Machines

Ok so it's a 24 fret Jazz bass with a lot of knobs. Definitely a gap they had in models, looks decent - i'd give one a whirl.

Why's that ?

Thanks, I hate it.

I did last year demoing for Darkglass which was fun. Will be there this year again both days, mostly on BassDirect stand :).

Yep that's nice, I just feel the tuners extend far too much beyond the body contour - something Ibanez managed to deal with on the EHB.

In a world record for me, no basses for 4 months. Although this is since getting my Dingwall ABZ and it being the epitome of perfection. I guarantee I am at my limit, however will enter 2026 with this mindset, for a limited time.

I can call out lots of 'name bands', but they are names to me and the style music I listen to. All the Hofner bands are styles I do not listen to. This is perfectly normal for people to have different experiences.

I find I become familiar with what I listen to, or what people tell me. For example I now know a lot about Mark King... 😁

Double post.

You have demonstrated perfectly my point thank you - I have never heard/seen of these.

I've noticed a lot of stock in some places (e.g. BassDirect currently have 19), it does seem to me to be a niche brand I never see used outside of Beatles cover bands/collectors walls.

I don't know what gear I will have next week let alone in June... but most likely: Dingwall ABZ Ashdown RM800 GR 212

I've put an MTD humbucker in my Z3, it wasn't hugely different in tone (maybe a little more bottom end/clarity), but it looks so much better with wider pole spacing:

Never had a problem with mine, looks the same distance as other Dingwall models to my eyes.

That said, i've also many times bought something because I know it was underpriced and I could definitely at least break even. I've always played them for a bit to see if it works for me (with maybe 1 or 2 exceptions), but as I look at the rack, none of them are still here.

I am late to the party here, but definitely consider myself an opportunistic flipper. My most recent was a Cort A6 listed as faulty for £200. I had it repaired within 30 minutes at home (new pot and switch) and then PX'd for £350 a couple of weeks later. The buyer even said in person it was worth more repaired, but they didn't want the hassle. I felt no guilt here. I have calmed down recently, as the continual carousel is tiring (maybe I could play what I have?!), as well as the market drying up as people are more aware of what things are worth. I also know in the past certain well known shops have acquired stock privately on FB etc.