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  1. Paul S
    I played it in an 80s band I was in. I quite like the groove of it and found it extremely enjoyable to play, especially on a fretless.
  2. Paul S
    Yes, no harm in spreading a little JV0 lurve about. I think mine is a whisker lighter, pretty much dead on 9lbs. There is something about the tone that is just rather special - sort of creamy and woody, not hard and woody. Creamy wood? And the way it all fits together - so simple yet perfect. You'd sort of expect them to be rather similar - both being the '57 re-issue model, both at the higher end of the scale. I was just wondering if anyone had played or owned both and was able to make a stronger comparison. Whether the Fullerton one was worth the extra they seem to command and, if so, why? Or if it is the headstock thing again.
  3. Paul S
    No-one want to give an opinion? That's unusual.
  4. Paul S
    I did and couldn't be happier with the transaction. 3 days from Japan to UK. A week in Coventry waiting for HMRC to clear. And Yasuhito is a complete gent to deal with.
  5. Paul S
    Hi James Thanks for that, interesting to note how you compared the two. I am fortunate enough to own an '82 Fender logo JV Squier '57 re-issue which I absolutely adore so I know exactly how you feel about yours. I suppose my main query would be, other than one was made in Japan and one in Fullerton, what would be the main differences eg in components etc.
  6. Paul S
    I was reading the couple of threads in the classifieds here about the 80s Fender Precision Fullerton '57 re-issue, and how they were a bit special. I wondered how they compared and in what way they differed from the JV0 Squier Precision '57 re-issue, which are also considered to be a bit special. Where they were made, of course, but beyond that? Ta!
  7. Paul S
    Yes please, PM incoming.
  8. Paul S
    Maybe they popped out a special one 9 years after production stopped? [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Squier-Genuine-JV-series-Precision-bass-/231269436875?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item35d8bb8dcb"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Squier-Genuine-JV-series-Precision-bass-/231269436875?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item35d8bb8dcb[/url]
  9. Paul S
    Much better value....
  10. Paul S
    Hugs from Essex
  11. Paul S
    Ironic that it is made from a stick used for hurling, as that is what felt like doing when I saw it. Lets hope he doesn't have a shillelagh knocking about anywhere.[color=#545454][font=arial, sans-serif][size=1] [/size][/font][/color]
  12. Paul S
    Sold a bitsa Thunder Jet Ray bass to Alan. Immediate payment, good comms throughout. Unfortunately the bass was slightly damaged in transit but Alan was really good about it and we have reached a mutually satisfactory conclusion to the deal. Hope you enjoy the bass
  13. Paul S

    Feedback for Ollie73

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    I sold an SGC Nanyo Bass Collection SB315 to Olivier. He is a great guy to deal with - speed of light payment, very friendly, great comms. I wouldn't hesitate to deal with him again.
  14. Paul S
    Next feedback in line - Kris sold me the bass he bought from tedmanzie above! Smooth and business like transaction, good comms, beautifully packed, promptly dispatched. Bass is delightful, couldn't be more pleased!
  15. Paul S
    Necuron 840! Sounds dangerously radioactive to me. Maybe the notes don't just sustain, they have a half-life?
  16. Paul S
    And sold.
  17. Paul S
    I acquired this in a trade very recently after a bout of serious GAS. It has confirmed my suspicions - 5 strings is one too many for me, so off it goes. Here is John's original listing with much better pictures than I could hope to take - linked here with his permission. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/236579-traded-sgc-nanyo-sb315-bass-collection-5-string/page__p__2466224__hl__nanyo__fromsearch__1#entry2466224"]http://basschat.co.u..._1#entry2466224[/url] MIJ mid 90s, Gotoh hardware - these are the real deal, not a copy - a quality instrument. No issues. Priced to sell at a ridiculous £160 collected from SS7, meet half way or delivered for fuel within reasonable distance. Or £180 posted (mainland UK only). Cash on collection/ meet/ delivery, PayPal gift, bank transfer or personal cheque if you aren't in a hurry. Is there a better quality 5er offered for sale cheaper anywhere on the internet at the moment? I doubt it.
  18. Paul S
    And sold.
  19. Paul S
    Thanks! and now on hold....
  20. Paul S
    Gumtree seems to work ok round this way, too. I recently advertised for a singer and had a good response.
  21. Paul S
    Moving this one on, after all we've been through together! Started life as a Westone Thunder Jet. Bodily scarred when i got it, I gave it a polish so it is now a glossier finish than the usual matt black of a Thunder Jet. I fitted a J-East P-Retro, which made it a bit of a beast! Generic Gotoh-a-like high mass bridge. Mods - I had fairly serious GAS to try a Musicman style pickup in this, so I bought a Delano MM pup on here and sent it off to Bass Doc. Howard did the necessary routing to fit the pickup, custom made a black scratch plate, also fitted a series parallel switch into the plate together with the little LED for the P Retro. Then routed the back to make access better and made a custom cover. As you can see in the pics, he made a cracking job of it and it really is a lovely looking bass. Trouble is I don't like it the way it is now - I preferred it before, with the P-Style pickup. It plays very well - the Westone Thunder series are great quality and good for modding. The neck is lovely. This is one of the lighter models and there is very slight neck dive, cured by a wide strap. Not in EB0 league, though. The P-Retro, Delano pup and series/parallel switching makes this a very versatile bass. it doesn't sound like a Westone - nearer to a MM but not quite. Vital stats - weighs approx. 8lbs, neck is 40mm at the nut. 22 frets, currently fitted with D'Addario chrome flats. Be a shame to part it out so I am pricing it way below its worth. I am asking £160 collected from SS7, deliver within reason for fuel or meet half-way. Or £180 posted (mainland UK only). [attachment=165406:tjetray1.jpg][attachment=165407:tjetray2.jpg][attachment=165408:tjetray3.jpg]
  22. Paul S
    I have tried Badass, Hipshot A style, Gotoh 201 and a cheap Gotoh-a-like. Hipshot was the very best by a long way. Also the most expensive. And heaviest (mine is brass). But a superlative bit of kit. Next best was the Gotoh 201, which is much cheaper but well engineered. Probably followed by the Badass which I personally think is vastly over-rated. In terms of value for money the generic Gotoh-a-like cost me £13 on eBay and does exactly the same job as the Gotoh, just not as good quality.
  23. Paul S
    [quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1403294807' post='2481664'] but the cabs take up so little space and are so portable, so why not? [/quote] Absolutely, why not indeed. The footprint of a Compact is only a bit bigger than a Midget, so once you have that on the floor it is only extra vertical space if you stack the Midget on top... I usually rehearse with just the Midget, just because it suits me to do a 'one trip from the car' lug. But for gigs it is just lovely to get the full sound.
  24. Paul S
    I bought a Wizard Trad pickup from Neil at a very keen price - speedily dispatched. Nice guy to deal with - cheers!
  25. Paul S
    [quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1402917531' post='2477786'] Poke the last bit of the cable through the cab handle to take the stress off the amp's input socket [/quote] That is a good idea. Thank you. [quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1402918336' post='2477805'] This. And tuck the other end through your strap. and use a right-angled plug at the bass end. [/quote] Yup, I'm on that one. Although it is difficult to do that with my EUB, which has a bit of a flaky input anyway.
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