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I would echo EBS_freak's comments. Both are great heads. I can't speak for the older Fafner, but I have had a blue stripe Fafner for about 5 years or so and have not had any reliability issues whatsoever.

My 1974 Gibson EB3 has the same problem, there is barely any gap between the ball end of the string and the saddle. Adding that the to the three point design it is like the perfect storm of bad bridge designs. Poor design though is almost a 'quirk' that gives Gibson basses their character.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1375565125' post='2163056'] Rickenbacker already make the 4004 bass which pretty much answers all of those criticisms, but relatively few are sold because it doesn't look exactly like the classic 4001 and 4003 basses. [/quote] The Vigier Excess is apparently somewhat based on a Rick, hence the Roger Glover connection. From owning an Excess for 8-9 years though I can't say that I really see it though, or even hear it unless I am playing it through a very loud all-valve rig.

A good Fender bass will always hold its value reasonably well. Older Fender basses will continue to be more valuable, simply because they will become even older over time. Buy one you like and enjoy it.

Not sure if this is a 'wow, listen to that tone' video, but Ed Friedland does a fairly decent demo of the new line of TE amps. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVyBjX_qkFI"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVyBjX_qkFI[/url]

Play them both and keep the one you like more.

When it came grade 8 double bass, my approach was pretty much 'grip it and rip it'. If you notice a natural flow to the music, just go with it. If it seems like just a bunch of interconnected notes, just play it as a bunch of interconnected notes. I did grade 0 to grade 8 in two years and was taught by a cellist who hadn't really played double bass though, so stylistic points were not always a priority for me!

Just go out to a few music shops and try a bunch of basses. It will be a fun day out and it will help you to identify the types of instruments which appeal to your own tastes. You might even find an instrument that you want to buy.

I must be in the minority who don't like tort. Black or white for me.

It might be a T&C that was included as part of a contract that nobody pays attention to, or is aware of. Or it could be an important term of the contract that the employer insists on. Probably a good idea to talk to the employer rather than do a 'what about this?' post on a forum.

Consistency of sound. You get good and bad monitors at venues. Sometimes there are not enough monitors to go around. With a loud drummer and/or guitarist, I don't want to leave anything to chance, especially I am playing in an unfamiliar venue. Ease of use and convenience. Some sound engineers have kicked up a fuss over the DI route. 'I don't want to screw up my monitors by pumping out loads of bass' has been something I've heard a bit over the years when I have tried to use a Sansamp. Although I own a POD and it is a fantastic piece of kit, I prefer just pressing the 'on' button to an amp to get a sound. Tradition/looks/personal preference etc. Personally I like to see and hear an amp onstage. I know that it is possible to get a better 'clear' sound with no bleeding through with a DI and the ability to get an all valve sound through a Kemper profiling amp that can fit into a rucksack. However that is not really something that I am that interested in. I like an element of imperfection of microphones put next to a speaker cab.

My 1978 Precision was pretty immaculate when I got it in 1999. It still looks good now but the finish is starting to flake away on the neck. Surprisingly there are no marks that look like the bass was attacked by a belt sander, mainly because the bass has not been attacked by a belt sander.

I have a V6 with the same preamp (at least as far as I know). It doesn't really do harsh preamp overdrive. It if sounds a bit gritty for your ears, turn the gain down. That is part of the fun of playing with a valve amp.

I really don't think it makes that much of a difference.

Installing a heavier gauge of strings will increase the tension. Raising the action a bit can also reduce clank. Just give the bass a general set up.

No problem. Cheers.

[quote name='zombiespacebat' timestamp='1371852298' post='2118938'] About the thickness of a birthday card I'd say. [/quote] Folded or unfolded?

Inlay of the new album has a picture of Geezer playing a Fender (or one of those Nash basses with a Fender decal).

[quote name='RockfordStone' timestamp='1371741223' post='2117619'] using a pd7 phat hed, doesnt feed back normally, only when in the chain with the sansamp, so i may try putting it before the sansamp [/quote] I would guess that the extra gain and push with the Sansamp is driving the pedal harder than it normally gets driven with just the bass by itself. Putting it before the Sansamp will probably solve the problem.