Yes, shop setup, or lack of it, can affect the choosing process. Where I've bought in person, the feel of the neck is always the primary attribute. As almost no bass is supplied with flats, I'm never going to get a 100% bond with a bass in a shop.
I play a 2004. Great bass.Changed to a USA pickup, but didn't improve greatly, still sounded good! Neck failed, though. Next next was an Allparts Jazz, now it wears a maple American Special Jazz neck.
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[b]Price now £225[/b]
Things change, and I can no longer afford the space or time to do this instrument justice. Great shame.
No trades, please, just straight sale.
My fault. I should have reread this thread earlier! But maybe you were talking to Lee (about Waddy) just before I had a pic taken with him? Was nearby in my Marcus Miller hat...The pic is here somewhere - posted it before I went to sleep last night! And what a nice guy he is!
I originally asked GAK to put me a white one aside. When I went to collect it, it wasn't particularly good - and that must have been an odd one, as every other one I've heard of on here has been great. I had the sunburst one off the wall...it's great, and is a twin to the VM P fourstringer.