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It's cak. For a kick-off look how close the bridge is to the rear pup, or rather how far it is away from the rear of the body, assuming the body is of true JB proportions. So, scale length wrong and if it's a standard neck it may not intonate properly. The string spacing looks bogus as well. Avoid!

[quote name='philw' post='629735' date='Oct 18 2009, 07:31 PM']Don't even think about Photoshop to erase the credit. First you'll probably never manage it without leaving a visible trace. Second an outfit like Getty Images will still be after you anyway, and thirdly the images are probably additionally watermarked with far more subtlety than just the big Getty Images logo. Oh and fourth, using somebody else's image without permission is just as unethical as using somebody's music without permission. All of us here would be justly annoyed if somebody copied a recording we'd made and posted it all over the web. It's no different for photographers. P[/quote] Sure, on an image with a watermark; I meant images in general that have, say, a corner credit. Re using somebody's image: whilst I take your point, to a degree, we're always trying to show things/describe things to each other on any forum so what are we supposed to do? Avoid the 'right-click' trigger-finger? Take the time to find/email the copyrightholder for their permission to use a few pix? C'mon. man, life's too short for that! It would be a different kettle of fish if you were lifting stuff willy-nilly and putting it in an actual publication, but on a net forum for the purposes of discussion??

[quote name='Clarky' post='630913' date='Oct 19 2009, 11:01 PM']Gotta say, Rich, the fiesta red roadworn Jazz does look very nice - and it sounds great too, judging by the clip you posted a few days ago of that dude shredding on one (like a 21st century Jaco; he was not my cup of tea musically but technically was very impressive) For those reading here is a link to the clip [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&showtopic=63425&view=findpost&p=627418"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&sho...st&p=627418[/url][/quote] I'd back you up on that, to a degree. I tried that fella out alongside its £2.5K older Custom Shop brother. Whilst not having the honk of the CS, I did like it and it looks ubercool. But, for me, there's the MIM tag. OK, sure, they're better now than the stuff produced in the '90s whose metalwork would cut your hands to shreds but it's still something I baulk at. And the £900 price tag is not helping me get over that mental hurdle.

[quote name='steve-soar' post='629429' date='Oct 18 2009, 01:10 PM']How can you improve the recipe for Bloater Paste?[/quote] Dunno? (waits for punch-line)

[quote name='bigthumb' post='629398' date='Oct 18 2009, 12:36 PM']Its stunning. I'm in love! It only fuels my GAS for a '57 reissue.[/quote] here you go:- [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-USA-57-Precision-Bass-American-Reissue-White_W0QQitemZ220492231501QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item33565c734d"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-USA-57-Precis...=item33565c734d[/url]

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='629393' date='Oct 18 2009, 12:31 PM']I would, but I promised our lass I'd go to the chippy for tea tonight, so I haven't quite got enough cash. [/quote] Give her a bloater paste sandwich; that'll keep her happy and you can use the change for the Preccy!

[quote name='4000' post='581920' date='Aug 26 2009, 09:34 PM']The toasters, as I mentioned earlier, are my neck pickup of choice. I think there's also a guy on Rick Resource who swears by having toasters in both positions. The toasters are more transparent and clear, but not as thick and growly. FWIW I'd look around; I got my '73 toaster for just over £50 on ebay. When I get my now surplus neck high-gain with my restored bass I'd be happy to let you have that for £50 if you wanted it.[/quote] Doesn't kent Armstrong make toasters, too? or was he 'got' by the litigious John Hall?

[quote name='LeftyJ' post='580241' date='Aug 25 2009, 02:10 PM']I agree the Hipshot is a 'better' bridge in terms of adjustability, userfriendliness and playing comfort, but it it's not just the looks traditionalists don't like about them. They have a dramatic impact on the tone of your Ric. The Hipshot both brightens and fattens up your tone.[/quote] I haven't tried the Hipshot but anything is better than that bridge Rick make! No individual string height - what a bind! And there's the dreaded 'tail-lift' to worry about if you have a older Rick. For a while, RIC made the 4003 with a seven-screw bridge - two extra on the rear to counteract futrure tail lift. They're supposed to be changing the alloy that that piece of crap is made of. I suppose it depends how authentic you want the bass to look/sound?

Well, one thing you need to consider is, like all kit, whether you have been given provenance that the parts/electrics are all original. I personally don't have a problem with non-original parts in vintage kit so long as they are, at least, contemporary. I would certianly want to see the instrument upfront and wouldn't buy anything blind offa evilbay, that's for sure. The other thing to bear in mind is that the vinatge market is vastly inflated by certain vintage music shops here in the UK (let's not even talk about the USA) and it all boils down to what you want to pay for and in what condition. 7K for a battered '65 Jazz? I think not! Even the re-issues I don't think are worth anywhere near what they're commanding. Anyway, it's your choice, just be careful. For me, if i wanted another vinatge fender i'd ask John at Bravewood to make me one at a fraction of the cost. I've owned a '64 jazz and had one of John's and, honestly, there wasn't much bewteen them bar the years! PS: I'd avoid the '70s Jazzes: 3-bolt neck and waay too heavy! Just my opinion.

[quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='625049' date='Oct 13 2009, 02:47 PM']I dunno about most people, but I'm happy with off the peg basses once they have been tweaked to my preferences. Degloss the back of the neck if required, set up with the action low with TI flats, replace the pots & socket with CTS & switchcraft, roll the fingerboard edges, put on an aged pearl pickguard on a mustang, chrome covers on a Precision, badass bridge on a jazz, hipshot d-tuner etc Getting one custom made would take all the fun out of it.[/quote] I'm having more fun knocking them up from parts myself! Well, a Strat and two tele projects that are in the offing and one Jazz, now sold.

Good point. Anything that has a credit on it should not be posted or at least have the credit Photoshopped out!

[quote name='doctor_of_the_bass' post='629145' date='Oct 17 2009, 11:07 PM']"Where's my Fendar??????" Nice pants?![/quote] [i]How[/i] did he let himself be shown like this?? Too much Peruvian makes you think you can get away with anything! Anyway, I';m sure he also had - for a very short while - a red Hamer Explorer fretless, and an 8-string one at that! I can see it in my mind's eye. And if memory serves correctly he didn't use it much cos he was sh*t on it. Who wouldn't be??

[quote name='Bassassin' post='626200' date='Oct 14 2009, 05:19 PM']Early 80s, Japan-only unless you can find a dodgy import! Fwiw like most MIJ brands, Fernandes isn't an actual manufacturer, these would have been made by Kawai or Tokai. Happily Fernandes still produce Rickenbacker copies, not exactly accurate but I'd make a few allowances for the paintjob: [url="http://www.rakuten.co.jp/gakki-genki/674604/838925/899155/"]Fernandes Sw***y Spider[/url] (can we PLEASE sort out the fukking autocensor?? ) [url="http://www.dhgate.com/original-rickenbacker-4003-in-nature-electric/p-ff8080812295ac8a01229655464d1f23.html"]They're stunningly realistic![/url] J.[/quote] [i]HOW[/i] did you find that?? jeez, what a site.

[quote name='Bassassin' post='626200' date='Oct 14 2009, 05:19 PM']Early 80s, Japan-only unless you can find a dodgy import! Fwiw like most MIJ brands, Fernandes isn't an actual manufacturer, these would have been made by Kawai or Tokai. Happily Fernandes still produce Rickenbacker copies, not exactly accurate but I'd make a few allowances for the paintjob: [url="http://www.rakuten.co.jp/gakki-genki/674604/838925/899155/"]Fernandes Sw***y Spider[/url] (can we PLEASE sort out the fukking autocensor?? ) [url="http://www.dhgate.com/original-rickenbacker-4003-in-nature-electric/p-ff8080812295ac8a01229655464d1f23.html"]They're stunningly realistic![/url] J.[/quote] Now [b]that's[/b] the best I've ever seen! I never knew about this? Blows the ships off the Ibanez ones. '80s, yeh?

Man Alive, what a piece of cak! How does the Elvis song go again??? 'Wise men say....', then there's something about fools and rushing??

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='624718' date='Oct 13 2009, 09:16 AM']The really good copy is the Tokai "Rockinsbetter" model. They are excellent basses if you can track one down.[/quote] D'you reckon? I can't help think how guff that rear pup looks. Tokai are pretty good at everything but the jury's out for me on this one, on looks, at least.

Rick copies - I just don't get them. Not these days, anyway. They just look sh**t. And when you think of the effort that goes into some Fender knock-offs why don't these comapnies make something that looks like a 'backer, no matter how litigious John Hall is. It's the old adge of 'If you can't do it properly, don't do it at all'! Better off picking up an old Ibanez Rick than waste money on cak like Indie, [i]ad nauseam[/i].

I'd forgotten about these things! Never been a big P-bass fan although have previosuly owned two. Chandler Guitars did a slim, single bound slab-bodied version of this fella back in the mid '80s which fell into my hands but the neck was f'd so i didn't buy it. Didn't Ibanez do one, too, back in the late .70s?

Wait a minute - have you seen the price these things go for in the 'States? I've seen them go for more than that, esp the stack-knob Jazz with the dampers! Having said that, I think the vintage market is full of holes these days in that if you do see a bit of kit that can be proven to be 100% original, then it will attract this kind of offer tag, if not a customer. You'd be better off chucking your money at John at Bravewood and leaving the other 8K sitting in the bank!

Hhmmm... saw the thumbnail for that and didn't even go there, but I have now. Very early '80s 4003 with the split 'plate (rods adjust at body end) [i]and[/i] wavy Grovers!! Wouldn't have gone, myself, to that sale price, though. Not with the coin you'd need to spend on the respray.

Moo, I think i've just seen my old Wine Red Status Series II in your collection! How do I know? Cos I (stupidly) got an XLR fitted to it! It's an early model from around 1984-85, serial number may read 45 or 54? Can you confirm?

[quote name='themoo' post='276811' date='Sep 4 2008, 11:20 AM']Some great collections going on there... So here's my little bass history! Full details and some pictures... [url="http://web.mac.com/themoo/Basses/moos_basses.html"]http://web.mac.com/themoo/Basses/moos_basses.html[/url][/quote] Man, a Strata! I rememebr just about wetting myself when they came out. Got a Status Series II not long after. Here's my lot:- [u][b]Current[/b][/u] Rickenbacker 4001CS Rickenbacker 4001 1973 with toaster and (retrofit) Horseshoe Rickenbacker 4001 1973 with toaster and cheq binding Steinberger XL2A De Armond Ashbory Fender Custom Shop fretless Jazz, stackpots with gold hardware Fender japan 1965 reissue Jazz Squier modified fretless Jazz Levinson Blade Jazz [u][b]Past Paramours (in order)[/b][/u] Hofner HS182 Artist bass (Jazzalike) Ibanez 4ick 4001 copy Attila Baloght Odyssey Rick 4001 Ibanez MC 924 Washburn 8-string bass Washburn fretless Alembic Series 1 point Rick 4001s 8-string Washburn Bantam twin-neck Steiny copy Fender Precision Lyte Fender Precision, defretted Status Series II Fender Precision with pull-pot sending pup straight to the jack! Fender Precision 1954 reissue Shergold Marathon Warwick Thumb Thru-neck Warwick Thumb Thru-neck fretless Warick Dolphin Pro-1 (Boire and Ovangkol models) Rick 8-string bass (again!) Musicman Stingray, transitional model with mutes and TR bullet adjuster Danelectro Longhorn reissue Dynelectron Longhorn Ricky/Jazz/Musicman Frankenbass Self-built Jazz Self-built P-bass Fender Jazz 1965 in Oly White with matching headstock - sold to pay a credit card bill!!!!! Linc Luthier fretless 5 string Esp telebass TJ Clem custom built bubinga fretless Bravewood Stacker Jazz Rick 4001 1980 with reverse chq binding Rick 4001 1975 fretless Hayman 4040 Rick 4003 BlueBoy Fender Precision 1978 fretless Traveller Bass [b]Is that enough basses, Stacker? NO![/b]

[quote name='Paul_C' post='23105' date='Jun 25 2007, 05:15 PM']I thought my total of basses previously owned had peaked at 55 (including the 10 I have right now), but I have remembered another 3 today, so that's 58 I haven't got pics for many of them, but I thought a list might amuse .. Aria P bass copy (my first bass, I was given it by a friend) Maison (Bass Collection's cheap range) Squier Jazz (one of the first, wish I'd kept it) Gibson Thunderbird (s/h knackered, horrible, I took it back and bought the Maison instead) Yamaha SBV/SBs (16) The Collection, now down to just two Yamaha SB-2s (2) still got these, they need shifting EB Musicman StingRays (4) Rickenbacker 4003s (4) EB Musicman Bongos (4) bought another one (a 4HH/P) so the total stands at 5 now Pedulla Rapture J2 Epiphone EBO Dean acoustic Washburn AB10 acoustic Status Stealth 4 Status Stealth 6 Fender Precision '78 Fender Highway One Precision Fender Std. Jazz Lakland Skyline Jerry Scheff NS CR4MG upright Daisy Rock Butterfly Aria Pro II Modulus Sonic Hammer Modulus Jazz Fender MB5 Westone Thunder 1A Westone Thunder II Yamaha Attitude I Fender Jaguar Fender Urge I Levinson Jazz Ibanez Sr305 Squier Bronco Kubicki Factor There's probably more that I've forgotten about, but that's the total for now [/quote] I've played most of those models and the Levinson Jazz would blow the t**s off them all! One of the best basses ever made. Vastly underrated.