Beedster

I have fretted and fretless Status necks on 80's 'ray and Sabre respectively. Both necks are outstanding in every respect to the point that I cannot fault either (apart from the Status logo on the headstock which I hate). In three words, tone, playability, and stability, each of which are especially pronounced on the fretless. I would love a Status neck on my DB!

My '82 Fullerton '57 RI was the lightest Precision I've owned by a country mile, and also had the longest sustain of em all. Playability was also outstanding as was build quality and finish, and the neck was the perfect shape for me. Sounded amazing with rounds but didn't do all that well with flats for some reason so I moved it on (in fact it was a surprisingly contemporary and bright sounding instrument). Given this is a rare finish I don't think £1500 is all that unreasonable?

[quote name='silddx' timestamp='1354803417' post='1890586'] Hey man, you sound quite pissed at what you feel are the negative views expressed here. And accusing the UK of exporting rubbish to the USA (WT actual F !!) has done you no favours whatsover. I think you need to get a grip and get this in perspective. YOU have just created your own little X Factor here. It has NOTHING whatever to do with this kid's 'talent' (whatever the f*** that means), or music. This has NOTHING to do with music. Or integrity and fairness. It is simply your wish to give the kid a leg up via a popularity contest because your mate Joe thinks he's more talented than a bunch of other talented musicians. Your arrogance and misguided altruism has actually angered me. This 'kid' can afford lessons with Joe Osborn, there are MANY extremely talented young musicians in the world who will never get that opportunity, in fact many will never even get the opportunity to realise they have the potential to be great musicians. The vast majority of great musicians are struggling and can't support themselves through music. This forum is full of talented musicians who work f***ing hard day and night and hope one day their music will get noticed and that they can make a living doing what they are passionate about instead of having to take a low wage selling sh*t to unsuspecting people in Asda (oh, that's some horrible company the USA exported to the UK isn't it?). FFS! /rant [/quote] 100% agreement Nige, especially about the X-Factor observation. Hoisted by his own petard there I think

I've just bought a lovely resonator guitar from Kev, and am leaving him feedback not only to say that the guitar is immaculate and that he was a pleasure to deal with at every stage of the process, but that his generosity in selling the instrument in order to help Caden's family is outstanding. He's a true gent in every respect. Thanks Kev Chris

Looking at that particular bass I imagine that clear crisp images wouldn't help the sale at all. The seller knows his art

Ha ha, fair points. Love the idea of the druids!

My thread's gone weird.... So, Aberystwyth anyone?