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Two threads on the same bass? Is one intended for the 'for sale' section. I'm confused.

Wow Michael! Another celebrity bass player on Basschat! Well done you!

That was one of the early walkabout scouts. It has sockets for passive and active as opposed to a switch. I had one of these and had problems with it as did many folk who had early models. Mine was evenutally replaced by a brand new model which has been just hunky-dory ever since. So don't worry about missing this combo, it may have a problem anyway. Feel better?

It is very heavy. However, it is fitted with wheels which makes moving it around a bit easier.

I found this rather nice 2x12 combo lurking in a corner underneath the stage in my church hall. Goodness knows how long it's been there. Nobody seems to know anything about how it got there. So, I have no problem in putting into action that old saying: 'Finders keepers....' It's a product of the Maine Electronics Company of England. It calls itself the Miane 12/60 Bass. I am therefore assuming it is 60 watts.The photos are really self-explanatory. Unfortunately, it doesn't have the footswitch with it. I'm wondering if another typr of footswitch would work with it? The three sockets on the back are: External speaker. Internal Speaker? and Booster?. I've plugged in a precision and it is mighty powerful. As you would expect the controls are a bit crackly which already are begiinning to sound better the more they are used. I have to admit that I like the sound I'm getting from this thing, It's very growly, not best suited perhaps for the Blues. However, that is only after noodling about a bit this afternoon. As time goes on I'll mess around with it to see what sounds I can get. I was wondering if anybody has any experience of these combos. It would be great to hear from you. [IMG]http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c322/Williamwood/MaineAmp_zps9ecc2f72.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c322/Williamwood/MaineAmp1_zpsca71a9f7.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c322/Williamwood/MaineAmp2_zps2eb80a6d.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c322/Williamwood/MaineAmp3_zpsdf71e48e.jpg[/IMG]

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1358848881' post='1945860'] I think these are the ones that the 2012 range come in. [/quote] Thanks Lozz!

Does anyone know anything about these cases. They seem to be new on the market. I don't know if they are now the standard issue or just an alternative for those wishing to buy a case. [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_abs_moldet_case_bass.htm"]http://www.thomann.d...t_case_bass.htm[/url]

Is too!

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1358806339' post='1945532'] No it isn't! [/quote] Oh yes it is!

The debate is just really going round and round now. We've all made our point. Agreement is never going to happen but it's good to banter back and forth!

I know that it is all down to personal opinion but I just wonder if enough people say enough times that Fenders have quality control issues then it will become a generally accepted fact. For myself, I think that the current range of Fender guitars and basses display excellent quality control. Mind you, I didn't have much problem with the previous offerings either (apart from late 70s) but the current product is first class considering how many are made each day. This, I emphasise, is only my humble opinion.

[quote name='The Dark Lord' timestamp='1358156346' post='1933775'] Lots of drivel on here from the Fender haters. I've had countless Fender basses and nearly as many guitars. Virtually all USA models - and never had a problem. I have the money to buy whatever I like ..... and I buy Fender. The way some of these guys are spouting tosh on here, you'd think that every Fender hanging in every shop was sub-standard. Not at all. There is a reason why the overwhelming majority of basses you will see on stage, or in a pub near you, have either Fender or Squier on the headstock. It's because they are good and the bass players of this world like them. Let the haters prattle on. Poor chaps. I'm sure their lives will get better some day. [/quote] Yes, yes, and yes! The Dark Lord speaketh well and true.

Here's a nice clip of Pino. Nice homely feel to it. He does just enough to make the bassline groove and fit in beautifully. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyCv4NG7SsE"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyCv4NG7SsE[/url]

I still want to know if the P comes with the covers already fitted. From the description in the specs it looks as if they are already screwed on. Mind you, it's all academic as I can't afford one anyway. However, who knows what the future may bring.

The bridge and pickup covers that came with my 62 reissue were unmounted. However, when you read the specs for the 63 reissue it states that the covers are mounted. If this means that the bass comes with the covers already fitted then I think that is a shame as why create the holes for the covers when there are those of us who would rather not have the covers in place.

C'mon folks. This has been a good thread enjoyed by those of us who play bass in church. Please let's keep it on track and stay away from posts which are not constructive to the discussion.

[quote name='Sean' timestamp='1358113872' post='1933454'] I'm not allowed to say negative things about iconic religious figures so I won't say anything. I don't play christian or satanic music. Religiously. [/quote] One wonders why you bothered to post or even read this thread. After all, it's a thread about Christians who play bass not about religious figures Christian or otherwise. Also, satanic music has nothing to do with the thread. If you want to say that you play bass but are not a Christian then that's fine I suppose but ultimately I would wonder why you would feel pressed to say this. If you are a Christian but don't play Christian music then that 's also fine to say. Not very constructive but fine. All the best.

Even I, a Fender P enthusiast and defender of all things Fender, have to say that bass looks absolutely terrible.

I reckon my old Gretsch G6072 must be up there. Here's the same bass in a slightly different setting courtesy of Lysdexia. Which of the two pictures do you prefer? Now think carefully!