EssentialTension

Two bands and a family, so it's first in the diary wins.

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1392473700' post='2369154'] Elvis had one too? [/quote] Yep!

It doesn't have to be a tort guard:

Lovely colour.

[quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1392972708' post='2374716'] The thing that I always think about in these threads is "does anyone actually think we've got [i]worse[/i] at building stuff in the last 50 years?" Thats just an insult to the skills of the modern luthier. [/quote] Victorian buildings have a tendency to look better and to last longer than modern buildings. Same goes for mediaeval cathedrals. Anyway, do you really think that luthery skills have changed very much in a mere fifty or so years? But I do hope the poor things aren't too insulted.

From what I can see in those pics the TF wins.

Anyone who thinks that what matters is fingers or pick doesn't understand music. The P bass will have wider spacing but the most important thing is to learn to play the instrument you have. After that you can to play a different one.

[quote name='BetaFunk' timestamp='1392916505' post='2374174'] In the 70s a friend of mine had a pre-CBS Stratocaster that was really chipped and worn and because of that was only offered a fraction of the price of a new Stratocaster in part exchange in guitar shop. The Stratocaster was then refinished before being put on sale (at a price well below a new one) because no one wanted 'roadworn' (or tatty as they were called then) guitars back then. In my experience it was the 1980s when people started get really excited about the pre-CBS thing. [/quote] So we had rather different experiences of the 1970s.

[quote name='BetaFunk' timestamp='1392907553' post='2374030'] In the 70s no one cared less about a bass made in 1960 and most musicians if they could afford it would have bought a brand new shiny 1970s one. All those vintage basses and guitars were left for the poorer musicians and the roadworn ones were placed at the back of the shop or refinished so they could sell them. Where did this mania of 'old is gold' come from? [/quote] This doesn't fit with my 1970s experience at all. In the 1970s Pre-CBS Fenders were both valued and sought after. Specifically I played with a guitarist who had a Pre-CBS Strat but didn't gig with it because of its value.

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1392892078' post='2373813'] Nope - it was a factory extra. [/quote] So down the stairs was a waste of effort?

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1392891361' post='2373801'] ... with dodgy intonation ... [/quote] You mean the dodgy intonation on my old Hofner was not because it had been dropped down a flight of stairs?

[quote name='TheRev' timestamp='1392835330' post='2373324'] Every band I've left has fallen apart afterwards, so no. Not sure what that says about me... [/quote] Me too - I have never seen a band I used to be in.

I've had a Thomann 22 - made by Hora in Romania - for a couple of years. I did spend an extra £250 on strings, bridge, and set up but I'd still recommend it.

Thanks Clarky

Para mi una mas por favor .... But still can't get Soundcloud going on iPhone.

Does it work on an Underwood?

Due to being in Sevilla I am struggling to listen to those but I am wanting to do so. Later maybe.

My son uses 13-56 flatwounds on his Epiphone Casino for a very solid tone but his style does not involve major bends.

Surely they are still a long way off today too.

Check my avatar.

The only Fender I've had that was beautifully and perfectly rolled was a 2006 American Deluxe - very, very smooth.

Very interesting, thanks for posting that.

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