Immo

Currently I'm only using the internet shops 'cause they have anything I need in good prices and I know that if anything goes wrong, they'll do everything to fix it. That's why I chose "combination".
I'd like to have an affordable shop with nice service around, but as for now it's usually "or/or" choice, so I stick with the net stores.

But it's nice to see that more people care 'bout good service than low prices. I work in a video games store and we have some clients who want to buy at our store despite the fact our prices are usually higher than in a nearby supermarket, 'cause they know they can chat about the games with us. But yesterday I had a client who said something like "sorry, your prices are at the supermarket level, you gotta do something extra for me to be your client". What can I do apart from chatting with clients, discussing trends and convincing them to choose not the more expensive game, but the better one? Sheesh.

By the way, the topic of "Store Clerk Pains" should exist here somewhere... Once I'll get out of this mess, I plan never to work in a store again. People suck.

The Humbucker+Jazz one seems to be made for me.
So I'm going to get one and make it even more [i]Vintage[/i] and more [i]Modified[/i].

Maybe someone wanted to make a garotte for killing elephants? Roto 66's E sound like a perfect string to make it.

But, seriously, what others said: call them and they'll probably replace it with sincere apologies.

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I've just re-read this and realised my reply sounds seriously rude! Apologies, Immo, it was meant to sound purely jokey - there is no reason why anything about music in Mitteleuropa should be any more trivial than anything about the UK or the rest of the world
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No offence taken, I know what you meant .

If you'd ever need some help with topics like "trivia: how's the bass industry in Middle Europe" or something, anything, I'd gladly help

Simply:
1. [b]Fundamental Sound[/b] - nothing else delivers P sound or J sound better, than, well, P and J.
2. [b]Basic comfort[/b] - not to everyone, but, well... Big F set the standards, now doesn't it? For me, in example, MiJ P-Bass neck is THE bass neck; nothing's better.
3. [b]Years of history & tradition[/b] - what can I say...?
4. [b]The Brand's name[/b] - it opens many doors, for good or for ill. Unfortunately, in Poland, on many public gigs like those on TV, the sound guys would not let you on stage without Fender or Music Man... But, anyway, you feel really GOOD with the Big F logo.
5. [b]The X-Factor[/b]. I don't know what is it, but nothing's like the good ol' trustworthy Big F.

Huge Rotosound fan.
Their rounds (66 Swing) blown my socks off installed on my Peavey T-40, their flats (77 Jazz) are indomitable and solid as an anchor chain, while there's nothing better than a set of tapes (88 TruBass) for my beloved 70's style Telecaster Bass for that Double-Bass-On-Steroids Sound.

Damn, I've sworn to never do this again, but a friend's friend asked me to help him to buy a cheap but good bass and this little gem first came to my mind.

If I'd arrange a reliable courier who'd came and pick her up (that courier company already delivered two basses + stuff for me from UK to Poland with neither problems nor damage), would you agree to sell her to me?

To me it's a guy who came to a garage-sale-sorta-event and found a bass guitar with somewhat familiar name 'Fender' on it, so he bought it to sell to a highest bidder.
Or at least I hope so.

I kinda like this a bit slab body (TeleBass!), yet the neck wood disturbs me, looks a bit like beech.

I bought my Fender Precision totally spontaneous and despite the fact everybody [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/139009-gaffer-tape-madness/"]HERE[/url] were sceptic.
She had some faults and definitely wasn't the top-notch bass, but I'm really happy I bought her and modded her to my preferences

My eyes keep on bleeding and there's nothing I can do about this vicious haemorrhage.
Ah, woe!
Where are the Fender Vigilantes when they're needed?

Maybe WMD Geiger Counter (either normal or Civilian Issue)? It's OD, but it delivers nice fuzzy tones.

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Getting the urge to add a Precision at some point as well, although got a few pedals to get my hands on first!
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If I'd need a second complete rig, I'd pretty much print this picture, take it to the guitar shop and wave it in the air, screaming.

Answered your questions, glad I could help. Good luck!

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0AXjUy1_gY[/media]

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I'd gig one for a laugh
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Same here as well. Unfortunately, this would probably mean an end of my career as Poles are not quite tolerant
But I'll buy a blue flower pickguard for my T-40, that's for sure.

EDIT: Oh, and the Squier Badtz Maru Bronco Bass - I gotta have this.

Hello there! Good luck.

Oh, nice bass of Name-Which-Cannot-Be-Mentioned-On-The-Safe-Side

I'd really suggest you to try Artec pickups. They're cheap, they're - unfortunately - not very sturdy and a bit poorly manufactured in terms of being solid, but they have a decent sound.
But for 50 quid you'll be able to find some nicer pickups of better quality, I guess.

I have the kind of GAS with 'exchanges disabled mode'. I'd only buy new (in terms of not having them previously, not the condition) basses, specific ones I desire, not every one and if I'm satisfied, I never sell them. The only bass I sold was Ibanez ATK310, for it was too modern for my tastes, and not too comfortable.

Within the last year I've bought three basses I've always dreamed of: Fender Precision Bass, Peavey T-40 and Fender Telecaster II bass (well, sort of). And while Peavey, a great player in fact, is a bit whimsical part of the collection, I'm quite sure the both Fenders are pretty much everything I need. But still I want to have 51' P-bass and Fender Jazz Bass and I'm sure I'd find a good use for them, too.

If it weren't for my current location in Poland and equivalent of £1,50 (literally) in my wallet, this baby would be mine as a subject to be modded.

[quote name='yepmop' timestamp='1339362927' post='1687571'](...) I'm also a great believer in learning initially without amplification as I believe (right or wrong) it helps build stronger hands and wrists (as you have to player harder to hear anything :-)) and also helps with your finger placement on the fretboard.
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I strongly disagree. Ampless playing's good for testing out the bass quality, but playing without the amp for long time brings out more problems than profits. First and foremost, when you'll finally plug in, you'll discover your articulation is wrong and nearly everything that sounded OK 'dry' is wrong when amplified. Plus, some techniques won't sound good without amplification, which brings frustration.
And 'playing harder' isn't necessarily the good thing. You have to pull the strings properly, not strongly; that's a common beginner mistake. Playing bass (or any other instrument) good is like a good driving: it's not about the power used, but the 'safe delivery'. On the road a speed record won't help you if you'll finish as a red spot on the tree surrounded by candles or broken engine. On the stage powerfull pulling of strings won't help you sound good if you'll break the string.

How much for the other P? Guess you forgot

ED: Damn, too slow, just got SMS before clicking 'Post'
So I'll ask about the other thing: what are the colours and fretboards of both?

You may check Jane's Addiction songs out

Iron Maiden bass player and leader.
I guess you have the right to not know him
Anyway, he plays in a specific way and the strings hitting frets are part of this trademark sound, hence my question.
Cheers!

I love the 70's P&J pair. Gorgeous. Ever thought about matching both basses pickguards?