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Done! This is up there in stupidity with that couple who bought a house near Alton Towers and residents near Mallory Park...these noisy things are already there and you have no right to expect them to close/cease activities because YOU don't like them...move elsewhere!!!

Ok, so I'm a relative newcomer to the world of bass as a long time guitarist and am no fan-boy of either model, but I struggle with this whole "P bass is better" argument. Just how can a single p/u bass with a basic tone/volume circuit be more versatile than a splitable p/u with a 3 band active EQ...and that's without including the HH/HS options? If I was to make a guitar-based comparison, it's akin to someone swearing their single P90 shod Gibson Les Paul Jnr is more versatile than a PRS Custom 24 with multiple coil taped p/us. Whilst I agree that a lot of great P players have produced a wide range of sounds, and the same be said for my guitar-based comparison, just how much of that variation comes from technique and amplification rather than the instrument itself? Preference is one thing i.e. you may prefer one over another, but does that make it more versatile? Just my thoughts on the argument.

Never owned a Gibson bass BUT - I've never had a single problem with the finish on a very heavily gigged Les Paul - it looked as good as the day I bought it when it sold...see below

Neil Murray's playing on Whitesnake's Fool for Your Lovin'?

Give it a REALLY good going over - if it's got a few nicks/marks which can happen then you might be able to get a discount!

[quote name='JPJ' timestamp='1389280791' post='2332298'] Im surprised no one has mentioned the Spector Rex bass on this thread - far superior to the Epi ones imho and still retains the classic t'bird shape whilst offering a lot [/quote] I'm not sure re the aesthetics...it's not quite a T'bird in the same way that a Jackson Rhoads isn't quite a flying vee! That said, I have no doubt they're a fine instrument in their own right.

[quote name='Bassmonkey' timestamp='1389281659' post='2332318'] Wondered if this was one of the ones you were referring to. I am pretty pleased with it. Does feel very long though, not too heavy, a bit of neck dive but pretty diverse spectrum of sounds. I'm hoping that the non-pristine state of it will stop me fretting about damaging it when playing. Keep on looking mate, something will come up. [/quote] Not a problem fella...these things happen. I was thinking the same re finish i.e. I'd not be to precious about it I remember when I swapped from a Patrick Eggle to a Firebird...it felt HUUUUUUUGE! I was constantly playing everything a tone higher!!!

Yeah I know - I was in talks with him about that exact one

Can't see much wrong with this tbh!

I prefer natural wear - it's trés cool, but there are risks (and expense) with buying a 30+ year old naturally worn high-end instrument! IMHO 'Relicing' allow you to own a modern bass with arguably better quality control and manufacturing techniques at a realistic price without fear of dinging your new pride and joy - any marks will contribute to it's worn appearance!

It's the super cool place only known to select few

Guitars are currently charged a duty of %3.7, plus VAT and don't forget to add VAT onto the carriage too...although quite how this can be justified is beyond me!!!

And after a few beers at 11:00 Joe Punter isn;t going to notice too much...unless they play as well! However, that's not an excuse not to get it as close to perfect as you can.

I tend to listen to the song over, and over, and over...then work out the starting note and go from there. Once you know the track inside out and back to front working it out is much easier than trying to learn a song you don't know that well.

just scored a bit of a bargain - a used but fully serviceable full touring spec flight case for my Ashdown 2x10 cab for £30! There's a pad in the top so it may take the combo with a bit of tweaking If not, I'm sure that there's space in there for my mixing desk - lovely! Gotta love bargains like that

[quote name='Ed_S' timestamp='1381220811' post='2235833'] Settings - just as it came back from last rehearsal: Passive, Shape, Valve Drive, EQ, no Compression, no Sub-Harmonic [/quote] That's exactly the same (within a notch on two sliders) as the EQ settings on my ABM 500 combo...does it share the same EQ but with a different power stage to the 500?

[quote name='martin8708' timestamp='1378674253' post='2203192'] If I had a spare £3k to blow . I keep going back to the Mike Lull JAX T4 Jeff Ament in Cardinal red at Bassdirect . [/quote] Yup - I keep looking at that and wondering what else I can sell!!!! I'd take a T4 if forced!!! In the real- world... Well gigged Gibson Thunderbird IV Sandberg California TM4 hardcore relic in black

Have you thought about using a software based approach akin to GarageBand? There are a few good usable amp tones on there. You can share files to iCloud and both work on your parts without ever meeting up. It does require a couple of Apple devices though...just an idea.

The latest one near me is a studio rather than a standard...main differences I can see are a set not through neck and a different bridge...does anyone have more info re them? Worth a look or just an imitation?

Cheers Shaggy - I'm off to take a look at it one eve this week. I'm concerned re neck repair but I'll have a good look and post some pics on here for comments. It also has the original case, albeit a little tired! There was mention of it belonging to a famous muso but no provenance so I'll take that as urban legend! I can get the '93 for a great price and it's has no neck issues, some lacquer cracks/crazing along the neck laminates and some serious gig mojo! There's another near me that I'm waiting on details of...just have to sell some guitar gear now!!!

Lovely! I was lucky enough to find a NEO 2x10 that had been factory fitted with blue-line drivers as an extension to my 15" ABM combo. Still giving serious consideration to a 1x15 cab and a rack head though.

Interested in a few out there...one is a pretty beaten up '93 but only superficial markings. Another is a 79 but it's had a neck break at some point. Guy is looking for £1300 which obviously reflects the damage but is it worth a punt? Would peeps steer clear or take a look? I know it depends on the break/repair but from the shots I've been sent it look on first impressions to be a good job. Should a '79 have a tri-point bridge or bridge/saddles? Area around the socket looks good

Very similar to my Omen Extreme IV in shape and electronics although I suspect the Schecter ceramic p/ups are not as good as the EMG's the California is sporting - nice one! [attachment=150904:IMG_0880.jpg]

A friend has a vaguely Explorer/Thunderbird-esque Washburn Stage 8 string - octave tuners are at the body/bridge area. I've never seem one before or since.

Well Jon has my initial thoughts and is going to come up with a few options for me to consider. I'm a bit hesitant regarding estimated completion dates but what the hell!!! Would be nice to have the first relic'd Shuker!