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Absolutely - their search is absolute rubbish. It's designed for people who don't really know what they want. You try searching for a specific thing and it throws up so much irrelevant garbage in amongst the stuff you're looking for.

I was bullied at school. You remind me of those times.

Well it did back then, as you "forgot" to quote me - it was my second ever gig, so I think I can be excused a little naivety 13 years ago. At least I looked at the drummer when I found something objectionable - I thought you were a big supporter of eye contact and communication between musicians.

Very unprofessional - I don't do it and no-one in either of my bands does it, because it ruins the gig for all. We had a pretty lousy gig a few months back. The drummer looked at me like he wanted to decapitate me when I asked him where a bag was, but it was during post gig tidy up so no worries

I didn't see any mention of the G&L L-1000, am I looking at the wrong thread? In all seriousness though, it looks like a really nice bass and sounds like everyone got what they were looking for in the end, huzzah!

Far be it from me to tell someone how to play an instrument I myself are not proficient in, but I know shonky timing when I hear it - especially when it's that timing that I am attempting to lock in with. In your situation it may be a more subtle clash than outright incompetence - a clash of style, temprament or method? I solved this issue by playing with the same drummer for the last 13 years - in 4 different bands. We're a package deal now. Communication is key. The second gig we ever played together (it was my second proper gig to be fair so nerves might have played a part) he missed a snare hit and I turned around and gave him the mother of all death stares (about which we still chuckle about to this day) so it's fair to say there has been communication since the start

Naw, in a celebratory thread such as this it's like stomping on a kid's sandcastle.

While you're entitled to your opinion, I'm pretty sure the OP said "feel free to add your most awesome mashups", not "feel free to be a party pooper and stomp all over everyone's fun"

What does that comment even mean? Desperate to play the bass? Desperate to have you like him? Desperate to get out of there as fast as possible?

The whole 2 many djs album "As Heard on Radio Soulwax Pt. 2", really. My favourite mashup on that is probably Destiny's Child with 10cc, but the Salt n Pepa/Stooges one is pretty good too.

Then the Squier Classic Vibe Late '50s Precision Bass isn't the bass for you and I wish you luck in your search to find what you want for less than £500.

Also, you mention the Fender Vintera 50's P (well the neck at least) - look at all the details you're missing besides the neck profile at less than half the price - the bridge with threaded saddles and slot screws, the holes in the pickguard for the tug bar, the reverse tuners, truss rod adjustment at the heel. For £400, all you're going to get is an approximation of the aesthetics. You should be grateful we appear to be getting tinted lacquer on the neck

Yes, probably. Economies of scale. It can only be £400 if it get the same necks that all the Squiers are gettting. I don't think it would be £400 if they had to go to the bother of making a limited number of necks of a different neck profile.

You could always swap the neck for one with the dimensions/profile that you want. I'm guessing it would still end up being the cheapest '57 (original or reissue) ever made.

In my defence, I didn't start playing until my 30s - when my brain was already beginning its transition from grey matter to Swiss cheese.

NX - Premium bass strings, made in USA HX - Bass strings, made on Earth somewhere. http://www.samsontech.com/hartke/products/accessories/bass-strings/hx-strings/ http://www.samsontech.com/hartke/products/accessories/bass-strings/nx-strings/

They're different types - HX and NX, would that explain the price discrepancy?

Link please! I love Hartke strings, I used to use them all the time but haven't seen them around for ages.

I'm keeping that eBay typo, given the topic

Also, I didn't think there was any point in mentioning it as I don't think it's available retail but my 20th Anniversary JC came with a gigbag which (obviously) fits. Maybe someone might sell theirs on eBag or whatever? Long shot, which is why I was debating whether or not to mention it.

I'm using the stock strings, nickel rounds of some sort - didn't find them objectionable. If I had to change then I'd probably stick on some D'addario XLs or something. The only hard case I'd be comfortable using (beyond something custom made and therefore not cheaper) would be Epiphone's own one. As far as gigbags go, I have had good results in the past with Warwick Rockbags - they do a couple for semi hollow basses - probably intended for their own Star Bass but the JC fits in those bags well.

Boo!

I guess it kinda has to be my G&L CLF L-1000. The Epiphone Embassy is nice, but the G&L is very nice. Honourable mention for the TC Electronic MojoMojo overdrive pedal I bought to replace my Electro Harmonix Bass Soul Food after it went on the blink. I was very sceptical that an overdrive pedal intended for guitar could work as well for bass but I saw enough people online singing its praises and I'm amazed. It's a dark, thick overdrive and I think it sounds great - gives a meaty boost which can be really felt and heard, especially in a trio when the guitar needs a helping hand in a chorus or something.

Additional: I'm not that bothered about the loss of the one piece bridge. The tailpiece is nice and distinctive and at least reminiscent of the shape of the old one piece bridge baseplate. I quite like how it's spaced out. The Epiphone Jack Casady has the one piece bridge we all know and love, so having a one piece bridge isn't solely a Guild thing.

It is arched back and front according to the specs. Having said that, it doesn't appear to have a pickup according to the specs so read into that what you will Some real life (side on) pics rather than the flat lit official pics would be good (hint hint, @kristo )