Machines

Since my son was born my band split up (not linked) and I don't have the time or inclination to gig for a while. I have made sure not to sell what I don't 'need' now as I may in a year or 2.

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Can this group be used to sell shortscales too? My Dad has a Hofner he wants to sell.

Sorry paul h it's long gone

I haven't bought it since the editorial and management changes. It's too focused on boutique basses no-one can afford and jazz soloing techniques.

I paid £999 for my Lakland but wouldn't sell for under £750. They go for that too which is high considering their retail price. The D Lakins are only just over £1k for a Jazz and less for a Precision. Which is very much in line with Lakland Skylines.

If I wanted a Fender style bass at the moment this is where I'd be heading without any further thoughts.

I wish people would realise that staggering the ferrules does not change scale length. This is determined only by the distance between the bridge saddle and nut. The actual achievement is lowering the angle between the saddle and ferrule minimising the stress on the winding of the string making it less likely to break.

I play all of my basses within a few minutes of each other every few weeks just to remind myself that I have an amazing collection and to tell myself how I need nothing else. Except a Thumb 5 and a Stingray.

They're decent but I wouldn't pay more than £175 for a mint one.

BB414, circa 2006-2008.

Yeah i'm going with this too. My Korean one really feels the same as a German and there is no visual difference. I think the best value instruments in the world are coming from Korea and Indonesia at the moment.

Does anyone know why they stopped the Korean Pro series? Mine is just as good as a German made instrument (I had a Corvette $$ a few years ago).

Wow that's lovely. Very organic.

Sounds like you're really happy with it. When are you selling it?

The 55-02 and 55-60 (FKA Joe Osborn) are both 22 fret which leads me to suspect the necks are probably identical. I have a 55-60 and used to have a 55-02, and the neck sure does feel familiar. In terms of sound - obviously different. The 55-60 is unmistakably a classic sounding J bass but I wouldn't go as far to call it polite (not how I play it anyway). The 55-02 can do that sound too but a few others thanks to the humbucker, coil tap and preamp. I have considered adding a preamp to my 55-60, but it sounds so good as it is i'm reluctant to mess with it. Overall, it's down to a compromise between looks and versatility. I find the 55-02 to always look a bit dull without a pickguard and the fairly boring colours it comes in.

This is how all fretboard lights look to me.

I had a Contemporary J 5 string and it was well put together, but lacked any real character. I didn't keep it very long, maybe 3 months. It's a shame it didn't work out as the idea itself was good. Understated looks and initial high prices may have put a few people off.

I tried a MIM Dimension and it looked well made, but plugged in was totally uninspiring when you can get a G&L L-2000 for about the same or less. The Squier may be a better price point and probably sounds the same.

Not sure what this will really add to the product, other than zeros on the price.

Only whales can hear it.

Looks like a F#

Only 35.5" scale for the B string? Pointless.