martthebass

Well, I've just got my nice minty fresh US 2007 Precision (courtesy of OHM) and one question I gotta ask - are the strap buttons meant to hold - Seriously!? They look like the lockers on my Warwick and nothing at all like proper strap buttons like on my old (and departed) MIM Jazz and current MM Sterling. If I have to do a swap out for lockers what do you suggest - I'd prefer not to do any drilling (the dunlops I got for my MM would have needed this and I didn't want to tempt fate so I went out and bought a nice Levys tight strap instead). Cheers guys, Mart

Sterling's are truly beautiful in every way.....this one is no exception.

Very pleased with the Precision OHM, seems to weigh only about half what my Sterling does - brilliant. Recommended for any bass related transactions is OHM, Cheers, Mart

Strange as it sounds I prefer the sound of my WW (Thumb) passive, I find it too much of a beast with the active in (the 60's/70's band I'm in doesn't play much Mudvayne). OTOH I don't think the active on an MM Sterling is too obtrusive (but then how would I know I can't switch it out?). I've just picked up a US precision so I'll be giving the old (proper) passive a run for its money again.

+1 on your comments. I had a '57 P JV 1982, Large Fender + small 'Squier series'. The later ones were Large Squier.

After playing bass for some 20+ years and having no where near enough talent to justify that time I've just bought my first black fender P off a fellow Basschatter. 20+ years since I had a Precision of any kind - can't wait! Enjoy!

It all adds to the spice of life. I usually go with 'throw a few more random notes in and they'll think I meant it'

Because of this sort of thing, the last few buy's and sell's I've done have been done through this forum - somehow feels more comfortable. Worked out the other night that it would take us all a few years to own each others basses/rigs even if we don't get any new members!

[quote name='Rayman' post='39561' date='Jul 31 2007, 03:45 PM']Nice bass indeed. Unfortunately, if I want to find my dream bass, a Fender Jazz from the year of my birth, I'd better start saving, because it'd be a '65.[/quote] Even worse - 1963................sob

Beedster, Don't know if this is any help but a few years ago I had a similar problem with a purchase out of the US with Computer equipment. Tho cosmetically adequate the hardware was none functional but it took a couple of weeks to ascertain this. The company involved also invoked a 'time limited' return policy which it hadn't stated when I was purchasing, in fact there was no way I could qualify as the delivery period was beyond the 'limitation'. The company got abusive when I got 'testy' and entered silent mode. I was lucky enough to get a US solicitor who was employed in the US by the company I worked for at the time to get involved - it was amazing how quickly my funds were refunded. Is this something you might have access to? Alternatively how did you make the purchase (sorry I haven't read the whole thread and I'm in the middle of typing), Mastercard/Visa will normally intervene if you make a convincing case. If a bass was represented to me as 9+/superb I would expect it to be BOTH functionally and cosmetically 9+ not just pretty paintwork - you are not in the wrong. If none of the above works damning the B*****D on Talkbass etc might be worth considering - see if he is prepared to shell out on lawyers.

Yup, I had a '82 P bass '57 re-issue just like that. Strap button on the back of the headstock and one piece pick guard. Wish I hadn't sold it....sob

Why Argh..............I keep finding myself gassing for a Status and would like to keep my money in the bank. A persuasive argument would help. [quote name='ARGH' post='31595' date='Jul 13 2007, 10:32 PM']I find little to love in Status instruments.[/quote]

Thoroughly brilliant bloke to deal with. Just wish he was selling (one?) of his Laklands.

[quote name='Nate' post='29316' date='Jul 9 2007, 08:24 PM']I'll second that[/quote] I'll third it. Every couple of years I get gas for a Rick, y'know, black/white thing. I toddle off to Electro and play one for 5 minutes then I realise why I never bought one. Shame they look so sweet. On the Warwick thing though - hate the balance (Thumb), neck dive and weight but gotta love the sound - made me persevere.

You could nearly get 2 new ones for that..............

Pretty much been said....I swapped from 'Ray to Sterling last year and, while I occasionally hanker after the 'Ray, I don't regret the change. Plenty of tone variation, the neck is one of the fastest in the business and the balance is great. Can still get 'down and dirty' - not like a Thumb or a 2 band Ray but good enough, plus it has a bit more flexibility than the other 2. Don't worry about the colour, you want black with a black pickguard, all you need to think about is RW or maple neck.

Status Stealth...... Black on Black US Jazz..... Fretless Sterling................................Decisions, Decisions

Yup the black plate has it....................just need an unlined black Status graphite fretless neck to go on it and you could go into 'stealth mode'

[quote name='lukeward2004' post='27829' date='Jul 6 2007, 11:11 AM']I know some folk shove some Bartolini Pups and Preamp into them, but to be honest I like the sound of the Stock MEC electronics, so I dont feel the need to change. Warwick's are an aquired taste - I am yet to find a Musicman bass I can get along with, yet ive never played a single warwick that has not felt "right" to date. Horses for courses and all that...[/quote] +1 on that. Love my Thumb BO4. My Sterling doesn't get out so often because it somehow takes more effort to sound 'good'. Wouldn't sell it tho' because the Warwick is so distinctive in it's sound that it won't work on everything.