jezzaboy

I will take the opperchancity to mention once again, the Yamaha TRBX 304. Nice slim neck, 2 band eq and 5 position selector switch, £260 ish, great Yamaha build quality. http://youtu.be/sFUP4zJ6l3I

Quote: "As you see we have no knobs on this one." I can think of one knob on the clip

I have used Award Sessions cables for years and they have never let me down or for a bit of retro look without the tone sucking quality of the old ones, Bullet curly leads.

[quote name='alyctes' timestamp='1391906593' post='2362632'] What are the ATK necks like? I'm only curious, no GAS at all... [/quote] More like a P neck and compared to a SR, big! In fact the whole bass is rather big and on the heaviish side which is why I got shot of mine. Decent sounding bass though for the price.

My 2004 ish British built Ashdown Mag 300 head is still pumping along nicely! Mabye I`d be better keeping quiet about the other combo I own [size=2](It`s a TC BG250)[/size]

The post 2012 SR 300`s are really good. I had a black one, nice and light and a good range of tones could be had with the 3 band eq. All the SR models have slim necks. Another great bass with a slim neck is the new Yam TRBX 304. Two band eq and 5 position switch gives you plenty of options and Yamaha build quality is superb. So good, I bought one.

Sorry Conan, it has gone. Forgot to update [size=4] [/size]

Just completed a deal with Dan and it was as smooth as a baby`s whotsit. Good communication and speedy delivery. Ta

I would keep the L2000 and the P bass. The L2000 cause it is possibly the most versatile bass around. The P bass I would keep as every bass player should have one. Or mabye 2..... I have found out over the years that there is times when only a P bass will do.

If you are after a retro sound for less than 300 quid, you could go for one of the VM series, either the Jazz or the P with the Jazz and P pickup. The only thing with Squiers is sometimes the quality can be a bit dodgy (I haven`t tried any of the new models though) so mabye it would be better trying them out in the shop. Or better still, look out for a s/h Yamaha BB414 which has the P/J pickups. The Yamaha basses really are some of the best buys in any price range (as are Ibanez but you are looking for a retro sound) and one of these can be had for less than your budget.

The ESP seems grossly overpriced for a back up bass. Did the Wal ever sell?

Cracking deal. A US P bass for £350. Used to have a black one a few years back and sold it to Johnny frog on here.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1388852135' post='2326876'] I find the kilt very versatile when posting on Basschat. Warm in winter and refreshing scrotal ventilation in summer. What's not to like?? ...Don't answer that. [/quote] For using the statement "refreshing scrotal ventilation" Discreet, I truly believe that you are in fact a fellow Scotsman masquerading as a London "geezer." Come out of the closet, ya big Jessie!!

It is a bass body, routed out for P (precision) and J (jazz) pickups. Looks like a BC Rich body or a copy of one? Looking at the size of the pickup routs, it is more than likely a 4 string but hard to say for sure due to the angle of the photo`s. I don`t know how easy it would be to find a pointy type replacement neck for it but measure up the neck pocket and have a search for one. As for the hardware, Ch Guitars do decent stuff at reasonable cost. Good luck. [url="http://www.chguitars.co.uk/"]http://www.chguitars.co.uk/[/url]

Hey Stinky, don`t fret about it. Years ago I had a compound fracture and dislocation on my left pinky and thanks to the wonders of modern medicine, it is now almost completely useless. I don`t use it for fretting the neck at all and have always managed to get by. I think most of us have had these herberts and most of them seem to be bedroom players or people who aren`t in a band as they are useless or lack the social skills required to be in a band [size=4] [/size] [size=4]They are jealous as you are the one playing the gig and not them.[/size]

Still here but not for much longer.

If you are playing in a beatles band, I guess it must be a Hofner or similar type bass. If your shoulder is giving you problems, I reckon you would need to get out and try some basses. Regarding other types of SS, the Squier Mustang isn`t light but the Jag SS gets a good write up. Or mabye you could follow Macca`s example below and get a Jazz.... [attachment=151018:PaulandGeorge1968JB.jpg]

I recently bought one of the cheaper TRBX 304`s and it is a superb bass for the cash. I can`t find one flaw with the build quality.

What`s the best club for metal then? [size=4] [/size]

I`m not sure that a bass being a 1 trick pony is much of a problem. Take a P bass for instance. Most would say it only has 1 sound but for lots of players, it is the sound that is required. A Stingray is a great bit of kit and I would agree with Lozz above. Why not try a Sansamp or a Zoom B3 to add more sounds to your palette?

[quote name='Iheartreverb' timestamp='1386888611' post='2306201'] Berkeley is by far the best rehearsal space but isn't that convenient to get to. We rehearse at lofi which for me is a second. Anyone any thoughts? [/quote] I find Lofi a terrible place. The sound in their small rooms is shocking, especially the ones where the drummer sits in an inshot. Berkeley is by far and above the best rehearsal place in the town. Decent gear, you don`t need to wipe your feet on the way out and Steve and the girls and guys are nice people when they get to know you. As for shopping, I find Guitarguitar, Merchant City and Kennys Music are all good stores with GG wining on the selection front and MC being the cheapest usually for strings and such like. Never had any problems with Steve at CC but each to their own.

Stray by Stray, funnily enough. Rainbow Rising and On Stage. Cozy and Ronnie, enough said. Let there be rock AC/DC.

I have the above in perfect working order and in good nick. Model KX 393. Collection only from the Paisley area. It`s one of these. [media]http://youtu.be/coSk6fGCc1M[/media]

Touch wood and all that guff but I have gigged mine a few times and had no problems with it. I use it every night in the house as well through the headphones but can understand the lack of confidence once it goes pop.