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The bridge is definately wrong, looks like it should have a Gibson LP type on there (probably why the strings are at a jaunty angle. Also looks like its the wrong neck to me, whats with that heel!!! You want something like this [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BASS-STOP-TAILPIECE-GOLD-FITS-LES-PAUL-BRIDGE-TAIL-LP-/250407698041?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item3a4d763e79"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item3a4d763e79[/url] and this [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CHROME-TUNE-O-MATIC-BRIDGE-BASS-GUITAR-/200637759821?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item2eb6f1414d"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CHROME-TUNE-O-MATIC-BRIDGE-BASS-GUITAR-/200637759821?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item2eb6f1414d[/url]

I actually quite like it... Not keen on the sander job, but the rest I think actually looks interesting..

Well, that one was definately crafted from the finest tonewoods.. they must have cut down a whole Ugly Tree to make it..

I have to say I was highly impressed with (a)The quality of the pickups, (b)The price and (c)The delivery time. They came nicely presented too - was just like Christmas last night when I unpacked and fitted them. I will definately be ordering from Andy again!

[url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Squier-VIntage-Modified-Fretless-Jazz-Bass-/250921468799?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3a6c15c37f"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Squier-VIntage-Modified-Fretless-Jazz-Bass-/250921468799?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3a6c15c37f[/url] That one? A squier Vintage Modified it aint, a "Vintage" as in the manufacturer it is.

Just bought a set of Trad P-bass split coils from wizzard because I fancied something Nice in my bitsa-precision. Has anyone else used Wizzards and how do you rate them compared to say Seymours? They do sound a lot better than the cruddy things that were in it before.

..and it looks to have been withdrawn. Odd.

[quote name='the boy' timestamp='1320070755' post='1421874'] I suggest the claim of a bereavement in the family should prompt us to handle this case quite sensitively guys. This may be a genuine case of "not knowing" what they are selling. [/quote] That could be true, but the oposite could be the case too - If you didn't know what you were looking for (I'm only just learning)and just looked up the serial number you could get fleeced for a lot of money for a cheap copy with a headstock logo mod. I'd hope that it is genuine it may have been modded. Im afraid if I was spending serious money on a bass, i wouldn't distance buy.

doesn't look right to me either. Genuine 1981 P bass headstock (Courtesy of Wikipedia) and the one in the Ad.

It's all about what you feel comfortable with. You can't go wrong with a Squier, and also some of the "Cheapo" makes such as Westfield can turn out some gems. If I was you I'd go for something cheap that feels "right" for you. I love Jazz basses but I prefer the neck on a precision. I just bought a "Hodson" precision copy from ebay and it really suprised me. Go down to your music shop, try a few different basses see what feels comfortable in your hands - it's about what you want/like not what they are selling. If you look on the "For Sale" section here you can pick up something nice and well looked after/set up for £200.

[quote name='casiotronix' timestamp='1319487350' post='1414870'] [attachment=91932:P1040144.JPG][attachment=91933:P1040148.JPG][attachment=91934:P1040152.JPG] I've played a couple of basses in the past, but last year got this beauty, $126 brand new from the store, love this precision replica bass, its sound, construction, playability and looks. At this moment it's my only bass and I'm quite happy with it. [/quote] I just got a "Hodson" Pro Bass P-Copy from Ebay as a mess arounder and apart from the name on the headstock it's identical to that but in White. Was pleasantly suprised at how playable it is. Bridge is a bit flimsy but the pick-ups have a bit of oomph (though I've just ordered some Wizard Pups to drop in it)

Out of interest what do Pre-CBS Mustangs go for? Local Cash Creators has one up for £799.

[url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190591449430?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190591449430?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649[/url] Looking at the serial number does this fall into the fabled realms of Jap-copy-better-than-us-original? I believe the SQ***** indicates Japan some time in the 80's. Going at the mo at £129 from CashConverters ebay

[url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Electric-bass-guitar-/260878075524?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3cbd8b8684"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Electric-bass-guitar-/260878075524?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3cbd8b8684[/url] I hear these are a bit popular

Glueing together custard cream crumbs as we speak....

I must have got through 7 or 8 bass's when I first started playing, mostly cheapo ones like Marlin Precision copies, Encore's, and god knows what. Comments about choosing one that your son feels comfortable with are right - I had a "pro" mate who swore by Music Man's but when i tried his I wasn't keen. I really doubt that unless your son has snapped the neck in two or pulled out all of the fretts that any bass would be too espensive to repair as bits are fairly cheap and anyone with a bit of bass nouse should be able to patch it up for you. Sounds like a secret conspiracy between your son and your pro mate to show you a lot of expensive pro basses and persuade you tobuy a classic.. your sone is a smart boy!! LOL!! Squiers I think give the best balance of cost and quality. as you can see from my sig I have one as a main.

I now own an Ampeg BA115HP - pushes 220w to a 4 ohm 15" speaker. Has no outputs for external cabs. I'm just curious, is there any way of wiring in a socket for an extension cab. I have a strong feeling the answer is no as the amp would go boom, but thought I'd ask.

Looking at it again its almost a hybrid of a Burns Bison and an EB0

Well, I bit the bullet and decided after 20 years of playing that I'd get a bass that matched my lost love (a 76 Precision that had been pro-refinished in a sort of Purple/blue burst). I luckily have a mate who helps his cousin out with custom builds (website is [url="http://www.wezvenables.co.uk/Basses.html"]http://www.wezvenabl....uk/Basses.html[/url] if anyones interested!) who has offered to fit the bridge and neck for me so I dont mess it up!!. I've got myself a MightyMite body [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300608753333?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649"]http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1439.l2649[/url] via ebay ordered, pre-finished in Blue burst with a quilted Maple veneer - I just fell in love with it. My 76 had been finished a more purple blue colour, similair to the Cadburys dairy milk wrapper colour. The choices I have now are Asthetic - Maple or Rosewood Fingerboard (I'm leaning towards Maple, like my old 76 - think Rosewood wouldnt look right) Next choice is Pickguard colours - tied between Standard Black Gloss, Matt Black, Black Anodised or Chrome/mirrored (still have my Phil Lynott/Steve Harris hangups!!!) Then Black or Chrome Hardware - I'm leaning towards Matt Black P/G with Black hardware (hardtail bridge and tuners/string button) Pickup wise I'll probably go for Seymour Duncans passive (not a fan of battery changes!!). Like a sound somewhere between John Paul Jones and Phil Lynott (never get it though.. lol) Any opinions on which way you would go with hardware/pickguard, and pickup suggestions? Update** due to being messed about by an idiot on Ebay now cancelled.

I saw that and was tempted. Intersting with a nice 60's/70's vibe

Neck plate looks artificially aged too.

Oooh Foxton and The "Duck".. tasty. Was never a big Primus Fan though. I am "born again" after a 10 year break from playing. Suprising how fast the rust falls off!

I'm quite interested in this wife/kids permitting. May also be able to provide a "Tame" (these days anyway) drummer if he's not on a weekend shift (he whent from Kieth Moon incarnate to Prison Officer in one fell swoop??!!)