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Thanks dude. It does do you good to realise where your weaknesses are and even a few lessons should do that. I recommend learning to do your major scales via the circle of fifths - helps with recognising key signatures too. I run round the scales in order in my head if I can't sleep You can easily work out a formula for getting to the next scale - start with C, sharp the fourth then take the fifth note as the start of the new scale , then just keep going till you hit c#. There's a formula for doing the anti clockwise flat keys also

I've had a few lessons and although I can't commit to going regularly, it made me realise just how much [i]I didnt know[/i] and how many corners I'd cut. theres a certain value in that. He also praised some things that I'd taught myself so it was quite an affirmatory experience.

thanks - its good but not as good as I thought it would be - its not three times better than a Mex, and its not half as good again as a CIJ. I've listed it for sale if anyone would like a shot. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/190837-fs-immaculate-blackwhitemaple-us-precision-2011/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/190837-fs-immaculate-blackwhitemaple-us-precision-2011/[/url]

Ok I took the plunge and did my usual "last 3 seconds" steal on eBay Scored a black 2011 60th anniversary precision Anyone got one ? Well it has a "60th" neck plate anyway

Hmm think I m steering towards jap

I have a jap 62 jazz and an Indonesian squier p from 2006 which has kind of turned my head to precisions.

Recently there has been a spate of us made precisions on fleabay - none has gone for a fortune compared to what they cost newAll had the ABS hard case, one had case candy as a bonus. Can anyone advise a fair price (ballpark) for a recent ish one and if there are any years to avoid ? If I'm spending serious money (for me, anyway) I don't want to buy from a known duff period. Or should I just stick to Japan fender and Indonesian squier ? Thanks

Ok - ready when you are, mr gs1000 ?

Yes please

i noticed it too, but t the back is pretty battered and the plate is A/M and it has no pups, no knobs or wiring, Its basically just a body and neck, albeit a nice neck probably and thats assuming it isnt twisted. I think £205 (its current price) is about right for the risk and additnans needed. Its certainly not a "real" JV any more, IMHO.

ive seen this listed a few times, I assume its him listing it each time after failure to shift, rather than it being resold

I did, - they just said they 'didnt like it'. Anyone care to advise me what it actully does ? I did google it but it wasnt very helpful to be honest.

can anyone advise me if the greasebucket circuit is any good ? Is it worth keeping ? I know some folks have junked theirs. What actually does it do ?

i'm at work so listening on iphone. Specifically to Rattle & Hum and also Killer's Sawdust

My Squier VM p didnt need anything at all changed, not even the string gauge, they are just cheapie Hartke 45-105s

Ok thanks - been offered one and so thinking about it. Any further wisdom, folks ?

Thinking of buying one, are they any good ? Don't seem to come up often in the marketplace here, can anyone advise a ballpark price for z used one ? Thanks

I'll take a turn - when is it available ? Thanks

[quote name='Greggo' timestamp='1349539689' post='1827524'] Yeah definitely I bet thats amazing. Me and missus have this ongoing joke about whether he'll play piano (she plays it) or guitar/bass. I hope he will embrace any musical venture as its been a passion of both of us playing music and be great for him to take up an instrument when hes older. I love spending time with my boy, hes growing up so fast and developing new skills daily (grabbing his feet is latest!) But there definitely isnt enough hours in the day to do it all as he comes first. Still, I did grumble to myself about postman! The parcel wasnt even for me [/quote] This is so spooky - my three year old loves instruments and we spent ages trying to work out what one she actually likes. I have a pic of her at 18 months plugging in my jazz bass. I think it will be drums . Partner keeps saying "it will get easier, you'll get more time to practice" but it does not seem to happen. However nursery tires them out more so you do get at least some earlier bedtimes Still waiting for a full nights sleep - was getting by in 3 broken hours a night at one point

I'm in central London at moment with my "gar" mad three year old. I might wander along to look tmrw

[quote name='Spike Vincent' timestamp='1349553688' post='1827765'] Hold on,you mean a girl actually spoke to a bassist after a gig? [/quote] Even knowing its a bass, not a guitar, would be good enough for me. My partner of 8 years still can't tell the difference