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I've had it twice with my LMIII. The first was a dodgy socket at the venue. The second was an IEC lead that was on its way out. The same amp is fine now and has done many gigs since its no problems whatsoever.

Nevada are great. Fantastic shop and staff.

Try the Bass Doc on here. I just received my P bass tort guard from him, it's a cracker at a fraction of the cost of an official Fender one.

I've had two big purchases with them in the past - they were ok. Just ok, really. Not massively friendly or welcoming, or seemingly that appreciative for the custom. But, I like the shop and they have some great stock. They're certainly not the worst big guitar shop south of London, in my experience. But, not the best either.

I just had two 250k Fender CTS installed into a Japanese P, as part of its makeover. I believe 250k is the standard on most Fenders, certainly what my two Precisions have. I got them from Thomann - they were something like £4.80 each! Well worth it - they are the ones that come as standard on US Fenders.

Bumping this up to show the (nearly) finished article. I've not added the pickup cover yet or got round to ordering new tuning pegs... But here it is, a Fender Vintage Pickup, Switchcraft jack, CTS pots, bridge cover and a Bass Doc pickguard later. I must publicly thank the Bass Doc for his efforts here, this was the cheaper option tort guard and is easily as nice as that on my US Std. Precision, at a very, very good price with a super quick turn around! [attachment=162016:pinky1.jpg] [attachment=162017:pinky2.jpg] [attachment=162018:pinky3.jpg]

[quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1398591978' post='2435493'] I was wondering that as well. Most of the replies so far seem to relate to the best 'player' but I interpreted the OPs question as a bit wider. In the Beatles example, Macca was clearly a great bass player but surely his defining feature is his all-round musical ability? He not only plays bass but also guitar, piano and drums ( and probably more for all I know) and his songwriting is also pretty legendary. [/quote] Yeah, agreed. Not just a great bassist but very talented multi instrumentalist and songwriter.

[quote name='EmmettC' timestamp='1398504890' post='2434727'] I sent a long message saying I'm short with a beard wearing a shirt etc, he just said "I'll be the one with a bass amp". [/quote] Haha :-)

I had a cover made by them, from the dimensions on the cab manufacturers website and it is pretty much spot on. I'd be very annoyed at them getting it wrong 3 times though. I used to have a cover for an old guitar amp made by Silvertone, there are some horror storied about them online, but this cover was incredibly well made. It's like a cab cover lottery.

[quote name='artisan' timestamp='1398339222' post='2433074'] cheers for all the replies guys after reading all your comments i have decided not to buy the passive (he's decided to keep it anyway) & to go for an active bass instead. so i just pulled the trigger on a new Pro Series Corvette from Thomann at a silly price as they have been discontinued so cleared out. brand new Korean Warwick for £570.00 ---- just crazy not too. cheers. [/quote] Bargain! Good find.

I just parted company with a 1995 passive Corvette, and instantly regretted it. It was very heavy, so I couldn't really gig it anymore. But, it was beautifully built and sounded great. It could do that growly tone, but not like a jazz bass. It sounded very well defined and clear too, through a Markbass setup. Even though it was heavy, it was a real players bass. I only moved it on as I wanted another Precision. This was a bubinga one btw.

Subjectivity at its finest.

So, your singer waited until after the gig to complain? Did the keyboard player not say anything during, or was he too nauseous to speak?!

There's some gear in that photo. I spent 5 minutes just taking it all in! The Matamp looks like a very well made cab.

[quote name='bh2' timestamp='1397891283' post='2428213'] You must get the reverse machines... and the tweed case... you know that! [/quote] It's going to happen isn't it. It's pretty much inevitable.

Oh, and a set of covers have just been added to the order... Need to stop browsing now or a set of reverse tuning pegs will have been ordered before I know it, and maybe a tweed hardcase.

Today I ordered: 2 CTS 250k pots, a Switchcraft jack, a set of Fender P/Tele knobs and a Fender Vintage P Pickup. All that's left to do is post Howard my pickguard tomorrow morning, then sit back and wait for all that lot to arrive! Woohoo.

Yes! Snap it up if it feels good to you. They are quality instruments at great prices.

They've been discontinued for a few months now. I asked whilst visiting a big south coast retailer last week. They haven't had new stock for about 5 months. I put some 50-100 on a P and they're great. Similar tension as well it seems as I didn't need to make any adjustments.

[quote name='mikeswals' timestamp='1397623134' post='2425707'] With the rosewood board I'd go with a tort guard as a better contrast, just like that Jazz above . If it was a maple board then the white would look best. [/quote] Yeah I agree. Just got to get the white one off to the Bass Doc to be used as a template now!

[quote name='bh2' timestamp='1397488288' post='2424399']How about pearl... that would look very nice IMO. [/quote] That was my original plan. The tort on that Jazz looks very classy though.

[quote name='obbm' timestamp='1397478434' post='2424246'] My pink Jazz with Tort PG. Nice combination and little less garish than the white [/quote] That looks ace. Definitely better than white.

Here is my latest, a 1996 Japanese Precision. Not too much info on it, there is a Fender 50th anniversary sticker on the back - i don't know if it was a limited colour/run. It is strung with 50 - 100 Fender flats and weighs 8lbs 6. I love it! Really, really love it. Going to fit a tort PG and some covers, some new knobs, and it'll be perfect. Thought i'd chuck in a picture of my beloved too - 2012 US Std. My only two basses now - don't think i'll ever want/need anything else... Just a fretless P... And an Oly White with tort guard...

Here is a better quality pic - shows the colour a bit more accurately