Machines

This is still an issue i'm afraid. The problem is people are uploading full resolution images (anything above 1MB is unneccessary) without resizing them on their PC that are far bigger than they need to be. Don't be offended if your image gets deleted - resize it before uploading in the future, thanks .

Yes, have seen 2 at different shows this year. Both times I had to sit down as I felt queasy.

I pulled out the frets carefully (plenty of guides online) and then used woodfiller in the gaps. Lots of sanding afterwards and although not a pro job, is certainly good enough.

I find with Dream Theater that at first, any new stuff seems dire. With more attention and repetition, I start to understand the context of each song (between the others) with makes it far more satisfying. I only listen to the albums as one song too, I don't pick singles to listen to.

They're all Google ads, we don't determine what shows up.

Do I like it ? Well i've still got it after 8 years . As for the BBG5A sorry I have no idea.

I paid £415 for my RBX775 in 2003, they were RRP £550.

It's no reflection on other people - just my feelings on it ! I wouldn't ever want to be tied to a certain manufacturer and have to continually praise them to maintain the agreement (and obviously be unable to criticise them in any way). Then again - i'm hardly top of anyones hit list .

I'd contact the Bass Centre - they'll have some info.

It'll be one of these...

The problem I have is as soon as anyone is endorsed, anything they say about their gear is instantly biased - I can't take them as seriously.

Don't worry, already sent the Status back .

Sure...

I suppose it is a disrepancy.. don't think it's worth a move unless anyone else has such 'issues' with it .

I think there's a difference between bridge and nut spacing that is often overlooked. Ibanez seem to have very close spacing for both on their SR series (which I would struggle with) whilst I prefer wide spacing as per Overwater and Lakland seem to do by default.

What about a Sandberg Basic 5 ? Not sure what the spacing is but it [url="http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc161/nakedcapybara/SandbergScratchplate.jpg"]looks quite wide here[/url].

I didn't record it but the Progress has a coil tap on the MM pickup which allows it to sound a bit more Fendery. I should also add the Status strings are brand new and the OW ones are 6 months old.

Thanks for the opinions chaps. I think the OW will have to stay - but dare I say forever ?!

I think it's at the point where nothing can beat it for playability, it feels like home. I need something that can match it in playability and also tone, I think the Status is not able to do the former here. What this has taught me though - is I DO like the Status and a 4 string headless custom order may be in suitable at some point in my future. EDIT: This makes me dizzy, swap out for gold hardware and we have a keeper ! One day...

Yeah, but then the Overwater plays so so well, much better than the Status, think that may be string spacing ! I'll admit i'm very torn between the 2.