Marc S

I mostly us my TC BH550 head for the larger gigs. No complaints from me. It's a great head - though I'm using it with Markbass and / or Epifani speakers (depending on band / venue / configuration I need etc). I also have a TC BG208 combo, which is such a small, portable amp - for those smaller or acoustic gigs. If I'm completely honest, I do sometimes find them just a tad lacking in "colour" (perhaps some might call it a little "flat") - but I usually use a Dunlop Bass DI / EQ pedal, which just gives me a bit more tweakability and "bite" to my sound....

@yorks5stringer - do you know the weight of this bass? I can't find it online anywhere. Doesn't seem to be on Fender's website, sadly.... I'd really like to know (though, as ever, I really shouldn't be tempted into buying any more basses! lol)

Thanks for your thoughts on these great looking basses folks. Great to hear of your thoughts after gigging with one @Lozz196 As others have said - if these have improved the standards of P & J basses, it becomes harder to justify spending the extra cash on a USA model That said, I've felt the same way about my MIM Roadworn basses too. These however, are even more reasonably priced I have to say, I like the look of that buttercream colour one especially @yorks5stringer Nice EDIT: I meant to add - it looks even better with the replacement scratchplate on.....

I'm sure this will be up to your usual high standard Jabba Looking great so far

I was off P basses for a long time. But this was because I once had a 1970's Fender P, and it was heavy as hell, and the neck felt huge. Not just wide, but deep too... Much to chunky for my liking - yet I liked the sound of it, and the general "feel" of the quality, construction etc Nowadays, as the years roll on, weight has become more of an issue, and whether I wanted one or not, that old 70's P would do my shoulder, and possibly my back in. I've also found that I really like the modern C profile / shape P bass neck, and that it's not so much the width of a P bass that I don't like. I can cope with that. I don't mind a narrower, deeper neck either But I just don't like necks to be wide AND deep (fussy old git eh? lol) What I have noticed, from playing Fender Japan Precisions, is that they tend to be P bass width, but shallower - and for some reason, all the Fender Japan necks I've tried have just felt lovely and comfortable. What amazes me, is that even after quite a few years, Fender necks can feel so different from one another - even those from similar eras Yes, everyone needs a P bass in their armoury. Personally, I really like a P/J too. I find that often works for me, no matter what I'm playing - I'll get a sound I like, and one that cuts through, or sits just right in the mix Have fun, and good luck with your search for your "ultimate P bass"

Yes, I realise that - but I thought I'd message the guy first - give him the chance to take it down.... he responded very quickly, telling me he was going to take it down And thanking me for getting in touch to let him know. He took it down shortly afterwards.

I messaged him via eBay too. So he should have had enough messages about it now Lets see if he takes it down.