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[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1345053499' post='1772975'] and what I find odd is how it affects some models and not others. Fender stick up the prices and the secondhand prices on the USA models more or less stay the same, whereas secondhand mexican models shoot up from £200-300 to £400+ asking prices. Theres quite a nice looking MIM jazz for sale on here at the moment- and nice bass I would think it is- but a MIJ jazz is a fair bit cheaper! In other places people ask more for the japanese one than a secondhand USA..... mad! warwicks either are still dirt cheap, or at fairly pricy prices- always with the "would cost over £3500 new!!!" [/quote] Yup, it really is mad, but ultimately it's down to the same old, if it's what somebody is after and they have the loot................ Or alternatively, ask a daft price but don't be surprised if it doesn't sell.

[quote name='Dr.Dave' timestamp='1345020364' post='1772309'] I became an actor for a while - still am to a lesser extent. I figured that if I played the role of a confident singer I might get by long enough to start building up that confidence for real. It worked. As I got more confident I began to attack microphones rather than shy from them. That made me sound better - sounding better made me that little bit more confident , and so it went on. These days I don't think of myself as a great singer , more of a workmanlike one. A craftsman rather than an artist. I also appreciate why singing bass players I admired - such as Phil Lynott and to a lesser extent Geddy Lee (not lesser on playing ability) - sang lines which might appear to be a bit un-natural timing wise. It's so they can fit them with playing the bass line. I do that all the time. I don't think my playing has suffered. I think it's improved. When singing - I have a greater sense of the song in terms of it being a melody and lyrics , and therefore a better sense of how best to suport that with my bass playing. I fill the gaps better than I used to and don't interupt like I had a tendancy to do. Best of all - it stops you looking at your fcuking hands !!!! You become more of an entertainer - more in touch with the williams - less likely to hide halfway behind the drums then complain later that you're contribution isn't recognised !! Be honest - how many of us have done that?! [/quote] Yeah, I've seen you and Rod, shrinking violets the pair of you Sell me the Tele wise one

Yup it's all very interesting. The one that keeps staggering me is the Marcus Millers. They are over £1000 new now, partially due to VAT increase couple of years back, which adds cost from raw materials up wards. Exchange rate between sterling and Yen has had an impact, There are far fewer basses from Japan advertised on FEEBay now, because they have become prohibitively expensive. Meanwhile back at Marcus. Mr/Mrs/Ms Bloggs who bought there Marcus 8 years ago brand new at £400, now want £700/£900 for it because a new ones a grand. Then they wonder why their is little interest. Same can be said with Aerodynes, anybody paying £700 for them is frankly bonkers. You can have my White USA P for £650. Less than a Miller or Aerodyne? Ho hum!

Response from Fender was quick, but just the "take it along to your local authorised dealer, try fret dress before more expensive options". Thanks a bunch Fender, from a long time user and buyer. Don't try too hard will you. So, bollocks to local Fender dealer, now in the excellent hands of Ritchie Tomson, Tomson Guitars, of Wigan. Superb custom maker, luthier and all round nice guy. Oh, and 100% trustworthy. Watch this space. Or not. Karl.

Many thanks for the advice fellas. Going to contact Fender, see who the authorised repairer is for near Wigan. Normally Richard Thompson of Thompson guitars does all mine, but I don't want to put him in an awkward position with this one. Cheers, Karl.

[font=Arial][size=2]9 weeks ago got a Sea Foam FSR Precision. Last Monday a member got in touch asking to swap his American Standard, 2008, High mass bridge, graphite rodded Precision for my lovely Sea foam green FSR. Greed got the better of me, [/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]We met up, I tried his, action a little high, thought no more as I would be able to cure that. Just assumed that was the way he played. [/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]He loved my FSR Sea foam green, we exchanged.[/size][/font] I have not informed the other member I think the neck is knackered, as it was fine when I tried it out, just the action was very high. I don't think he knew about the problem and he's a great bloke I've dealt with before. Don't want to do the embarrassing thing. [font=Arial][size=2]Yesterday I got the time to set up the 2008 American standard Precision. Try as I might, action any lower than 6/64th's produced dead spot from 12th fret to 20th especially on the D string. Didn't seem to make any difference what I did with the truss rod. Don't think shimming it will make any difference as it will just make the top of the fretboard closer to the strings.[/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]Whilst it is an American standard, it is 4 years old and second hand so obviously out of warranty. [/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]I need to find out;[/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]A. If it is repairable.[/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]B. If I need to get a replacement Mighty Mite neck (can't afford a replacement USA Fender one).[/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]Must admit very surprised, had dozens of Fender over the years and the biggest problem I have ever had is the odd scratchy pot![/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]I look forward to any advice anybody can give,[/size][/font] cheers, Karl.

Always tortie. Beautiful Nick (no, not you )

I'll have no disrespect shown for Sherpa vans please

Just done another trade with Lloyd, North West gear tarts stick together you know . Anyway, you won't find anyone better to deal with, immensely recommended. That is all! Karl.