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I would recommend that, if possible, you try out a semi-acoustic bass before you buy. I am a precision player but recently bought a Gretsch G6072 which has a 34" scale. Although the same as the precision it felt as though I needed an extra inch or two on my left arm. This was all down to playing position. You have to tilt the semi neck up more to achieve the same feeling of length of neck. Once you have made the adjustment everything is fine.

I would also have to speak up for both branches in Glasgow. The lads have always given me good service. My main gripe is that their range of stock just isn't what it used to be. When I am ready to make a purchase I go to see what they have and am usually disappointed. I suspect that they have shifted the emphasis from one type of customer to another. It is some considerable time since I bought anything in Sound Control and I used to buy a lot from them.

[quote name='far0n' post='84957' date='Nov 7 2007, 04:31 PM']Tried a friend of mine's Musicman Sub the other day and woah! Does that thing have some balls. So I thought I'd buy a Musicman, thing is I can't decide which to buy. I'm intrigued by the Bongo and Sterling but wondered if anyone had preferences/thoughts on the matter. Are they all variations on a theme ??[/quote] I know I'm probably going to regret saying this but here goes anyway. Why not get a SUB. Although discontinued in 2006 there are still excellent used examples available. And a few new ones if you look hard enough. You are absolutely right - they do have balls and plenty of them. I have had a SUB for four years now and in that time I have had a Stingray that has come and gone. Why? - because I kept playing the SUB and the Stingray stayed in the case. You have tried the SUB and liked it. Only a suggestion but why not?

Two minutes actually. As burpster says this bass is built in Mexico. However, don't let that put you off. The classic series basses are getting great reviews and are superb value for the money. If it is USA that you want then you're not far off the price of a good used Highway 1.

I would definitely come to hear you. I really liked your stuff. Just don't get lashed before a gig.

Hi Jono. I stay In Ralston in the east end of the town with a big dog tied onto the Gretsch.

[quote name='BigRedX' post='174070' date='Apr 10 2008, 06:24 PM']That looks totally cool! What do all the knobs and switches do?[/quote] Thanks. The two switches on the top horn are a pickup selector and a three-way tone. The knob on the bottom horn is a master volume. The two knobs to the rear are for pickup volume. The switch behind them is a stand-by switch basically for switching the bass on and off.

Well done! Enjoy your trip.

[quote name='paul, the' post='173998' date='Apr 10 2008, 04:20 PM']Lucky bugger. I'd like to hear that! scale?[/quote] 34" And it sounds good as well!

I have just acquired this rather nice Gretsch G6072.

No need to apologise David.

'Touche' finn. BTW. The clock is great!

[quote name='finnbass' post='169469' date='Apr 3 2008, 09:47 PM']The word 'tosspot' springs to mind.... And I don't mean Elvis.... [/quote] The word 'child' comes to mind.

Always happy to agree to differ. Just don't step on my blue suede shoes.

Jazz = entertaining/exciting/worth listening to/enjoyable/worth a damn

BBC is right. Just let me add: Elvis performing = excitement. Jazz performance = ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.

I emailed the seller last week to point out the S1 pic not fitting the description of a new American Standard. They said they would check it out. Nothing happened, draw your own conclusions! Whatever bass comes your way you have purchased an MIA P bass. Can't be bad eh?

I know what you mean Luke. I recently had the same feeling about my Stingray. I liked the bass. I played it now and again, but somehow my P basses are the ones that get constantly played. I put the Stingray in the 'for sale' section and it now resides with a fellow basschatter who absolutely loves it. We get kind of attached to our basses but sometimes they just have to be passd on to someone else. The mere fact that you have raised the question means that you are probably ready to sell. All the best with your decision.

Excellent advice spider.

I must admit that I am perfectly happy with the Fender stock pups on my two precisions. I wonder sometimes if it is 'fashionable' to change pups? Whatever you do always keep the originals should you sell the bass on. BTW nick that is a slightly disturbing avatar. Mind you I suppose it gives you somewhere to keep your digestive biscuit between bites!

Nah! Too busy for my liking.

Great post. Many thanks.

Congrats on the Scout purchase WOT. I am actually on my second scout after my first one never managed to get rid of the gremlins that constantly beset it. The nice people at Mesa however exchanged it for the new model with the one jack socket and passive/active toggle switch instead of the two jack sockets. It's a great combo with the ability to fulfil so many roles.

Preparation is the key here. If bands are given precise instructions regading time etc and things like backline are discussed well beforehand then there should be no excuses apart from unforeseen circumstances spoiling the arrangements. Sloppy and lazy promoters produce badly run and frustrating gigs. So, bands and promoters both need to get their acts in order for the thing to work right. If the gig has been well organised beforehand then I would have no problem with telling a lazy band to sling their hook. If this was done more often then perhaps the offenders may get their act in order.

I would also thoroughly endorse the suggestion of Jimmy Moon. Jimmy changed a standard fretted fingerboard on my son's Jazz for an ebony fretless. The job was absolutely superb. Jimmy's website is: [url="http://www.moonguitars.co.uk/moonhome.html"]http://www.moonguitars.co.uk/moonhome.html[/url]