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You definitely want Olympic White. I've got an Arctic white standard Jazz and it isn't as white as I would have like either. Also had a CIJ Precision in Olympic White andit would make the boffins at Daz or Persil cry it was so brilliantly white!

I was never that big a fan of Mesa back in the old country, but since I've come down here I've become a bit of a convert from the Ampeg stuff! (Mind you, I'm just waiting till I get my gear shipped, then I'll have it ALL MWAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!! Seriously though, I've got an MPulse 600 and PH 8x10 which I picked up for an insanely low price - well trade ([i]I got very lucky![/i])!!! This is my main rig and it is glorious!!! Don't be fooled by its clean and sexy, modern lines and alluring finish - it's not made of aluminum, spiders webs and helium - It is in fact a horrible and merciless b*stard to shift! However, when in situ and going, it does in fact [s]move air[/s], nay - move mountains, part seas and generally produces a very pleasant bass sound that both flaps me trousers AND makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Since getting my grubby mitts on this weapon of mass seduction, I've had the matching 2x10 cab and also bought a Scout Radiator 15 and both of those cabs are ace too. I'm now keen on something Mesa AND a bit more full of magic glass bottles, but having tried the Prodigy and not falling in love at first sound, I fear I am doomed to roam the earth in a state of 'meh'. Wouldn't mind a Buster head or perhaps a D -180 (something with a bit of throat!) To answer the original question though: Not sure about the new prices but there are some great S/H deals to be had, especially round these here parts (BC Marketplace) Just my two pence - or $20 NZD or whatever the exchange rate is...

I believe this is what is now shipping with the American Standard series instruments from 2013 on-wards... [url="http://www.fender.com/en-NZ/accessories/cases/abs-molded-precision-bassjazz-bass-case-black/"]http://www.fender.com/en-NZ/accessories/cases/abs-molded-precision-bassjazz-bass-case-black/[/url] They still have SKB cases with the Deluxe series, for now.

I have a 1997 American Deluxe P and I haven't had any shielding issues. Plays brilliantly, no buzz or hiss. My only complaint is the weight - I want it to be heavier (where's the sense of value?!)

[quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1386507450' post='2300784'] I fecking love Dean Cabbies. P [/quote] Me too!!! Spent ages trying to get one back in Ireland and the UK and always missed out. Now they go for stupid money in the US they are getting harder to get hold of. Luckily this was sitting idle in a miner's spare room in unplayed condition out in Perth WA, and I got it shipped over for a very reasonable price. Getting ready to swap out the pups for TV Jones or Gretsch ones and she'll be even sweeter!

Some pics of my New Zealand Fenders and other bits and pieces.... Back row: Mesa MPulse 600 & Powerhouse 810 TC BH250 & Mesa Scout Radiator 15 Front Row: 77 Precision, 73 Precision, 2011 Am Std. Jazz, Jag and Victor Bailey acoustic Pic 2: Baby clone, Dean Stylist 'Cabbie', Danelectro DC RI

Maverick bass perhaps?

Hi guys, just wondering about the height steings should be off the fretboard for real slap style playing. The reason I ask is that yesrerday I found a Ramirez bass (baby)in an odds and ends music store. On first inspection it seemed really similar to my baby clone but with a different scroll. Also it had steel strings on it i asked to have a go and found that the strings were practically sitting on the fretboard. It played beautifully and i found my technique even altwred slightly; I played harder withoit any effort at all. Didnt have to dig in even remotely-by comparison, u could drive a train under my strings and I wonder if this is why I find my right hand tends ro stiffen up during or after a half hour or so of practice?. So I'm considering shimming the neck on my bass to get the same effect and hoping that my weedwhackers will sound even better. Any thoughts?

Played one yesterday afternoon here in Auckland. I liked it but it wasn't that great if I'm totally honest. Played it through a Fender Neo 610 and cranked it. Disn't find it broke up very well. Lots of clean headroom. Reminded me a bit of the Buster. I much preferred the Super Bassman and Ampeg V4B reissue. The Ampeg costs the same as the Mesa-about $2,900 (1500 pounds) and i loved the sounds I got from it. Still, wouldn't mind another go with the Prodigy with one of my own basses-just to be sure like!

Anyone have a favourite tubey grind or overdrive? Just got my Switch 3 and want to start playing with tones for my BH 250 What else do you use?

Its listed on Roxkshop here in New Zealand at $2999, so I guess it will be a touch under 1500 quid - there's hope yet...

Art School chicks Most Jazz basses Metallica 4x10 on top of 15 bass rigs Smoking

Anything Sunburst P Basses: Started with nothing but Jazz basses because i thought the P Bass was 'flat and boring and too traditional'. Then i got a decent one and a love affair began. Shed all my jazz basses bar two and went almost Precision only. I thought the Jazz lacked any real depth by comparison. Weirdly though, since getting my hands on a sunburst 2011 Am Std. Jazz (seriously the best build quality and tone I have EVER experienced!!!) I am starting to think my heart is big enough for both. (Maybe not my music room though...) Aria basses (really want a black SB!!!) Anything Squier: Had a couple of horrible ones when I first started playing (borrowed), really put me off them. Loved every one of the VM series I have tried (that 51 reissue one is amazingly nice to play!. I sold my VM Jaguar last month with a genuine tear in my eye, she was simply stunning (I'd have another one in a heartbeat!) Lightweight/Class D amps and cabs (now loving the TC BH250!!!) Marmite

[quote name='Telebass' timestamp='1383058202' post='2259629'] That's a good solution! [/quote] +1 Might have to get one of those straps I reckon

Resolved. A paper clip and a few minutes of jiggling and she's open. No more locking my cases if they aren't in transit!!! Thanks all!

Hey guys and girls, Not sure if this is the right section, but I have lost the key to my Fender G & G case (and I never had the spare!!!) and trapped inside is my beloved Siennabust 78 P Bass which i am hoping to use when I do a reunion gig with my old band! The case is from around 2002 or so if I remember correctly. I have heard G & G keys are all the same, so if that's the case... Does anyone here have a key they can mail to me for a weekend to get the bugger open - (I'm home in Ireland next week for a bit) Promise I'll send it straight back, along with my eternal gratitude [i][size=3](Check my feedback if you need reassuring)[/size][/i] Cheers Colin

Danelectro basses always look the part in terms of retro, I find. Try a DC or a longhorn. Failing that, a Precision (perhaps blue flower or paisley even) or Jazz would be authentic looking

Anyone know if the Fidelitron pups from the Cabronita series P Bass are available separately?

[quote name='antnee' timestamp='1381957159' post='2246160'] Haha, epic get out of jail! Your collection looks incredible. If you're ever looking to unload the Danelectro or MH Sig Jazz Bass, I am always happy to help! [/quote] Cheers mate. Yip, she's a beauty! Just a couple of mods to make (dice knobs and TV Jones pups to add!) Yeah the collection's reached its peak I reckon. Pretty much all gassed out at this stage. Funny that the only couple left on 'the list' are relatively cheap/inexpensive - I've done the hard yards already! haha

New Bass Day :

Hi All, I'm wanting to swap out the stock pups on my Dean Stylist Cabbie bass for something a bit more vintage and warm sounding. From what I know, the stock pups are actually guitar pickups and are in an awful black plastic. I want something a bit more retro looking (Chrome) and definitely retro sounding. So far I've seen DeArmond Gold Tones, Gretsch/TV Jones Thundertrons, Darkstar and a few others. Will any of these pickups help with the feedback issue these instruments can sometimes have? Anyone got any good recommendations on this? Cheers Colin

A P Bass would definitely be the way to go: Simo from the Clash has a permanent welt on his shoulder from one of his heavier ones (where the strap cut in) and I'm sure Sid Vicious used a P Bass to smash a guys face in when he tried to climb on stage at the Pistols second last gig in the US. I've dropped one of my 78's on my right foot when putting on a stand (while fairly drunk) and destroyed my instep completely; it's always bloody sore! - the bass weighs more than I do! That said, a TBird would also get the job done too- didn't Mark Hamilton from Ash get caught on his strap and fall off the (quite elevated) stage while wrestling with it? And I'm fairly sure Murderface from Dethklok won't have done his old fella' any favours by playing a slap solo with it on his Tbird Studio V (though he is a cartoon)

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1380572548' post='2227390'] Yes, just list what you [i]haven't[/i] got. [/quote] Probably would be easier that way

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1380494292' post='2226271'] Your sig is a bit of a giveaway, frankly. [/quote] Should probably shorten it to : The lot!

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1380492905' post='2226253'] You don't [i]really [/i]believe that, do you? [/quote] Should she read this... totally. Otherwise... of course not