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The tuners have been trimmed to fit the headstock...

Lots and lots of stuff by Gilbert and Sullivan, at least according to my dad.

I bought a hard case from Josh. A very quick (perhaps too quick, sorry Josh) and easy transaction, no issues at all. Thanks Josh

[quote name='Skinnyman' timestamp='1408123353' post='2527405'] .... So when I've fitted the new controls (volume, volume and tone), I'll be left with a chuffing great big (ok, 12mm) hole. I could put the jack socket there - but I don't want to. Or I could just put a 12mm blanking plug in it - but that's kind of boring. So...... any suggestions as to what I can fill it with (no sniggering at the back there)? ... [/quote] Webcam. Then you can film the audience

I can't hear myself when I play P-pup basses in a band context. So it needs to have a J pup in it. And I prefer J necks. And you know what happens after that.

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1409388737' post='2539193'] MIJ jazz of some sort - headstock will probably give it away. any good? [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261578676967?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT"]http://www.ebay.co.u...K%3AMEBIDX%3AIT[/url] [/quote] early Ibanez J-copy?

[quote name='cameltoe' timestamp='1409259680' post='2538154'] No. It's how much they sold for. Someone will provide exact figures I'm sure, but I think the Japanese had a range of fender basses and guitars at different price points. PB-38 would have been the low end of the scale, I think it went up to PB-115 or -117 or something like that. Same for jazz basses and strats, etc, and referred to the retail price in Yen. [/quote] Ah, OK. Thanks

I bought a double-bass bow from Jeremy. All went well. This is the second time I've bought from him, and I would certainly do so again. Thanks Jeremy!

[quote name='solo4652' timestamp='1408978319' post='2535141'] More poking around the web suggests the bass is a legit PB-38 model, described as a "lower standard Japanese-made Fender". Not quite sure what that means, however. [/quote] Okay, I just caught on... does that model name indicate it's a P-bass with a Jazz-width neck?

A Stradi Symphony. Looks the mutt's, so long as you feed it your firstborn... cheap it is not http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stradi-Symphony-Fretless-outstanding-and-unique-bass-for-you-/111446888859?pt=Guitar&hash=item19f2c0919b

I'm not sure this counts, but... Russ kindly sent me a bag of miscellaneous stuff, for the cost of posting it Well packed and all as advertised. Thanks mate!

[quote name='chaypup' timestamp='1409075420' post='2536091'] This ticks a lot of boxes for me - not sure about the tuner ears though [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Takeharu-Bass-Guitar-MATSUMOKU-Made-in-Japan-Very-Rare-model-/121417792460?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=p2056016.l4276[/url] [/quote] I'm not generally a fan of the cutaways at the bridge end of the body, but that's surprisingly fetching

Aria Sinsonido? They are surprisingly compact when taken down, they don't cost a lot, and they weigh nothing. The in-bridge pup can sound very double-bass-like. The Ibanez Mikro sounds nice and fits a guitar gigbag, but you will definitely want to change the strings. Mine needs shielding, as well.

The middle one.

Bad pics, but definitely worth a look if you're local and know what you're doing. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Upright-Double-bass-guitar-/271587035910?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3f3bd94b06 Hopefully someone here will nab it

[quote name='solo4652' timestamp='1408978319' post='2535141'] More poking around the web suggests the bass is a legit PB-38 model, described as a "lower standard Japanese-made Fender". Not quite sure what that means, however. [/quote] IIUC Japanese-made Fenders come in two flavours, the lower-grade ones made for export and the better ones which are sold only to the Japanese domestic market. I read that somewhere on BC back when I was a new bug, so it must be right

I bought Chay's NS WAV. He was very patient with my car troubles and eventually I managed to collect it. Nice guy, good deal, no problems. This is the second bass I've bought from him, and if that Thunder II goes up for sale... Recommended

I think that's a little low for a DeArmond, I think they go for £100-120?