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  1. Bernmeister
    I would class myself as being brand loyal. I’ve owned Swr bass cabs, for the last 25 + years. At one point I used to own 4 x 2x10 goliath juniors, but now I’m down to two. Just love the bottom end punch & the famous Swr sizzle at the top end. It’s a sound that I’m used to, especially when playing live, the sound just cuts through. Used to own their amps too, but these have been moved on.
  2. Bernmeister
    I must confess that I have always had a Fender type bass in my arsenal. Whether it was my 80’s jazz bass special or my customised Squire 4 string, fitted with a badass bridge, Emg preamp & pickups. I’m also fortunate to be the owner of a Jazz V deluxe & an Elite V too. There has been an upgrade path over the years, namely the improved pickups, the aforementioned musicman styled truss rod adjuster at the bottom of the neck, plus a little lighter in weight compared to my Deluxe. I been looking into the Ultra II model & although I was disappointed to see that they’ve reverted back to the method of positioning of how you adjust truss rod, I do like the new high mass bridge, especially as it now gives the option to string through the body, or bridge. The S1 active \ passive switching has been brought back in, for those who remember the mid nineties series of Fenders & the new mid boost frequency between 325hz or 750hz is another new thing. Along with the luminay side dots & tusq nut. So slight additions have been made. I’m guessing just like any type of manufacturing, raw materials & labour charges are ever increasing
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    From my very limited experience on this type of scenario. If the retailer does charge vat on the purchase, you should be able to request a tax form from them. So that you can claim the tax back, when it reaches the country, of where the item will eventually reside. Some retailers will fill the form in for you on purchase, others won’t mention it. If that is the case you should be able to request the appropriate form. Of course you must mention at the time of the enquiry / purchase
  4. Bernmeister
    Unfortunately I haven’t played the Indonesian version. But from what I understand / have read, but I believe the main differences are, is that it has a different type of body wood. I’m not sure what it is, but it’s slightly heavier in weight.
  5. Bernmeister
    Welcome back
  6. Bernmeister
    Mine is a Korean made one, it’s very light in weight, has a low action, stays in tune. Has a killer B string. It can be strung through the body or the bridge. This will be a cracker of a bass for someone, ( especially at the new price) looking for 1st 5 string bass.
  7. Bernmeister
    I’m not entirely sure if I’m going to attend. As I’ll be away on my hols. I do return on the night of the 1st March. If I’m not working on the 2nd, I’ll put in an appearance.
  8. Bernmeister
    Welcome Bilbo
  9. Bernmeister
    I agree great basses, i have one of these, it has lovely full sounding B string & mine is light in weight too.
  10. Bernmeister
    Yep, that sure looks gorgeous
  11. Bernmeister
    Welcome Lewis
  12. Bernmeister
    Toto Birmingham BP Pulse live arena 2nd Feb
  13. Bernmeister
    I highly agree with the last sentiment
  14. Bernmeister
    The wheel adjustment, was stopped after the Elite series. The wheel adjustment isn’t on the Ultra series.
  15. Bernmeister
    Lucky man to have 3 of these pass through your hands
  16. Bernmeister
    Mmmmmm I’m currently drooling over this. Just recently purchased a Jazz Elite V, if this is still here ( which I very much doubt ) in the new year, you may get a pm from me. What weight please ?
  17. Bernmeister
    It’s positively drool in’ over this. Just like the one I had, apart from the badass bridge. Mine had the black neck to match the body
  18. Bernmeister
    Sorry to hijack this post. I used to own a Japanese Fender Jazz Bass Special too, ala Duff’s model, mine had the selector switch, Black hardware, headstock & neck, with a Black body. I believe it was the original version, as far as I can remember, mine was purchased in 86. The model for sale on this thread came out slightly after, with a sleeker body shape, different pick ups & tuning posts. Duff had changed out the original pickups for Seymour Duncan’s
  19. Bernmeister
    Oh blimey !!!!! That is a beauty, the colours on the Stingray Specials, do look good. They are great basses, with some excellent features. …….i feel a bit of G.a.s coming on !!!!!
  20. Bernmeister
    Yeah!!!! There’s some lovely colours amongst that bunch.
  21. Bernmeister
    What a great story. Rekindling a lost love, only to find her again, as beautiful as ever & with your old hiscox case, certificate & documentation too. Can’t beat it.
  22. Bernmeister
    Welcome back Danny. Nice Lakland there & a very healthy 5 string collection of basses
  23. Bernmeister
    Oh wow !!!!! She sure looks beautiful
  24. Bernmeister
    Lovely basses these are. If I didn’t already have 2 of these, one with the roasted maple neck & one with natural maple neck. I would’ve been all over this. Glwts
  25. Bernmeister
    Very sad & sorry to read this. Passing on my Best wishes to his family & friends
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