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I saw that yesterday and texted him. No reply so I assumed it had gone. Suspect it will have gone in minutes

It feels strange to see a 7 string bass with "fender" styling. Looks like a bargain for what you get, but I can't imagine my stubby fingers dealing with a fretboard that wide...

[quote name='Evil Undead' timestamp='1377173659' post='2184277'] I could do that. Would drop B sound terrible with 105 gauge strings? [/quote] I suspect that a 105 gauge string won't be playable if you drop it to B. But it'll only take you a minute to try it and find out. Good luck!

Passive? PJ? Yamaha BB. Also the new TRBRX looks really, really cool. Or get a TRB and bypass the active bits. Any Yamaha, really

Given the timescales involved, why not just hold off on changing strings until you have the time to do it "properly"?

The singer in my band went to a gig and a guy comes up to him and says "excuse me, are you the singer in supermarionation?" to which he replied "Yes". The response? "I thought so, I remember you because you're the best band I've seen in edinburgh for years..." needless to say we're a bit chuffed by that!

Thanks guys. Anyone else have any thoughts?

I've never modded a bass but I have modded a few guitars. In the case of my telecaster, I shielded the control cavity, put in better pots and switch, and replaced the pickups because they were microphonic. The guitar definitely sounded better afterwards---less noise, bigger usable range on the volume/tone pots, and best of all no unwanted squeals!

GuitarGuitar Edinburgh has the Fender (not Squier) one out on the shop floor. It looks lovely, but I daren't play it because I'm currently too poor for GAS!

I'd be tempted to check out the five strings in the Yamaha BB range.

[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1376990657' post='2181809'] I imported a Guild B402-A in from the States, one of only 335 made (assuming all serial numbers were issued and started from 1 - and that number is shared between the B402 and the single pickup B401), I guess that counts as pretty rare. Here's a picture of me playing it, wearing a silly hat. [/quote] Between you and BRX you're giving me serious GAS for hard to find basses...thats another lovely looking thing!

Thanks, BRX. I really love those SBV-style basses, that one is particularly nice. I think I'd prefer chrome hardware, but other than that its really cool. You should use it more often, it definitely suits the Dick Venom vibe.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1376810940' post='2179261'] I own a Yamaha BJ5B (essentially a cross between an SBV and TRB5). Signature bass of Terry & The Blue Jeans who are a very popular surf band in Japan, made in a limited edition of only 50. I probably own the only example outside of Japan, but if it was possible for me to get this I believe that almost nothing is rare that it will never turn up. [/quote] Just had a google...looks awesome. Any chance of some pics?

[quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1376912659' post='2180647'] The thing I'll take away from this is the supplier's aggressive and at times frankly ludicrous response on a public forum to a customer problem. That's factual, and not disputable, despite some apologia on here along the lines of 'he must have been having a bad day' or 'he always talks like that'. [/quote] Me too. The condition of the bass was neither here nor there as far as I am concerned.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1376900135' post='2180384'] Either Molan should say the buyer messed with it himself or should refrain from posting more fuel IMO. Your not helping your mate out at all with these cryptic posts [/quote] +1. I find it weird that he thought the "trial by internet" of JC was unfair but is now making unsupported insinuations about the other party in this whole sorry affair.

Hey folks I've currently got a set of Status Flatwounds on my TRB and whilst I love the feel I'd like some strings with a bit more zing and slightly less thump (especially on lower notes). I suspect that pressurewounds or halfwounds maybe up my street but I'd really like some recommendations. I'm not prepared to spend much more than £30 on a set of strings so please bear that in mind... tl;dr: Please recommend strings that feel like flats under the fingers but sound like halfwounds. Cheap. Cheers!

Having recently dealt with US customs and immigration there is no way on earth I would be risking anything with them. "Welcome to the USA", indeed

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1376745316' post='2178605'] I think I had more "tire-kickers" and "lowballers" the one time I listed a bass here than all my eBay listings combined... [/quote] They're everywhere unfortunately. I tried to sell some furniture on gumtree and five different people agreed to buy it and then just didn't turn up at the allotted time. Gits.

I'm confused. This guy screwed up one job, and so you left another guitar with him for three years whilst he did another? I'm completely baffled to be honest.

[quote name='Lfalex v1.1' timestamp='1376641285' post='2177117'] Do they do a five, though? Seems likely (without looking) [/quote] "only four string available" [url="http://www.sandberg-guitars.com/basscat-overview/electraseries/electravs4"]http://www.sandberg-guitars.com/basscat-overview/electraseries/electravs4[/url]

The pound has taken a tanking over the last few years and inflation is quite high. Add that in to price rises from the manufacturers and suddenly gear is a lot more expensive.

[quote name='ead' timestamp='1376636123' post='2177036'] I've never tried Gumtree or Preloved. Easy to use, any good? Slight thread hijack, sorry Mr BB. [/quote] Not used preloved but Gumtree is straightforward. I use it for instruments I'm not prepared to ship. Just be prepared for some tire-kickers and lowballers (and keep your wits about you) and its a great place to sell.

Can anyone lend me £500? Thats stonking. Genuinely the best looking P bass I've seen in years.