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One of these [URL=http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/squier-classic-vibe-precision-bass-50s-143104_zps5r3ehymk.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q693/Karl_Altdorfer/squier-classic-vibe-precision-bass-50s-143104_zps5r3ehymk.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

As with all these bassists (Chowney/Konig/Whitley etc) getting their ideal basses made for them, to their spec, in China, it's unlikely to end up as a massive corporate business for them. The $/£ rate is now a massive issue as well (today I've seen an American STANDARD Jazz, £1700 new on FEEBAY). The only way prices can be reasonable is through economy of scale SO I think it's unlikely there will be a lot of scope for them to arrive at your door custom specced. I personally think if Jow managed half a dozen Sonic Blue in both 5 and 4 string, even that's a risk for him. It's him that's having to fork out his money with no guarantee of sales. My personal spec would be Sea Foam Green 4 with J neck profile and a maple board. In a way I wish I hadn't started this because I've put Jow in an almost impossible position trying to please everybody. There are perhaps half a dozen folk stating an interest, but all with slight variances. Couple of observations. 40 years ago some of us were slagging Japanese off as poor copies. Quite a lot of folk, over the last few years, have been waxing very positively about Chinese made Fenders, especially CV stuff. Sorry Jow

Fabulous basses, tonally so versatile. Enjoy

So it's a £500 piece of wall art you occasionally fondle I'd be putting the photos up in "Basses for sale" about now. But that's me, no class

Matt, I'm so sorry, with the comms elsewhere, I didn't put 2 + 2 together . Ahem, moving swiftly on. Matt was an absolute pleasure to deal with. Great comms, decisive, funds arrangement bang on, another credit to Basschat. Fully recommended by me (currently auditioning for Quasimodo, no make up required, me, not Matt). Enjoy the bass and thanks for everything, cheers, Karl.

I'm finally down to 4 basses All 4 are Mexican. Only one is a proper Precision (a Sunburst Mike Dirnt, and I'm not keen on Sunburst ). My green, passive P/J has been with me 4 years, it is simply a superb, rare (only 6 green and 6 black made it to the UK, of 300 green and 200 black made), great playing, great sounding bass. AND I WAS RECENTLY LUCKY ENOUGH to get one of the 6 black ones and it's even better than the green one I guess the inevitable points are some Mex stuff is superb and we all like different stuff. Excellent backline helps as does a great bass set up. [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/DSCF0469_zps90a75130.jpg.html"][/url]

[quote name='Grahambythesea' timestamp='1475931025' post='3149851'] I agree it looks very odd, but perhaps there is a 2 pickup version to come? I get that it's Gibson meets Fender but why only Fender type body colours, this would look good with more of a Gibsonesque Tobacco Sunburst or may be a natural finish, assuming the wood is half way reasonable and not a lump of cardboard. White with a black scratch plate would be good too and probably more easily achieved. [/quote] A major point (to me) is that it is the single pup, with chrome cover, similar to what The Ox and others have used. SEE LINK in post # 21 There are plenty of two pick p TBirds around, even a few non reverse with 2 pups, but, outside of original, or custom luthier build, I have not seen an affordable single pick up job. Very niche, but I know a few folk like this DIFFERENT kind of bass.

Sadly it happens Hutton. I leave feedback but like you it's not always reciprocated. I used to get narked about it until I hit 3 pages of feedback .

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1475784832' post='3148811'] Yes, I appreciate that. You're right. It's good value for money. It's also I great breath of fresh air that its not yet another regurgitation of the P-bass look. Thanks for posting it. Sorry for posting the first post. I should have kept out. I apologise. [/quote] No you shouldn't, I shouldn't be such a grumbly, sarcastic, old git

Good job we're not all the same isn't it

I like the logo, imo it's a similar style to a few of the 70's Japanese logos. The scratchplate is very similar to the one on The Ox's original bass. For me, with the sunburst, I'd probably go gold 'plate. Might look ok with no 'plate. I think for £300, this is a great starting point for this kind of bass. I also think it helps that the original thought behind it was for the chap who wanted one to gig. The Cataldo's are excellent, but with that comes the price. I guess Lull, John Shuker etc would also sort you. Might be good anybody close to Wakefield, who is interested, having a word with Jow. Personally, I'm waiting for the result of Sea Foam Green

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1475732890' post='3148249'] If you read the wording, the basses are "designed in the UK" He's not a UK Luthier, he's buying them in from China or somwehere like that. Not that it's the end of the world, but you're getting what you pay for. [/quote] Yes, like many folk, I can read and I'm fully aware of that. He's getting them MADE to his spec in China as nothing similar was available in the UK without going custom or self build. No different to Whitley, Chowney, Konig and others. Or countless others with Japanese basses in the 70's. And at £300 it seems to me, you are getting a lot of niche market bass/hard case for the money. Lets say I wanted to build a Precision. £100 for a reasonable body. £200 for a good, professional spray. There's your £300 gone. Limited appeal bass, limited options BUT SOME may well be interested.

Nice to have all these ideas chaps, all the options are available from custom luthiers, usually starting at around £2k, rather than £300 This ones a bit similar and a bit more expensive, but sunburst again [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GIBSON-THUNDERBIRD-BASS-EX-OASIS-AND-THE-WHO-1968-ex-JOHN-ENTWISTLE-/391269640446?hash=item5b197ce8fe:g:smkAAOSwa39Uy5pU"]GIBSON THUNDERBIRD BASS - EX OASIS AND THE WHO - 1968 - ex JOHN ENTWISTLE | eBay[/url]

Irrespective of colours (at the moment) even on my crap computer, the bass sounds superb (to me) on that short demo video.

[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1475672032' post='3147800'] Make a 34" version and I'm interested... [/quote] 30" and 34" versions are both available. I have no vested interest in this, I just came across it somehow. I've long wanted a single (chrome covered) pup non reverse and without going custom or original, don't seem to be around. I just wanna get my Ox on Be interesting to see what neepheid and nancy would make of this. I just think it's great somebody has not been able to get a niche product and has done something about it. I'D LIKE TO ENCOURAGE HIM. Well done Jow

OK, not for everybody, but that pup and them looks . I even like the logo! Sorry, can't figure out how to get the photo on here but here's a link to homepage. Another respected English bassist who couldn't get what he wanted, so got them built for him, then made them available. I'm in discussions for Sea Foam Green (shocker! ). [url="http://www.jowbass.com/en-gb"]Home - Jow Bass[/url]

Finally got to meet Andy after years of trading insults and info . Just as great a bloke, face to face. Immense knowledge and the bass I bought from him is a wonderful instrument. Thanks for everything Andy, doubt it will be the last time . Fully recommended by The Wigan Gargoyle.

[quote name='thebassist' timestamp='1474977105' post='3141947'] From the website. ----- "The 2016 Artisan Postmodern Bass is a thoroughly contemporary combination of Fender’s two most time-honored basses. Its roasted ash Precision Bass body features a gorgeous Tasmanian blackwood top and lacquer finish, paired with tinted quarter sawn AA flame maple Jazz Bass neck with a 1960 Jazz “U”-shaped profile and compound-radius (9.5”-16”) round-laminated rosewood fingerboard. Other premium features include hand wound 1962 Precision Bass® (middle) and Jazz Bass (bridge) pickups, rear-load controls and 1960 Jazz Bass wiring, medium jumbo frets and bone nut, A-string Stealth string retainer, RSD bass bridge, Custom Shop certificate of authenticity and black case." Source: [url="http://www.fendercustomshop.com/series/artisan/artisan-postmodern-bass/"]http://www.fendercus...ostmodern-bass/[/url] ----- I'm not sure you could particularly refer to this as "contemporary"? [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I don't dislike it but £3149 is just so overpriced in my opinion. I actually can't believe that pricing.[/font][/color] [/quote] I thought I was reading one of those poncey menus, reminded me ofThe Gosforth Park and Brown Ale Sorbet