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Great review and a very interesting thread. I'm not too clued up on the V-Type range and I must admit that the V4 and V8 currently on offer have pricked my curiosity again. Are there any significant differences or improvements between the MkI and MkII V4?

With or without the flowers, still a stunning looking bass 😍

It’s as if the bride chose that colour scheme to match your bass! 🤣

I’m not too clued up on Mustangs tbh so not sure whether that’s good or bad, but I know they do have/have had some good used bargains when compared to other stores prices.

Totally agree. Richtone (along with many other stores) will give you next to nothing for a trade in, but the plus side with them in particular is that they do sell those used items on at very, very competitive prices.

Blimey 😮

You realise that when this thread is discovered in 20 years time, you'll have completely scuppured your chances of being elected MPs don't you? 😂

..... and gone!

If I didn’t already have one, I’d have snapped it up already. Real bargain.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F274088024700

As has been said above, a Status Smart bass. I thought I recognised that carpet background. Here's a previous ad for it: https://www.richtonemusic.co.uk/product/status-smart-bass-natural-ash-w-hard-case-2nd-hand-yother64148/

These are great basses. I’m not a five player but every few years I get the urge and last time it was one of these that I bought (for the wider string spacing). I’m sure the next time I get the urge to give fives another go, it’ll be one of these I seek out.

Exactly this for me. Unfortunately I’m not playing much at the moment so gas goes into overdrive. As @TheGreek said, it’s those that remain with us after the honeymoon period that count.

Ouch! ☹️ Have you looked through the 'Recommended Amp Techs' thread at the top of the Repairs & Technical forum? There's a lot of techs from all over the country listed there.

Nice work, that looks great. 👍 There’s something hugely satisfying about breathing new life into old kit.

No I can't seem to find it anywhere either. ☹️

It'd be worth it if the shop doesn't mind storing while you sort the logistics.

Not sure tbh. I was going to go for the 760fx but assumed (perhaps wrongly) that the LTF's would be lower tension. Here's a pic showing the tension on these if you have the same info on the 760fx's to compare?

This could get expensive! 😂

Well the set of LaBella Low Tension Flats I ordered arrived today. I've put them on my Steve Harris P and what can I say, an absolute revelation! The only time I'd tried flats previously was when I'd bought a bass where they were already fitted, or at a jam night etc. I'd liken my previous experiences to trying to play coat-hanger wire. These however feel and sound superb and the tension is fine for me (I do like pretty light strings). I'm really loving the sound. Embarrassingly it's like a penny has dropped and I've finally realised what all the fuss is about with flats. It's the P sound and I'd not really appreciated the almost fretless mwahh quality you get, plus the difference in sound when really digging in. I'm very pleased with them and they'll certainly be staying in place. May even try a set on the Stingray too.

I've got my own going on........

I was hoping this one would slip under the radar

I must admit to being extremely tempted by one of these.

Hi Chris The manual shown below which states ‘Valve Series’ is basically the standard Series 6 manual with the above 2 pages added at the back. So if you search for ‘Series 6 GP12’ (such as the link below) you should be able to find what you need. https://dokumen.tips/documents/trace-elliot-gp12-series-6-manual.html