LewisK1975

Yep - great pedal. Although unlike @Dood I sold mine (2 actually, running a stereo pedal board at the time) when I got a Helix. Like he says above, it's capable of so much more than just the default setting. But it's also a great unit if used simply in the default setting too..

If you want try one, Bass Direct have a s/h one in stock: http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Fender_Tony_Franklin_Fretless_Precision_bass.html

BEST: Squier Classic Vibe Precision. Had been on the lookout for one of these for a while and then this showed up 30 miles away from me. Had to pay pretty much top book for it but it was in A1 condition and I loved it straight away.. WORST: NONE - I've been very choosy this year..

I wonder why Rickenbacker don't do it anyway?

This was my exact experience of them too. My solution was to switch to the Barefaced 10in cabs, specifically for me the two10. BINGO!

Any pictures floating about? EDIT - I've just seen the other thread about the American performer Mustang bass. I incorrectly thought that there was a new model Bass coming out called the Performer, DOH! Now I understand it's a new series of instruments that seem to be replacing the American specials...

Anyone got a link to these? I can't find any info anywhere online about a new Performer Bass?

Lovely, Congrats!

Correct, in fact it's the only version of the Two10 that they make now. Called the Two10s

Haha quite, I should have said 'Having at least 21 frets'

This. The best solution for you is to get Two of the same 8ohm (or higher) cabs. Use a single cab for smaller gigs and both cabs for larger gigs. I did an outdoor gig in the summer (with PA support obviously), used my TC RH750 and Barefaced two10 (12ohm) with no issues at all.

Truss rod Wheel, 21st fret, Passive tone on active Bass, being well balanced on a strap, Good Anchor points for your thumb when playing with Fingers...

Indeed, I've done gigs which are IEM only, stage wedges only, backline only, Backline DI'd into PA etc etc

Sums it up nicely I think....

I've got the LT version. Gets used for every gig I do, and also for home practice too. I also use it as my in-ear monitor feed. Patch-wise, I have loads on there, but primarily I only use one, which I spent weeks getting exactly how I wanted it. What drove me to get one? What piqued my interest initially was that Billy Sheehan had started using one. That guy is a total tone monster and for him to be impressed enough by it to start using one live told me it must be worth checking out. Secondly, I'd gone back and fore between multi-fx (although mainly Boss units) and separate pedals over the years. I do like the whole separate signal paths for highs and lows type of setup (Down to Mr. Sheehan again), and the ease of setting those up in the Helix was another massive tick in the box. I also really like that Line 6 keep putting updates out for the Helix, and also that you can share patches with fellow users on the L6 website. Is it missing anything? The main thing I was surprised that it didn't have Bass-wise, was a Sansamp clone. Could have by now, I think I'm one or two updates behind at the moment... YMMV, but for me it has eradicated effects GAS totally. Hope this helps!

I've got one of those stories too, kinda... When I got married 2 years ago, my wife talked about buying me a '59 Precision as a wedding present. I must be mad, I told her not to bother as it most likely wouldn't be much better than my Roadworn. And I'd be too scared to take it out on a gig anyway....

All true! I only changed the pickup and wiring harness on mine coz it felt like an upgrade, none of it was necessary, it sounded great as it was.

Absolutely true. I'm a huge fan of Billy Sheehan, and I've got an Attitude 3 & Helix too. I got a great Billy-alike patch created & shared by a chap called Jon Willis on the Yamaha Attitude Facebook page. You're absolutely right, solo'd the sound seems WAY over the top. BUT - when you use it in the right song context, it sounds AMAZING.

Yup, my favourite P-Bass is my RW too. Mine now has a US pup, Kiogon loom and added ashtray and tug bar. This pic also shows a Hipshot D-tuner on it, since removed and replaced with the original tuner..

£599 on PMT.

Just had this pop into my inbox from PMT too. Scratching my chin as I type.....

Is Kansas' Carry on Wayward Son done on a precision? I think so, but a lot of people seem to think it's a Ric. And here's a youtube Isolated Bass:

It's a looker, congrats on a job well done Sir!