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hmmmm might bypass the Hondo then, can't see the pink P Bass in the threads? I'm loving this right now http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2013/02/15/jackson-introduces-dave-ellefson-signature-kelly-bird-bass/

[quote name='Talon' timestamp='1370772658' post='2105254'] My main Bass is now a Squier VM Jazz...totally stock. Fantastic Instrument once set up properly....and the Squier Logo stays, no gear snobbery here [/quote] Same, gigged a 4 string VM Jazz for a year but replaced the pickups with EMGs. Then upgraded to a 5 string VM Jazz over a year ago and still gigging it completely stock. Bought several basses during that time including Fenders, G&L etc. Just something about the VM Jazz that feels right to play and sounds great. Also if it was involved in a freak accident at a gig and was broken beyond repair I'd just buy another one without breaking the bank NB I am eventually upgrading to a Lakland at tsome point though I will probably use that for the classier gigs.

[size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]So For a self indulgent laugh some friends and I are going to put together an 80's cock rock tribute act. Might not ever gig, might just be rehearsals, but could be a huge ammount of fun. Anywho, I've been looking for suitable bass for this, nothing expensive but decidedly fitting of the genre (my 5 string jazz isn't going to really be quite right). I spotted this on ebay and was hoping for some thoughts, experience with Hondo as I've never played one. I messaged the seller to see if there was a country of origin which there wasn't but it does have the serial number 880610722 on the back of the headstock[color=#000][font=arial, sans-serif][size=2].[/size][/font][/color] Reading the internet I am led to believe the MIJ models are much better than the Korean ones. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290879024459?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649"]http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1423.l2649[/url] Also price wise, is it in the right ball park or is there room for negotiating? It looks the part at least, maybe some barbed wire fret markers and an Iron Cross sticker and it'll be good to go Thanks for your help guys Alfie[/font][/size]

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Working as an audio engineer at a video games company I have a lovely 5.1 mastering suite to listen to stuff through. I especially enjoy putting on Metallicas 5.1 mixed Black album in there. If using headphones I have a pair of Beyerdynamic 880pros at both work and at home. Mostly headphones at home though as I only have a meager home studio (for now). And with an hour commute to work each day I listen to a lot of music in the car. I can't stand listening to MP3's in the car, the compression artefacts are too noticeable. However it doesn't bother me that much using an ipod and ear buds on the move. Good way to listen to music - I guess I can be a bit of an audiophile so will always prefer listening to music with the best possible equipment/room/scenario I can. Bad way to listen to music - Tiny laptop speakers submerged in bowls of custard and sprinkled with hundreds and thousands whilst putting cream cheese in your ears and sticking your head in a fridge?

Welcome buddy Awesome track.