LemonCello

Here's my little lot, from left to right: Hudson Electro Acoustic, Squier 50th Anniversary P bought on here from CD_David - a set of Ernie Ball Hybrid's and a new switchcraft jack socket has made this one a 'keeper'. Fender Roger Waters Artist - very pleased with this, it has a big chunky neck and Seymour Duncans as standard. Also, note the brass nut, not common these days but gives it 'zing' on open strings. Last but not least, my mid-seventies Columbus Les Paul copy - a fine example of jap crap with issues: it's actually semi-hollow not solid and those are NOT humbuckers but single coils. Never the less I like it a lot (for a non-bass that is)!!!! Just noticed that all my guitars are 'black'??? Should have polished them before I took the Pic! LC

Any kind souls got Money - Pink Floyd and You Shook Me all Night Long - AC/DC? Cheers, LC

Iv'e just taken delivery of a MEX Roger Waters Artist which I got out of its box only last night. Haven't had much time to do anything with it yet but first impressions are good. I ordered the bass from Dawson's and I found all the guys I dealt with there to be knowledgable and extremely helpful. A real delight to do business with. I agree with all the above advice, try lot's of different basses because quality does vary throughout. If you find one that you really love in a shop, haggle. My local shop had the RW up for £767 and when I walked out the door told me I could have it for £583!!!! Got it from Dawsons for £40 less than that again. On a similar note, I bought a Squier 50th Anni Precision from here a little while ago for £100 and I absolutely love it. It's just a very personal thing. Cheers CD_ David. Good luck with your search. LC

At last...it's arriving tomorrow

Mine STILL hasnt arrived from Dawsons! My local shop in Cardiff - Cranes has just had two in and I was twanging one of them not an hour ago. Likes: [list] [/list]Brass nut, helps get that 'punchy' sound and rare on a mid price Bass these days. [list] [/list]Wide neck profile. Nice amount of room between the strings. [list] [/list]SDQP PUP's nice fat warm sound. [list] [/list]Finish looks and feels good. Dislikes: [list] [/list]There is a rather 'garish' brick in the wall logo on the scratchplate film - very cheesy [list] [/list]PUP's are missing the 'basslines' logo????. Just look like standard PUP's to me. Feels nice and plays well, can't wait for mine to 'effing turn up! LC

[quote name='LemonCello' post='1050916' date='Dec 7 2010, 07:23 PM']Given into my GAS and gone and ordered one. I'll post some pics and a review just as soon as it arrives! LC[/quote] That'll be no then! Still hasn't turned up BTW. Ordered from Dawsons before Christmas! LC

Just seen that every guitar shop in the land is selling these. Has there been skimping on the parts or buiild quality cos they are iro £750? Any ideas, anyone tried one? Asking because my Roger Waters Artist STILL hasn't turned up!! LC

+1 to the above. I have two Squiers, a vintage modified jazz and a 50th anniversary precision. Both are extremely well put together and you won't find a bad word about them on here. You will however find a fair few for sale at good prices by fellow bass players who are not looking to fleece anyone. I have bought and sold several basses and amps on here people are very good to deal with. Good luck with finding your first bass. LC

Thanks for all your comments chaps. Haven't got dimmer switches on lights and it does sounds like a dodgy solder somewhere. The Amp is an old Peavey 300, but it doesn't buzz with my new VMJ. I think I'll be in the market soon anway for a new(er) and light(er) Amp than the Peavey. Still waiting for my Roger Waters P to arrive. Thanks Again LC