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Cheapest new Fender USA from Guitar Center is $1099. Mexican Fenders start at $599,top Sire bass costs same as mid range Deluxe Mexican basses at $850 mark.

Remember when the Sires first appeared roundabout $400,they upset plenty folks. Mostly folks who'd just spent $800+

PM sent regarding bridge cover.

Excellent choice. Can't beat it Comparing HB and J&D I'm certain they come from the same place,or the necks at least That'll mean there's carbon rods in the neck. What a result. Congratulations Paul

Artec preamp arrived from Alan today The deal was done in a matter of minutes,great fella Look forward to the next time,because there will be a next time

Result This "Vs" thread has went on long enough

Maybe try "eBay- Weird and wonderful " http://basschat.co.uk/topic/306424-this-cannot-be-real/

[quote name='ProfJames' timestamp='1495988792' post='3307962'] My pal bought this one last week [/quote] Take it you mean the £450 one as the Black/rosewood is still on eBay for £650. I'm happy to see somebody's listed one for £850,might stop folks breaking them for parts like their doing just now.

It certainly is the midibase No idea why I've got it,my first experience of midi was kinda limited. BMF 88/89?, Wal had the tech and a group of us were watching it getting demo'd. The demo fella handed the bass to me I says "Aye.Very nice." an promptly handed it right back

Lovely bass ped and hope the fella sells it to you However what are these complex electronics you speak of ?? I raise you this [attachment=246132:Midibase guts.JPG]

[quote name='Skybone' timestamp='1491336817' post='3272287'] I remember buying a brand new Gibson LP Studio from a reputable retailer, it had all the requisite brand & distributor tags on etc. as you would expect with a brand new guitar, except the serial number was for a guitar made three years previously. It was still a great guitar, all the warranties were in place (brand & distributor tags), no worries. [/quote]Lucky it wasn't a RIC. Their warranties started the second the QC tag was signed

I'm another one who loved these basses. The bass player for Greg Parker played one.

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1495830512' post='3306990'] Regional thread only?? [/quote] Until the Dorset contingent arrive it's looking that way

[quote name='bassmachine2112' timestamp='1495812754' post='3306830'] playing drones with the open G string up the neck [/quote] Jazzhacker scales & modes fur 6 string bass was bought last night. £3.12 wie £2 credit back fae Amazon. It'd been wrong no tae buy it

[quote name='Bass_Guardian' timestamp='1495709944' post='3306014'] How are you handling the 6 stringer? [/quote]That extra string is throwing me big time. The neck profile is great but I just can't see a use for a C string. Is there a " 6 string bass for dummies" book ?

8 string Foundation ?? You are also a very bad man.

[quote name='Bass_Guardian' timestamp='1495627385' post='3305380'] Very nice! Apologies for being a bad influence That T40 still confuses me looking at it! [/quote]You're a very bad man !!

Of course it's a Peavey and it's a very unexpected Peavey at that for a couple of reasons 1st reason was I'd Had no intention of anymore Peaveys coming to stay. On Thursday I'd finished converting a T-40 into a 5 string Previous owner had drilled a big dirty hole in the headstock then had 2nd thoughts. It was going cheap and safe in the knowledge I could turn it back into a 4 I decided to finish the job One of the lightest 40's I have at 10.5lb,the string spacing is 16mm so it's a bit on the tight side but definitely playable. The La Bella Jamerson flats sound terrific on it. Next to it's brothers it looks great and has confused more than a few who've saw it. [attachment=245920:Triplets2.jpg] 2nd reason is I don't play 6 strings Got back from the knee clinic on Friday to a Msg from Bass_Guardian regarding the Tim Landers 6 our very own v8bass was selling.Told myself "I don't do 6's" but as the painkillers started taking effect and the 5 string model felt and sounded so good my resistance weakened. biro had shown interest so thoughts of a 6'er were just a safe academic "would be nice." notion. Then biro passed the buck Anybody who's dealt with v8bass knows just how smoothly things move so it was a case of "How do I pay you ?" then the reply " Where do I send it ?". Shipped Monday,here Tuesday morning. And here he is, the TL-6 [attachment=245928:TL 6 (1).JPG][attachment=245929:TL 6 (2).JPG] Lovely flamed maple below the smoky grey finish, Dynabass preamp with active/passive switch,super-duper Kahler bridge.For comfort the back of the body is arched and the neck is asymmetric.Pickups are low impedance. This is a serious bit of kit. Set up was sweet too. Another week like last week and Scotland's Home for Wayward Peaveys will need an extension built

Congratulations. Glad the bass-less days are passed.

Thanks for that BigRedX. This one using guitars for the posts caught my eye. [attachment=245918:standbyguitars.jpg]

I was in Stirling town centre this afternoon and spotted these stands in a shop window. Thought it was a charity shop until I spotted the price,they're not cheap but I think it's a great idea. http://www.standbyguitars.co.uk/ No pictures I could download from the net I'm afraid,think they're protecting their IP and quite rightly so.

Gary's TL-6 arrived at Scotland's Home for Wayward Peaveys this morning. Beautiful bass and I've never saw so much thought given to packing. Soon as I saw the packing I just knew there was something really special inside. I was not disappointed I'd buy stuff from Gary without a moments hesitation and advise others to do the same Absolute gem of a guy.

24 years or something like that with my Bass Collection SB3??, It's active but no fancy wood. Bought 2nd hand when I was getting back on my feet,it and a crazy old cat were the only things still there when the rug got pulled out from under me again years later. It and the cat are for keeps