farmer61

Hooray, just ordered this puppy this morning, brand new Olympic White 08/09 model. Compromised a bit on colour for a reasonable deal on March 09 stock. Many thanks for all of the advice/guidance etc

[quote name='Beedster' post='571797' date='Aug 17 2009, 05:12 PM']Well I'm sorry to say that the guy is either an idiot or doesn't keep abreast of developments in his field. Or, being more cynical, as he's got no stock he's trying to get you to buy something he has got. There's one on ebay at the moment (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110424911501&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT) which is exactly the same as mine, but at £510 with 8 days to go will likely finish quite high. You could of course make the seller an offer he can't refuse? Chris[/quote] Reckon could be any of the above, normally he's sound. Thanks for the link, 8 days may be too soon for me to get the funds in for my sale, but I'm going to watch this one, the new ones on ebay are going for the £900-990 mark, so there's a bit of leeway.

So, I'm close to a sale on my Stingray 5 (hopefully), so am GASing on the new Fender Jazzes. BTW thanks for all the replies to my previous post Armed with enthusiasm, I ring my local store owner, bought a number of guitars from him in the past, who informs me that - [list=1] [*]He's not got any in stock [*]That summer is a bad time to get stock [*]That he's not convinced the quality is any better [*]That he's not aware of any improvements [*]Now's a bad time to buy a Fender (taking into account points 1 to 4 above) as they've just put their price up by 5% [*]but if I find a good deal let him know and he'll see what he can do for me [*]and have I got any chips that he can piss on for me. [/list] Jesus, I'm almost begging to buy one soon and apparently he doesn't want to sell me a bass. So any good deals out there that anyone knows of...........for research purposes only of course..........! Very nearly ready to buy........

[quote name='Beedster' post='571721' date='Aug 17 2009, 03:54 PM']The addition of the Vintage High Mass Bridge no doubt helps although as I've pretty much always installed Badass bridges on my Fenders anyway this is perhaps less of a factor in any direct comparison I'm making here.[/quote] Excellent reply Chris, many thanks. One question, is the High Mass bridge standard on the new basses or is that an addition??

I've just refound the Fender Jazz sound and I'm reading lots of posts about the New Jazz Basses and how Fender have stepped up their game. I own a fantasic Jazz with S1 switching which is brilliant IMO. I'm interested to understand what Fender have changed with their more recent versions, I'm only looking at passive basses for the purposes of this post. My aim here is to decide whether I should buy another S1 Jazz or go for a New and Latest model. Thanks

4 cd's bought, and delivered really quickly. Excellent service and would happily use again or recommend to others on here. Many thanks Farmer61

Are they safe for storing basses. More interested in hearing about neck/bass damage rather than them falling off the wall.

Are they safe for storing basses. More interested in hearing about neck/bass damage rather than them falling off the wall.

Is there a limit on the number of pm's you can send in one day. I keep getting error messages back, I assume to stop people going pm mental but a tadge annoying all the same esp if buying/selling stuff. Thanks

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='562572' date='Aug 7 2009, 09:29 AM']I left Bloc Party before they got big.[/quote] Blimey......that's pretty noteworthy.

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='562553' date='Aug 7 2009, 09:13 AM']Yep, the words Bloc Party ring a bell? F*CK!!!!!![/quote] Erm no...clarification would be cool (apologies for being thick )

Just tell her you've increased the value by giving it the road worn look. Fender charge a fortune for this sort of service. She'll thank you in the end!

Get on a plane to NYC and get yourself down 48th street, you could prob get a cheap flight and change for what you'd pay in the UK. Goy my Maple-glo for less than £900 (new), mind you exchange rate was better

Mine too, not every 5 minutes though. Reckon it's joint problems on the inards when it warms up. The heat expands all the joints probaly causing a break in the circuitry. As someone earlier said, take it to a tech who can follow circuit diagrams. My amp is a Trace Elliot for reference.

[quote name='Geoff' post='542131' date='Jul 16 2009, 12:18 PM']I always find my t-shirts get ruined when playing gigs, as they get scratched between the belt buckle and the bass body meaning I have a wardrobe full of t-shirts with lots of little holes on the front. At least my bass is fine then [/quote] +1, so I don't do belts anymore!!!!

[quote name='cetera' post='541999' date='Jul 16 2009, 10:12 AM']Just finished it & PM'd Farmer61 to get his address. MacDaddy you're next after that I believe?[/quote] Pm'd you Cetera to bypass me as I'm going through a messy house move......thanks

[quote name='BurritoBass' post='541221' date='Jul 15 2009, 12:53 PM']but I think you do need to look like you belong together.[/quote] +1 Exactly

[quote name='HeavyJay' post='541159' date='Jul 15 2009, 11:54 AM']Pffff. [/quote] Just bought a pair of these puppies for my Private Function Stuff

[quote name='OldGit' post='541254' date='Jul 15 2009, 01:15 PM']You mean they wear suits? That can be cool [/quote] No they wear suits badly.........