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[quote name='flintoff99' post='1198214' date='Apr 13 2011, 02:33 PM']Hi I am looking to sell my bass and amp either on the bay or at my local shop. It was a present so I am not quite sure what is a good price. It's a Fender Precision Black Mexican and I have TE boxer 15w amp. Guitar is in decent condition. I had some stickers on the scratchboard -silly- few scratches on the bottom too How much is a good price?[/quote] Hard to say without pics, but generally Mexican Precisions seem to go for between £250 and £300 ish. The amp probably around £50, maybe a bit less?

Just sent some strings to Keith - great bloke, easy transaction etc. Recommended!

[quote name='Mr Bassman' post='1192076' date='Apr 7 2011, 06:13 PM']Yes please[/quote] They're yours - PM me your details and will get them sent off. Cheers. NOW GONE!!

Get one now! Stick your toe in the water with a Squier/Mex etc and you'll never look back. Don't bother with the Schecter, just find a good Fender and its job done. There are usually some good examples for sale on here - last week there was a great 50's two tone sunburst reissue. If you find the necks a bit large, there are P-basses with slimmer more jazz style necks available too (Precision bass special) - again, there's one for sale on here by willyf87. Good luck!

Anyone? be quick.

+1 for P-bass. However! - I play in a country band, and usually use my Danelectro Longhorn. Despite the shorter scale (which you may not get on with?), it sounds ace - v.deep thumping tone yet enough mids to sit well in the mix. Also looks funky as hell! The current Chinese made ones come in a cool brownburst kinda finish which suits the genre too. Always have people come and ask me what it is during a gig. And they're cheap and cheerful!

Just got a bass from Owain. It arrived promptly, really well packaged and in exactly the condition he'd described. Communication throughout the transaction was brilliant, the deal was done swiftly and with no hassle. The sort of deal that makes this site so good. Thoroughly recommended - cheers Owain.

Just restrung my Hohner B2A, and found a couple of sets of Elites. They are used, but not shot. Gauges are 40-60-80-100. If they are of any use then let me know. (Can post for a donation to BC.) Cheers. Pete.

[url="http://www.elotribute.com"]ELO Experience[/url] I've recently joined tribute band the ELO Experience. Have great fun playing this tune and all the others too.

Love TJW version, love the Elvis version too. But which is best? There's only one way etc.....

Just sold a bass to Toni. Textbook transaction, payment arrived when he said etc, and great communications too. Top bloke, deal with confidence! Thanks Toni.

[quote name='neepheid' post='1171532' date='Mar 21 2011, 11:21 PM']As far as I'm aware, there is no long scale Longhorn. Long scale options for Danelectro are the DC, the Hodad and the '63.[/quote] Agreed re the Longhorn. Shortscale (30.5" I believe?)only. Current copperburst ones are made in China, and from my experience vary a bit in the playability stakes. One sold recently on here for £110 - bargain or what! Average new price would be around £240. I've had previous models made in Korea - a blueburst and also a metallic blackburst, both excellent instruments if you readily accept their erm..design limitations. Great thumping basses - only one great useable sound but its a belter! The Korean models (late 90's era) are getting a bit harder to find now, and are slightly better built/specced than the current ones, although perhaps not as vintage accurate. I love them - great for roots rock n roll / country / blues etc. Happy to give you more Dano info/pics, PM me if you want 'em. Cheers Pete.

I use Jim Dunlop Straploks, the plastic ones that cost around a couple of quid a pair. Unlike the metal Strap Lock system these does mean you don't have to alter your guitar or strap. Never had a bass come off using these yet. (Also +1 for the Grolsch washers ! )

[quote name='daz' post='1159178' date='Mar 12 2011, 12:04 PM']Korea?! thats news to me. I didnt even know that any Fenders were ever made in Korea?! No wonder it looked a little different.[/quote] So where does he get 'Mexican Jazz bass' from then I wonder....?

Due to needing another bass, (and now a strict 'one in one out' policy) may be persuaded to part with mine! Dark blue / maple combo, as good as new (as a £60 bass can be etc!).Plays fine, strings surprisingly ok too. PM me if interested, cheers.

Believe there's a Paulman bass for sale at Antones Guitars in Hull.

[quote name='thumperbob 2002' post='1148116' date='Mar 3 2011, 10:31 AM']Funny I used to be a guitarist but went onto bass because of course it was easier, with it only having four strings. ( here it comes.......)[/quote] You beat me to it Bob!!!

[quote name='chris_b' post='1147944' date='Mar 3 2011, 02:15 AM']A guitarist in my band had to play bass in one of his other bands. He told me, it was a really tough night, because he had to play all the time and couldn't stop for a rest when he wanted, which is what he did as a guitarist![/quote] Absolutely. Guitarists (& keyboard players) dont realise the luxury of being able to stop playing to twiddle with their gear / have a drink / look for the next page / have a rest / talk to the girl at the front etc etc , yet if the bass player stops for half a bar you get 'the look' from most of the band!

Just got a couple of sets of 45-105's , very impressed for the money. (£7.95 from Strings Direct). Ideal for a project / 2nd bass (dare I say Sue Ryder?!!) As good/same as Rotosound Roto bass I reckon. Thanks for the heads up.

Ordered yesterday at 2.50pm, arrived this morning at 9! Well packaged too, just great service.

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='1144000' date='Feb 27 2011, 11:00 PM']Jakcie Wilson's [i]Reet Petite[/i] was recorded in 1957 so (although it was co-written by Berry Gordy) it seems too early to be the Funk Bros/Jamerson. However, they are usually credited with Jackie Wilson's [i]Higher and Higher[/i] but that was 1967.[/quote] I believe 'I get the sweetest feeling' and also 'Higher and higher' was the FB's, with 'Reet Petite' , 'Lonely Teardrops' etc from a much earlier period as you rightly point out, therefore unlikely any FB connections. Incidentally, how about that slightly out of tune rhythm guitar on the intro of 'Higher and higher'? Leaps out at me every time its played, but I still kinda like it!!