TheGreek

As stated in a previous thread, I thought about buying some leather to create a scratchplate. Turned out it got pricey when you take into consideration the tools needed. Still think it's a good idea though. Yours would look amazing with a tan leather plate which matched the fretboard.

She loved like Diamond - Spandau Ballet

Interesting pick up configuration... Got to love Alan's work...

I've had both - can recommend both.... I don't think you'll be disappointed by either.

Hertfordshire-ite

That's right - keep rehearsing that for when you get the short scale bass and have to explain why to your partner. 😏😏

Aldi's do an Orange Oil wipe which is excellent for just this type of thing.

Note that the title of the thread is "Downgrading my TE" rather than "Upgrading"...there is no upgrade!!!

Sandy - John Travolta

Bought some Wilkinson machine heads from Mark. Arrived undamaged despite MyHermes using the package for a 5 a side match. Not Mark's fault (unless he was playing centre forward). 😁 Trade with confidence...

I own a MM 5er - hate the scratchplate.

Back to Black - Amy Wineconsumer

Small Town Girl - Tracey Thorn

John Wayne (is Big Leggy) - Haysi Fantazi

I have a couple of Schroeder Mini 10/10L which I would highly recommend. Not sure how many there are in the UK though. http://www.schroedercabinets.com/cabinets.html

As many have said before me, the Sires are incredible VFM but weight seems to vary considerably so try one first. You can pick one up for under £200 - you would have killed for a bass this good for £200 when you started playing. I've always felt Fender basses didn't always live up to expectations but I started playing in the 80s when the build quality at Fender was abysmal. Most of those would have had their issues addressed by now but I can't get past my early bias. My Squier Standard PJ is a lot of bass for your buck and they appear on eBay weekly.

"Better" is always subjective....personally I'm a big TE fan and can't find anything I like more. If you were a youth in the 80s/90s you probably grew up with TE as the voice of your youth. I'd be looking for a good head to pair with some modern lightweight cabs. I think that Vanderkley are a good match.

Currently £280 so it could be much worse.. The ubiquitous scammers' "I don't know..." Please note. I do not know where this guitar was manufactured. Probably far east, the favourite being Korea.

Ship Building - Elvis Costello/ Robert Wyatt

Step it up - Stereo MCs

Yellow Submarine - no idea

Great advice. You keep the tone you're accustomed to and benefit from light weight cabs. VanDerKleys would be my recommendation