Tinman

Mine cost £375 brand new! I've know idea how he thinks it's worth £500. Still Caveat Emptor and all that. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ibanez-BTB-550-MP-NTF-with-Gator-Deluxe-Hard-Case_W0QQitemZ170400496299QQcategoryZ4713QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ibanez-BTB-550-MP-NT...3QQcmdZViewItem[/url] Edit: It would appear that Ibanez have discontinued this particular model of the BTB range but a quick Google brings up a 'while stocks last' offer of £349

Andy, you have a PM

Might just order some while I'm in the States and get them sent to where I'm staying. I'm there for four weeks so that should be plenty of time for them to get to me.

[attachment=35940:855419.jpg] This is mine. I've had no problems with it and it seems to be accurate. Totally bomb proof too, it feels like it's made from the armour plating they use on tanks I've threatened to throw it at our drummer when he cocks up, damn thing would kill him.

Jeez but they're expensive from Thomann (compared to Stringbusters that is) still beggars can't be choosers I suppose.

Another big up for Roqsolid from me

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.

From the site "Please understand our instrument bodies are complexly hand crafted with the finest exotic tone woods." Wow, really???????

[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?

They may sound like the best thing ever but no, I could never wear one of those things. Hideous IMO.

Very nice indeed Gareth

[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 name='BurritoBass' post='646156' date='Nov 5 2009, 12:19 PM']Tinman - Just so as we are clear, I was the Huggy Bear character who (accidentally) gave Mrs. Tinman the word on the street re this thread. :blush: Like I can talk with my mass of kit! Sorry[/quote] No worries there fella, I was going to talk to her about anyway (at some point)

[quote name='Mrs Tinman' post='646140' date='Nov 5 2009, 12:01 PM']You're in the sh!t now you sneaky sod! Thank heavens for BC'ers who innocently grass you up! [/quote] Oops, busted

Thanks for the info guys. It's actually the active one that I'm interested in. So anymore info on those would be great. Cheers Pete

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='645534' date='Nov 4 2009, 06:05 PM']Ah - I just wasn;t sure if you were looking at new or used. There's been a few variations of the MIM P Special...[/quote] At the moment I'm looking at a new one. It comes as no surprise that there have been variations - it's hard to keep up sometimes.

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='645511' date='Nov 4 2009, 05:41 PM']Are you looking at the current model?[/quote] Are you saying the current model is different from those advertised on the various websites? Sometimes I hate the web. In general all the sites say is that they were introduced in 05. There seems to be nothing about the date of the ones that are advertised (not even on the Fender Mex site even)

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='645511' date='Nov 4 2009, 05:41 PM']Are you looking at the current model?[/quote] Yes....well I guess so. It's difficult to tell from shop websites as to whether they're 09 models or not.

Did a search about these on here and couldn't find much. So, I'm Gassing for a P Bass Special and the Mex ones look reasonably priced. My question is: Tonally and buildwise, are they of a decent standard or would I be wasting my money? I've read here that the Mex built instruments have improved greatly but I would like to hear from anyone who has one/has played one. The main reason for asking is that I'm off to the States again in a couple of weeks and some of you know what happened last time. Any info would be very much appreciated. Cheers Pete

I've had one from Roqsolid and one from Silverstone (www.ampcovers.co.uk) both companys have been excellent with their service and the covers are great. Pete

Steer clear of the Mike Dirnt sig if you have trouble with chunky necks. I tried one and found it to be huge but then I have small hands

Beautiful tone there Sean.

To all those users of flats, can I ask what genres of music you're playing. I've been thinking about a set of La Bellas for quite a while now but I'm concerned as to whether they'd suit the general rock/indie that I play.

This is generally how I interact with the audience

Wow, just think of how many new ones you could get for that money