Tinman Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='646164' date='Nov 5 2009, 12:27 PM']Would it have gone along the lines of, "I've bought this bass........" Try the Squier versions I had one for ages it was amazing would still be my gigging bass if some c*** hadn't nicked it.[/quote] Hahaha, it would probably go that way. I'll have a look at the Squiers, they're passive aren't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Tinman Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='646164' date='Nov 5 2009, 12:27 PM']Would it have gone along the lines of, "I've bought this bass........"[/quote] [quote name='Tinman' post='646176' date='Nov 5 2009, 12:39 PM']Hahaha, it would probably go that way. [/quote] Be prepared for 'I've bought these air tickets to Sri Lanka........!' Sorry for thread hi-jacking (notttttt!) As you were! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 (edited) [quote name='Tinman' post='646176' date='Nov 5 2009, 12:39 PM']Hahaha, it would probably go that way. I'll have a look at the Squiers, they're passive aren't they?[/quote] Indeed they are but it wouldn't cost much to put a pre-amp in. All I'm saying is they are defiantly worth a try. Edited November 5, 2009 by waynepunkdude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Ive got a PBass deluxe MiM. Nice bass for the money!! i agree the bridge pickup is a bit too quiet, but i dont use that much, so not really a problem for me. And its got a Leo Quann Badass 2 on it, so as for the stock bridge, i cant comment. Its my stand in bass at the moment, but i wouldnt hesitate to recommend them. For the money they're a bargain IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 [quote name='Mrs Tinman' post='646181' date='Nov 5 2009, 12:45 PM']Be prepared for 'I've bought these air tickets to Sri Lanka........!' Sorry for thread hi-jacking (notttttt!) As you were! [/quote] That's what I usually get... OTPJ: I've ordered another Status... Mrs.OTPJ: That's okay, you're taking me to Florida again for Xmas... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted November 6, 2009 Author Share Posted November 6, 2009 Very nice indeed Gareth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjohn Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Those California Series are nice basses. The MIM Deluxe Specials are very, very similar in looks & feel. I couldn't tell you the difference in sound as I've not played a Cali Series plugged in. The MIM Deluxes also have US electrics, pickups and a US vintage bridge. MIM tuners though - same tuners as the MIM "upgrade". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted November 6, 2009 Author Share Posted November 6, 2009 [quote name='bigjohn' post='647430' date='Nov 6 2009, 05:30 PM']....snip.... The MIM Deluxes also have US electrics, pickups and a US vintage bridge. MIM tuners though - same tuners as the MIM "upgrade".[/quote] Now that's interesting, thanks John. One thing though, are you saying the tuners are not great? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjohn Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 (edited) [quote name='Tinman' post='647447' date='Nov 6 2009, 05:51 PM']Now that's interesting, thanks John. One thing though, are you saying the tuners are not great?[/quote] Nah - the tuners are fine. I think they're the same ones you get on a highway 1 too. They certainly look identical. EDIT : they are the same - part number 0036400000 here's the [url="http://www.fender.com/support/diagrams/pdf_temp1/basses/0135700_02B/SD0135700_02BPg3.pdf"]parts list[/url]. Edited November 6, 2009 by bigjohn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted November 6, 2009 Author Share Posted November 6, 2009 Thanks again John. At the moment I'm definitely interested, looking forward to trying some and then arguing with the staff in Guitar Center - Vegas, last time I was in there they were no better than some of the guys in Denmark Street Still, I won't let that put me off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjohn Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 (edited) [quote name='Tinman' post='647466' date='Nov 6 2009, 06:04 PM']Thanks again John. At the moment I'm definitely interested, looking forward to trying some and then arguing with the staff in Guitar Center - Vegas, last time I was in there they were no better than some of the guys in Denmark Street Still, I won't let that put me off.[/quote] Oh Dear! I really like mine, although I did find the neck very slim - not really nut width slim - just slim from front to back. Mine's now got a standard MIM precision neck on it instead, which again is a bit slim front to back but has the extra 0.165" at the nut. I don't really know about the active electrics as mine's a passive one. They are, like their name "special" though. I bought mine off ebay - it came with all the paperwork and tags and stuff. Someone paid £699 for it when it was new. Good luck! Edited November 6, 2009 by bigjohn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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