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    Update on my case, a frustrating process. The problem was that the hinge for the cover was bent when the case arrived, which meant that it was not only hard to get the cover off, but once it was off, it was almost impossible to get it back on, it took me 15 minutes and was very fiddly, certainly not the sort of thing I want to be doing in a rush at the end of a gig in poor light. I went back to Andertons and requested a replacement to which they agreed initially, bit then indicated that as they had no stock they'd have to contact the supplier for a replacement. The supplier subsequently offered to send a replacement hinge for me to fix the unit myself; yeh tight, DIY repair on a £550 case that was faulty on arrival. Not unreasonably I said no and insisted on a replacement. The supplier indicated they'll only do so once they've received my case and inspected it, which strikes me as pretty poor. Andertons have been great - although I suspect they should have recognised that as the seller the onus was on them to sort me a replacement - and are now accepting it back for a refund. I've no idea who the supplier is but they've just lost a sale. It's a shame as it's a good piece of kit
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    Dan’s paintwork is an artform 👍
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    Bought some tuners from Diego, lovely comms, very quick delivery, well packaged and great gear. All in all a very satisfying experience, many thanks @dballona Chris
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    I think this is my fourth or fifth entry in this thread (as Andy mentioned in a PM yesterday, he and I have rather similar taste in basses)! Just bought an absolutely lovely MIJ '62RI Precision neck from Andy and it ha completely revitalised my Enfield, for which I'm very very grateful! Doesn't need saying given the 6-pages of positive feedback already in this thread, but comms were perfect, packaging was perfect, delivery was very quick and the price was spot on (in fact IIRC Andy tried to negotiate me down on the sale price at one point). Basschat Royalty 👍
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    On hold 😀
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    For sale something of a marmite bass, I love it but having recently put a fretted neck on my Enfield Fusion, and having a few studio things to buy, this is for sale. I'll let the photos do the talking, suffice to say that it's what a Fender Custom Shop bass should be, unique, extremely well engineered, AND great sounding and playing. Trade wise I'd talk studio gear, amps, hifi, but would like at least 50% of the deal to be cash. Collection form Whitstable or meet up preferable, courier an option, I have boxes and it's in a FCS hard case Original listing here https://bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Fender_Custom_Shop_Closet_Classic_Precision_Pro.html
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    Sold
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    So, I put a fretted neck on this (thanks @AndyTravis and wow, what a difference. i'm going to hang onto this bass for a while (I'll start a new thread about it as it's been an interesting journey) 👍
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    FS/FT a highly modified Squier Classic Vibe Mustang. Selling this for a little less than I paid but significantly less than what it's worth as a bass IMO. Bought from Dan @d_g on here a couple of months back, largely because the moment I saw it I was in love, and it certainly doesn't disappoint! it's possibly everything I could ever want in a bass if it was 34" scale - tone, looks, weight, tone - but it's not 34"! i gigged it just before Xmas and got into a bit of a mess and also ended up with quite bad cramp, the jump from mostly big fat Precision necks to the very elegant neck on this was in retrospect a big ask. Dan's details below It started life as a Squier Classic Vibe Mustang. Since then it's had the following modifications: - Nordsrand NM4 Pickup - Hipshot Lollipop tuners - Neck and body fully stripped - Luminlay side dots installed - Body refinished in seafoam green over two colour sunburst - all in nitro and done a few months ago so it will continue to wear as it's played - Heavy relic finish with lots of checking - Neck refinished in tinted nitro with matching seafoam headstock - Back of neck nitro worn back down, tinted and left with a super smooth satin finish - Gold Fender decal applied - Fender Rosewood Thumb rest added - All hardware reliced - New parchment pickguard with subtle relic - Squier neckplate replaced with plain relic one Anyway, lovely bass, Dan's relic work is outstanding and the upgrades, especially the PUPs, work extremely well. Collection from Whitstable preferred, courier possible (I have boxes), or meet-up in SE/London Photos (I've used Dan's originals) Trades? Decent hifi gear, studio gear or amplification always on my want list Original listing here
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    Beautiful, who’s HW?
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    Top man, what a great vid
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    Just your brain playing mins games mate, ignore it and it will go away 👍
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    Hi @Brucegill, how old is this and how much use has it had? Cheers. Chris
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    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304761276547
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    Great bass 👍
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    Drop me a PM mate 👍
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    Thanks @ezbass @Merton do you still have the P-Retro? Could you explain the coil positions? Thanks 👍
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    Very Iceman?
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    Wow
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    I'm liking playing with my thumb these days, something I started doing when trying to emulate the feel of a double bass albeit on an electric. I find it slows me down, simplifies what I'm trying to do, makes me more attentive especially to the drummist, and at times produces a tone I can't get using any other method. Of course, this opens a whole new can of worms as to the correct placement of my fingers 👍
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    Suspect you play to a better class of audience than me Steve 👍
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    Most expensive new bass I've bought was a 2007 Modulus Flea at around £1700 at the time IIRC 👍
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    Well, mine arrived damaged (although it could just be a bad day at the factory, it's hard to tell); not sure what that says about how much good it would be in an aircraft hold. It's otherwise an impressive piece of kit, so all going well i'm getting a replacement although currently the retailer in question is out of stock.... One thing that was noticeable is that a standard Fender Bass only just fits length-wise, initially I thought they'd sent me the guitar version. It's a very good/tight fit for sure, but as @Steve Browning said, it's not an easy in and out so perhaps not great on stage unless there's serious risk of damage. Having said this I've played a couple of gigs - mostly functions - where I'd certainly have put up with the hassle to keep the basses away from the "This your's mate, nice, can I have a go...?" punters
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    Always a bad time of year, but doesn't make it any easier. RIP
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    Could I take that Smanth, happy to pay original asking price if you could PM me details. No rush sending 👍
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