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  1. BassApprentice
    Aye - unless you're band is famous enough to garner the attention of the concerned parties, you can pretty much do what you want. So if you want to do the LV, crack on.
  2. BassApprentice
    I think that kind of sums up what others have said across the internet. They aren't bad strings - just maybe not what you were expecting given the branding.
  3. BassApprentice
    If it's only a temporary injury, you could do worse than a Squier Bronco or Gretsch Junior Jet 2nd hand.
  4. BassApprentice
    I kind of understand what you mean - but they must be seeing how well the JMJ and other mustang models are doing and decided to do a similar model. Don't worry, they still do the mad and wonderful stuff too (I'm sure they would do these in shorter scale too)
  5. BassApprentice
    Alpher making some very tasty looking classic styled basses...
  6. BassApprentice
    Great colours. I reckon I'm going to ask Merchant City Music about these, they stock the guitars and now the bass range is wider than 2 models and 3 colours it might work better for them.
  7. BassApprentice
    That's a belter of a collection! Especially the two worn ones. On a totally unrelated question - anyone know why they haven't ventured into a 5 string version in the Electra range?
  8. BassApprentice
    If that was a 5 string I'd be very tempted
  9. BassApprentice
    I noticed the same in Glasgow. A few weeks ago they had maybe 2 shorties and 2 other Ricks. Now 4 shorties.
  10. BassApprentice
    So...some Canadian chain has let the cat out the bag. Can't find anything else about them except for this. $1,800 CAD so probably £1,200.
  11. BassApprentice
    Earl Pilanz on eBay. You might need to send him the original if he hasn't made one before.
  12. BassApprentice
    2 Chameleon paint Status for sale at the same time?! Madness. Maybe one day for me - but lucky buyers whoever gets these!
  13. BassApprentice
    So I managed to try one - bit underwhelmed. The body has been scaled down and this thing is *light*. Unfortunately with a full size headstock this is really neck divey sitting down without a strap (with a strap might be different). Next up, the second it was plugged in it sounded overdriven - checked amp then twiddled volume knob and it went dead. Very possibly a dead battery (which would be odd since these are new) or a dodgy pot as it came back to life when the volume pot was just on. Pots aren't level either so yeah, just a very meh experience. Neck felt nice but didn't really get a good go of due to issues above. Everything else felt a bit on the budget side. Tried pointing the problems out to the guy in the shop who couldn't have cared less, even as I tried to make light of it...Must be having a case of the Mondays.
  14. BassApprentice
    A very quick comparison between a Z3, a modern Ray and vintage Ray.
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    You know what, as limited and expensive as it is, I think it's really cool. Status are winding down, Ken Parker just passed away. Wood and screws is all well and good, but we're seeing less innovators so we should appreciate what they are doing just now. Maybe someone else will pickup the carbon fibre/graphite mantle in the near future....
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    Yamaha Guitar Development (their custom shop) do a fair amount of one off models for their Artists. Some cool things and ideas that I would love to see for sale, but Yamaha don't seem to have that as part of their business model https://yamahaguitardevelopment.com/
  17. BassApprentice
    Unless you're DFS Sofas - the longest sale know to man.
  18. BassApprentice
    https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/product/250408439415025--dingwall-sp1-5-string-gloss-vintageburst They are showing as having stock and you can place a small deposit and they can get it to the Edinburgh store for you.
  19. BassApprentice
    Sounds like a solid buy with very few downsides for a £300 single pickup bass. Probably enough space to add another pickup if you fancied but doesn't sound like it needs it. Will be an absolute steal second hand if/when they come around!
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    Nicely done - don't think you'll do much better for £120. I think I played one of those a few years ago. Was quite tempted, even at full price.
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    Just spotted this (via Danny Sapko). A LeCompte 31.18" scale (very precise?) but with a reverse headstock. Having never played a bass with a reverse headstock, does it have a noticeable impact on string feel/tension? I know some complain about the lower strings on short scales feeling a bit off.
  22. BassApprentice

    Imgur not playing ball with these new laws makes browsing old threads much less useful...

     

     

    1. prowla

      prowla

      Dimwits bringing in laws to control the sheeple's lives.

    2. AinsleyWalker

      AinsleyWalker

      Image hosting sites always go down eventually. Can't think of many that I used 10-15 years ago which are still active

    3. prowla

      prowla

      The difference is imgur have exited the UK due to a change in the law.

      They continue to maintain their service to non-repressive countries elsewhere around the globe.

  23. BassApprentice
    Another cool Musicmaster that's had some extras added. My Musicmaster is looking awful boring over there...😂
  24. BassApprentice
    Incredible. Makes me sad that someday in the near future we won't see any new Status like this, was always a goal to try and spec my own. Far too cash poor to afford this, but someone will be very lucky to get it!
  25. BassApprentice
    My dad uses these for all his various guitar leads/gubbins. Could be a good way to keep the most used tools to hand? https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/skadis-pegboard-white-10321618/
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