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Andy, just something to consider. The Streamliners are quite "bass heavy" for want of a better expression. Might be worth considering turning the bass rotary back from "noon" to about 9 o'clock on the dial. Enjoy, fabulous amps imo

The bloke's a scammer, end of.

My perfect bass,one string to rest my thumb on, one string to play. Shame it's a bit pricey.

Thanks fellas appreciated.

Araldite is working very well 3 years on thank you very much . And that bass has been gigged, oh yus. And you can't see the join

Araldite

OK, seeing as there are guys in this thread that really know their stuff, dumbass question. I would love to get two of these 210's. Would that mean I'm running at 6 ohms? Current amp is Ashdown RM 800 (mannnn, that DRIVE!! getcha Lemmy on).

Different gauges available Dave but I am using 50 - 100 on my FSR 60'S Classic Burgundy Mist Jazz. Quite an unusual set but currently doing 50's/60's and Elvis stuff, these strings work well for a double bass approximation, wit a touch of SUB on my RM Ashdown.

Enjoy Alan, it's a nice bass. Great versatile workhorse with some worthwhile mods. See ya soon fella.

Finally met with Alan today after a couple of years of banter on t'interweb. Absolute gent to deal with and real nice guy to boot, deal with utmost confidence. Alan, it was an absolute pleasure. Enjoy the bass and speak soon, take care fella.

Welcome to the Mex P/J club Dave. Although mine are passive, every one of this Mex Deluxe Series I've had, has been a great workhorse bass. Enjoy

Damo, might be worth asking here, me owld apfel strudel. Somebody may have one they can bring. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/295480-north-west-bass-bash-12th-feb-2017/page__pid__3223237__st__60#entry3223237 Just down the 56 for you (distract the wife and kinds with Chester Oaks)

Age-ist

Riverdance, or whatever Fartley's calling it this year. About a dozen times now . In the early years, when they used a live band, I actually rather liked it. Last few times, recorded stuff through ear bleeding PA. Not so much. I did blow out some gig money couple of years back, took her to London for a few days. Royal Ballet at yon Opera House. Alice in Wonderland thingy. Tell ya what, if I was a young single bloke, I'd be going to enjoy audiences at yon Ballet

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1485299127' post='3223009'] Correction - maple fingerboard - before the pedants arrive [/quote] Bugger!!!

See, I'd be getting a bit, erm, twisty tbh. Not being nosy, but given current MM prices I would guess this particular bass is at least north of £2k. I am also sure that MM would have been aware of the updated CITES regs long before they came into force . If so, doesn't really reflect well on their planning or customer care. No particular axe to grind, but being in service industries all my life, this kind of performance bugs me.

[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1485296840' post='3222964'] I'd imagine it is more that the ruling has thrown a bit of a spanner in the works at MusicMan. Lots more paperwork to clear all the rosewood boards on other basses that are possibly ahead of yours on the production schedule. [/quote] Quite possibly, but it would be nice that if that was the case, they informed individual customers of that.

Perhaps a rock and a hard place. You are well experienced in the ways of custom luthiers I believe . Even Ernie Ball's. Perhaps they are running behind and are being a little disingenuous. Might be time for a diplomatically phrased get yer fingers out.

Warren, Manton Customs posted this in another thread "Yes, CITES have introduced new legislation protecting all Rosewood species. Meaning if you now sell a guitar or bass with a Rosewood fretboard outside the EU, or across states if you're in America you'll need to apply for a permit. Buying a bass within the U.K./EU will remain the same. I believe one of the reasons they did this was to protect Brazilian Rosewood (approaching extinction) as Indian Rosewood (the species most fretboards are made of these days) is actually very sustainable and one of the worlds most planted trees. They grow quickly too. But rather than further protect Brazilian Rosewood (which was already restricted) they have covered all species, as I suppose one species was being passed off as the other. I hope we will not see a great increase in the use of Ebony, as this is currently way more endangered than Indian Rosewood ever will be. So if that happens they will introduce restrictions on Ebony also. I doubt instruments with Rosewood fretboards will become any more sought after...possibly the opposite. "