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I struggle with heavy gauge strings so it's an absolute pleasure when I can find a light set of strings for a good price. Managed to find a stockist of Fender 7250 -5L (40-115 5 strings) for £17 in the UK. https://www.eesmusic.co.uk/ 18-19 Brookhouse Business Park, Brunel Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 0EF I rarely save a seller - not so with this shop - will be checking his stock on a regular basis. Ring the seller at 01473 217480

What? No pedants commenting on the double negative in the title??? As for the photo....growls like you wish your bass did...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kGhqSJRlo0

You'd have to be absolutely crazy to ride one of those... This is what you want... As you can see they're "The Bulex"

This oddball is currently on eBay - careful picking this up if you've had a few beers..

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Burns-Scorpion-Bass-Guitar-Original-1980-Made-in-England/265131960084?hash=item3dbb18a714%3Ag%3AO0UAAOSwFptgf-FP&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5337991582&customid=SRP-FOR_SALE&toolid=10049

All sound advice from the members above - you can't go wrong with an Ashdown. Equipment is like cars - you'll definitely take a financial hit buying new - especially when you see nearly new gear changing hands for hundreds of pounds less. Keep your eyes on the market place (try not to buy everything you like) for the bargain you're looking for - there will be at least one. Buying used means you'll get more for your money. Good luck with your hunt.

Which type of scooter??? Love the work on the bass - certainly setting yourself a high bar for the next build though.

Summer in the city - Lovin Spoonful

Shaft - Isaac Hayes

Like your thinking....👍

I like how the lines on the lower body flow into each other. Personally I would shorten the lower horn to the same point as the end of the fretboard. I know this is quite significant but I'm not a fan of long lower horns. Expect a letter from Ernie Ball's lawyers - you know they have copyrighted the 3+1 headstock design - No, really.

He's Misstra Know-it-all - Stevie Wonder

I've got your number written on the back of my hand - The Jags

Two out of three ain't bad....

I was very impressed with mine - a lot of bass for not many pennies. This one currently £200 with several days to go, but COLLECTION ONLY in Dorchester, Dorset may deter many bidders. Maybe worth watching if you're in the SW. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/G-L-Tribute-Series-M2000-Active-18v-4-String-Bass-Guitar-Superb-Condition/333965605359?hash=item4dc1e6b9ef:g:DdIAAOSwGMJgbqN7

I was very impressed with mine - a lot of bass for not many pennies. This one currently £200 with several days to go, but COLLECTION ONLY in Dorchester, Dorset may deter many bidders. Maybe worth watching if you're in the SW. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/G-L-Tribute-Series-M2000-Active-18v-4-String-Bass-Guitar-Superb-Condition/333965605359?hash=item4dc1e6b9ef:g:DdIAAOSwGMJgbqN7

Hot Rod - Billy Gibbons

https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Spector_Strings.html Founded in Brooklyn, New York, in 1976, Spector basses have always been built with the confidence, the creativity, and the power of the Empire State. This tradition, that began over 40 years ago, of handcrafting the world’s finest basses continues today in our small workshop just outside of Woodstock, New York. Each instrument that passes through our builders’ hands is carefully constructed to ensure maximum resonance, effortless playability, and unrivaled beauty. Spector’s small-batch approach to crafting professional-grade instruments has carried over to our line of custom-wound strings, also made in New York. Using premium materials and time-honored techniques, Spector has developed a custom formula that achieves a balance between longevity, feel, and the impressive attack and sustain that Spector is known for. These nickel-plated, round wound strings are the perfect complement to Spector’s iconic instruments. Nickel-Plated Round Wound Hand wound in New York by La Bella Strings Used on Spector USA series basses

Chicken song - Spitting Image....

Spector joins with La Bella Strings for custom line of electric bass strings By Richard Bienstock 20 hours ago New nickel round-wound long-scale strings available in four, five and six-string sets Spector has introduced a new line of electric bass strings available in four-, five- and six-string sets. The nickel round-wound long-scale strings are made in the US and designed, according to Spector, specifically to complement the unique tonal characteristics, including “bright, percussive attack and sweet sustain,” of the company’s basses. The strings were developed in partnership with La Bella Strings, with a custom formula that “achieves a balance between longevity, feel and the impressive attack and sustain that Spector is known for. ”The string bundles are now shipping, with the Spector 4-String Set (45-105) priced at $24.99, the 5-String Set (45-130) at $34.99 and the 6-String Set (30-130) at $39.99. Get updates from all sorts of things that matter to you