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Did it arrive? [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1403094083' post='2479659'] As some of you may be aware from previous threads, there have been several delays to a custom build I ordered from Jon in April 2013. The instrument I ordered was not part of any BC deal and was a regular order I placed after liking what I’d seen of his basses and being quoted a reasonable price and timescale. A month or so back, after I had waited almost a year longer than the original quoted build time and been given several completion dates (all of which passed with absolutely no evidence of progress), my considerable patience with the issues surrounding the build ran out and I sort legal advice as to how to get the instrument finished, or how to recover my deposit. I was advised to send a ‘Letter before Action’ giving a final chance for the instrument to be completed within a reasonable timeframe, along with details of my intended legal proceedings and evidence I would be presenting should the matter escalate. I received a prompt reply and Jon agreed to the timescale (a further two months) and my bass is due on the 15[sup]th[/sup] of July… and I have to say I have seen considerable progress since I sent my letter. The body has now been glued up, carving is well underway and the pickups have been wound (see below) communication is also vastly improved and I’m being given regular updates. [url="https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/10387694_770432209655345_1627198543631043402_n.jpg"][/url] As the neck has already been finished for some time, I am reasonably confident that I will eventually have the bass in my hands next month. The whole process has been very frustrating but… credit where it is due, things have turned around in the last month and I’m pleased with how things are finally coming together. [/quote]

[quote name='Green Alsatian' timestamp='1396902594' post='2418652'] I'd certainly pay that for one - it's only £40 more than the recent Squier VM PJ basses (I had one in sunburst) and as nice as the Squier was, the ESP felt like a more expensive instrument to me. Of course if you do find that parts are lacking, you've still got a great platform for modifications. This was mine: [/quote] I have the relic version of that. Longest i have kept a bass for a long time.

Lovely.

Genius. Utter genius. Is there not a website dedicated to Joni alt tunings?

Love the look of the honeyburst one!

Kenny's Music Shop Glasgow has an amazing Tanglewater sale!

Brilliant looking bass in the flesh. Was looking at one in Glasgow. Wow!

Lovely bass. Gtr Gtr Glasgow have a walnut one... And a ruby for a prevposter... Oops...just noticed the Walnut Ricky fred!

Change stimulates progress.

Do Cort not make a lot of the Squier brand? Re-sale values though dictate the Fender.

I have the maple fingerboard version of the ESP LTD 'Vintage' bass. For the money (2nd hand about £180 I think) it's a belter of a buy.

Really liked that! Was like watching Genesis with a singer! Like the guitarist's attempted Stuermer facial hair!

Austerity? Also - on eBay, like real auctions, some dealers buy to keep the market afloat.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7PabnaXIfY One of the great bass lines ever!

[quote name='Dr.Dave' timestamp='1394304673' post='2390162'] How good is he ?? Well .... good enough that The Nightfly would be amongst the half dozen or so CD's I'd buy on the day the insurance cheque landed after my house had burned down. Apart from the great songs , the effortless fusion of jazz influence into pop , and the concept of a young man's hopes, dreams and experiences , the album is a who's who of top US session bass players. It should be essential homework for anyone who visits this site. I might add that Mr F is a master of a craft I've fought tooth and nail to master all my life. The ability to use your bland and limited singing voice and work with it to the greatest advantage. Bandana , Ushanka , scooter helmet , beany hat that my wife knitted me and Afrika Corps cap all well and truly doffed. [/quote]

[quote name='skej21' timestamp='1394271330' post='2389691'] I've just been watching this and now I've got GAS for a fretless ray. I'm not sure I even know why!! Damn you Basschat! [media]http://youtu.be/TRjiMN2qJHI[/media] [/quote] That's brilliant mate - ta!

Phone straight away and log it.

[quote name='Highfox' timestamp='1393520567' post='2381427'] We had the pleasure to support and meet Wilko and Norman back in Jan of this year, it lived up to all my expectations and more, even got Norm to play my P after their sound check That night will stay in my memory for a long time. edit. Give me a chance to post this again [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/8374568@N07/12027296986/"][/url] [/quote] Look at the length of those big beefy fingers! That's cheating!

Spaceman by Killers I Wish by Stevie Wonder

If you want mate, I'll look after your Status.....

[quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1392898459' post='2373890'] The reason why the precision bass was called the precision bass was because the frets made [b]intonation more precise[/b]. Fender were moving away from fretless in the 50's and 60's, not towards it. Possibly because they wanted to tap the guitarist market, as has been suggested. [/quote] Genuinely never knew that!

[quote name='BetaFunk' timestamp='1392847788' post='2373576'] I'm trying to work out what the point of this post is. [/quote] Just background mate...just background. It relates to the fact that the greatest innovator in bass guitars had a blind spot. I copied and pasted it as I didn't want to appear all 'know-all-like" by putting it into my own words. Now - give me your 4th best team in Europe football top in 1967 as reparation!

[quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1392851971' post='2373634'] Just read on the BBC website that Bowie won best male artist. I have no particular problem with that but it must say something about the state of our young talent at the moment. Guess he's not too popular in Scotland right now though. [/quote] The New York living genius has every right to express an opinion about Scottish Independence through the London, UK clothes horse that is Kate Moss.