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[quote name='steve-soar' timestamp='1376247303' post='2171319'] Fabulous! I have one just like this, similar age, bridge was a bit hit and miss, the g saddle kept sliding. I put a Badass on it, some EMG's and a J Retro. It's a beast of a bass now. [/quote] Steve, if you ever feel the need to sell then be sure to let me know! I seem to recall that you live fairly close to Liverpool?

[quote name='sblueplanet' timestamp='1376222950' post='2170894'] Yep, good deal and I contacted them and price includes UK delivery. [/quote] Nice, seems a good deal indeed. Just need to shift my corvette now but can't see that happening any time soon! I remember a few years ago there being a huge Fender thread where people went into detail about MIJ, MIM, MIA etc. and how good they were during different decades - does anyone know what I'm on about? I've tried to find it, to no avail

http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Jazz_MIJ_LH_3TSB.html What does everyone make of this?

[quote name='simon bass' timestamp='1341267231' post='1716289'] sounds like you have a very good set-up to me. plus its never about the gear you have its about the person behind it, i have seen some drummers have a top of the line kit, cymbals and hardware but was no better than a grade 4 drummer i would say, my drummer on the other hand has only just recently got a semi pro level gretsch kit equivalent to a pearl export and has just taken his grade 8 and his 5 theory and is going on to Leeds college of music at the age of 17 and is probably the best drummer i have ever played with. the point behind this story is give a beginner a 3000 pound bass and you have noise but give a seasoned pro a 300 pound Bass and as long as its in tune you will have music. and welcome back its nice to see more bassist. [/quote] Brilliantly put and nice story about your drummer, your band must sound sweet!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/THE-ONLY-LEFTY-LEFT-HANDED-1960-FENDER-STACK-KNOB-CUSTOM-COLOR-JAZZ-BASS-ONEARTH-/360465089175?pt=Guitar&hash=item53ed64c297 The chances of this being real?

[quote name='geoffbassist' timestamp='1341238733' post='1715551'] Great rig. Good to have you back on basschat. [/quote] Thankyou, the place hasn't changed!

Hi all, was a regular reader of the site until academia and such got the better of me and I ended up neglecting all things bass for a good 2 years (I know, how could I?). Basically, I'm fully intending and determined to get back into playing now and I was wondering, what's my gear like 2 years on? It was never the best but it was alright for a player of very humble abilities, I'm just intrigued as to how much technology has moved on in the past couple of years.. [font=Verdana][b][u][color=#000000]Basses[/color][/u][/b] [color=#000000]Warwick Corvette Standard 4 - MEC Active Circuitry/Swamp Ash Body/Ovangkol Neck/Wenge FB[/color] [b][u][color=#000000]Amplification[/color][/u][/b] [color=#000000]TecAmp 210 Puma Combo[/color][/font]

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='745183' date='Feb 14 2010, 07:49 PM'] [/quote] Cheers!

<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/AeCRzRBvWA4&hl=en_GB&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/AeCRzRBvWA4&hl=en_GB&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> Really comes into its own after the pause. Awesome playing

Now if the Bongo gets called a 'toilet seat' bass..!

Amazing technique, thoroughly enjoyed that. Keep it up, blew me away

Has anyone noticed how good the bassist is? Quite inspiring to me to be honest

What does everyone reckon? Good value? Load of crap? P-Bass Body [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bass-Guitar-Body-Project-P-Model-Ash-Lefty-Left-Handed_W0QQitemZ270370602227QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar_Accessories?hash=item3ef357fcf3"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bass-Guitar-Body-Pro...=item3ef357fcf3[/url] Jazz Bass Body [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bass-Guitar-Body-Project-J-Model-Ash-Left-Handed_W0QQitemZ270370602175QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar_Accessories?hash=item3ef357fcbf"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bass-Guitar-Body-Pro...=item3ef357fcbf[/url] Maple Neck Rosewood Board [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/EDEN-Paddle-Bass-Neck-Rosewood-Right-Lefty-Block-Inlay_W0QQitemZ270479569825QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar_Accessories?hash=item3ef9d6b3a1"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/EDEN-Paddle-Bass-Nec...=item3ef9d6b3a1[/url] Maple Neck Maple Board [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/EDEN-Paddle-Bass-Neck-Maple-Maple-Right-Lefty-Dot-Inlay_W0QQitemZ280418526730QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar_Accessories?hash=item414a3f260a"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/EDEN-Paddle-Bass-Nec...=item414a3f260a[/url] Looking into purchasing and need opinions as I intend to pimp them up and don't wanna waste my money Cheers

What's the going rate for giving a blank raw-wood body into a luthier and getting a finish put onto it? Got quoted £200 but that seems a little steep to what I had in mind. It may not be though, that's why I'm asking!

Sorry to hear that Mike

[quote name='yorick' post='673288' date='Dec 3 2009, 03:36 PM']This may be of interest to you..... [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Left-handed-Bass_W0QQitemZ300373119633QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item45efa21291"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Left-handed-Bass_W0Q...=item45efa21291[/url][/quote] Thankyou mate , messaged him about shipping

[quote name='yorick' post='673186' date='Dec 3 2009, 01:51 PM']If you've already got the pick up, just changing the bridge to a Badass/Gotoh style and some better quality machine heads will make no end of difference. I've got a gotoh style bridge, sandberg tuners and a seymour duncan quarter pounder in mine. Admittedly, i did rip out the jazz bridge pick-up.[/quote] Reckon it would be easy to change the jazz route to a MM one? I've agreed a sale for a Delano P pick-up, so was hoping to pair it with the MM (same electronics as the Sandberg PM4) and put an active circuit in it

[quote name='yorick' post='673055' date='Dec 3 2009, 12:27 PM']Have a look at the Squier Precision Specials(?). Very jazz-ish neck, and you can upgrade the hardware with the money you've saved. I have one....[/quote] Considering my budget, would 'pimping' one of these be the best option? What's your opinion on the bass? I know beggars can't be choosers but my two other basses are in the colours that the squire is available in, and I would ideally prefer a change. Still, if it's the best option that wont stop me

[quote name='silddx' post='673048' date='Dec 3 2009, 12:22 PM']Here you go mate, I've used them a few times, they are ace. [url="http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/The-STRATosphere__W0QQ_sidZ105525814?_nkw=lefty&submit=Search"]http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/The-STRATosp...p;submit=Search[/url][/quote] Just the trick mate!! Thankyou so much! If I bought one of the empty bodies, what else exactly would I need to buy (excuse the stupid question, I just want to be sure)? Neck, bridge, pick up, control pots and a pickguard?

Going to be buying a new bass in the very near future, and I am absolutely stumped. I've asked before and I've scoured the internet, but as I'm left handed, choice is extremely limited. I simply want a nice 4-string Precision for under £500. I've got a great P pick-up on hold and I might swap the neck for a jazz, so I guess the body is the most important thing. Second hand recommendations are welcome, but the lefty S/H market isn't exatly bustling Cheers

Holy GAS..

Yeah, between the Ibby and pimping out an SX PJ-bass with Jazz neck etc etc.. tough one :wacko: