martthebass

I was recently looking at buying into a 70s Fender (thanks again for the help Chris and WoT). Do I believe they sound better or play better than a modern one.............no. The only reason I considered it was because I could pick up something with a few dings/player rash, gig it for a few years and if I came to sell it it would go for the same cash/more in all likelihood. If I could play a 2008 Jazz or Ray and achieve the same I would never look at a 70s Fender-period

[quote name='obbm' post='1026164' date='Nov 16 2010, 06:15 PM']The black tip of the coil selector switch is a push fit. Just pull it off, then when you are ready push it on. If you wreck it or lose it I have a few spares.[/quote] Thanks a lot obbm, time to start 'prying'

Looks to me (from your sig) that you've got the Precision bit covered with your JV 57 reissue so if you're looking for a 5er that offers a different sound pallet to your SR5 then go for it

The matt black scratchplate on my SR5 is tired and worn - enter the WD replacement So I need to remove the little black tip thingy off the pickup switch to remove the old one. Is this just a tug and hope for the best or...... Cheers, Mart

Picked up a bit this year with about 20 by the time I hit year end (only played 6 last year - verrrrry quiet). That's only because I've done more depping and decided to play in 2 bands 'full time' rather than one. Can't see me gettng back to the 40-50 of a few years back anytime soon.

Was looking at changing the pup cover on my 1998 Ray5 (fancied white for some reason....yeah I know). Contacted EBMM - very helpful, gave me the direct contact at Strings and Things. S&T equally helpful and more than happy to send me a cover but said that replacement was verrrry difficult on a MM5 pup (unlike the MM4) as it's epoxied in and removal can result in damage/destruction of the windings. Anybody any experience? Thanks, MTB

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='1021100' date='Nov 12 2010, 10:27 AM']Strangely, 2010 has seen a gradual return to more basses For Sale only, and there seems to have been a bit more cash about, but the Government Spending Review has been a real wake-up call that the worst is yet to come, and the For Sale section has now stalled again.[/quote] Inclined to agree with you HJ. Recently I sold a MM Fretless and ended up at a price a good deal less than what I'd consider average. But I was being lazy and rationaled that with paypal yadda yadda I was probably only £50 off the best I could get at the time and I consider the (relatively) painless selling on BC to be worth it. More recently I decided to do the FS/FT type route on a +£1000 bass but that didn't come off. In the end you have to decide the lowest you'll accept for a bass (laziness or not) and stick to it. I think there's lean times for a while so you're in the best place if you're happy with your current collection of gear.

Tricky one this, the market on Rays is a bit moribund at the moment (check my recent FS thread on a 30th Anni Ray). If great nick with original case then +£700 but maybe a little less for a quick sale - and unless in an equivalent Hiscox HSC knock a bit more off. If it's got some nice figuring in the neck maybe £50+ more. Also depends where you're selling it, I scored a near mint 1998 Ray5 for £725 with original HSC off the bay a few weeks back. I'd be inclined to hold off until after the silly season if you can afford it.

[quote name='bubinga5' post='1009019' date='Nov 1 2010, 09:24 PM']Alot is said that graphite necked basses have no character..i can see why this is an opinion..this may have to do with the player and his fingers, or the strings IMHO..[/quote] Can't agree more. I fully expected my Status to be a bit harsh and sterile after all the comments I had read in the past. Pretty much found you can get whatever sound you want coupled with a super low action and no season related rod adjustments.

Nice Ray. Notice it's got a bullet Rod, my old (long departed) 1990 Ray had the current 'wheel', Wonder when the change over happend?

Think I'd go what he paid plus reasonable expenses (i.e. costs he incurred getting it to himself). If you reeeeellly want it and it saves you money over a new one get it but it'll probably always rankle!