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Bought a lovely T-bird from Brendon, absolutely no complaints. Postage was rapid and packaging was of great quality. An honest and genuine seller, a pleasure to deal with and would happily deal with in the future

Bought a lovely Gretsch shortscale bass from Mike. Item came superbly wrapped with two sets of strings and free postage. I cannot thank Mike enough for selling me such a lovely bass at such an amazing price! Would gladly do business again Grant

Gents, I've settled on a Gretsch Jnr Jet II - purchased from here. This guitar will meet all my requirements and more:) It's early days in terms of my bass guitar endeavour - so maybe one day I'll fork out for what I deem my dream bass. But I guess until then, I'll just have to play as many as I can so I know what I want from an instrument. Thanks for all of your input, it's really appreciated:)

Hey guys, Get back from work tomorrow and should hopefully have some new pedals and patch leads waiting for me As I've been unable to physically play around with different pedal configurations; I've sourced the instructions for all the pedals and worked out the most appropriate way to connect them in order to get the desired combinations and effects. The only combination I cannot seem to get is to go from Fuzz Bass only ---> Fuzz bass + (+1 octave + distortion + harmony 5th's). What I can get however is Fuzz bass only ---> Clean + (+1 octave + distortion + harmony 5th's). I don't think it's absolutely essential to have a fuzz bass signal in with the '+1 octave + distortion + harmony 5th's'; however if I do need it - I'm sure I can get something worked out. Thanks for your input, I'll let you know how the sound is! Grant [attachment=256661:20171022_174620.jpg]

[quote name='LeftyP' timestamp='1509384443' post='3398511']if it makes me play as well as Scott Whitley it will be a good purchase - not to mention a miracle! [/quote]

[quote name='mikeycrikey' timestamp='1509381594' post='3398469'] Following this thread with interest as I am thinking of picking up a short scale. The Jaguar SS looks great value for money, has a slim neck and PJ pickups. I have tried a Gretch Junior and that was really nice. Also tried the Squire Bronco and liked that too but it felt like it only had one sound in it. My favorite that I have tried so far has been the Fender Mustang with the PJ pickups fitted. The price was a bit to steep though for something I just wanted to see if I could get along with. I have noodled on all the basses I have listed for 5-10 mins in guitar shops. [/quote] I like the body of the Jaguar, very nice style. I wish Epiphone would do a shortscale thunderbird, I'd buy on in an instant if they did...

[quote name='naxos10' timestamp='1509370400' post='3398363'] If it's any help I can recommend the following short scale basses: Harley Benton P bass (pimped with new pickup d pick guard. Scott Whittley SWB-1 (original version) ACG Skelf Short Scale All at different price levels but all good (but the ACG is without a doubt the best). [/quote] When I read 'skelf', I instantly thought of the Scottish slang for a splinter - low and behold the maker is in Scotland. Going off the shape, I guess that may be where the model name came from. Would love a shot of an SWB-1, not overly keen on the body shape, but it looks like a nice, good quality bass.

[quote name='clivem' timestamp='1509360877' post='3398245'] Not quite sure what you mean.... You said you play rock covers, not funk (slap), right? [/quote] What I mean is that when I play, I rest the butt of my hand on the bridge - like I would with a 6 string guitar. So where I strike the string with my pick is pretty far away from the Aft pick up on the Rumblekat. Although I understand that the vibration will resonate along the length of the string and to the pick up, I fear that it may lack the punch as they're a fair distance from where I'm striking. All of the above may be absolute nonsense of course! Still a beautiful axe though.

[quote name='grandad' timestamp='1509342427' post='3398137'] https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Mustang-Bass/292305310061?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 Just spotted this. [/quote] Thank you

[quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1509348441' post='3398150'] Coincidentally, I tried one of those this weekend. The sound it made was fine, but I thought the neck was quite deep and round. I found it comfortable enough, but if you're used to a really slim neck, you may not. The Bronco neck, on the other hand, I found an absolute delight to play, as in, couldn't put it down! [/quote] Was that a Mustang aye?

[quote name='clivem' timestamp='1509329436' post='3398132'] More than one way to skin that cat.... Just purchase from online retailers that have an easy, no quibble, returns/refund process, return shipping at their expense, live with it for a week, keeping it mint, and send it back if you don't get on with it. eg. Amazon has increased the price of the Rumblekat by 20 quid since I bought one, but I think £370 is still a good price, most other retailers asking £420..... [url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Epiphone-EBAKWRGH1-Limited-RumbleKAT-Electric/dp/B0002H0POC]Epiphone EBAKWRGH1 Allen Woody Limited Edition RumbleKAT Electric Guitar[/url] [/quote] Great suggestion, I'll have a look for sellers that offer a no quibble returns. With the pick ups being so near the fretboard, I wonder if the Rumblekat would suit my playing style...

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1509315749' post='3398077'] Danelectro Longhorn, as played by John Entwistle and Ian Peres of Wolfmother? [/quote] I'm sure it's a lovely bass but I find the body horrendous unfortunately...

[quote name='grandad' timestamp='1509304966' post='3397941'] My preference is medium and short scale. I would try a Mustang as well as the ones you've mentioned. Those I own or have tried certainly differ in feel and tone. I haven't tried the Chowny but by all acounts it's a cracking bass. Be interested to know how you get on. [/quote] I'll be sure to get a look at a Mustang if I can; thanks for the recommendation My main issue is that I live in the North of Scotland, so there isn't a huge selection of guitar shops near me. And it's unlikely that any of the stores would stock short scale basses, so getting to play some before shelling out probably isn't going to happen.