jezzaboy

A Geddy Lee Wal and a Yamaha trbx 304. Totally opposite ends of the price spectrum but at the moment can`t afford either of them!

I used to have lots of vinyl but it took up too much space and after using cd`s, I got lazy. Now everything is on the computer hard drive and I can`t be bothered with cd`s now. I still have the cd`s but the vinyl is long gone except for a couple of Led Zep`s, Moving Pictures and On Stage by Rainbow.

I would say that 550-600 is round about the going rate. If you have played the Jazz and liked it, then get it. Any mass produced guitar maker can have the odd duff one.

[quote name='tayste_2000' timestamp='1378118038' post='2195850'] Absolutely love my Pawn shop edition, it's definitely got that p bass vibe but I love the super thumpy nature of a shortscale bass with flats. [/quote] I had flats on mine but found it way too thumpy. I now have a set of GHS rounds on it and this has improved the sound for me. They are one of the coolest looking basses around imo.

Just bought a TC BG250 combo. Light, small and loud enough for the pub gigs I do. I don`t know if I am totally sold on the sound yet after playing with a 2x10 set up for the last couple of years but hey ho.

When the guitarist starts playing "All day and all the night" by the Kinks, don`t start playing "You really got me" also by the Kinks. Not that I have ever done this you understand.....

And this is the reason they invented Jazz.... [size=4] [/size]

[quote name='muddyman1' timestamp='1378068792' post='2195549'] aren't they rather pricey? I'm happy to spend but 50s models are silly money in my researching experience... [/quote] The Classic 50`s P bass is a 57ish replica made in Mexico and a very fine bass by all accounts. Really, there are lots of nice Fender models at various price points. If you are looking for vintage models, use the search function or contact someone like Ricks fine 52 who knows his stuff. (As do others)

If you get one then get Medium scale strings due to the string thru bridge.

Buy a post 2008 P or J from here s/h for around 650 to 750. As for J or P, only you will be able to choose. Also, if you get a P and don`t like it, someone on here will swap you for a Jazz or the other way round.

Never heard of him/her/it.

I blame those bloomin drummers and their cymbals!

[quote name='Coilte' timestamp='1377947717' post='2193923'] They are available to non drinkers too. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.Xgrolsch+washers&_nkw=grolsch+washers&_sacat=0&_from=R40"]http://www.ebay.co.u...cat=0&_from=R40[/url] [/quote] And the shop name on the first listing is BIGGER JUGS! What more could an imature guy ask for!

Rather strange. If you read the description on GG web site, it says that the bridge pickup is in the mid 70`s position, closer to the bridge. Not only is it expensive but the pup is in the wrong place for a 72 It might be a typo? [url="http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/bass_guitars_detail.asp?stock=13082910051016"]http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/bass_guitars_detail.asp?stock=13082910051016[/url]

Bedders from Madness is playing one of these live. Don`t know if it`s stock but I wouldn`t change anything until you give it a full pelt blast!

My P and Yamaha usually stay in tune very well, just the occasional tweak but my Mustang needs a bit more attention.

Im pretty sure the Jap re issues have no extra routing under the pickgaurd but they may be out of your budget.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1377808467' post='2192289'] Why has it got a pearl pickguard..? [/quote] Because his No 1, $200 72 has a pearl one fitted. I think he changed it for the start of the Time Machine tour. That price is bloomin shocking. They are really taking the mick with this one.

I like Geddy but Fender make me laugh sometimes. Geddys 72 Jazz bass? With an after market bridge, re wound pups by some luthier and replacement neck and pickgaurd. Apart from that, all 72 Jazz

Have you got a crash helmet and a suit of armour handy? Oh, and a fire extinguisher? I have had a Mag 300 for 10 years and had no problem with it. Use the search function as there is lots of opinions on Ashdown on here, some good, some bad.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1377717703' post='2190876'] BDI-21 - £26. [/quote] The cheapest but most handy bit of kit you can own. I use mine for a bit of bass boost when the banjo player decides to go all widdily widdily. Used it on a open mic night last week right into the desk and it performed perfectly.

Howard made me a scratch plate for my Pawn Shop Mustang. The fit is perfect and is so much better looking, imo, to the white one that it comes with. Excuse the fingerprints. Ta Howard! [attachment=142545:SAM_0687.JPG]

A quick search on the bay and you find 20 pat test stickers for £1.49 postage free.

Personally I think that the most amazing thing about them in the 70`s was Hamish`s hair do! Great band.

Thats it. The Pewter or black, is a 2012 model. As well as the extra knob (ooh er!) the newer model has a squared off pickup casing instead of the casing following the radius of the neck in the older version. Nice bit of kit the 2012 model.