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[quote name='noirpunk' post='708312' date='Jan 10 2010, 10:44 PM']As Bachman Turner Overdrive said... you ain't seen NOTHING yet. Check this bad boy out - the Normandy archtop bass. Yes... that's Aluminium - chromed. Handmade in Oregen in the US, I'm lucky enough to own the guitar version in a different finish (a one off unpolished copper relic version) Craftmanship is second to none on them, really beautiful instruments![/quote] Woof! Woof! Beautiful!

Cool as...

[url="http://en.euroguitar.com/bass/gl/tl-2000-standard/122552.html"]http://en.euroguitar.com/bass/gl/tl-2000-s...ard/122552.html[/url] 499 euros

[quote name='chris_b' post='207091' date='May 27 2008, 09:09 AM']I think it's interesting that 50 years on Fender basses from all decades are still held in such high regard. I love the Precision bass, why anyone would want to play a jazz beats me!! It's interesting that in the US, when they could have used anything, so many "First Call" studio players, the guys that created the records that form the foundation of popular music, chose the Precision; Carol Kaye, David Hood, Duck Dunn, Tommy Cogbill, Bob Babbett, James Jamerson, etc. It seems that many of the producers and engineers demanded that the studio players used Fender and I've seen several pictures of "Studio" basses in Nashville, LA and New York and they've all been Precisions. What's the betting that in another 50 years the Precision will still be with us?[/quote] The trouble with that (correct) argument is that it really only was P-basses around at the time!

[quote name='Alfie' post='706635' date='Jan 9 2010, 03:06 PM']Also worth considering is the Arts Council's [url="http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/takeitaway/"]Take it Away [/url]programme. If you find your ideal bass and it is a bit over your budget then it isn't the end of the world.[/quote] Good idea but I'm from chilly, chilly, jocko land......

Why.....is the Fender Standard (MIM) sunburst colouring so cheap, horrible and nauseating?

Looks astonishing in maple!

Remember the Farce Luke!

Martin bass? [url="http://www.ishibashi.co.jp/u_box/e/"]http://www.ishibashi.co.jp/u_box/e/[/url] [email="http://www.ishibashi.co.jp/u_box/image/3264573011.jpg"]http://www.ishibashi.co.jp/u_box/image/3264573011.jpg[/email]

[quote name='HoweDy' post='702021' date='Jan 5 2010, 07:41 PM']I have been playing bass for around 4 years now, since i was about 13. I started off with my dads vintage bass guitar which was horrible to play really. I then had my work experience about 2 years ago at a music shop in stafford, this is when i bought my second bass; a Washburn XB 120. The Washburn was 100 pounds and it played like a treat considering how much it is worth, i would definitely recommend it as a bass for a person just starting to play. However i have got to the point where the pick ups have lost most of there tone and there is a dodgey bend in the neck. At the moment my Elixir strings are probably worth more than it! So here is my dilemma. In a couple of months i will have around 600 pounds to spend on a new bass. I have been told to look out for Fender Jazz's MIJ because they are apparently made pretty well. And also I discovered the Musicman Sub Bass which look very appealing! Now which one would be best for someone who plays more funk and jazz style music? cheers Carl HOW DO I MOVE THIS TO GENERAL BASS TOPIC! SORRY[/quote] Just restart the thread on General Forums - nobody will bite you!

Found on : [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Gretsch-G6128B-Thunder-Jet-Semi-Hollow-Bass-TV-Jones_W0QQitemZ400094567257QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item5d277e9b59#ht_3825wt_1087"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Gretsch-G6128B-Thund...#ht_3825wt_1087[/url] ps - I'm not a seller!

Tremendous pichistory - I'm jealous as hell but are you a Celtic fan who likes Britney? (Avatar)

Hi there!

[quote name='twowheeledwriter' post='698885' date='Jan 2 2010, 05:39 PM']Thanks for the link Pete. Interesting stuff. Tim (proud JapCrap/Quest owner!)[/quote] Hi there!

[quote name='brianliverpool' post='699414' date='Jan 3 2010, 12:47 PM']well i,ve just started playin after 20 years... (same bass 1974 pricision) used to play alot of jazz funk in the good old days !!! ..on the look out for a bass combo at the mo.( used to have a musicman top and 4x12 sadly long gone)... my playing comin back day by day... even my thumps startin to work again !!...[/quote] Hi there - enjoy!

I just looked at the PUPS and assumed jazz - he's just showing off now!

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBWm_hFsdvA&feature=PlayList&p=65C60B15F4497CA6&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=1"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBWm_hFsdvA...=PL&index=1[/url] Luverrly song Fuel in HD!

MTD in black....

Cheers guys - enjoying your contributions. Things I have spotted so far include: Cool as in orange! MTD Artist in maple (I hope) is just beyond my budget but I could wait a while! Still love this but with a black plate on it! Maybe I'm just starting my own Bass porn thread!

Ray - can I rent your Steinberger for a while! Had a hohner copy years ago and loved it. I am also surprised at my reaction to the jazz but the build quality on the others seemed better. I do have small hands/fingers - maybe that's it! Thanks for all your replies!

Always thought I wanted a Jazz but trying it in Merchant City Music, I preferred by miles a Schecter at £349 and the Ibanez 300M at £229! Now, the force still pushes me towards Fender but I'm not that bothered about style and fashion and have started looking at: [list] [*]Spector [*]Lace Helix [*]Warwick [*]MTD - cheaper series new [/list] Brothers and sisters - pray for me and help me get it right!

[quote name='eude' post='686213' date='Dec 16 2009, 12:12 PM']Yup, Jon makes an awesome Jazz Bass! I still feel bad about parting with mine, it was the easiest playing 4 string I've ever played, but Jazz Basses just ain't my sound... It's looking great mate Cheers, Eude[/quote] Can't wait to see the final product! Orange always reminds me of Tony Levin....