BillyBass

I would just like to say there should be no place for gear racism on this forum. I haven't got any white basses, so I'm definitely not a gear racist.

Checking all the in stock basses on the Sweetwater website, none of them are under 9lb. Most seem to be roughly 9lb 6-8oz but there are a few over 10lb. Even the Z7 4 string basses can be quite heavy. They have 4 Blue Z3 fivers, weighing from 9lb 2oz to 10lb. Two mint Z7 4 string: 9lb 6oz & 9lb 8oz. My GAS is starting to subside.

None in stock at Thomanns now, but many Z series basses are 'available at short notice (usually 2-5 days)

Pricing c*ck-ups on these websites are common. As long as you order it before they realise their mistake they are normally fulfilled. At least Andertons did with me once

I have just sold a Barefaced One10 to Adam. He was very easy to deal with and the transaction went through perfectly. I would happily do business with him again.

If you can find a drummer with a similar playing level to yourself (or better) that would be a good start. I answered a Gumtree ad from a drummer looking for a bassist and we ended up playing together for a few months. Then we advertised for a singer and guitarist and eventually our first band started.

I don't believe Andertons are being deceitful here, I really don't think it's their fault the basses haven't arrived. The issue is that the due in date keeps getting pushed back and perhaps they should be more forthcoming that these due in dates are sometimes put back. I've not done enough research to know how often the due dates are put back but I ordered a GK FusionS 1200 from them a couple of years ago and the same thing happened with the GK amp's due in date. Unfortunately for Andertons, one came up for sale on Basschat second hand, but barely used, and I bought that instead, saving myself £500. Merchant City Music in Glasgow get regular deliveries from Reverend and I have put my name down for basses on two separate occasions. They never said they would be in on a certain date, they gave me rough estimates and called me when they received them. So, although I was looking forward to them arriving, I didn't have the same heightened expectation, followed by the disappointment with the postponement.

I'm glad there are a few of us here that will be getting Z7s in straightaway, I'm looking forward to all your reviews. I'm very tempted but haven't got permission from the wife yet.

@neepheid its after close of business and the Andertons website is still saying 3rd September. Fingers crossed. It would be cruel if they postponed tomorrow; a bit like telling your infant son on Christmas morning that due to industrial action in Lapland, the elves are working to rule and Father Christmas is unlikely to make it around until the 27th

I reckon by about 12:00 noon Andertons will have updated the arrival date to Friday 6th

I saw a T-shirt once, it said: 'The good thing about being old is that I got to see all the good bands play'. Or words to that effect! I started going to gigs in 1979, I went to some corkers.

You saw the Heartbreakers at the Roxy?😮

Nice couple of Charvels there. I have the JJ in red. Is there much of a difference between the JJ and your pearl white PJ?

https://www.pinegroveleather.com/pages/bass I have several Pinegrove straps, the BS66 comes with a suede underside and you can have suede on the underside of the other bass straps for an extra £10 (which makes them almost as dear as the BS66). Not cheap but bloody good straps.

I'm looking forward to retirement! I'm in one band, would like to be in a second, in case the first band folds, but struggle to find time to commit to more than just the one band. 5 years 6 months to go...

Andertons site still says 3rd of September...

That looks pretty good: truss rod wheel at the neck, string tree for the middle 3 strings. What is its scale?

They definitely will arrive, but maybe not by the 3rd.

Congrats, that looks lovely. One day, I'll be able to afford an ACG.

I had and sold a Kiloton Tribute. It did a Rayish sound but even with the three different coil split etc options, I found it lacked a little versatility (and it was heavy). I'm keen on the Sire Z7 as it has a pre amp and also a neck single coil and the bridge humbucker is in the Stingray position, not nearer the bridge, like most dual humbucker basses.

I believe import duty on musical instruments is 3%

Congrats on the new Lakland. I almost pulled the trigger on a (second hand) cream one of these in Bass Direct a couple of months ago. it was a light one, which isn't the norm with 55-02s. Someone else got there first though.

I'm learning 'I'm Still Standing' by Elton John. My band is on a summer hiatus as the two other members are Europeans and take their families back home for the school holidays. So, I've got time to learn all the stuff the BL wants to put in the setlist. This one is going to take a bit of time to nail as I have never learned how to slap and pop, which 'I'm Still Standing' is full of. I suppose knowing how to slap and pop is an essential tool for a bassist so I'm pleased I've got the summer break to hone my skills.

Old Holborn

Now sold out, more stock arriving in November. I seem to remember a YouTube video of Lobster modding one of these.