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Lovely bass. Thanks for the vid Tony,enjoyed them.

Bugger, Thomann only have 10 hole gold anodised. Google will be my friend.

[quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1395356312' post='2401654'] Thanks for the kind words, but I'm positive. The ergonomics just don't work for me as a pick player - that top edge was cutting into the inside of my right arm within seconds, and the pickup sounds are just...well, they're not what I like to hear. Not for me, and far too expensive to have hanging around in the hope that I might somehow change my mind. Ho hum. [/quote] Jeez that's a blow Muzz, real sorry for you, especially with the birthday treat thing. BUT don't act too much in haste. Why not see if you can get a try on a 4004? More all round sound, better ergonomics for the wrist especially but still undeniably look a Rick. You may be able to get a trade if you find the 4004 more to your taste. Think Reidys may have one in, possibly PMT? Good luck.

Fabulous, well done that chap

[quote name='wotsy' timestamp='1395387085' post='2401792'] I like to go and look at things before I buy them though. [/quote] You are going to spend a lot of time driving to London or Aberdeen then

His Bumtree ad says he will post at buyers expense?

Lorne sausage. The end.

Good luck Nige, you are a good musician, with plenty of contacts. Start your own project with the folk out of the band that are like minded. Or just go for bust by forming your own new band. Or have a look at some other opportunities in your area. Just don't do nothing, iron and hot mate!

Congrats to Muzz and simon, enjoy

My heart says FABULOUS. My back says grow up you old fool.

Yup, reckon he's plumb round the bend. Aww c'mon, somebody had to

Bloody Hell somebody listened to an idea I had . You'll be sorry

[quote name='Si600' timestamp='1395063779' post='2398155'] You really are the font of all SH knowledge I'd love to meet him but I know I'd be so star-struck I'd just be a dribbling slack-jawed yokel and make a proper fool of myself. [/quote] Same here. [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1395064985' post='2398178'] Just like a typical Maiden fan, then. [size=4] *Runs to the hills*[/size] [/quote] We know where you live me laddo

bassman344 Makes me wonder why we spend thousands on basses and gear when a bloke like Steve can rule the world with the same P bass for over thirty years. Just so true!

[quote name='theyellowcar' timestamp='1393756662' post='2383958'] This! My biggest bug bear is that I'll probably never be able to buy a Surf Green/Sonic Blue Fender Precision off the rack for less than a couple of grand because they're seen as 'obscure' finishes. [/quote] Ahem, £680 sovs new guv, from a retailer near you. I would have preferred the green to be more Attitude Surf Green mind. [URL=http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/DSCF0469_zpsdfd3dd1e.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q693/Karl_Altdorfer/DSCF0469_zpsdfd3dd1e.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[quote name='GreeneKing' timestamp='1394460958' post='2391546'] This bass thing? One minute I understand it and the next I'm flummoxed. In my head I have the perfect bass. It growls, it's articulate, it's smooth and bluesy, it's got attack and clarity and it's muddy and warm. It's functional, well made and finished and it looks kinda wonderful too. I love Rics. I've owned 4 including a Chris Squire and a Macca model. I've tried and I've not got on with them tonally or ergonomically. A part of me still wants one (what's that about?). I don't/can't play with a pick and maybe thats partly the problem. I love the look and the tone when others play them. The Yamaha BB2024MX that Chris traded with me is a superb bass. It's got Yamaha's wood treatments which really work in my opinion. The pickups are a marvel and as a P/J it really works. The only aesthetic thing I'm not keen on is the neck laminates running through the headstock but it's superbly well made and finished. It's all anyone 'should' want methinks. I recently bought a 70's re-issue P bass entirely because it sounded so good. On a whim I put a Steve Harris pickup in (and moved the Bare Knuckle 65 into my Tony Butler sig) and I have to say that for a pure P bass sound it's the best I've ever heard. It isn't very flexible though, just pure P bass goodness in extremis. For the nearest Ric tone my Gibson EB2014 in series/series/series mode is a good approximation but more ballsy. For growl my 90 Thumb NT takes some beating. For articulation and clarity plus great flexibility my ACG Finn Uber spec has it nailed. The Roscoe Beck IV I traded with Chris does so much and is playable in the extreme. But, in a band situation that I'm likely to be in the bass will likely be fairly irrelevant, especially to the punters. Most if not all of my 12 basses would cut it. So what's my point? What I'm trying to say is that one bass wouldn't keep me content for many reasons and the reasons I enjoy my basses has more to do with playing them sat at home as the mood takes me than in a 'real' gigging scenario. If I had to have just one bass to rule them all I'd really struggle. Peter [/quote] Jeez, that is just SO well put Peter!!