tom1946

Yes, I ordered one of these as well but they're out of stock for a few days.

Looking forward to seeing it

I know, thanks John I will. Can't put it down.

Well, I just got this at 7.30am, I simply cannot believe the quality of this bass!! The finish is flawless, the neck is as straight as an arrow and there is very little of the sharp fret edges, certainly not enough to make me want to file them down. anyway pics: [URL=http://s185.photobucket.com/user/Peasmold/media/IMG_9777_zps09a1820d.jpg.html][IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x73/Peasmold/IMG_9777_zps09a1820d.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s185.photobucket.com/user/Peasmold/media/IMG_9776_zpsc75bad91.jpg.html][IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x73/Peasmold/IMG_9776_zpsc75bad91.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s185.photobucket.com/user/Peasmold/media/IMG_9775_zpsa031988c.jpg.html][IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x73/Peasmold/IMG_9775_zpsa031988c.jpg[/IMG][/URL] It arrived with a low action and perfect intonation, can't believe it for 100 quid Pickups are what you expect for Wilkinson jazz, quite punchy and solid, I don't do honk or slap in a church so you'll have to make up your own mind about it. The tone control is very smooth and gradual in operation. Tuners are wilko's as well as is the bridge, both work very well. Weight? It's about 9.5 lbs, it's american ash body. Comes with D'Addario XL strings fer cryin' out loud, Anything I would change? hmm.. Fender sticker maybe? Nah, I'm not a name tart. So overall it's astonishing value for money, I am going to sell some of my 'better' basses now. Buy one today... no buy two!

Ok will do a bit of a review when it gets here. All my basses except this one are maple boards, I love them, but I like the bound/inlays look so I'm having a change. A couple of weeks ago I bought a VM P bass new and it's excellent!! I also have a new MIM Precision in white/maple and I think I might sell it. I might also sell my sunset orange maple USA Jazz too if the HB is any good.

None, I've only been playing 4 years. I look after my gear carefully, it's hard won.

I have ordered this, looking forward to getting it, I'll report back next week if there's any interest? http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_jb_75_sb_vintage_serie.htm

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1392137907' post='2365212'] This may not be the same bass, but... [/quote] Stunning, what are the fret edges like?

[quote name='iconic' timestamp='1391773760' post='2361090'] that's the only vintage modified series of bass I haven't had..the amber and maple is THE best colour combo too. You shouldn't of sold me that Lake Placid and Maple MIMP I bought from you years ago Tom ...only for me to sell last year...I still miss that bass [/quote] Get a VM precision, you'll love it. Slight tweaks to suit me and I'm gigging it tomorrow! Love it to bits.

Ok well further to my problems, I ended up adding the extra and bought a discounted Squier VM Precision in Amber/maple from them. They gave me £30 off for my trouble too. The P bass is a different level for me, I am a dyed in the wool precision guy anyway. I did recently buy a new MIM P in white/maple and the only difference I can see is the Squier is a bit lighter! To my ears they both sound the same. Sure the MIM feels more solid but that's it. I have 5 basses and they're all maple boards. I like maple. Maple.