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One of the early German budget ranges? - Streamer Standard. One piece bridge, Carolena body, a precursor to the Rockbass but they were made in Germany - not bad basses really.

Thanks everyone. [quote name='bigsmokebass' timestamp='1365824629' post='2044987'] The price ^_^ BSB [/quote] What difference in price do you think would be in (actual, achieveable) new shop prices, also any difference in second hand prices?

I do like the look of these - being a Yammy should be pretty solid as well

I see that there are recent Fender Standard USA Jazz's around? Is the newer range the one with the Custom Shop 60's pickups? Is this the only significant difference? What are the general opinions on the difference in the pickups - better / worse than the American Standard Jazz Bass Single-Coil Pickups? Final question, has the custom shop pickup version now replaced the American Standard Jazz Bass Single-Coil Pickup version as the Standard USA Fender Jazz option?

Do not like the typical Rickenbacker clanky metallic tone at all. Really gets on my wick...

Thanks for sharing from another Warwick fan (currently 2 x $$, Corvette Proline Fretless, Corvette Hot Rod 5'er and Dolphin Pro 2) Great pictures and great write up - very jealous. Well done you........

Based in the North West, I would love to visit a Warwick stocking that has the 'full suite' of Warwicks. I believe they are difficult to deal with from a stockist/distributor point of view as they try to force onto the store the full range of stock and amps which I suspect would give most stores an issue in the amount of money they would have to spend to put some stock on site.

Agreed with the above, one of those songs you can play as simply or more difficult if you want. In fact if you get the groove down you could probably get away with playing almost anything over it. I'm sure I've got an old magazine transcription with the dots somewhere if that helps you at all?

Hello There 'The Hat' Hope you are getting on with the Bass Collection alright. The Bass Collection, even more so with the upgraded electrics, will actually give you a good Precision sound (P Bass) by using only the neck pickup and also a good Jazz sound by using only the bridge pickup. At the moment I happen to have both a Precision and a Jazz bass and am more than happy for you to come over and have a look and a listen and a chat about all things bass. You know where I am if that sounds of interest.

Agree with some of the opinions on this. I tried one of these in Dawson's - they were telling me about it having a USA pickup - which I didn't think sounded up to much compared to the other P's they had in. Makes sense now reading the above. Seems like a bit of a 'Frankenstein' / random Fender parts bass.

Stunning bass niceguyhomer. I'd probably keep hold of the Clover for a bit longer to get decided on which way you want to go - it would be easier to find the jazz you are after than to find another Clover like this I expect.

Thanks Mornats - iRealb looks great. (I see you've still for the 5 string BC by the way that we spoke about some time ago....great basses and I'd still want to get hold of a 5'er of them sometime soon).

[quote name='andydye' timestamp='1363950886' post='2019958'] I'll have a look at that, what a good idea that is!! [/quote] Agreed, does sound good and the type of thing I'd like - thanks for that fella...

I've recently picked up a Google Nexus 7. Can anybody recommend any good apps for bass related activites?

Agreed, agreed, agreed. Great band, proper bassist. Tons and tons of great songs. Burden In My Hand is one of my favourite songs of all time.

Thanks for the input everyone. A lot of sense written in the thread, and the "Why do we gig" thread as well. I probably am too demanding or specific in what I'd be looking for, especially having been out of the gigging game for a good while. Time for another long look in the mirror.......not a pleasant sight though.

Richard kindly sent me, free of charge, a High C string. Just what I needed, much appreciated and saved me buying a new set as I try my hand at a 5'er with a High C. Thanks again...

........for those of us on the other side of the gigging fence. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/202818-why-do-we-not-gig/

Reading this got me thinking: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/202671-why-do-we-gig/ Started playing bass at 14 (I'm 35 now), played in (original) bands from age 16-22. Some good bands in the early and middle days, in my later gigging days too many abandoned projects, timewasters etc. As I'm sure a lot on here will have experienced - Some of the best times of my life have been related to being in and around playing in bands and some of the worst times of my life have been related to being playing in bands. I barely touched a bass from ages 23-33 but in the last couple of years have started to practice as much as is practical with a full time job and a young family. Sometimes I think I really want to get back into a band, sometimes I don't know if I do!! I do like practicing, learning and challenging myself at home. I've had a look at a few bands and they've had a look at me but nothing has sparked my interest. To spark my interest the band would ideally need to be playing originals, all musicians be of a good standard and trying to do something a little different than the usual middle of the road material. I suppose I'd rather be in no band than in a not very good band playing to small, unappreciative audiences, landlords/promoters trying to play games. I wouldn't say I wanted to get back into it for the money but being a little older and wiser I would not accept being taken advantage of and being consistently out of pocket for late nights lumping gear about to backstreet empty pubs. So maybe I'm just not good enough to be in the standard of band that (I think) I want to be in? Any input welcome.... Anybody else in the same situation?.