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I agree that it's unusual to play a poor one, however I've only ever played 1 which I felt "special". Each time I've picked up an ACG I've thought "Wow!" - necks always feel special and high quality - not so with Rays unfortunately. I agree with Japanese (and others now) models feeling equally as playable as the US models. In fact I tried a US and Squier Model Jazz in an outlet and the build quality - the neck pocket fit in particular - was better on the Squier. I started playing in the 80s - the build quality on Fenders at that time was abysmal. The world leader had virtually thrown away it's reputation because of the poor quality of the instruments it was producing. That has tainted my view of Fender ever since and I've bought less than a handful of Fenders as a result. If they had stayed on top of their game there would be far fewer companies churning out P/J copies today. In effect Fender didn't just leave the door open for their competitors they held it wide open, invited them in and let them leave with the family silver.

Keep up Pete...

2,150.13 Pound sterling

For me it hasn't been every Ray...The first one I owned was really nice - mutes and figured neck - great tones, great neck and very playable. I sold it here - a few months later bought a newer one which didn't compare. I even bought one of the few Assembled in Japan models in the UK. Again, a disappointment. I've heard it said that with Rays there are good ones and not so good ones. I really should have kept the first one.

Thanks Tony Hope MIL makes a swift recovery...

I've had a few people contact me regarding the white "sucked sweet" knobs and I've sold a few. I currently have 39 left (selling quickly) - if you want some for £1 each (plus P&P) be quick.

Too late... Sailing - Rod Stewart

Perfect opportunity missed to use the classic Blue Peter line "..and here's one I prepared earlier". Looking good.

Wal....Yes I know I've had two. The first was a Pro which had many silly little problems including being badly set up, had crackly pots and numerous dings and dents the seller didn't mention. I sent it back and eventually got my money back. He later sold the bass here. The second was a Custom which had fewer issues but I just didn't gel with. Neck profile was my main issue. Traded it with Nick Smith for a GA24 and a few other bits...I felt like I got the best of the deal.

Oranges and Lemons - Nursery Rhyme

Doctor Doctor - Thompson Twins

I have no issues with either J or P profile necks. The only bass I've ever had issues with the neck profile was on a Wal.

From reviews I've read they're just normal Rotos 66s with a black coating which, according to reviews, is prone to wearing off. So they are essentially "less expensive" Black Beauties or Auroras. At first I thought they were Tapewounds due to the wording "coated". Not the case. Rotosound are producing well priced tapewounds. https://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/strings-c1/string-sets-c865/bass-guitar-c34/rotosound-tru-bass-flatwound-rs88ld-bass-strings-65-115-black-nylon-p799?gclid=Cj0KCQjw2NyFBhDoARIsAMtHtZ6pBbV-qAJIRRArikZ5ZRV-WwxR7CJcYs1OO24wzffLZgMmFa1NKDAaAiPQEALw_wcB#fo_c=1949&fo_k=4b58082cbb4dd65feb18ed9194ed8d28&fo_s=gplauk?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term= There's nothing revolutionary about the Nexus range - except maybe the price.

Am I going senile or suffering with Deja Vu? I'm sure there's an existing thread... I'm not going mad!!

E Type - Corduroy

That's like something from the history books. Lots of love for Ashdown here - rightfully. Keep up the good work @Ashdown Engineering

History of Rickenbacker and the contribution to music. The Beatles, Prince and more 90 years of Rickenbac.eml https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/rickenbacker-best-songs-the-beatles-prince/

Seen some nice projects come out of Chez Hazbeen - good luck with the project

Yep....

Orange 1025x https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203455908410?hash=item2f5eeaca3a:g:mU4AAOSwyc5dphER

Why would you want to devalue a high end instrument? If it isn't what you want, sell it and buy what you do want - even if it means commissioning a new bass.

Y Viva Espana - Sylvia (hopefully not OUR Sylvia, The Bluejay)

A spine (after all we are the back bone of the music)