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I'm currently borrowing HappyJack's, three gigs this week, looking forward to it! smile.gif Si

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='802853' date='Apr 11 2010, 06:27 PM']nice reivew albeit one has to appreciate that these are personal views biased by your own preference and taste. One man's meat and all that.... p.s.: none of your links work in the first post. Thanks[/quote] That's cos I started this thread quite a while ago, it got revived yesterday I think, so I doubt the stock that I originally tried is on the Gallery website anymore!? Si

Try the 21frets.com forum, tis a Fender Japan specific website with a LOT of info about the early Squiers and subsequent models. The main website is more about JV's and SQ's etc, but on the forum itself, there's a lot of info about Japanese instruments in general Si

As far as I'm aware, he doesn't take commissions anymore?! Si

1987 huh? Yup....I was 5 Si

Lovely Lakland, Great Stingray......... but what on earth prompted you to part with money for a Johnson....worst basses I've ever played.......EVER Si

[quote name='Jase' post='800474' date='Apr 9 2010, 02:53 AM']I think when an artist ends up on a string packet, in a magazine with a product or on a poster, etc etc, then that's the real deal.[/quote] Yeah completely agree...all my artist discount arrangements have been because I've paid for and used my chosen gear for a while, and through various channels and for various reasons, become friendly with the companies as a result. This has led to me being extended discounts, but not listed on websites and posters etc....to be honest, I quite like it that way, there's none of that pressure that the OP mentions with having to sign agreements etc. I get discounts off the back of being a loyal customer and busy player, but at the same time I'm not tied into any exclusivities Si

I've had 'Artist discount' (40% usually) extended to me by a few of companies over the years, including a couple of small freebies (pedals etc), but I've never needed to sign anything. I think it really depends on your relationship with the company and whoever is running their artist liason! Si

Probably my fave Jaco line actually, he really shines. I remember learning it years ago, and it really is a joy to play, I'll go through it again now! Si

That looks amazing doesn't it! I think I would quite happily go for that at that price.....stunning refin! Si

The American Sadowsky I gigged was very average, the Sei 6 and Zon 5's I played were very poor sounding IMO. My Ashdown rig and 3 Fender Jazzes are the best I've ever tried/gigged! Controversial Si

Hmmmm, for some reason, I had in my had that Beedster spent about 9-10k for his '64 Precision? But now I think about it......I'm not sure where or If I heard that lol I guess it also depends on if you're buying privately or from a shop. I would expect to pay about £2600-3200 for a late 60's, so I suppose an early 60's...depending on condition would be 4-6k!? Si

Yup, but 4 grand cheaper than a clean one Plus I know that you can haggle that shop down a little bit. Me' Mate Dave bought the '63 refin on there Si

There you go dude! : [url="http://www.newkingsroadguitars.co.uk/guitarshop/1963_SBPrecision.html"]http://www.newkingsroadguitars.co.uk/guita...BPrecision.html[/url] hehe Si

Just a little bump for this tonight Cheers Si

Looking awesome mate, and quick too lol! Is this going to be the natural Jazz, or colour finish? Si

[quote name='silddx' post='793346' date='Apr 1 2010, 02:25 PM']I'm afraid sussed this one out in an instant.[/quote] I didn't .....and I'm on the bloody staff! lol Shows how aware of the date I am Si

My 2003 S1 MIA Jazz is stunning, never played anything better. With more modern MIJ's (90's onwards), also bear in mind that they do the lower-end basswood bodied, japanese electronics ones, as well as the alder/ash bodied, US electronics ones......two different basic price points innit. Si

[quote name='skankdelvar' post='792835' date='Apr 1 2010, 01:39 AM']Maybe firm up the rules a bit.[/quote] Which would no doubt be met with even more derision!? You see the catch-22 involved Si

Hi all, still on my 'backup lightweight amp' mission, and these have only just come onto my radar. What are people's opinion on these, I have a mate who said that they're good for volume, but have poor tone shaping. I assume they're a bit more 'wild' with their tubeness than Shuttles and Little Mark III's. But yeah, anyone have gig experience with them? Si