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Interesting. The old stuff is great, and has stood the test of time. You still see old stuff pumping out the sound it was great.... The new stuff doesn't compare in sound or feel IMO. In fact, its like other manufacturers have put the effort in to really move on and give us something better and Trace have re-released the stuff that they were doing before, but with lower quality bits. What's that about eh? Anyways, to answer your question. Why did they disappear? People talk about reliability issues etc.. I have no exp of this as I never owned any.. just hear say.. I was told by a tech (cud be rubbish, just what I was told..) that management were taking too much out of the company for themselves and, although they had a full book of orders, the company went into the ground as the funds weren't there to buy materials, pay staff etc.. Nice one. Isn't that like Rover? So, sounds like they stuffed the company and lots of jobs were lost. How bad is that (if there is any truth in it that is..).. That's what I was told, I may be corrected which would be nice, cos frankly, that's just depressing! Ta

I've had a Yamaha TRB mk2 4 string bass for years. It has a 35" scale so theres no reason you couldn't get it set up with your guages and get a decent B string tension. i used to use it all the time, they are great basses and for the money you can't go wrong. Well made, versatile etc.. Worth a look for sure. Cheers.

+ 1. There are a few sites that explain serial no's of Fenders. I used one where I punched in the serial no and it told me the year and factory. Its a real fanatics game and theres lots of info online. Get hold of the serial no and you should find it easy to obtain the info. Here's the site [url="http://www.guitardaterproject.org/fender.aspx"]http://www.guitardaterproject.org/fender.aspx[/url] It was accurate for me. You can then begin to value it... I would say that don't just value it on year/condition - Most important is that it does that 'thing' for you. I've found Fenders to vary alot, if it really does it for you then its gotta be worth it. If not then begin the epic hunt to find one that you really like.

I've always had 1st class service from the Gallery. In my experience they have been the only service who offer serious support to the working muso, and have the resources, knowledge and attitude to do so. They are totally professional and I know will sort you out asap. There is no b.s. with them and that for me is invaluable. Shame to read a bad exp on here. I'm glad to see there's well deserved support for them nonetheless. Cheers all.

I had to send an Amp back to Ashdown once. Although I was disappointed in having to do so, their service was great, they were really helpful and very reasonable. If you don't get any recommendations close to you then it seems like a good move to go with them. I reckon the price is good especially if it includes postage. (check that-I had to send it to them and they paid for it to get back).

[quote name='agoulding' post='343624' date='Dec 2 2008, 10:41 PM']you cant ignore good ol' Larry Graham[/quote] +1. And Barry Johnson etc. Some people are just good enough (time feel + technique) to make it sound wicked. U should not slate the concept just cos you heard some guy down the pub you didnt really like. Its not really that debatable for me. And, no one's ever made me listen to anything I didn't like. I know where the stop button or the door is. We should support stuff that we like more, aspire to it, and put less energy into slagging off the stuff we don't. The stuff you hate, the next guy might love and have their own reasons for doing so. (I hate those people!!) Lol

The bass gallery have a Sei Jazz left handed. Its probably a bit over ur budget but would be an awesome find for a lefty if its your cup o' tea! Quality bass and top notch service.. I'm sad enough to have got a link for you [url="http://www.thebassgallery.com/seijazz5lh.html"]http://www.thebassgallery.com/seijazz5lh.html[/url] good luck.. [quote name='krzysztof' post='390826' date='Jan 25 2009, 10:45 AM']I'm shopping fora new bass at the moment budget of around £800-1100 I'm looking for a 5 string Jazz Bass I'm also left handed What I have in mind is a KSD 705 I also like the Skyline Lakland JO5 And DJ5 but have just found they don't do left handed I would really appreciate recommendations and open to any suggestions Thanks[/quote]

Yeh man. These guys are sick. No question. If Carlsberg did covers bands... Lol Glad to see them being recognised.

Pete is a great guy and KNOWS what he's talking about. Its great that he's come on here - now any questions can be answered by the man himself! Welcome man. Best, Jo.

Re Fenders. i don't think USA guaruntees quality. I know someone with a usa and its wicked but often they just don't have the real jazz vibe going on. I own an old Jap Jazz that was quite cheap considering its age and its awesome - I love it. I know a pro who's played Jazz's all his life and recently bought a Jap 75 reissue brand new and uses it for virtually everything. So .. don't leave out the Japanese Fenders if you check some out. How was the GB?

5 String: Skjold LP5 - Main bass 4 String: Fender Jazz Japan '86. 75 Re issue - Burning!

[quote name='bubinga5' post='322106' date='Nov 4 2008, 07:49 PM']Hey people.After buying a Sadowsky 5 (and loving it ) i want to get another 4 string..I have the chance to buy a GB Spitfire, which im going to try out this week.. .What should i expect from these basses, i have heard great things..This bass is roughly £1800, is this a good price for this instrument (in this current climate).. Bass Ferrett/Phsycoandy if your out there...are they Sadowsky like, or something totally different, i have heard the electronics are very powerfull..Can i expect a Jazz growl or more of a modern punch?? Any thought appreciated!! [/quote] I agree on the price especially if its been used - seems pretty expensive. If its new then I suppose its about right. Call Bernie to just ask him about it he remembers his basses and will always look after you. I owned one until recently. Gigged it for three years and it was solid. I think GB's are very well made and will last a lifetime and some.. Very modern/hifi sounding with classic looks. I always found the treble a bit full on but thats personal, theres no doubt they are awesome top to bottom. V classy. Like anything if you get on with it then buy it and enjoy! These are not old school basses in sound. IMO they create great, versatile sounds equivalent to any modern bass. They do not take the old school thing further. They are very fat and beefy! Piece of p*** to play too.