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[quote name='s_u_y_*' post='181173' date='Apr 20 2008, 05:39 PM']Not me... I'm a nitpicky git. Every bass I own, I really really like. However I can point out flaws in each one. But I guess nothing's perfect. [/quote] I don't think I could really love a bass if it didn't have "character". I'm hoping to get a Stagg upright; I'm already scheming ways to make it more my own.

mmm maple love

Hmm, I think it should be Fender's responsibility to make something this important clearer. I had a '62 RI and the neck was horrible, you could really see where they got the 'U' shape from. I likened it to the underside of a jaffa cake. The neck was very uncomfortable to play, and anything that filled my hand up more (depth), I found far more comfortable. I can only agree with most of the comments above and hope that someone can put forward info or find a reliable source with certainty.

Aye, it's been spotted. Not as nice as the one you had, though. And a bit worrying considering the short duration of ownership. I'm really not shopping. I must extinguish gas some other way. Cheers for taking the time to link. --- That Tokyo seller has put up a Aria ProII P for bids, with a low starting price: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Aria-Pro-II-Primary-Bass-Natural-P-Bass-Guitar-MIJ_W0QQitemZ320241063888"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Aria-Pro-II-Primary-...emZ320241063888[/url] Made in the same place, perhaps : [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Greco-Mercury-Bass-Natural-PB-600-P-Bass-Guitar-MIJ_W0QQitemZ320241872196"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Greco-Mercury-Bass-N...emZ320241872196[/url]

That looks [b]so[/b] good. And this thread is still cosy. hot chocolate and e-cookies anyone?

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damn fine looking bass

Looking forward to this. A PM would be super, just in case I miss it.

For anyone who's unsure/distrustful of the Burgundy mist; I can assure, it is the coolest things live and in the flesh, strapped to a bass player. Sexy gear.

This is something that very much interests me. I have relayed to others, on World Jazz, the St. Louis one, the children follow a sax player whilst beating pots, pans, and boxes in time. What a wonderful way to learn and develop rhythm. Likewise, obtaining a good ear/pitch and vocal strength in choir. There [b]must[/b] be a study on child music development out there that explains how some people develop into having perfect pitch/good sense of rhythm. I'm a 10/90 - nature/nurture guy.

I love that! I've saved that pic to't pc.

Was certain I had replied to this, but, anyway: jolly glad you're here, Ray!

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='180694' date='Apr 19 2008, 08:15 PM']Worry not.. I got mine for a very competetive price! I have to say, though... I'm tempted by that 15...[/quote] OT: Gorgeous avatar, WoT

*ears perk up* Anywhere I can hear one of these Roscoe Becks? nie mind: [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fender_Roscoe_Beck_Bass"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fender_Roscoe_Beck_Bass[/url] [url="http://youtube.com/watch?v=zJrJu1Frh6Y&feature=related"]http://youtube.com/watch?v=zJrJu1Frh6Y&feature=related[/url]

I assume Jono is double checking because there are normally additional costs to pay once the gear is in the UK. Well done to Carvin if they've sorted this out themselves. Your Carvin kit is cool. Looking forward to seeing how this goes, Mark. Any plans for the headstock (decal)? I've had a custom one made in the past.

That's quite true, except ukuleles will be relatively tiny compared to our giant like future forms. We will have evolved from being able to hear high-pitched instruments; with only primal women and obnoxious house-pets hearing those Hawaiian hip-shaking tones.

I'm not bowled-over by the t-shirt, but the thread's subtitle has won my heart.

Welcome to the forum.

Has this been on? [url="http://www.wowmusicalinstruments.com/"]http://www.wowmusicalinstruments.com/[/url] Found here: [url="http://www.otheroom.com/namm06/guitars.html"]http://www.otheroom.com/namm06/guitars.html[/url]

Galaxie . Lovely dark board, too.

[quote name='OldGit' post='179431' date='Apr 18 2008, 01:27 AM']Why Paul, you've come over all Shaft![/quote] It's the early hours and I've got soul in my ear. All valve, I can assure you. [quote name='OldGit' post='179431' date='Apr 18 2008, 01:27 AM']The bassman head had a silver control panel, jewel power lamp thing, two channels I think, er it was a very long time ago [/quote] I know the ones I'll have to clean that out.

Welcome to't forum. I'll bet that bass is a keeper. Classic influences, Incubus' bassist (past and present) are underrated.

You fly mofo!