TheGreek

Ten years ago £700 would have been a market value, not a bargain which is what most of us are after. Still, if it feels right it's worth every penny.

For those with the £3k to buy a new MM wouldn't you be better "investing" in the earliest model you could find? Vintage MMs are selling for about that currently.

Sweets for my sweet - The Searchers

The Green, Green Grass of home - Tom (The Voice) Jones

I haven't had a chance to listen to the tracks yet... Q: Are you a bit of a perfectionist by nature? If you made the changes you want to the tracks would other band members be happy with those changes?

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