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3 hours ago, obi 2 kenobi said:

Sad day. Glasgow store used to be Sound Control where I bought a musicman stingray. Which I still have 

When I stayed in Glasgow I was often in Sound Control. It was a good store with friendly and helpful staff. Good deals could be made with everybody happy. I miss those days.

12 minutes ago, eude said:

Lovely looking bass dude!

Please be sure to share pics of the new one when it lands!

Will do.👍

I’ve just come across this thread and so am happy to add my 2013 Graft. It’s a marvellous bass and has prompted me to get another bass from Alan. I’m expecting a new Graft 4 J type to be delivered this coming week. I’ll post pics when it’s here.

It is a shame that the Aberdeen store has closed as the only other guitar store only stocks a limited number of used instruments although they do have a very good repair and set up service.

I would also have to say that Kenny’s in Aberdeen had a very poor selection of basses. They more or less catered for those who play six strings. There were several times the store just didn’t have what I was looking for, so it’s not a great surprise I’m afraid.

These are fantastic basses. I have one of the later models. So well built with marvellous playability. At this price it’s a bargain for somebody. Good luck with the sale.👍

Bought a pedal from Aidan. He is a thorough gentleman and a credit to the Basschat community. Many thanks!

56 minutes ago, Chiliwailer said:

That’s cool, always nice to know a bit about the journey 👍

The acoustic tone is stunning, I often play it unplugged on the couch. 
 

It’s not looking like I’ll master fretless playing anytime soon, so this bass fits nicely in the fun to own category as it just seems way too good to pass on. 

I bought the bass from Vintage & Rare. They advertised it as a ‘94. When I got the info on the bass from Musicman it stated that it began life as a fretted bass. Obviously someone had swapped the neck. I contacted V&R and they offered to take the bass back. I said I loved the bass just as it was and I was just letting them know what I had found out. They very graciously gave me a healthy amount of refund. I was a happy camper!

On 13/08/2025 at 15:01, Chiliwailer said:

A couple of Rays, modded one from 1995, and the fretless is a 1994 & 1997 hybrid. 

I used to own the Fretless Ray. It was a nice bass.

My son’s Jazz and my Precision.

18 minutes ago, LeftyJ said:

Your pic would do great in this thread. What a lovely pair!  

Good point! If an admin can close this thread that would be fine. I don’t seem to be able to delete it.

My son and I have matching basses in that they are both butterscotch and both maple necks and also from the same era. His is the Jazz and mine is the Precision. Anyone else have family related basses or even twins!

I am delighted to hear this news. I just hope the re-launched product is going to be as good as the U.K. case. I think I can remember Hiscox saying that they weren’t going to have cases built outwith the U.K. as they wouldn’t compromise on quality. I’m assuming they are happy with the new product as being on a par with the original cases.

Can anyone reccomended a multi-effects pedal for a technically challenged old guy. I’m looking for something that isn’t too bamboozling. Thanks in advance.

9 minutes ago, HeadlessBassist said:

That's a very shiny looking fingerboard. Are those flat wounds you've got on there?

Yes indeed. It comes from the factory with D’addario XL Flatwounds.

Took delivery of this Sire V5 Fretless today. I am blown away by the quality of this bass for not too much money.

My V5 Fretless has just been delivered. I’ve not even taken the plastic off yet but here’s a photo as promised. I can’t believe the quality of this instrument for the money.

8 hours ago, Geek99 said:

Pictures please 

I’ll be happy to oblige when the bass gets delivered this week sometime.👍

I’m about to have my first foray into the Sire world. I’m presently waiting on a Sire V5 Fretless 4 string in tobacco burst. It is due to be delivered next week. Can’t wait!

Hi Gregor, If a potential buyer contacts you by private message are you going to provide the photographs and info that is being suggested in previous posts. It may help if you can give this assurance.

30 minutes ago, Chiliwailer said:

It’s because it’s an early CS.

As per this bass - 

 

Many thanks for clearing that up for me. Every day is a school day.👍

Bit confused as to the serial number beginning with a ‘V’. That usually shows that the bass is a vintage reissue. The fender serial number site isn’t coming up with anything for that serial number. 

I’m almost certain I owned this bass some moons ago. It was an absolute beauty. Someone will be getting a great instrument.

I’ve just purchased a Hiscox case due to the company closing down. I wanted to make sure I got one of the last ones. Fortunately, I got one from a retailer who still had one in stock.

On 02/04/2025 at 19:36, Schnozzalee said:

I always check profile for achievements and date joined etc before having a look through the feedback threads.

 

Will check the Midget Cab thread as I'm not aware of what happened.

You are absolutely correct in checking feedback. A problem however is that not everyone leaves feedback even when they have benefitted from feedback in a particular transaction. I would urge everyone to take a moment to leave feedback when it has been merited.

I really can’t understand why this beautiful bass is still here at what is an incredible asking price. I have a USA Classic 44-64 Precision. These are hand made, very high quality basses. If I had the money this bass would be on it’s way to me.