BassApprentice

Happy days! Didn't realise these were routed so cleanly (i.e. not a big old chunk out the body) so you can remove the scratchplate. If I wasn't tempted before I am now.....

Oh I completely get that, I was meaning that it would give you the best opportunity to try the brands you're keen on in one fell swoop

I have no helpful knowledge but I see you're in Scotland. If you're near Glasgow, GuitarGuitar have a large acoustic store which might help you out. All the best in your search!

I've just sent him a question to ask Will let you know the result if it interests you.

TBF it does come with D'addario Chromes which are ~£30+ He also says he has removed the top layer of varnish, can't see it in the photos but they could be poor photos.

I've still got my Squier Musicmaster that was my first bass when I was 10 (I think) so that's been around 15 years

Might not be the neatest routing job but adding another pickup to this is a great idea, and if it stays at this price then it's a bargain! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-squier-vintage-modified-Telecaster-Bass-Modded-/122496266028?hash=item1c8558af2c:g:OzcAAOSwfpVZGF6v

I've got one, for slapping/tapping I have noticed you get less noise from the other strings so I think it works on that front. You can slide it as far up the neck as it will fit but most people seem to use them just at the 1st fret to stop unwanted noise. As has been said, this is NOT for that old school muted thump. Heres the eBay ad for those wanting a closer look: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/iBassline-Bass-Mute-/262966824578?hash=item3d3a0b4e82:g:fKYAAOSwnDxUidw-

[quote name='Bassman Sam' timestamp='1494961029' post='3300032'] Please share some photos. [/quote] Here's a Cobia for you

Hi all, Firstly not my for sale post! Admins feel free to delete/move to appropriate place Not sure if Facebook sale ads are ok but thought this might be of interest to those here as a portable upright for £450 seems reasonable. https://m.facebook.com/groups/358559090891321?view=permalink&id=1367831126630774 If you can't see the advert directly I've added a photo so you can search for yourself

What is it about the £1500 price tag that puts you off? Genuinely curious since it's a USA built bass with high quality parts.

A couple of months ago I managed to get a Yamaha SBV500, one of the basses "I wish I hadn't sold" X years ago. And it's not the same. Since selling the SBV I've fallen out of love with bass playing a bit and am slowly getting back into it now. I thought having one of favourite basses back would really get me going and inspire me to play and practice like I used to, I am playing more but not playing this bass more. Maybe because I now use a G&L which has a chunkier neck and traditional bodyshape compared to the Yammy. Maybe it's because the Yammy has an EMG preamp while my old one was stock. Maybe my tastes have just changed in the past 8/9 years... Anyway, anyone else got stories of getting "that" bass back and it not working? Or conversely getting "that" bass back and it being exactly like you remember it?

Now available in 5 string too.... http://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10155335715542743&id=160781862742

As with every combo thread see Fender Rumble or TC electronic range of combos. Very highly regarded and very good prices used. See this threads also: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/240948-the-best-combo-for-under-l1000/page__st__60__p__3252980__hl__combo%20under__fromsearch__1#entry3252980 I'm sure others will be along soon with more recommendations!

Hi there, Not sure if this is what you're looking for....but it does both. Has a Pin that can be used upright but also happily plays sideways/normal bass guitar. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG54FXn986I Not sure how often they come up but maybe worth looking out for?

Just to buck the current trend of dates....1991, anybody think of a particularly special bass from that era?

Seems Peter Hook already has his! Can't be far off now. Picture from @BassPlayerMag Instagram

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1493647596' post='3289666'] Coming on strong...not sure whether to go with black, white or gold strings.... [/quote] I stumbled across these a while back, at £25 it's not breaking the bank (compared to other coated/coloured strings) for trying our colour combinations [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aurora-Bass-Coloured-Guitar-Strings-/251865899904?var=&hash=item3aa460a380:m:mr3aBRRB1eH7GpkLoa1VviQ"]http://www.ebay.co.u...1eH7GpkLoa1VviQ[/url] Aurora used to do the coating for DR before DR started doing it in house so they are good quality Andy, I know it's not easy, but you make it look very easy!!

Just had a play about with it. It is very good and gives you nearly all the options you could think of! And most helpfully for Adrian, a price! so We don't have to pester him all the time. Only thing I've found it doesn't do so far is let you put split-coil at the bridge position. This is a very niche issue though. Well done to all involved in programming the configurator though!

Question, I really like the Sputnik, but I notice it's always the most expensive model but does anyone know if Adrian could cater for a more budget Sputnik? I guess the price comes from the premium woods used for the Sputnik so do you reckon he could do it cheaper with non premium materials? I'm probably best off emailing Adrian but thought I would ask here too.

Video on Facebook just been put up announcing the configurator goes live on Monday. Credit cards at the ready....

What a beauty! Your search led to me to have a nosey at the Yamaha's available on the Japanese market.....Dangerous. Found a BBVIIx which has a double split P.....must resist, must resist, must resist!

Thanks for all the advice guys. My reading isn't awful, a bit rusty so that is something I need to practice. I thought it might be a bit cliquey so will try and look to make some contacts and see what happens. [quote name='RalphDWilson' timestamp='1493293194' post='3287186'] Great resource here for scores: [url="https://www.reddit.com/r/MusicalTheatreScores/"]https://www.reddit.c...lTheatreScores/[/url] There are lots of scores there for some of the most common musicals (and a lot of less common ones). It has given me a good idea of the standard of sight reading required (and mine failed once it got to 6 flats!!), plus it is a much more fun experience practising using these especially as I'm not in a band anymore. It does seem that a lot of the scores would require a bass with a low B though, so that might be a consideration for the OP. [/quote] Thanks for that! I'll have a look and try and dredge up all my musical knowledge from the back of my brain

Scratch It do one with whatever design you want http://www.originalscratchplates.com/product/epiphone-thunderbird/

I see what you mean but I wouldn't rely on these being images of actual basses, as others have pointed out, the grain is exactly the same on all translucent finishes so seems to be a photoshop effort. Like you said not what we expect from Yamaha and probably not what you're going to get.