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I have two Eastwood basses and they are both decent quality - the EEB-1 (a fretted version of the Rick Danko model) and a Flying V bass. No issues with either. When you consider it wasn't just Hofner who did violin basses and there were some interesting variations by companies like Vox and Eko, I have no issue with this interpretation. I came close to buying the Eko version on a few occasions because I like the old 60s band The Grass Roots.

I own the blonde one and the grain looks amazing coming through the finish. The old butterscotch ones were very cool too.

Personally I have always liked LP records. I never really connected with CD in the same way and I find CD was only ever really good for the car. Vinyl has of course become fashionable now but I'm just old! I have about 800 of my LPs in the living room and love my Hi-Fi set up which is a Richer Sounds purchase from around 12 years ago. I'd always planned to upgrade but the stuff I have is so much better than any other system I have owned it doesn't seem worth doing.

I'm another one who just goes straight for https://www.basschat.co.uk/discover/unread/ It's funny as I just assumed most of us did that but evidentially not the case.

My first decent band back in the early 90s did a live EP that got single of the week in RAW magazine. The screaming crowd were taken (stolen) directly from a Prince concert. One of my bands now is in the process of putting the finishing touches to a live album (thank you Covid-19). This one is completely live so just a really good desk tape. The listener can enjoy slightly frantic versions of the songs where the ride cymbal is way too loud in the mix!

Orange, hands down. Not lightweight but really well made & British at that. The 8x10 at Bannermans in Edinburgh is a joy to play but I love my 4x10.

Welcome Albs. Short answer, yes it should fit. 34" is standard scale and the Jag bodies are small. There is a customer review here https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_fb1225_e_bass_gig_bag.htm where the buyer has your bass. My only thought is you'd get a decent quality gig bag that isn't Fender for a fraction of the price if you search out padded gig bags at most music shops / Amazon / EBay. It won't say Fender but huge drop in price https://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Pro-Bass-Guitar-Gig-Bag-by-Gear4music/P17

Great thread! Love reading the replies. My parents records certainly shaped my interest in music - mostly Mum - 60s Stax Soul, early rock 'n' roll and some country. My Dad was a pro drummer in the 60s but gave it up to train as a teacher. The second I mentioned drums, I got sticks, brushes, a snare, bongos... but never really clicked with it. I was too young & you can't learn from your Dad (or I couldn't). Then at 15 in 1988 I started saving as my friends and I were going to buy instruments to form a band. I'd never saved for anything in my life but my parents matched my money and at Christmas I bought a Squier. Dad's best friend in music was a bass player and he'd show me drum brushes on bass strings and showed me the 12 bar blues structure. Occasionally he'd recommend something to listen to. He came to pick me up from rehearsal and would always moan about my singers. Then in November 1994, both my parents came to one of my gigs. Mum loved it (not the music so much, but the atmosphere) and Dad took photos. I still have a framed pic of me from that show in my living room. Sadly Mum started developing Alzheimer's around 2009 but they came to a second show in 2014. It was a much bigger show and I guest listed them. I don't think Mum fully kept up with what was going on and Dad was stressed from looking after Mum but she enjoyed it and met some of the band. I haven't played them a recording since 2011. In the early days of Mum's dementia I was playing them an EP and bless her, half way through she said "what is this crap?" The last thing I played her had a song when the band stops and there is a bass run. Mum said "that's my favourite bit" and it seemed a fitting last comment for her to make on my music.

The strap button was moved at least six years ago & people still regularly mention neck dive - it was fixed! I'm assuming people are either going from memory or playing older models. I love a T-bird but I would point out the Embassy was an Epiphone in it's own right, unlike the T-bird which was originally Gibson. Both current Epiphone models are very decent mid range basses.

I have a couple of Eastwood basses & like them a lot. My favourite bass player / influence Sami Yaffa was playing the Orange Eastwood for a while. I wouldn't normally be affording the Gretsch but it was second hand & I had that payout. 😻

Having had repeated warnings from Mark at Classic & Cool Guitars about the unreliability of post during Covid, it actually touched down safely inside of 24hrs of sending payment. Immaculate, light, and cool as. Strung with quality flatwounds (unsure of brand but they feel great) it has that classic woody thump when played finger style and with a pick it reminded me of that 60s tone on Scott Walker records. The head won't be with me until next week but this was a sure fire hit!

Exactly! It's just for me & my.... cat!?!

Good spot. It is. Or was. 4th purchase from Mark over the last 12yrs.

A few months ago I was in an accident and my insurance just paid out. I have "pulled the trigger" on this duo. There is no logic to these purchases WHATSOEVER beyond the fact that after 53wks solid without a week off, the whole lockdown thing and then the accident, I just thought life's too short. Hopefully it should all be with me by early next week. Two weeks ago I was frantically trying to raise money for some impending studio costs and (momentarily) I am tripping over cash. 😻

Pleased you like it. We're pleased with how it came out and all seem very focussed on things at the moment.

Most of my bands are fairly active, leaping around the stage, jumping off drum risers etc - no mean feat when you consider we are all late 40s / early 50s. I do a lot of cardio to make it look credible. It usually gets mentioned in reviews. Bringing us crashing down to earth though, I recall doing a video shoot circa 2016 with an old band and when the singer saw the rough edit he messaged the band to say it looked good but added that we'd offered "a masterclass in Dad dancing!"

That's really cool. Thanks John.

He's actually a really well respected player but each to their own. If it doesn't meet the criteria for you, fine. I was just replying to the original post to say we thought it exceeded all expectations. I'm sure other opinions on other products will come along.

A cautious estimate. I worried about that but Nick the guitarist has been a studio engineer for 35 years and has the hearing of a bat - he can't hear anything.

I know nothing about such things but bought a unit last year which packed up within a year! I was looking to source a cheap replacement and found this https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07L5B64RG/ref=cm_sw_r_em_api_i_.H1xFbQS17RT8 My guitarist who is a professional sound engineer (and locally highly regarded) liked it so much he bought one too. I've since had others message me and buy one so I assume it must be reasonable. Not the sturdiest looking thing but if you look after kit, it shouldn't be a problem.

Although 2020 means you don't get a nice 7" bag and change from Woolworths! We're the only one of my bands that seem to have thrived during 2020 thanks to some good use of the internet and some creative videos. "Echo Road (Radio Edit)" is the new single from our critically acclaimed album "Human Traffic and is backed with a cover of the Lords of the New Church classic "Russian Roulette". Forgive the shameless plug. https://vivelerock.net/dissidents-on-the-road/

Moos3h bought my Olp bass in a smooth transaction, friendly comms & a textbook exchange at an Esso garage whilst both on work calls!

Lawrence demonstrated his fine taste in retro automobile vegan straps by buying one from me! Prompt payment, friendly comms - all in the spirit of what makes Basschat a great community.