gary mac

I was watching that auction with interest as I have the same model in very similair condition. Even though I thought it was slightly over priced, I was surprised that there weren't more bids. Congrats hope you enjoy.

Just checked out Emerald City Guitars, so wish I hadn't. All gassed up now.

That's an excellent find, looks loverly. I'm going to check out their website right now, not that I have any dosh.

Strange really, twenty years ago that's exactly the sort of thing I would have wanted. Now it's exactly the opposite of what I want.

My daughter just got herself an Ibanez. I've given it a set up and have to say it's an impressive thing. Lightweight and nicely balanced on the strap. I went along when she was rehearsing with her band and thought it sounded very good.

Yes I had spotted this, he's been quite busy

I remember having a chuckle at his sales blurb/description last time. Bit of a scalywag it would seem.

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