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[quote name='molan' post='154067' date='Mar 9 2008, 06:14 PM']That is a nice looking Flea. I have one with twin Lane Poors and an active/passive switch with a boost option as well. Funky little mother of pearl inlay at the 12th fret of Randy Hope-Taylor (he had it built for a tour he did with Jeff Beck but then sold it afte the tour was finished). These basses really are great to play and the Lane Poors are excellent.[/quote] 2 Lane Poor MM Pups in 1 bass..... ? That's just greedy !!! Stunning Instrument !!

[quote name='Beedster' post='153393' date='Mar 7 2008, 09:02 PM']Noooooooo, you're teasing me. Mate, I'm gonna have a serious think as I may well let my '75 maple Precision go (it's simply not getting used in relation to my '73) and ther's part of me that loves how easy the Flea is to play. By the way, have you tird flats on it, I can't tell you how sweet it sounds Cheers mate, I'll be in touch if I make my mind up re. the Precision. Don't hold the Flea for me though Chris[/quote] No never tried Flats on a Flea ! Had 4 Flea Basses, this ones sounds the biggest (the D&G stay big in the context of a live bannd) and plays the best, lowest clean action i've ever experienced, Horrible cliche but it just about plays itself !!

[quote name='Beedster' post='153377' date='Mar 7 2008, 08:46 PM']Now that IS the ultimate Flea Bass. Man, that was my dream bass for so long. Mark, how ironic would it be if I bought it from you after all the previous Flea stuff we've been through! I know that I'm settled on Precisions now, and hopefully for good, but I have to say that I have a horrible burning sensation in my pocket at the moment. I always used to think it was really naff when people said "someone buy this and put me out iof my misery", but now I know what they mean. For heaven's sake, someone buy it quick or my new year's resolution is blown Good luck Mark Chris[/quote] Hiya Chris, just been playing some RHCP stuff for a couple of hours...... The Fleat Tones just leap out of this bass but it's also so big and ballsy, just roll a bit of botton end on from that 18v Aguilar and it's fat as hell ! Bit of mid and it barks and growls like nothing !! The Lane Poor Pup really is the mutts nuts !!! Really usable range of tones in there....... go-on treat yourself !!! Mark

Guys, I sold this in December but I've just taken it back in PX with a view to enjoying it again for a period then selling it on again..... I've got a gig on the 24th March (Easter Monday) depping with a RHCP Tribute after which it will be up for grabs Deposit secures £1250 Posted in the UK [b]EDIT - RHCP Gig Cancelled - Now Looking to Sell !!! May Take Natural Ash Maple Ray as Part Ex[/b] Cheers Mark

Deal Done, Cheers Terry !!

Mothers Day Bump.... Best Wishes to the Mothers (They've been lost without Frank)

Cheers Guys, All PM's replied to.......

[quote name='funkmunky' post='149573' date='Mar 1 2008, 07:12 PM']I'm going to start one of two new threads: 1) What's the shortest time anyone has held onto a new bass or 2) What's the longest anyone has owned a bass for. [/quote] Q1 - I've owned a bass but never had it in my hands and sold it on via a 3rd party - does that count ? I did once own a 69 Precision for a day !! 2 - In my case I owned a Jaydee for a couple of years !!

[quote name='funkmunky' post='149575' date='Mar 1 2008, 07:15 PM']This is one amazing example of a Custom Shop Jazz. I played it when Birdy owned it and brought it round. Somebody will get a fantastic bass.[/quote] Cheers Funky !! It's THE 70's Jazz, 70's vibe with Custom Shop Build Quality ! When I bought this bass I moved from a USA 1975 Reissue and a bloomin good example too, the difference btw the 75 and this bass was not subtle !!! Cheers Mark

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[quote name='E_MaN' post='149539' date='Mar 1 2008, 05:55 PM']a euro lx? I would be expecting a full fat spector forthat beauty mate [/quote] Swap deal possible on a USA NS2 or NS4 Cash plus bass deal on a Euro Lx

Hi Guys, This is the most fantastic bass i've ever owned, and i've owned it twice now so that tells you something... Fact is my stupidly large and impossibly clumsy hands are just better suited to wider necks, i've just bought a Stingray and i'm so much more comfortable on that than I am on the slim fast neck of the Jazz ! I'll get some pics up tomorrow when the light is better.... but for now here's one of me using it live here's a link to the fender site as a starter for 10 [url="http://www.fender.com/customshop/instruments/search.php?partno=9270000288"]http://www.fender.com/customshop/instrumen...rtno=9270000288[/url] Looking for trades / swaps / px on the following as a starting point : ASH Maple Natural Stingray (may consider other finishes but a maple board is a must) Bongo HH Spector NS2 NS4 or Euro LX Status Headed Empathy Open to other suggesions but neck profile of a Stingray / Precison is what i'm after I'd also consider trades / swap on a decent amp (compact / powerfull type - poss Neo ?) The Jazz had a RRP of £2600 but you can't buy one anymore....... I paid £2200 for this a year ago. I do live in the real world and understand the posh bass market is a little depressed which is why I'd like to trade rather than sell at this time. However sale price would be £1300 The Bass is certainly a future classic Ping me a PM with any offers suggestions....... Thanks a lot... Mark

Looks Fantastic !!

[quote name='birdy' post='147141' date='Feb 26 2008, 10:27 AM']I'll chirp in here as I have owned both. I think in terms of build quality and playability they are very similar although I think the Sadowskys are slightly consistently higher quality but when you get a good CS one you get a good one! They differ in terms of sounds as the Sadowksy doesnt do the passive fender as well as the CS and the CS doesnt do the aggressive cut through as well as the Sadowsky in my opinion. Horses for courses, both cracking basses! Steve[/quote] Owned a few of both varieties in my time.... Buy a Decent Fender Jazz and a Sadowsky DI Box ! Live Happily ever after in the best of both worlds !