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The shape of the headstock is wrong for a fender, which is probably why he didn't photograph it from the front. But £215 is not bad for a decent P/J as long s it plays ok.

My amp (MiBass 550 going through a 450watt 4 ohm 1x15) is loud enough in most situations where my bass isn't going through a PA. If it wasn't loud enough to keep up with any band I was playing with, then frankly the band would be playing far too loud.

[quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1371148332' post='2110583'] I tried this at work and got it right but have to admit there's not a massive amount between the sounds IMHO. Enough to rank them in the right order but when you think of the difference between a 1666 Stradivarius violin and a £39.99 Tesco one you have to wonder whether the monetary difference would be better spent on top-notch lessons. I think it's testament to the playing ability of [color=#282828][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Cecilia Stinton that they sound quite alike.[/font][/color] [url="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/10116919/Interactive-Challenge-your-musical-ear.html"]http://www.telegraph...usical-ear.html[/url] [/quote] I thought the playing sounded pretty amateur. Unless it was supposed to sound out of tune?

There has to be a way they could have designed it without the hole (must make it nice and light though). Sound 9/10 Aesthetics 2/10

Tom's an excellent buyer. Prompt payment and good communication. Deal with confidence.

I think it's time you spoke to Larry Hartke. I've heard on this forum that he will deal with your query personally. So give it a try [url="http://www.calllarryhartke.com/"]http://www.calllarryhartke.com/[/url] This is his Facebook page too [url="https://www.facebook.com/larry.hartke"]https://www.facebook.com/larry.hartke[/url] Or email [email="[email protected]"][email protected][/email]

If the price of a bass goes up with inflation then it's probably a better investment than putting your money in the bank these days (as bank interest on savings is so low).

[quote name='miles'tone' timestamp='1370804362' post='2105820'] Lesson learned: Don't take your Wal to the pub. [/quote] Harsh but fair. If you do insist on taking three grands worth of boutique bass to play at the local boozer be prepared for heartache.

Very nice. Hopefully those seats will have bums sitting on them later on tonight. Have a good one.

Is it noticeable by sight or can you just feel it with your fingers? On a small bit of my Jazz neck (about the 3 rd fret) I can feel the skunk stripe but when I look at it closely it isn't jutting out from the neck, it just seems like a bit of the the poly finish has flaked of at this point. It is a 30 year old neck though and it's played hundreds of gigs in my hands over the years. I do have the truss maxed out though so was a bit concerned that the neck might be under stress.

Thomann are selling remaining little giant stock cheap for £211. [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/ashdown_little_giant_1000.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/ashdown_little_giant_1000.htm[/url]

If someone gives you a list of 25 songs to learn for an audition then they haven't got a clue. If you were asked to learn 4 or five of the more difficult songs that would be a more professional approach. I think you were right right in turning them down.

Adjust the Squier pickups to be nearer to the strings............makes a BIG difference in output.

Easy simple deal good price. Deal with confidence.

I thought it was pretty good (usually there's not much I can be bothered with on Jools). Old Liam in an anorak and wearing dark glasses.... indoors I thought Beady Eye sounded better than Oasis. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Miguel sounded a bit Marvin Gaye. Deep valley are different and a bit out there. And KT Tunstall is still as groovy as she used to be, when I'd buy her a cup of tea to keep her hands warm, as she busked on Rose Street in Edinburgh back in the day.[/font][/color]

If anybody buys that bass, thinking it's the world's rarest Fender precision, I have no sympathy for them.

The new cheapo SUBs may be nice basses but don't sound like Stingrays. The original US SUB is a Stingray with a dodgy paint job and the Ray 34 by musicman sounds like one. Both of these are within your price range (I'd go for US SUB as I've owned two and they were great).

Strongly brewed tea?

Tony Blair's dad in law's in that!

When I've been in the audience at decent size venues, most 'Bass' sounds subsonic. I don't think I can ever remember being knocked out by a decent bass sound at any medium to large venue where I've been in the audience. Usually it sounds like everything above whatever the frequency elephants fart at, has been eliminated from the mix.

It's difficult. My brother in law, who is a fully pro guitarist, has managed it by diversifying. He plays in 5 bands but makes most of his cash by playing solo because he doesn't have to share the fee. Occasionally he'll get a session gig with a 'name' act (usually a 70's throwback). Which can be decent money. Unfortunately bass is an accompanying instrument so you'll never get the kind of money a solo act gets. Probably the best way of making some decent cash is to learn to sing and play guitar.

I'll be playing there on Friday and Sunday so will pop along.

They usually have all the size specs on the company website which should give you a good idea. Most speakers are designed to be interchangeable so it's unlikely you'll have a problem.