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I've just spoken with the shop; The Decal is on top as it is a replica of a '57 & that's how they were & as I thought, the Nitro Cellulose would Fek the decal if it was applied over. That's why 50's Fenders usually have the decal worn away in places The Pick guard - as suspected, I'll have to perform surgery! The truss rod infill - maybe they're not all perfectly central? I've sent photo's for them to look at. They don't have another in stock, will advise me on when one is expected & will 'have a word with Fender about these niggles. Also said - if it plays well & is otherwise brilliant, well I could always get a worse one! Cheerz for the input so far, John

My 2 Mexicans are RW & look/feel/sound lovely but my '51 P is one piece Maple & that for me looks/feels/sounds that bit better. My new '57 P is one piece Maple too & that is even sweeter! I haven't tried a 'stuck on' Maple board though, I suppose that would be more comparable to a 'stuck on RW than a one piece neck.

[quote name='Musicman20' post='985706' date='Oct 12 2010, 01:43 PM']Did you pay full whack brand new?[/quote] Yes - brand new from a shop, bought online, I've been looking for 3 or 4 months, it was the best price I've seen one advertised & it was 'factory fresh'.

[quote name='Conan' post='985699' date='Oct 12 2010, 01:38 PM']Sell it and buy a Status! [/quote] If I wanted a Status - I'd have bought a Status, in fact I was tempted by the Vintage for about the same money as the '57

Ok I'm a fussy old bastard but why shouldn't I be? This cost a lot of beer tickets & I've got a few niggles, what to do? Pickguard, doesn't sit flush on the body around the pots - I think there might be a wire trapped under but don't want to take it off yet to see. The knobs were fitted oddly, one high one low almost scratching the surface, not quite, so I've raised/lowered those OK. Neck pocket fit - not perfect but I can live with that, (I think). Fender decal - I can see & feel that it's 'stuck on top of the laquer', I don't know if that's how they do it on Nitro finishes? Truss rod hole/infill at top of neck - Is not in the middle, I didn't notice it at first but it's one of those things that once you notice it's there in your face every time you pick it up! Apart from above - it's beautiful & plays very very nicely Photo's not brilliant I know but I tried to show what I mean. Your opinions please? Cheerz, John

[quote name='throwoff' post='984355' date='Oct 11 2010, 12:57 PM'][url="http://www.fleabass.com/"]http://www.fleabass.com/[/url][/quote] Am I the only one who gets a [color="#FF0000"]*BIG RED VIRUS WARNING*[/color] when I open that link? (correction - when I click on enter site) Virus detected = JS/Dropper Cheerz, John.

I really don't like any roundwounds any more, when I get a bass with them on I can't wait to change them but I'll play it for a while, if only to experiment with the clangy sounds & reinforce my hate for them My favourites for a long time have been GHS 3060 Black Nylon Tape Wound, which I order from USA, about £16 a set + £5 postage. They are the best made strings I've ever tried, the quality & finish put many others to shame. They are very smooth with a soft flexible feel & I haven't worn a set out yet! Best of all - especially for anyone wanting to try Black Nylons they are practically *normal size*, 50 - 105, so not a problem to fit or feel. IMHO the best strings for that warm upright bass tone. If you've tried Rotosound Trubass Black Nylons & they've put you off these GHS are what you need, Highly recommended! Rexently tried La Bella Deep Talkin' Bass '1954 Original Oldies' but they are a bit stiff to me but I like the tones. Fender 9050ML Stainless Flatwounds 50 - 100, are pretty good after a bedding in period, a bit nicer than the La Bellas even. D'Addarios Chromes also have a good smooth finish but I only tried them for a couple of weeks on a bass I traded, so can't comment much. Another of Rotosound's I didn't like were the Nexus Black Roundwounds, the coating seemed to disappear almost as soon as they touched a fret or if you use a pick!

She's here & her name is Carole - that's sorted - Bloody Marvellous Even the cheese grater strings ain't too bad

Just bought myself a 'early' 60th birthday present, 'cos I've got this far & well - nobody else is going to buy me the bass of my dreams are they? Another reason, every time I see one it reminds me of my lovely 'white blonde' other half [attachment=60811:05_06_10_0611.jpg] HaHa -

Cheerz chaps, birthday is not until January, but it's the best excuse I could think of

I've had serious GAS for one of these a long time, today I found one & pressed the button it should be here tomorrow [attachment=60787:DSC01332.JPG] Cheerz, John

[quote name='tayste_2000' post='980458' date='Oct 7 2010, 12:43 PM']Inches w: 34 1/4, h: 36 1/4, d: 16 mm w: 620, h: 920, d: 405 Weight is 55kg (avg) It will have a polished stainless steel grill and its dampened inside with acoustic wadding. The speakers are specially made 12ohm drivers that look very similar to Electro Voice speakers but they have the same T Numbers as Celestion so likely made in the same factory in China. I will have one of the speakers at Bassday to show it outside of the cab, as well as one of these 6x10's to show off. Please note after Bassday there will be a price increase so if you are debating getting one you have 3 days to make your mind up.[/quote] I hope you don't mind me pointing it out like but I think your w: "34 1/4" should read *24 1/4"* Anyway it's too big for me! Sweet though Bargain or what!

[quote name='tino' post='976118' date='Oct 3 2010, 04:41 PM']There are and I bought a Bakelite before ...It was bloody Perspex......was hoping someone here might know a UK maker that was reliable[/quote] Try the expert give our very own 'The Bass Doc' a shout!

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='977185' date='Oct 4 2010, 02:57 PM']This one is mine: [url="http://tinypic.com/a/24h91/3"]http://tinypic.com/a/24h91/3[/url] It's the P/J configuration, and the three knobs are Pan / Volume / Tone. I rate this bass very highly indeed. The graphite neck has genuine punch, the range of useable tones is impressive, it has high output for a passive bass, and it's light on the shoulders. It also looks cool as anything. Not cheap, mind.[/quote] Hey Jack, That is one sexy Status very tasty Cheerz, John

Maybe this will increase your GAS pressure? [url="http://www.status-graphite.com/status/frames/index_home.html"]Status Vintage HC[/url] Haven't been able to see or try one yet, but Cheerz, John

[quote name='iconic' post='974476' date='Oct 1 2010, 07:18 PM']ya almost right....but I'm also old and a bit arthritic [/quote] Me too - join the club

[quote name='iconic' post='974434' date='Oct 1 2010, 06:47 PM']My lovely MIM 2009 P bass is making my left wrist ache, 20 mins of Chic's Everybody Dance and its quite sore I had the same trouble with the 80's Stingray 4 I borrowed. The necks feel fairly similar to my hands? what say ye learned ones? cheers[/quote] You're a limp wristed wuss No stamina these kids Cheerz, John

Ah! that's better

[quote name='markstuk' post='972378' date='Sep 30 2010, 09:38 AM']Although he says "Worth £650 brand new" :-) rather than RRP... And it comes with a hard case, guitar lead, tuner and (count them) three straps.. So maybe would cost £300 new... [/quote] From the title: [color="#FF0000"]***[size=4] Fender Squire Bass Guitar *** RRP: £650 Brand New![/size] [/color]

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1983-Westone-Raider-1-Bass-Matsumoku-Japan-Rare-/260671141227?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3cb135f56b"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1983-Westone-Raider-...=item3cb135f56b[/url] Could this actually be - RARE - not many about surely?

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Squire-Bass-Guitar-RRP-650-Brand-New-/140459832667?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item20b40ef55b"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Squire-Bass-G...=item20b40ef55b[/url] Where does he get that price from? Must be the more expensive range than Squier