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    Oh man, this is so tempting. I've got the cash burning a very big hole in my pocket, but I'm supposed to be saving for a new camera. I guess you're local too - I'm in Sheffield.
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    [quote name='pete.young' post='282972' date='Sep 12 2008, 11:14 PM']If you want a Japanese one with an ash or alder body, you need a not-for-export model (it'll also have US pickups). Currently you can't get these exported new, but fareastguitars occasionally has second-hand ones.[/quote] [url="http://www.guitaremporium.co.uk/"]Guitar Emporium[/url] has all the Japanese "not-for-export" models available (though at a premium price).
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    Apologies if this has already been posted. Check out the overpricing on [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Precision-Bass-1953_W0QQitemZ300252595402QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item300252595402&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A10%7C240%3A1308&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14"]this one[/url]!
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    How about running your bass through a Sadowsky outboard preamp? That might give you what you're looking for.
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    Free bump for a [b]great[/b] amp. I just tried one out today that is for sale local to me and [i]loved[/i] it. Sadly it's [i]way[/i] too big for what I need it for - I was looking for something I could take on the train if necessary. I don't think my arms would still be able to function at a gig if I had to carry one of these to it! The separate control over the tweeter and woofer gets some amazing sounds. TBH the amp sounds great flat, but there's so much scope to dial in loads of other great sounds. Oh how I wish i had a car of my own, I'd have bought the one I tried in a heartbeat. Good luck with the sale!
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    Where are you based?
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    These are great basses for the money. I played one for a few years which I borrowed from our drummer. I'm pretty sure they're actually 35 inch scale (which is why I didn't buy my own). Free bump.
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    It's a shame they've not included the "Instrument Builder" tool which they had on the old site - that was such a cool feature.
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    Aghh!
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    Don't know how much interest I'm gonna get on this but I've got a Saxxy alto saxophone stand going spare. It comes in a velour bag and folds up inside it and can be stored in the bell of the saxophone. Really great design but surplus to requirements as I've got another stand. It's in excellent condition as it has hardly been used. Looking for £25 or near offer plus £1.94 postage via Royal Mail 1st class. PM me if interested.
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    [quote name='Perry' post='159106' date='Mar 17 2008, 08:04 PM']This really hurts to let go but I just cant get used to the wide neck.[/quote] I know what you mean - I had the same thing with my Stingray. Bought a Sterling now and it's great. The sound gets pretty close and the neck is so much easier to play. Have you tried one? If not you ought to give one a go. As a comparison you could take your 'Ray along to do an AB. When the Sterling's switch is towards the bridge the humbucker is in parallel (as it is on a 'Ray). Free bump.
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    I sold Anthony a bass yesterday and the transaction went very smoothly. Communication was excellent and he turned up when he said he would. I'd have no hesitation in dealing with him again. Many thanks!
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    SOLD!
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    [quote name='rob_89' post='179911' date='Apr 18 2008, 04:25 PM']is the bass still available? cheers, rob[/quote] See my previous post.
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    Never measured the scale but am certain it's 34". Sale pending.
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    Bump with price alteration.
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    Hi guys, I'm considering offering this up for sale. It was my main (only) bass until last summer when I bought a fretted Sterling. Since then I've not really played this any more. It's done about a gig or two a month for the last few years but is still in good condition. There are a few small marks as seen in the photos. There is wear on the fingerboard from roundwound strings; this too can be seen in the pictures. Whilst taking pictures I also found a crack in the finish by the neck pocket which I'd never seen before! I've included a picture of this too. There's a very small amount of scratchiness in the pots, but only when turning them. The A string slot in the nut is slightly wider than the current string width (85) so that there was a bit of rattle (but only when playing hard rest strokes on the D string). This really was a minor issue: I solved it with a tiny bit of paper. I don't want to overemphasise the negative aspects, I only mention them for the sake of completeness; they're fairly minor. This bass has served me well and would be ideal for someone looking to take up fretless. Don't really know what I should be asking for this. Does £65 o.b.n.o. sound fair? Pickup from Sheffield, that way you can check it out properly first. PMs with interest and/or comments are welcomed.
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    Sorry to hijack - are those EB flats in the picture (and the recording)? What gauge?
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    [quote name='gafbass02' post='157163' date='Mar 14 2008, 07:54 AM']ive decided it would def be the natural / maple / pearl block, 75 reissue id be after, not that im likely to find one![/quote] Well, there's one on ebay at the moment! (Seller is in Bristol.) Also, you can still buy used stock from Ishibashi, and they had a few of these in recently. You just need to check every day as they come and go quite fast.
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    Well, what do you know - it went for £442! Still a good price, but it makes me laugh when this kind of thing happens.
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    Well, I've got a gorgeous '74, longscale neck with an ultra-slim body. There are a few cracks beginning to show in the finish but it still plays pretty well. The downside is that I recently used the body to create a couple of miniature reproduction models which caused a bit of damage. The two spring loaded control knobs no longer repspond as they're supposed to - they've become really sensitive, such that now when you twist them all you hear is a high-pitched squeal instead of a pleasant sound. Also the jack socket got mashed up, the fit isn't so tight now. It still works but is a bit temperamental - sometimes I have to hold the cable in my hand instead.
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    [quote name='Happy Jack' post='150045' date='Mar 2 2008, 09:55 PM']It's a bit harsh, describing her as a "massive maple corpus", but that's German bluntness for you ...[/quote] It's actually just a poor translation - "massiv" in German means "solid" in English
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    [quote name='E_MaN' post='150264' date='Mar 3 2008, 12:19 PM']I like the reissues as they're not stupid expensive, if you wanna pay the money for a CS I would go for something better than a fender...One point though is the '75 reissue binding doesn't feel as nice as it looks...its bumpy and feels horrible to me!!![/quote] I found that too - I tried a Marcus Miller (natural) next to a USA 75 reissue (natural, maple with black blocks) and the finish on the frets and binding on the USA model was appalling, especially since it is way more expensive than the Miller! It basically convinced me that Fender Japan is the way to go if I want one of those 70's type jazzes (given I can't afford a custom shop or a Sadowsky UV70).
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