jezzaboy

Yep really liking that.

Im not trying to cast aspersions on the op but he hasn`t returned to this topic and went offline just over an hour after posting. Meanwhile in the best tradition of BC, we have been giving out good advice. Was it something we said?

Hi anzoid. I have a SR750 and they are indeed licensed Nordstrand pickups but it is a cracking piece of kit. The eq is really good on these especially with the active passive option. The only thing I would say about it is that due to the natural wood finish, the body is very easily dinged. Or mojoed if you like!

The 1024 feels a bit heavier. It weighs in at 9lb on the dot.

The twat that ran the band I have just left did something similar. Asked us about a gig and when the drummer and rhythm guitarist couldn`t make it, got in his brother and another drummer, a fact that he forgot to tell me about until I pitched up at a rehearsal. I did the gig and the deps did a decent enough job but that was the final nail in the coffin for that version of the band. A few weeks later myself, drummer and rhythm guitarist walked and it feels real good. So take your good lady out and have a wonderful evening.

I got a 1024 from Guitarguitar for £500. Fantastic guitar. According to Paul in the bass dept, they bought the last of the available Yamaha stock. The 1024 is a good bit better than a 424x having owned both. Can`t comment on the 5 string models but they seem to be really good.

I bought a LH500 recently as part of PMT`s blow out for £200. I have played a few gigs with it through a Ashdown ABM 2x10 cab and am well pleased with it. Nice and simple eq and dead easy to get a good sound out of quickly. Easily loud enough for any pub gig.

When CH returned from their hiatus, I seem to remember him playing a Geddy Jazz quite a bit.

[quote name='naxos10' timestamp='1502304250' post='3350595'] A short scale Harley Benton P bass is available in combination with a starter amp: [url="https://www.thomann.de/gb/thomann_junior_bassset.htm?ref=prod_rel_172084_0"]https://www.thomann....od_rel_172084_0[/url] Can recommend the bass as I've got one. [/quote] I bought one of these a few weeks ago as a B stock, delivered for £70. I can`t find any reason why it is a B stock, no signs of use. But it is a great piece of kit. The tuners and bridge aren`t the best quality (I swapped out the bridge for one I had kicking about) but the tuners do the job. I stuck on a set of D`Addario short scale strings which cost £21 and the bass is now great fun to play. The body is like a 3/4 size P bass.

There was a story recently in one of the guitar mags about a guy in the UK that gigs a 59 Les Paul. He said that most people think it`s a reissue rather than a £200k ish guitar.

I put a Tonerider pickup in my Nate Mendel P to replace the SD that was in there. To my ears, it sounded a lot better and it wasn`t expensive if I remember right. Oh and I fitted a Kiogon loom at the same time so I don`t know if it was the pickup or John`s voodoo working that made it sound better

Something similar. Been getting fed up with the band Im in, so speaking to a drummer mate and suggest we get something together with a singer from his old band. Great idea says he, we can start up the old band. That was 9 weeks ago and after meeting up, phone calls and texts, what has happened? Nowt. These are experienced players who I have know for years not some bedroom players. No wonder people give up on the playing live thing.

I had one of the USA AH600 heads. I moved it on as I was always messing around with the graphic, pre shape etc trying to get a sound I was happy with. Went and got an Hartke LH500 and am much happier.

Paul (glasses and small beard) is a nice guy and will try and get you to try everything out. It has worked out really well for them giving the bass their own space.

Just bought some tuners from Tobie. A very smooth deal and good communication. Would buy from him again. Ta Gerry

Just watched the Stereophonics at Kendal Calling and Richard Jones is playing a new BB. It looks like a passive one, a high end model I would guess.

Behringher BDi21. Cheap as chips, £28 ish, does the job. So cheap I bought 2.

In the last 3 weeks I sold 2 basses and 1 amp on Gumtree. The only reason for selling on there was it was to local people who can come to my place and try the gear out, make sure they are happy with it and pay cash. Saves me any hassle with couriers and any associated problems. Having said that, there is some "interesting" characters on Gumtree.

Got a question for you Faker experts. My neighbour who plays guitar, has shown me a copy that he got as part of a deal. At first I thought it was a diy build but the body shape, binding, fret markers and the neck in general makes me think its factory made. The neck is a 3 piece job with a scarf joint. According to the other owner, the head stock was a squarish shape but he had it modified to look like the real thing. It looks like a medium scale as well. The bass is very light and made of maple I think. But it has a Jazz pickup in the bridge position that looks original and a poor copy of the real thing in the neck. It has one of those cheap MM style bridges that I think was put on by someone and isn`t original to the bass but the scratch plate and controls are all in the correct place and look like the real thing. He says it plays well but knows no more about it. There are no serial numbers or names on it bar a dodgy R truss rod cover. Any ideas?

Very nice. The higher end Sr`s are really good basses.

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1500404433' post='3337537'] Well you should shop around as the 1024 is discontinued and heavily discounted in lots of places - £499 here! [url="https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/product/170125306658008--yamaha-bb1024-tobacco-brown-sunburst"]https://www.guitargu...-brown-sunburst[/url] That's not too far off last year's typical used price. This means it's a great time to buy one as you won't lose so much if/when you sell! [/quote] And I have just bought one of these babies and it`s a step above the 424x it has replaced. It is just a great playing bass and the gig bag is plush.

A bit different from the above selections but in the 200-300 range, I would go for an Ibanez SR300 with the powerspan pickups. Great build quality, a good selection of tones are available and the neck is nice and narrow like a Jazz. Check them out.

Hi Blue. The VM is made in Indonesia more than likely by Cort.