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La Bella 760 FS have black silk tuner end only.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1359139871' post='1950703'] Thanks! Although there's not a deal of porn in it yet... [/quote] No but maybe there will be later.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1359138389' post='1950665'] Is there a NAMM porn thread on TalkBass yet? I couldn't see one earlier. [/quote] [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/namm-2013-a-951669/"]http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/namm-2013-a-951669/[/url]

[quote name='steve' timestamp='1359137807' post='1950641'] it's been a long time since I had bass guitar gas..... [/quote] My first gas for ages and ages.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r685sFTukFs

Looks tempting. Value of the non-DI version has gone down.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2_mDGKn42M

Here it is on the Guild site: [url="http://www.guildguitars.com/instruments/details/?partno=3792400866"]http://www.guildguitars.com/instruments/details/?partno=3792400866[/url]

[url="http://www.namm.org/sites/www.namm.org/files_public/presskits/WN13/FMIC%202013%20NAMM%20Show%20Products.pdf"]http://www.namm.org/sites/www.namm.org/files_public/presskits/WN13/FMIC%202013%20NAMM%20Show%20Products.pdf[/url]

[url="http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/namm-2013-classic-guild-electrics-return-569941/2"]http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/namm-2013-classic-guild-electrics-return-569941/2[/url]

[quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1359054128' post='1949186'] Saw the spec sheet .... [/quote] [b]Guild Starfire Electric Bass, Cherry Red, with Case[/b] From the jangle of the Byrds to the psychedelia of Jefferson Airplane to countless other acts, many sounds of the '60s were underpinned by the deep and indispensable sound of the Starfire Bass, and players can now enjoy that rich sound and feel once again. Guild's new Starfire Bass has it allthe extra-thin semi-hollow body, the elegant double-cutaway design, a single powerful Bi-Sonic pickup, the classic Cherry Red finish and a great deal more. The welcome return of a true Guild classic. [b]Features[/b] Series: Newark St.™ Collection Body Shape: Mid '60s Starfire™ Bass Body Style: Thinline Hollow Body Archtop Body Top: Arched Laminated Mahogany Back and Sides: Laminated Mahogany Body Finish: Gloss Urethane Color: Transparent Cherry Red Body Depth: 1.69" (47mm) Body Length: 20.25" (514 mm) Bracing: Center Block Headstock: Newark St.™ Headstock Neck: 3-Piece Mahogany/Maple/Mahogany Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane Neck Binding: Single-Ply Ivory White Nut Width: 1.5" (38.1 mm) String Nut: Bone Fingerboard: Rosewood, 12" (305 mm) Radius Frets: 21, 6105 (.055" Tall x .090" Wide) Position Inlays: Pearloid Dot Scale Length: 30.75" (781mm) Hardware: Nickel-Plated Bridge: Guild® Combo Bridge-Tailpiece with Rosewood String Saddles Tuning Machines: Grover® Strings: D'Addario® EXL165 Nickel Wound Bass, Custom Light, 45-105 Pickups: Guild® "Bi-Sonic" Bass (Bridge) Truss Rods: Dual-Action Head Adjust Truss Rod Nut: Hex Controls: Volume, Tone

Just noticed the ebay listing says: 'This 2012 Guild Starfire I bass is a special limited edition production run produced by the wonderful luthiers from Guild's New Hartford, CT factory. The bass in this listing is # 2 of only 11 ever produced'.

[quote name='evilLordJuju' timestamp='1358984792' post='1948277'] Wait, is this one [url="http://www.ebay.com/itm/2012-GUILD-STARFIRE-SF-1-BASS-LIMITED-EDITION-2-OF-11-CHERRY-/221180920778"]http://www.ebay.com/...Y-/221180920778[/url]? [/quote] I think that is a US made limited edition (40 or so only) with NOS humbuckers and is different to, as well as much more expensive than, the Thomann model above which is apparently called Newark Street Collection.. See the relevant threads at the [url="http://letstalkguild.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=6"]Let's Talk Guild[/url] forum. Here's the rumoured to be Korean version: [url="http://www.lamusic.ca/Guild-Starfire-Electric-Bass-Cherry-Red-with-Cas-p/3792400866.htm"]http://www.lamusic.c.../3792400866.htm[/url]

Thread at TB: [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/new-2013-guild-starfire-bass-reissue-950368/"]http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/new-2013-guild-starfire-bass-reissue-950368/[/url]

Thomann are showing these with a price but they also say: 'The item you selected is currently unavailable and the distributor is probably unable to deliver at short notice.' Is someone making these again or are they merely unavailable because they've been unavailable for years? [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/guild_starfire_bass.htm"]http://www.thomann.d...arfire_bass.htm[/url]

[quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1358940110' post='1947267'] Blimey! I read somewhere that one of The Shadows bassists was electrocuted and killed when his amp short circuited! I don't think it was a live gig thank God!! [/quote] John Rostill - in his home studio.

[quote name='MikanHannille' timestamp='1358892467' post='1946840'] [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OLD-Getar-Gutar-Guitar-SUPER-Unique-Hand-Made-USA-Historic-Rare-Old-1800s-/390479547316?pt=Guitar&hash=item5aea650bb4"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item5aea650bb4[/url] [/quote] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/197168-anybody-want-this-for-l18000-no-but-its-so-obviously-worth-it"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/197168-anybody-want-this-for-l18000-no-but-its-so-obviously-worth-it[/url]

Never had any problems with GAK or Thomann.

In my present band we all have a veto. Everyone must want (or at least agree) to play a song, whether it's a band original or a version of someone else's song, or we don't do it. Before the veto is operated a discussion about and rehearsals of the song must take place - these can sometimes be fairly brief. However, most decisions are straightforwardly unanimous.

Yes, that's a great album.

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1358716312' post='1944036'] ... Why are the classified pages bursting with more lovely gear than usual? ... [/quote] Just don't go there.

[quote name='jaydentaku' timestamp='1358709682' post='1943839'] Its certainly confusing to be accused of bias, when you made such an objective statement. [/quote] There was very little objective about it and objectivity is no guarantee of a lack of bias anyway.

[quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1358707824' post='1943772'] Well here endeth the debate. Fender die hards (as usual) will not hear a word said against the company - and are willing to accept poor QC and flawed / loose joints. I am sure that Fender really appreciate your continued support. Your loyalty and willingness to accept a low standard of finish works to their advantage. It is nice for them to know that any bass with the F word on the headstock is above reproach! The objective amongst us however feel Fender could step their game up and match companies like Lakland who consistently build Fender style basses to a higher standard of fit and finish for less cash. You make your choice and pay your hard earned as you see fit. [/quote] What a load of nonsense. If you don't like Fenders don't buy them and say what you like about them. But there's really no need for the attack on people who do like Fenders. By the way, I have a Fender and a Lakland and both have equally excellent QC whatever you think.

Looks pretty good.