Lazybirdpete

Hi Tim I don't know if you are still looking but I have an Acoustic Image Coda Series 4 you can try when you are up my way Pete

Wow! That was two quick replies and early on a Sunday morning too. Thanks I'll try that.

My FS VM 70s, a few weeks old seems to have an eneven sound across the strings: lowest 2 strings louder and fuller sound. Is that likely to be an issue of pick up height adjustment? Any advice welcome. Pete

Just two basses, a Martin 3/4 Concert Double Bass which I play every day, mainly classical music; and a Fender Squier VM 70s Jazz 4 which is about a month old and has hardly been out of the case but which will see the light of day this week for a rehearsal with a singer/pianist

Finally bought a VM that works, from my local guitar shop Mansons: only £12 more than Thomann and that includes a free 6 month set up!

PS Marc in both cases the packaging was intact so unlikely the damage occured in transit from Thomann to me

Well its gone back already. My local guitar shop is supposed to be getting a couple of VMs in next week and they are only about £10-15 more expensive than Thomann and I can try before I buy so that may be the way to go.Thanks for the comments.

No I'm giving up with Thomann, getting a refund. They seem to have all the dodgy Squier stock! Yes they ship from Germany. I might go to a local shop instead but this experience has put me off F/S so I'm having a rethink.

Just received the replacement F/S VM 70s jazz bass from Thomann - can't believe it but the front pick up on this one doesn't work at all!! Quality control seems to be an issue with these basses.

Just heard from Thomann that they have shipped the replacement. Please Mr Postman, be gentle with my new baby!

[quote name='ead' timestamp='1420792373' post='2653380'] Is the knob definitely set square in the hole? Might be worth taking it out and making sure it's all smooth around the area - a 5 minute job. [/quote] yes I did think about that but then thought I might mash up one of the screws or scratch the plate and if that wasn't the problem I'd then have a hard time convincing Thomann to do an exchange. I did pop into my local guitar and bass shop who said they've seen it quite often, the result of a knock in transit. Anyway it's gone back now.

Have decided to return it: although a few quid off would be nice, I think that wonky knob would always piss me off!

I've just taken delivery of a Fender Squire VM modified 70s NT from Thomann. It plays great but one of the volume knobs isn't sitting square. I've tried swapping them over and the problem remains so the spindle is bent or set in at an angle. Obviously this is for Thomann to sort out but just thought I'd enquire to see if this is something that happens a lot and if there's an easy remedy so I can avoid the faff of sending it back. cheers Pete

Depends what you are looking for - jazz - Marcus or Al as already suggested, classical - Michael Allnatt in Newton Abbott, jazz & classical & all styles - Jim Rintoul in Exeter who is on this forum somewhere.