gary mac

No, never experienced that one and like you say, very heavy handed.

That was a good saturday afternoon read, thanks. Some decent pics too.

Yes, very nice and like Deaver said, more pics needed

I think if the issues you have detailed are enough to spoil your enjoyment of the bass, then it should go back. I don't see why any of us should accept shoddy workmanship. I know sometimes it doesn't seem worth all the hassle of returning stuff but this is exactly why dodgy quality control exists. If Fender or any other manufacturer couldn't shift their less than perfect instruments, then I'm sure they would soon stop being made, quality control would suddenly improve dramatically and there would be a whole lot of very much happier musicians. Oh for an ideal world. Anyway hope you get it resolved to your satisfaction.

Please please please, when you have finished this product make sure to start another one complete with a new thread. You have cheered up many a glum day for me.

That does look good, but out of stock. I most certainly wouldn't order from the Bass Centre unless it was in stock and no one else anywhere in Britain had one.

You can't go far wrong with a Yamaha, the build quality and components are always reliable in my experience. A Yamaha would certainly be my choice out of the two.

Maybe a Squier Precision would be more fitting in a U2 tribute band. Not that I'm suggesting there is anything wrong with Aria basses, just don't know if it's the right look.

For years and years used Gibson and Fender strings, not through customer loyalty as such, more because I got them FOC. In more recent times tried a few different makes. I'm a recent convert to DR Highbeams and don't think I'll be changing any time soon.

It's a lovely bass. It was the one I purchased when getting back into bass playing after a long lay off. Thought I would keep it forever, but I have been thinking about selling it, as I'm not gigging much and can't really afford the luxury of all these basses.

[attachment=60854:100.JPG][attachment=60855:028__2_.JPG] On the right, BB1200 from 1981 (I'm reliably informed). Bex 4 now sold

Very nice, makes it worth getting to sixty I should think. Hope you thoroughly enjoy both the bass and your birthday.

Thanks for the heads up, that looks like an excellent product. It would seem it's used on cars and boats over here. Think I will order a bottle and give it a go.

I've never heard of a bad Wal. Certainly not in terms of build quality or components.

My G&L is in need of a tweek, as of today rattling on all strings.

Nice work. that looks very pleasing.

[quote name='observer' post='977994' date='Oct 5 2010, 09:11 AM']Bought second hand of e-bay. Made in Korea, February 2004, old style logo (Tribute by G&L). Played 3 gigs over last 2 weeks, and have to say it's a proper a.. kicker. So happy I bought it. Think my GAS is already cured for a few - lets say - weeks [/quote] Nice. I'm a very recent convert to G&L, having purchased an old SB1 on ebay a few weeks back. If you want to look I did post a thread in this forum. So far very impressed, played one gig and a couple of rehearsals. Can't walk past it at home without stopping for a play, always a good sign of a winner. All the best, Gary.