where those California girls are waiting for the Ice cream man to deliver some Perfect Timing! And at the end of it you need to just Stand Up and hope for some Lady Luck cause you know A little aint enough and when it all goes Damn Good you know Thats Life! take it easy mate definitely not the end of the world just a little one trick pony cover band!! andy

Having just bought a Fender classic 50s precision, i cant recomend them enough for quality and price. [url="http://www.fender.com/products//search.php?partno=0131702340"]http://www.fender.com/products//search.php?partno=0131702340[/url] [url="http://www.fender.com/products//search.php?partno=0131800300"]http://www.fender.com/products//search.php?partno=0131800300[/url] the choice is yours!! andy

[b][size=7]Highly Recomended![/size] [/b] [b][size=7]Loving it!![/size] [/b]

definitely Status! think it's a custom 5 shark Jaz is a superb player! andy

Epiphone EB0 well made and sounds pretty good! highly upgradeable if you can be bothered! link: [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_w_h_?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=epiphone+eb0&x=0&y=0"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_w_h_?u...amp;x=0&y=0[/url] [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Epiphone-EB-O-short-scale-bass-guitar_W0QQitemZ280348223879QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item41460e6987&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1688|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Epiphone-EB-O-short-...93%3A1|294%3A50[/url] [url="http://www.imuso.co.uk/ProductDetail.asp?StockCode=EG00209"]http://www.imuso.co.uk/ProductDetail.asp?StockCode=EG00209[/url] [url="http://www.absolutemusic.co.uk/shop/view_product.php?product=epiebgoebch1"]http://www.absolutemusic.co.uk/shop/view_p...ct=epiebgoebch1[/url]

[quote name='bumnote' post='497663' date='May 25 2009, 11:25 PM']Hi Andy, do you want to sell the gold anodised pickguard?[/quote] hiya mate, I tend to keep all the original stuff from fenders just in case I sell at some point. 20 year old 50s RI, I'm sooo envious!! love the mirror plate!! but defo black-white-black pickguard! But, because of your picture...I will have to redo my avatar by getting a photo of the pbass up against my rig and a real pic of me! Can anyone shed light on this? Been checking the Fender website and it would appear that the new road worn series are made/assembled in Mexico. I checked one out just before buying the 50s classic and I couldn't see much of a difference if any? The spec is almost identical to the 50s classic series!? are they the same? what are they? andy