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Yep, that’s the factory one. Specifically one of the earlier ones without the Fender logo.

Again, might be misunderstanding but the hi-mass is the stock bridge on these.

I may have misread this post, but the bridge in the photo isn’t the factory bridge for these.

Ah, the claw. Very much of its time! FWIW, this is a later variant. The earliest walnut specials didn’t have the ‘burst effect, and didn’t have ‘Fender’ stamped on the bridge (the standard hi-mass bridge that came with these basses, that is). Yours is a beaut. Enjoy it.

It’s a puzzler, this. And it seems to be more expensive than the West Ham version.

Further to my previous comment, I should add that I'd much rather watch Danny than the smelling-your-own-farts w4nkery of Berthoud etc. I get nowt from that stuff (YMMV obv).

I remember when he first started popping up years ago. I couldn't bear him - his stuff was so TECHNICOLOR and in-your-face. Turns out he was just ahead of the curve. I still couldn't bear him until recently, but at some point I had another go accepting him as a bit of a cartoon character, and... I get him now. He's funny. That said, I'd never watch him to learn anything.

They do. My only gripe is the near-invisible dot markers front-and-side on the others - thankfully not a thing on the ‘66.

Eagles tribute gigs for the last couple of nights. First, Queen's Hall, Edinburgh. It's a gorgeous hall with a lot of history. House PA, extremely good engineer, great lights Best of all, though: 800 people in... on a Thursday night! Hats off to the promoter. Last night was a lovely theatre outside of Whitehaven. A little more cramped, but another very enjoyable night. I used my new (but not new) 1996 MIA Jazz RI, and it's a Bobby Dazzler. Love it. The only downside was the van breaking down as we left Whitehaven. I finally got home just before 5am 😅 💤

Hey gang For a while now I've been on the hunt for a J to use on my Eagles tribute gig. I picked this up a few days ago, and - ever-wary that you don't quite know what a bass really sounds like until you've gigged it - after a couple of shows I've happily torn the plastic film off the pickguard. It's absolutely lovely. Light, resonant, even across the neck, and sits perfectly in the mix. A nice smooth top, with a lovely growl when you slide and dig in. Happy days.

I did. Nice bass - neck profile not for me though.

Has anyone dealt with them before? I asked them a perfectly reasonable question and got short shrift. Just wondering if I've caught them on an off-day...?

A weekend of Eagles tribute shows. Halifax Playhouse on Friday - a beautiful old hall, formerly a methodist church. A lovely, friendly crowd. A bit of a nervy trip back to Tyneside which involved negotiating a couple of floods. Next day, another Playhouse - this time at Alnwick, a little closer to home. Another lovely crowd. The front row of seats is int he same level as the band, and one particular highlight was when a chap in the front row spilled his drink, sending ice all over the stage. He got on his hands and knees, and crawled around under our feet trying to pick it ip, which he couldn't quite manage as ice is rather slippy. It all went on for a comically long time. This is the stuff you really remember in years to come. Next stop - Edinburgh & Whitehaven. Pics...

Love this! Originally Selmer Fiesta Red, maybe? That would explain the tort guard.

Ah... I'd heard about the car crash but didn't realise it was that severe. That explains the sunglasses on later vids. It's a shame. GG's band seem to do a great job. I was going to try and see them at Gateshead next year but the only seats left are rubbish, and Paul Burgess has retired, so decided not to. Another to add to my all-too-long 'I wish I'd seen...' list.