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Cheers @Cuzzie That was FAST "It is a polyurethan lack finish sandberg - holger ...from far away"

Many thanks @Cuzzie done & fingers crossed.

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Anybody know if the open pore Matt finish is nitro? My search for an answer has failed, due to being more Clouseau than Holmes.

I'd love to get @bagsieblue 's one but need to sell something 1st. These look great & I've never played a bad Sandberg. Congratulations on your NBD 😁

I don't use any pedals, the amp & basses do all I need. I've done (like many weekend warriors) over 1000 gigs in 40+ years, nowadays I just want simple. As long as it sounds like a bass most punters don't notice me 😁

Yes. Different folk, different requirements. I did 2 gigs with a new band the weekend before lockdown. The Mesa was trouser flapping good with a clean sound, but that was it. I really couldn't get that gnarly bit of fuzz going on for some of the numbers. OBT, click the switch, drop the bass volume a tad. A second to do.

OBT 2 can do JPJ to Lemmy with a bit twiddling on rotaries and a switch, passive basses, no effects. Versatile enough for a cover band doing from Jackie Wilson to Greenday. And wonderful punch! Edit. Much more versatile than my Mesa Subway was (don't seem to be able to change my signature nowadays).

I bought a blue Gibbo with white plate from Lancaster in the late 90's. Didn't like the scale, D neck profile or sitting down with it. Sounded TBird. Sold it for £350. Oops, hindsight. 🤣

Dunno if it's still available https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/epiphone-flying-v-bass-guitar/1397557460

Joe bought a bass off me. Very decisive & made it really easy which is a bit of a trick in current circumstances. Been an absolute pleasure, enjoy that thunderstick of a bass. Fully recommended as a scholar, acrobat & gent of the highest order, cheers Joe 😁

You're in stinky poo pal, it's the Dragon's & she's from Clydebank.

😁 Really just what I wrote 4 or 5 posts back Nick, ticks so many personal boxes.

Why fishing?

Ooooohh, shiny, buy it

Yup 😁 These aren't like the '84/87 with black painted necks, they are the same as the '87/92 with satin necks.

Short answer is most excellent! The history. I've had 4 of the originals. 5 years ago you could pick one up for £350/£500 very regularly. A year or so back, I had the epiphany that jazz neck, p/j, precision body were the thing for me, so started looking for a Japan Jazz Bass Special. The rare ones that now came up were £700/£900 and seemed to go quickly or were too far away. Anyway, this new model has been calling since before Christmas. It's 11 years since I bought a new bass, nearly 500 gigs later, she's still with me. On Saturday I succumbed to the Boxer. What I knew I would like: Jazz neck, P body, p/j pups, 12 in radius, satin neck finish, microtilt, headstock truss adjustment, basswood body,, TBX, pickup selector switch, no scratchplate, black hardware with slightly longer tuners. The passive pickups are hot, the immediate tone is punchy Lynott, however put neck on selector and roll the TBX and JP Jones is there waiting. Unlike a lot of PJs, the J is fine soloed, usable tones, no volume dip. The weight is a little more than I would have expected with Basswood at just under 9lbs. The neck is simply wonderful. Imminently playable out of the box although I will set it up to my liking in the next day or two. We all have our preferences and dislikes. This bass (including the gorgeous colour which I know will range from black to white under stage lights) is the perfect storm for me, except; at this price (too high) it should have had a hard case. I can live with that and I look forward to playing Highway Star at our 1st outdoor gig in May. 'Appy days 😁