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[quote name='spinynorman' timestamp='1358530968' post='1941030'] Plus there's a strong perception that the 1990s were their best times and things went wrong after Eggle quit. There's a link in the patrickeggleguitars,org site to a fan forum, so maybe register there and ask about the basses? [/quote] Yes they really pushed their guitars and basses in the early 90s. Project Music had stacks of them at knockdown prices at that time. They must have sold loads but you rarely see them nowadays.

Thanks for all the post re this. I think i'm going to go for a 50s Classic Vibe before the price goes up!

[quote name='Ancient Mariner' timestamp='1358461807' post='1939862'] Worth is an interesting concept, but a lot of people will pay a lot of money for a MIJ Squier. *Personally* I find Japanese instruments to be the best available, and presently own 4 - my MIJ strat is still my number 1, but that's Fender badged, rather than Squier. In your position I'd want to play them both, then select the one I liked best. [/quote] [quote name='Moos3h' timestamp='1358462764' post='1939882'] Be very careful - despite all the nostalgia and 'lawsuit era' reverie, I've seen both E series Jap and MIK strats with ply bodies. Whip off the covers and have a poke about before paying! [/quote] Thanks to both of you for the info. I've done so much searching on the web it was beginning to scramble my brain! Since seeing both MIK and MIJ ranging between £200-£350 i'm not sure whether a new Classic Vibe might be another option. They seem to get good reviews.

[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1358416537' post='1938629'] [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110998384416"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110998384416[/url] Ends tonight, price at the moment is pretty good. [/quote] Agreed, but the the only price that matters is the final one.

[quote name='Mr Lizard' timestamp='1358443106' post='1939315'] Egg. [/quote] That was available in the cafe across the road.

I pretty sure that not everyone is skint. I just have to walk down my road and see all the new BMWs, Porsche etc to remind me of the fact.

There are a lot of bids so it looks like we're not the only ones with an interest in this one!

Where have all the Eggle basses gone? You don't see many for sale nowadays but there must be a lot still out there somewhere. When i used to visit Project Music on the Great West Road in the early 90s the place was full of Eggle guitars and basses.

I'm going to buy either a mid 1980s Japanese 'E' Series(?) MIJ Squier Strat or a late 80s/early 90s MIK version. These models seem to be reasonably good value. Just wondered if the MIJ version is worth £100+ more than the MIK version. I'm just looking for a simple functional strat for the occasional strum. Any info or opinions much appreciated.

[quote name='kerley' timestamp='1357929674' post='1930828'] I prefer the standard Mustang without the Pawn shop amendments. [/quote] +1

[quote name='NBGuitar' timestamp='1357853087' post='1929657'] I've been wanting one of these for a little while now, and lets just say I'm getting one as soon as they come out provided I've got the cash! Thank you Fender!! [/quote] They are available now!

[quote name='1970' timestamp='1357859805' post='1929824'] any hint on a cost? [/quote] UK price is around £600

Leave the world of bass? There is no world without bass.

[quote name='mckendrick' timestamp='1357840652' post='1929410'] [/quote] This seems the most popular colour. Plenty of dealers seem to have the Black or Sunburst one but not Candy Apple Red. It looks good, especially with the matching headstock.

There seems to be a lot of Sunburst & Black Bass VI around. Candy Apple Red seems to be a bit elusive!

I see that these are due from Fender in 2013. Anyone seen or heard anything about these?

I wonder what it's 'former glory' was?

Some of my favourites.... Paul Motian / Scott La Faro (Bill Evans) Michael Shrieve / David Brown (Santana) John Marshall / Hugh Hopper Danny Gottlieb / Mark Egan (Pat Metheny) Jack DeJohnette / Michael Henderson (Miles Davis Billy Higgins / Charlie Haden (Ornette Coleman) Ronald Shannon Jackson / Melvin Gibbs (Decoding Society)

Most relic'd basses........ ............although i have seen a very nice seafoam green Jazz Bass

[quote name='brensabre79' timestamp='1357573548' post='1924680'] Replace it. That's my suggestion. Keep the original somewhere but I doubt it can be invisibly repaired to be honest. [/quote] I took the pickguard off when in bought the bass 20+ years ago and it hasn't been on since. It's just such a neat break that when you put the two pieces together you can hardly see the join (as Eric Morcambe would say) and looks as though it could be repaired but maybe it's best left alone