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It looks like no-one's able to go to the pub or whatever on the Saturday night. No matter, I'd still like to attend the bash, I've arranged to visit some friends near Edinburgh on the Sat night and kip over so it breaks up the journey a bit. I will bring as much of the black headstock club as I can manage, so I will have some or all of the following with me: 1979 RD Artist 1981 Victory Artist 2007 Les Paul Double Cut 2012 Epiphone Jack Casady 2012 Non Reverse Thunderbird 2013 Midtown Standard 2014 EB and my RedSub BT5110 1x10 combo. See you there

[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1414665609' post='2591935'] Of course, another way that could go is people get annoyed by the regression in range and move their custom to Gibson [/quote] HA!

[quote name='Kevin Dean' timestamp='1414657694' post='2591798'] Thanks , I was wondering if you could get away with using both these cabs with a 4ohm amp . [/quote] I'm all for discovery and experimentation but I wouldn't risk it with an amp I care about. At best it might work. In the middle, it'll have some sort of protection in it and shut down. At worst, the magic smoke will be let out of somewhere.

Try a Precision for yourself, you might like it. There's very little I can tell you beyond that. My pros and cons won't be the same as yours, so there's little point in sharing them.

It's getting close to decision time, need to sort out my accommodation. Any other people feel like meeting up the evening before for a beer?

Thomann are going to be the ruin of me if they're going to keep offering brand new Gibson basses for sale at second hand prices. I pounced on a Midtown Standard. And to press the point home that I might have a problem - here's the black headstock club:

I am friends with the rest of the guys in my band. We've had meals together, been to the pub together and seem to have plenty to talk about when we're having a tea break at rehearsal. I find it most agreeable to get along with the people you make music with. No airs and graces, and no-one takes the hump if someone doesn't like what we're doing to their song idea I don't want to be in a band where people don't get along.

Direct tapping with screwdriver and mallet from the back for me too. Small taps, circle around the bushing, take your time.

What is this "main" bass you speak of? All mine are set up the same way - intonation set right, a smidgen of relief and the action set by winding it down until it buzzes then raising it a tad until it stops for the way I play. No numbers for you, never measured, sorry. I set them up by feel/sight.

The Neotech Mega bass strap makes playing a 12lb+ bass bearable for me, so I imagine it would do a job for a 9lb bass. Nice and wide neoprene job.

[quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1413746850' post='2581534'] Fender's lack of innovation: every time Gibson, Fender or RIC bring out something new everybody goes 'Squee! That's awful'. The buyers don't want innovation or we'd all be playing Gus's. [/quote] Damned if they do, damned if they don't and all that. Gibson look like they're about to retreat back into their shell next year, only the SG and the Thunderbird announced so far as 2015 models. I fear for the EB - first time they've done a bass exclusive model in some time and as far as I can tell, had as many detractors as admirers (I'd call that a win, personally). So it hasn't outsold the Precision, so it'll get binned. Not surprised in the least. Ho hum. Fender in bother? Won't be the last time. Didn't CBS run it into the ground, just as Norlin did to Gibson? They'll be back, don't worry.

[quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1413710835' post='2580995'] Over-priced and over-rated dogshit. [/quote] Don't hold back, tell us what you really think!

Well this took longer than I thought it would to get all haughty. Well done Basschat.

[quote name='Norris' timestamp='1413375765' post='2577636'] Or just pay what you can afford for a bass that sounds good to you and that you like playing. And then play it. [/quote] Absolutely 100% agree. For the record, I find this obsessing about such a minute detail gets in the way of the simple pleasure of enjoying a particular bass for its own sake on its own merits and while I do not deny anyone's right to be as prescriptive and meticulous as they deem appropriate, as such I do not indulge in it.

Any Squier for £50 is good going. If you like it then it's worth its weight in gold, to you

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1413238025' post='2576313'] If your really serious about your craft, your business and music you will too. [/quote] That's OK, I'm not really serious about any of it, but I just seem to muddle through anyway.

A few years ago, I put a lipstick Strat pickup in mine (bridge/hottest one), new pickguard, 4 saddle bridge (which I had to doctor for top loading), and fitted full size tuners.

Eyes are terrible listening devices.

No-one's ever asked me. I'd probably say no, unless I knew them. But seeing as most people would rather set fire to themselves than play a Gibson bass, I don't think it'll be a problem any time soon

Pinkerton is my favourite Weezer album, and the blue album is a close second. Have sung along to the blue album with friends like an idiot and spoken of forming a band for the purpose of covering the entire blue album. Newer stuff seems to have passed me by though.

This is how it should be, companies working with their customers to mutual benefit. Well done Ashdown. Other companies (*cough* Gibson *cough*) - take note!

So, who's up for a beer or three on the Saturday night? Show me your town, I've never been before! Any good bands on? Anyone here playing?

[quote name='Heket' timestamp='1412801751' post='2572301'] I found a 2014 (or was it 2013?) EB the other day, and gave it a try. One of these: It was a funny thing. It was so light that it almost flew out of my hand when I picked it up and the faded finish made it feel like it was made of plastic. Now don't get me wrong, I love Gibson's faded range (I have 2 faded guitars) and maybe it works well on mahogany, but on ash it looks like an oil spill. Actually playing it wasn't too bad, it wasn't neck heavy and the light weight and warm finish made it feel quite comfy. Sound was average, but I'm not surprised Gibson don't sell many basses when you see what else is offered at this price range. I was a little underwhelmed. [/quote] That's a 2013 model - tort pickguard, jack socket on the pickguard, no anniversary 12th inlay. I have to say that the finish is my least favourite thing about my EB. It's just as well I like the ergonomics and the sound.

[quote name='Jellyfish' timestamp='1412756362' post='2571578'] Excuse my ignorance, as I've no first-hand experience of Gibson's and Thunderbird's but can't you get so much more for £1,900 when looking elsewhere? [/quote] I have many years experience of Gibson, and I am struggling to understand the logic of going from a year of unprecedented, frankly ridiculous affordability to a year of disproportionate price hiking. What I will say is that while I struggle to understand it, I am not surprised by it. Gibson go through phases of doing well then shooting themselves in the foot every few years. They're, quite frankly, bonkers - and I'm not ashamed to admit that it's part of the charm

Ahh, my recent clear out/fiscal realignment/asset liquidation took me out of the 11+ category. Must fix that when funds allow