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[quote name='walbassist' post='287384' date='Sep 19 2008, 03:37 PM']I'm not desperate to buy another bass, as I have three already that I love. I just liked the idea of a nice passive 4 string, and as I tend towards boutique basses (look at my signature as a clue) thought I'd give this PRS a go.[/quote] Where in Hampshire are you? (PM me if necessary).

[quote name='Waldo' post='287308' date='Sep 19 2008, 02:17 PM']If they're anything like the guitars they'll look nice but not anything other than overpriced.[/quote] I respectfully disagree. Expensive - sure, but not overpriced. The quality of their guitars still puts Gibson and Fender to shame, and it was the big two's lack of quality per pound that made me look at PRS for the first time. Anyway - here's my bass. Unfortunately, it's not from the series you're interested in, and I've not tried one but the first generation basses were pretty good other than the built in preamp which is junk. With it switched off and through an outboard preamp and it's ok.

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='278568' date='Sep 6 2008, 01:33 PM']Saw a fretless one of these on the wall of my local guitar shop this morning in ok condition for £450[/quote] Ouch! They're good, but I wouldn't part with that for one. But I'm impressed enough with this one that I'm now on the hunt for one of the more upmarket models (Happy Jack seems to expert on those), as well as a 5-string to add to the fleet. I'm not totally in love with the glossy neck finish (been spoilt with too many Warwicks), and the onboard preamp isn't the best - but set flat and into a Yamaha NE-1 or similar gives some excellent results that you wouldn't expect from a budget bass. I suspect with some decent passive pickups and an outboard preamp, this thing could be even more versatile.

[quote name='bass_ferret' post='276441' date='Sep 3 2008, 06:09 PM']I call it a bargain; the best I ever had Cheap as chips as old orange face would say [/quote] I'm not gonna argue, it's a peach. I've had some bargains in my time, but I can't see me ever getting more bass per £.

[quote name='bass_ferret' post='275877' date='Sep 2 2008, 10:50 PM']Very nice too. How much did you say you paid for it?[/quote] £80.

Here are some slightly nicer pics to replace the crappy Ebay ones:

Indeed. And not even a 'vintage' model.

[quote name='bass_ferret' post='271688' date='Aug 28 2008, 12:25 PM']Correct. You often seen them strung incorrectly. This one looks like its got too many wraps round the posts.[/quote] Absolutely. All cleaned up and restrung now though with 40-100 stainless - very pleased and a bargain to boot.

[quote name='TheRev' post='271621' date='Aug 28 2008, 10:59 AM']I think it's a 310 from the original series. It's basically the same as the 301 (which I have) but the active electronics would make it a 310. If you remove the control cavity plate, there should be a serial number on a sticker somewhere inside the cavity. Dave[/quote] Thanks Dave - I'd already located the serial number and dated it from 91. [quote name='johnnylager' post='271627' date='Aug 28 2008, 11:11 AM']What's going on with the E & G strings on the headstock? - looks cool![/quote] The E&G tuners are upside down on the headstock so it allows a straighter string path over the nut. It's supposed to be strung that way as far as I know.

Hi guys, Just taken receipt of this - it appears to be a 'proper' SGC Nanyo Bass Collection, with active electronics from 91. As far as I can tell from Happy Jack's excellent sticky post, it's either an SB301 or 310. Anyone know what the difference was? There's no model number on it - but it's got the SGC active pickups, Gotoh tuners and appears to be a lot of bass for what I parted with for it. Any help appreciated. Cheers.

PM'd regarding the Hamer.

Once every two weeks is a little excessive IMHO. I did mine once every 4-6 weeks or so, or when it started to feel less smooth and more porous. The idea is to keep the wood protected. If it feels like it's got a nice smooth and non-porous finish, it's probably ok.

[quote name='steve-norris' post='174934' date='Apr 12 2008, 12:25 AM']Public apology time...Thanks for sending the locks, i ordered a set and they arrived the same day as yours, but i kept the love and they went with the fortress as an extra set.[/quote] Hahah! No worries - didn't keep it long, and I saw the Dolphin was off too - have you had enough of the Warwick thing too eh?

+1 on the Schallers / Bostons. I've had several incidents of the Dunlop recessed popping out - never used the Warwick equivalent (which aren't compatible with the Dunlops btw.)

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[quote name='ped' post='147229' date='Feb 26 2008, 01:12 PM']Cor, what a looker. Is it just me or does the front pickup look a bit slanted (higher on the treble side) Are all three pickups functional or is one a dummy coil? Are they PRS designed/made? I would be interested to hear it..[/quote] The front pickup is a bit slanted actually - it only flew into Heathrow yesterday morning, so I've not had the chance to strip it down yet. Still, it's from the 'handmade' PRS era so it might not be fixable. All three pickups are functional, and there's also a dummy coil on under the bridge on the rear of the guitar for hum canceling. They're PRS made and they sound.. well.. different! Very hi-fi sounding, not really toppy but there's a subtle scoop out of the midrange and a thunderous low end. These guitars weren't universally loved because of the sound, it's VERY smooth but I kinda like it. But it was purchased more as an investment than anything else really so I don't mind it sounding a bit unusual. There's no pan control (boo!), the active preamp has treble and bass and the 5 selections are below: 1: Middle pickup 2: Bass pickup 3: Treble and middle pickups 4: Treble and bass pickups 5: Treble pickup If you've got a headphone amp of some description, you're more than welcome to pop up to the airport and give it a whirl some time. [quote name='E_MaN' post='147239' date='Feb 26 2008, 01:31 PM']I don't think it looks very pretty, But I bet you could get some lovely tones out of it! Whats it made from?[/quote] I know what you mean - it's not the most attractive guitar I've seen, but the figuring is stunning. It's mahogany body and neck, with a flame maple top.