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  1. martthebass
    Think I'll stick with my regular 2 x 45 plus encore.....
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    I don't get on with fivers and don't own a bass with a drop D detuner; if I'm doing any low D work I tend to take the Streamline as it's so quick and easy to change tuning accurately, so don't worry about the headless 4 option.
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    I think you did well with the price there Wotcher; you'd be lucky to get it for £250 in the current market.
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    getting a 404 on that link MM20?
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    I think it does depend on the instrument and what's being played when. Knowing how to cover up a gaff on the bass is part of the skill you learn. Making a mistake in a well known lead guitar solo is always going to be more obvious that making a mistake in a chugging 12 bar rhythm line.
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    That's what I meant Jono, the MII MW does have a better fit and finish than the MII VM Jag long scale that I've just sold. Finish, frets, fretboard edges noticeably better. But the Jag is only £211 new. I think the MW was about £250 when it was sold in 2012.
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    [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1499868519' post='3334177'] Maybe, but that's looking over one's shoulder; there's principles involved, whoever the 'other crooks' are. On the other hand, it certainly makes [i]our [/i]option of not playing for payment much easier on the conscience, anyway..! TheTaxman is welcome to his share of nowt..! [/quote] If it went zero cash Doug I'd probably play for free or 'bass equipment in hand'. I think I pay more tax than the current front bench combined and I certainly wouldn't want to contribute further lol.
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    [quote name='Jono Bolton' timestamp='1499873009' post='3334233'] Which Mustangs are you looking at? The Fender Japan FSR Mustang Bass retailed around £500 recently, which I think is a fair price. It can still be found online too: [url="http://www.scayles.co.uk/ProductDetails?ID=Mzg4MQ"]http://www.scayles.co.uk/ProductDetails?ID=Mzg4MQ[/url]== [/quote] Well initially I was looking at the MW but cast my net wider after drawing no success. The straight squier vm Mustangs also seemed to be around the £325 - £350 mark if you could find one. Just a bit surprised really when Squier vm Jags were £190 to £211ish new. Though I have to note that the fit and finish on the MW model though Indonesian does feel a notch up quality wise over the current MII Squiers.
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    Fortunately up here in the North it's still all cash in hand for the gigs I play (c. 50 gigs/year). I think a lot of 'weekend warriors' would have to look at things seriously if it wasn't this way.....
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    After a lot of searching I finally managed to track down a Squier Mikey Way Sig to a small outfit in the West Midlands. Now I know this was a special edition and supply might be tight but even with that in mind I paid 'significantly' more than the last few sales on here over the last few years. When I looked deeper I noticed that the price of all Mustangs seems to have inflated above the average. What's going on?
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    All the very best guys!
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    [i]The Sherlocks are brilliant, played with them in September and they're superb[/i]. These guys when they were just starting out cut their teeth at one of the local jamnights I helped run. Always hoped they were destined for good things.
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    Bumperoonie....
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    Price drop for the weekend - Now £150! And updated with trade options.
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    Bububump
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    Back to page one
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    Cheers Andy, it is a very nice bass, I always find it amazing how good budget basses are these days.....wish it had been so back in the days of yore when I first started!
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    Up for grabs is a Squier VM Jaguar in fetching trans Crimson red. This is the active PJ long scale version that is made in Indonesia. I've only had this for a short time as it was picked up for back up bass duties for a short run of gigs that were out of my normal locale and it's now surplus to requirements. It's in great condition with no dings or scratches that I can see - a few swirlies on the pickguard looks to be the only thing that sets it apart from new. Up at NOW £150 which is a good saving against the new price of £211. In terms of trades I'm keen to get hold of a Squier Mikey Way Mustang or something equally sparkly from Italia (cash your way). Happy to post at buyers expense in gig bag and original cardboard box.
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    Had a few SRs and Sterlings in my time. Can't say any of them were poor build quality but some definitely didn't have that quality that can't be defined that makes it a keeper. With current pricing levels I don't think I'd part with the cash without being able to play it first.
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    I agree with a lot of what's been said above. The 4003 is definitely a marmite bass, it didn't take for me the first time around but I came back to one (via a 4004Cii that I really didn't like) a few years back and hopefully I'll keep this one until the end of my playing days. It isn't my goto bass by any means but the sound and experience of playing it puts a smile on my face and that's good enough reason for me to keep one.
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    Have you looked at your action or technique? I sometimes (as a finger style player) get some blistering on the 'plucking' hand if I've been a bit over-enthusiastic but haven't ever had a problem on the fretting hand. I use half-rounds on my main bass which may be something you could consider?
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    Bumpster....
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    Got one of these meself - superb basses, MM quality on a budget!
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    Sunday bumperoonie
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    Up for grabs is my excellent condition Akai Miniak 3 octave synth. This was bought for an 80s tribute project as it was ideal has it has great early 80s synth models - particularly the Korg models which were great for Ultravox covers. Sadly I'm no longer part of this project and it seems a crime to let this keyboard sit in my man cave in its case. The keyboard comes in a great condition SKB semi-hard case which, as you can see from the pic is a great fit. I'm looking for £200 with the SKB case; I'd prefer pick up or close meet up but would be prepared to courier if the buyer arranges this and is adequately insured. Below is the website blurb on this iconic little keyboard. The MINIAK is a powerful performance and production synthesizer. The MINIAK empowers creative musicians with phrase and step sequencing, a built-in drum machine/rhythm sequencer, an arpeggiator, a 40-band vocoder, stereo effects, and a virtual analog synth engine developed in partnership with the world-class Alesis synth team. While the compact, portable synth shines on stage, the MINIAK is also at home in the production studio delivering 24-bit audio resolution. The MINIAK puts up to eight multi-timbral voices at your fingertips, each with three oscillators. You can create interesting and unique sounds and take advantage of the more-than-600 preset sounds and store up to 1,000 programs in the MINIAK. The synth also has two multi-mode filters, three envelope generators, two LFOs, stereo effects, and a 40-band vocoder. On top of all of this sound-melding power, the MINIAK has a comprehensive sequencer with step and dynamic real time phrase sequencing, a drum machine/rhythm sequencer, and an arpeggiator to aid in creating the landscapes and textures you’re after. Rounding out this complete instrument are high-resolution, 24-bit balanced 1/4" inputs and outputs. The MINIAK has a 37-key semi-weighted keyboard with velocity sensitivity for all-in-one performance. It can also be used as a sound source for MPCs, computer software, and keyboards via MIDI. - See more at: http://www.akaipro.com/product/miniak#sthash.oXPxK09K.dpuf
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