Is that a generalisation based on a single bass?
I’ve played some pre-CBS dogs, and own(ed) some CBS beauties. There are dogs and diamonds in every era.
Always makes me smile when people tar 70s Fenders with one big crappy brush, as if something deeply disturbing happened at the Fender plant on the stroke of midnight on Dec 31, 1969. Still, I guess it helps keep the prices down a little 😄
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As per Leszek’s recommendation, I bought Electro Harmonix 12AX7’s from Watford Valves. Even though only one had failed, he told me swap them all out at the same time.
It can be hard trying vintage stuff out before you buy it.
If you don't want to limit yourself, bear in mind if you buy wisely, and you do need to move it on, you won't take as much of a hit as if you bought new (same with any used stuff).
Currently spotted selling on FB marketplace. I responded to ask him about one of his earlier transactions, and he immediately blocked me.
Caveat emptor.
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Genesis' old SSL desk is for sale, and it's a bit of a beast. Here's a video of it which I found fascinating, even though great swathes of it might as well be in Urdu as far as I'm concerned.