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My US P-bass was listed two or three weeks ago. I've hardly pushed it though but rest assured there is a P-bass there to represent the currently under represented Fenders. I do think the market has changed massively over the last 12 months. Not a recent thing, it's ever since the phrase credit crunch was coined.

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I started a Silverstone covers have shocking customer service thread too! Great product but Shaun needs to pull his finger out at times. I don't buy from him on principle now & have put business others way since

Take a bass playing friend with you & ultimately just go with the one that feels right for [b]you[/b] All 4 would be fine for what you want so I'd take any comments dismissing any of the choices with a pinch of salt. It's not going to be a disaster if you walk away with any of those

I try to avoid overseas trades personally but when I've bought frm the US in the past you just have to accept you take the hit if the exchange rate goes against you on the day. Stuff is not selling as quickly these days so £18 is a very minor dent anyway. I've even found my EBay sales usually go to a relist right now

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It actually depends on what you use your gear for and what the value is. It's always worth checking with your individual home insurance policy. If you are making any money from music then most will [b]not[/b] pay out. I think it's worth having a policy if you gig reguarly. I too use [url="http://www.musicguard.co.uk"]http://www.musicguard.co.uk[/url] but I've never made a claim so can't tell you if they are any good.

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='990023' date='Oct 16 2010, 11:09 AM']We had a gig lined up supporting Kunt and the Gang last night but or drummer had to go to Blackpool we knew in advance but due to me being away on business all week we couldn't have a practice. We don't like pulling out of gigs so a message was sent to the two guitarists that went 'you guys got acoustics?' got 2 messages back saying yes so we f***ing did it, was a lot of fun crowd seemed to enjoy it, winner. [/quote] Careful Wayne, you'll get an ASBO!

Winchester last night & I enjoyed it. I thought the band did well. The (Canadian) headliner did a rant about musicians from the UK & had the audacity to compare himself to Check Berry in how he picks up bands to work with. The punch line was he had found this great band and they were all from overseas. As a working UK musician I found that a little offensive. Still the promoter seemed more impressed with us than him. Karma!

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I'd love to see your 77 P-bass - do post in the gear porn section, we have a few 70s Fender fans here. Welcome

I use a Shadow piezo pickup that like mpst of the above examples just sits in the bridge wings. It sounds like my bass and doesn't colour the sound. No amp, I use the D.I. and whatever D.I. box the soundman has. Simple. Feedback seems to be really highlight whether the soundman is used to double basses but usually they are & I never get a problem. If they are not then I suspect most setups would give them issues! (i.e. stop fiddling & just leave it alone!!!)

Another succinct introduction...welcome!

Welcome to the forum. You shouldn't feel you have to apologise for what you play. Those Squiers have a great rep and a lot of love on these pages

Tis a bit steep, especially in this current financial climate. Nice looking bass though

[quote name='KiOgon' post='992143' date='Oct 18 2010, 12:42 PM']I'm playing this every day & definitely have no worries at all about it now, even putting up with roundwounds until my GHS get here Cheerz, John[/quote] Pleased to hear it!

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As a huge user of chrome covers on P-basses I have to say, um, no!

Just to redress the balance, it's flatwounds all the way with me. I first realised they could be a good option back in about 1998 but didn't take the plunge until last year. I should have done it last year. Basses are generally sold with roundwounds so being a flats player is usually going to be an additional expense

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Thank you Donald & good news re your Dad. My guitarist has been clear of kidney cancer for 8yrs & also been heavily involved in buskingforcancer. I hope to get involved with it myself too next year

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='991253' date='Oct 17 2010, 04:18 PM']Here we go again.[/quote] And with people digging up a thread that's almost 2yrs old too!

Personally one of the attractions of bass is moving around trying new things. My last band was very country, my current lot is very Americana. I like the idea of doing Stonesy type stuff one minute & Dylan the next. I would like to have played in Stephen Stills Manassas band

[quote name='Spolodaface' post='990693' date='Oct 16 2010, 10:15 PM']I dunno what kind of size and quality venues you're used to but its a good one, I'd come down and check you guys out but its really not my kinda music.[/quote] We're used to Art Centres and semi decent support slots so I am sure this will be a good show. I don't suppose every band on the forum is going to be for every bass player. We're very much in the Ryan Adams / Neil Young / Son Volt vein so if people don't like Americana we aren't really going to be the band for them.