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[quote name='TheGreek' post='1111295' date='Feb 1 2011, 05:19 PM']It didn't sell - not a single bid - the expression "card was well marked" springs to mind...[/quote] Strange, because, as Shambo said, yesterday it was withdrawn.

[quote name='Soloshchenko' post='1110529' date='Feb 1 2011, 02:13 AM']I really don't get why Fender still piss about putting these things on. Hands up who still plays this way? Me neither, but I do have 2 screw holes in my CV Precision scratchplate that annoy me a little bit and the knowledge that a standard Fender replacement scratchplate probably won't fit. I know it's a small thing but what is the point in the first place?[/quote] The point is that Fender only put tugbars on the '57 and '62 vintage reissues because that's how they were in '57 and '62 and the '75 reissue has a thumb rest above the E string as it was in '75. Those models all have the ashtrays too. If you don't want the vintage styling there are plenty of other Fenders to buy. The same applies with the Squier Classic Vibes (although they don't have the ashtrays) because they are classic reissues. The great majority of Fenders and Squiers don't have them. I rarely (although very occasionally) use the tugbar on my '62 but I do like seeing it sitting there. On my CV Jazz the tugbar is now missing because I replaced the pickguard with a white pearl guard without the tugbar holes - maybe I'll drill them out.

Here's Brian Wilson using the tugbar in 1964:

Very nice Nigel. Well done.

I liked the look of the red and particularly the white Epi JC Sigs in the pics. Only made for Jack, I presume.

Very interesting, I've been a Casady fan for a long time.

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='1108684' date='Jan 30 2011, 09:12 PM']Let's see if it's as real as the last time it sold! At the end of the day it was flagged up on here and well advertised on ebay (not misspelt or in the wrong section) so it has apparently sold for what the general public on ebay think it is worth. [/quote] Are you counting the shill bidders in with the general public?

... and sold for £565.55. If it's real then that's a bargain.

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='1107773' date='Jan 30 2011, 12:35 AM']Oopsie, Sorry.[/quote] I was fooled too until I saw the headline 50th Anniversary - that's what gave it away. Still, it was a nice looker.

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='1107748' date='Jan 29 2011, 11:42 PM']Mark at Bass Direct had one in store 3 days ago when I went there. And get this it's second hand but untouched, mint conditions, they retail at £2099.99 and he is selling for £1600 I have had a good look at it and it was perfect. Here is the link: [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Fender_50th_Anniversary.html"]http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_sp...nniversary.html[/url][/quote] That appears to be a 50th Anniversary and not an American Deluxe.

It reminded me of the word 'why?'.

[url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=120623"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=120623[/url]

[quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='1106752' date='Jan 28 2011, 09:38 PM']Funny how the holes for the ashtrays & tug bar magically heal up [/quote] Headstock decal is wrong too.

I'm not convinced it is a '69 but he doesn't say the last two digits of the serial number. He says the last two digits of the date stamp on the base of the neck which would indicate year of neck manufacture - although the last two 'digits' would actually be the last number of the year and the letter for the neck width.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1104634' date='Jan 27 2011, 12:48 AM']What if you need a low B and high E in one riff?[/quote] I've never had that experience.

I liked the red Jazz - except the Badass

Depends on the band and the gig but: Skoda Roomster Electric bass in gig bag EUB in gig bag Mesa Walkabout Combo in cover Mike stand One bag mains extensions, mains leads, gaffa, bass stand, screwdrivers etc one bag instrument cables, tuner, mike, strings, preamp, etc. and still plenty of room to give other people a lift.

Done.

Tried a five once for a while. I didn't like it, found it uncomfortable and hardly used the B string at all. If I need a lower note than E then I tune down the E string but that's a rare occurrence.

[url="http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Markbass-Basskeeper-Bass-Guitar-Strap/BGU"]Yep here they are.[/url]

[quote name='lollington' post='1104155' date='Jan 26 2011, 06:44 PM']A few months ago I saw a strap that attached itself to the handle of an amp or cab. It had another velcro strap attached to it to fasten to the neck. Held a guitar in place tight to your rig, so less in the way on a crowded stage. Anyone know what this is called or where to find one? [/quote] I think Markbass make them.

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='1104020' date='Jan 26 2011, 04:56 PM']Didn't know that, I assumed the Dec I & II had different pups![/quote] It would be quite reasonable to assume they were different pickups. What Lakland did with the different covers was bizarre. [quote name='warwickhunt' post='1104020' date='Jan 26 2011, 04:56 PM']Still not sure if the guy has one bass for sale that his mate shill bid/won or if it is a scammer... possibly a dealer selling dodgy stock or seconds![/quote] Definitely dodgy somehow or another.

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='1103139' date='Jan 26 2011, 07:39 AM']It could be me but I was under the impression that the original version had the type of pups that had plain covers (don't think they are Chisonics and are iirc humbuckers) as pictured in the ebay listing; the later/current version of the Decade is fitted with the chrome surround Chisonics. Either way I have asked the guy numerous questions and the response is always to quote what Lakland presently have on their website![/quote] On the Skylines the chromed covers are the originals and contain single-coil Chisonics on the passive version or humcancelling Chisonics on the active version. It was possible but not standard to have humcancellers in the passive version. That's the Decade I. The plain black pickup covers are just that. Inside the black cover is the single-coil Chisonic. That's the Decade II. The reason given by Lakland for this was that they were having some production difficulties with the chromed covers and also the plain black covers are much cheaper. Decade II is about $100 cheaper than Decade I but the only difference is the ugly plain black pickup covers. The original US Decades had Hammon Dark Stars (which are single-coils) but even the US are now Chisonics unless special order. But I agree the sale looks well dodgy.

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='1102910' date='Jan 25 2011, 10:29 PM']... and he's sold it/one like it before! [/quote] Ah yes, well spotted.

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='1102916' date='Jan 25 2011, 10:32 PM']I asked about that last time and he can't give a straight answer as to whether it is a Decade I or II (without/with Chisonics)... either has a load of knock-off stock or has no idea what he is trying to sell (see 'knock-off stock')! [/quote] Maybe I'm misunderstanding you but Decade I and II both have Chisonics but have different pickup covers.