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    They are very very well made basses, the necks are in my opinion much better than those on the original 70's US models on which the instrument is based (I've owned a few of them also). This particular instrument is also extremely resonant, which again in my experience, was rarely the case with the originals
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    Agreed! It wasn't until I found myself owning a really blocky late 70's Precision that I started to appreciate the differences, and that over and above gaps in neck pockets and misaligned PUPs, there were other things that could go wrong at the Fender factory!
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    Cue spatula cartoon
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    That's how the kids do stuff these days guys
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    When I was in sport it wasn't unusual for a very famous athlete to appear to be using a big brand (for example Nike and Trek, and these are specific examples of very well known athletes) while the shoes/bikes themselves were made by smaller, niche, manufacturers, the branding of the apparent manufacturer - usually also a corporate sponsor - being applied at a later stage with I assume either the permission or at least the knowledge of the actual manufacturer. While I tend to find it amusing when I see an artist who has a signature instrument routinely photographed playing one or more completely different instruments, it's probably better than, for example, Fender branding on an instrument made by a niche luthier (or perhaps that does also happen)?
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    Should I read anything into that Jack? 😀
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    Beautiful bass but having decided to keep my Enfield Fretless it was only a matter of time.... Stunning looks and curves (some Precisions just have better curves than others, this is very much one of the former), the board is in very good condition which takes very very low action for an FL. The bass has a highly responsive tonal palette that moves from mellow to snarly with just a few extra twitches of the right hand finger muscles. As Precisions go, this is a very very good example. I'll let the photos tell the story. Price is pretty firm (actually less than I paid but that's another story entirely), and having just sunk some money into a new (and metal) double bass, I really do need cash and not trades at present Lovely original tweed hard case included. Collection from Whitstable/meet-up in London/SE preferred but courier is of course also and option
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    This has grown on me to the point that I'm going to keep it for the time being, while I knew that the build quality and finish were of extremely high quality the moment I picked it up (which knowing his work is nothing less than I'd expect from Martin Simms), tonally I've realised that it's a much better instrument than I gave it credit for. I'm going to install a Badass II and J-Retro also, which on my previous experience with fretless instruments can both be game-changers.
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    Beedster replied to fleabag's topic in Bass Guitars

    That was all a bit odd? What’s the ‘bass concept’ in question, clearly eluded me?
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    I'm sure I could accommodate any further thoughts while accepting that you'd also like to sell it 👍
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    Also any thoughts on how this would be an improvement on the EBS Stanley Clarke would be appreciated https://ebssweden.com/content2/effects/ebs-stanley-clarke-signature-acoustic-preamp/
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    @bassadder @knicknack I'm very keen to understand the details of the bolded text in the above post, as the sentence ahead of it pretty much describes my goals also 👍
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    I'm not sure what's worse for a DB, rot or rust?
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    Wow, that really is a thing of beauty, the finish is extraordinary 👍
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    I have started a relevant Mega Thread..........
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    A rather philosophical take Jack
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    OK, following on from these two threads....... ...and about as tongue in cheek a title as could be given how many of them are out there, and somewhat cheeky given that I haven't even collected my new one (the ne on sale in the first thread above), but I'd love you know who's got one, what models, upsides/downsides (my drummer suggested that it might get rather hot on an outdoor stage for example which initially made me chuckle until I remembered a gig we did in May last year.......), PUPs, amplification, cleaning, storage..........
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    Please do mate, thank you 👍
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    My lot are keen to use that tech on my DB, I'd be keen to know how many people are using it successfully on DB, my gut feel has always been to adopt the @Silvia Bluejay approach?
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    The $13k price tag is a US antique dealer, I suspect it will sell for significantly less if at all
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    if you like the bass that much, don’t mod it. EQ & FX are more versatile ways of bringing, um, versatility. Let’s face it, all the truly great basses have one PUP only; Precision, SC Precision, ‘Ray, Modulus Flea, Ric 4000, I could go on (if I could think of any more single-PUP basses) 😀 But seriously, sentimental value AND a great bass is a rare thing 👍
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    Thanks mate, in the good old days we simply used socks 😀
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    That’s very kind of you @Blartfactor10, I suspect I will be a regular name in your PM inbox 👍
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    IIRC there was a guy on here who's kid pushed a pack of playing cards through his F-Hole......... Re blockers, thanks mate, keep me posted 👍
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    Thanks Lawrie, kinda hoping I won't need them but think I might need to be prepared. Worry with DIY foam etc is the risk of it ending up inside the instrument (which might have happened before.............) 👍
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