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Found this shop. Some nice gear. [url="http://www.chicagomusicexchange.com/categories/Bass/"]http://www.chicagomusicexchange.com/categories/Bass/[/url] Jez

I wouldn`t get the Standard Squire and if you don`t fancy the VMJ due to the maple board, have a shot of the Classic Vibe Jazz as it has a rosewood board and is a large step up from the standard for not a lot of dosh more. Also, the pickups in the standard will be somewhat lacking in quality if you want to be a lead instrument. I have never have though that Jazz pickups are thin and tinny but hey, that`s only my opinion. Don`t know if it would suit the kind of music that you want to play but I have never bought into a particular bass being right for a particular knind of music. I think that John Wetton played a P bass in King Crimson back in the day. It`s the old saying, play as many different basses as you can until you find one that suits. Jez

This is a great topic and this question has had me thinking for a while. Let`s see if I have got it right. I drop the bottom string to E flat but still play the A in the 5th fret position as normal and it sounds a semi tone lower? And this makes it easier for the singer? And is this called concert pitch? Answers on a post card please..... Jez

Jaco, Pino, Geddy, Jamerson, McCartney............ If they can get by with 4 strings, then it`s good enough for me. But if you need a 5 or a 6 for the songs, then get one. I just don`t think they look right. IMO of course. Jez

And meanwhile, back on topic land........ Here is a Jaydee Mark King on sale on Glasgow gumtree. Don`t know anything about it but I thought it might be of interest. I have owned 2 Status models, a T bass and an Energy. They were both excellent sounding instruments and didn`t cost a lot. Jez [url="http://glasgow.gumtree.com/glasgow/33/70628733.html"]http://glasgow.gumtree.com/glasgow/33/70628733.html[/url]

From a maximun of 9, I now have 3 and have managed to keep it that way for a few months. Sometimes I felt that I had too many choices and I felt as if I was neglecting the un-chosen ones. Now, it`s a choice of 2, either my VMJ or G&L as my P bass bitsa is a live back up only. I feel much better now. I would really like to get down to 1 but can`t seem to manage it. I would have to stop looking on here for a start. Jez

When I was playing the Dog and duck last night to 8 people, they were shocked to learn that I can`t read all that fancy written out music. They were even more shocked when I told them that I used bass tabs!! Oh the humanity!! OP I think that you should include them in the work as they are handy for guys like me who can`t read music. To be honest, my inability to read music has never held me back in the type of music that I play: popular covers in the pub and the odd function. I must add that I have nothing but respect for people who can read and if that is a part of your gig then power to ya!! Jez

I think that they need to do some work on their profile. Example: I was speaking to a bass player in another band and we got talking about gear. After admiring his Jazz, he asked me what I was playing. G&L I replied. What`s that? was the response. He had never heard of them. (Of course he could be thick!). Having said that, people will play what they like regardless of poularity. They make a very good product imo. They should mention the Leo connection in their blurb but they will never be regarded in the same way as Fender or Musicman. Jez

Having perused the Guitar store over the last few years, I would be wary of what you buy there. They sell some right tat in there along with some decent stuff to be fair. I would always be wary of spending that kind of money on a bass from a shop. Better with a Westfield or go along to CC Music in the West end and get a Jim Deacon. Don`t get me wrong, the bass may be okay but there was a Squire affinity on Glasgow Gumtree for £65 I think it was. Really good bass and perfect for modding. Jez

That is quite simply one of the nicest looking P bass`s I have seen. I love the way that the headstock is a darker colour than the rest of the neck. Did the guy do that effect for you? If so, he`s well talented. Jez

The Indonesian one sounds bloomin good to me. Playing this bass, it`s the only time that someone has complemented me on the sound. Still, he was off his nut at the time! Jez

I see that for your 5 grand you get express delivery...16 or 17 days? What`s it coming by camel ? Care in the comunity just aint working............. Jez

The tributes are great right out of the box. The neck is quite a chunky affair, more so than the stingray I had. I would say it`s like the neck on a 50`s reissue P bass. Good if you like that sort of thing. Jez

Absolutpepper has one. Drop him a pm. I think he was thinking of selling it recently so it might still be in the for sale section. Jez

Nice bass for a superb price! Who makes em anyway? Is it a large Chinese factory who makes lots of gear for other companies? Jez

Can anyone explain the curve in the pickups? I`ve never seen anything like those! Also, a tad expensive or am I talking mince? [url="http://glasgow.gumtree.com/glasgow/14/69324514.html"]http://glasgow.gumtree.com/glasgow/14/69324514.html[/url] Jez

Mail him and ask if he will accept payment in 18 pound notes. The notes would be as genuine as what he is selling. See what he say`s to that. Jez

Fantastic basses. I`ve got an L2000 Tribute and it`s flawless. Strangley enough, like Neepheid, I also run it in passive mode. I just use the active mode at the end of the night when the volume of the band seems to go up. Just gives it a wee extra kick. And if you use the active mode and the battery chucks it, it will still work in passive mode. Well handy as the battery is behind the plastic control plate cover. Jez

We don`t have an intro but we have an outro! As we break down the instruments, we play "Always look on the bright side of life." Gets everyone out the door with a big smile on their face. Jez

I would never buy something on here and then put it up for sale again on here for more dosh. It`s bad crack. I would ask for the same dough or take a small hit on it. I`m also crap at selling things! As Beedster says, as the membership grows, the potential for "dodgy dealings" increases. I have been burned this year on here but I am more careful now with who I would do business with. Call me an old hippy but what goes round, come`s around, karma and all that sh*t. Jez

Any Quo? Jez "Lightweight" Bass Dude