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[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1405084454' post='2498704'] I think the OP is implying that the seller of this T-bird is asking a silly high price, and the only possible justification for doing so would be that he is labouring under the misconception that the bass is somehow a "vintage" - and therefore worth more than it really is... Or that's my interpretation, anyway... [/quote] That was my main point really.

Is that a new pg as well? Have you totally removed the tone pot with everything all the way up? It looks mean!

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1404960185' post='2497346'] Good evening, Col... I'm not sure of the utility of comparing London prices with those practised locally in New Zealand. I have regular contacts with collectors in Australia, and the prices we see are very different from those elsewhere. Not sure this helps much, either... [/quote] Bonsoir! Good equipment and gear is harder to find down here, but it shouldn't be THAT expensive. Most of the collection I've built since arriving here has been reasonably well priced and stacks up with the prices on offer at home... I think there are chancers and bludgers everywhere! haha

[quote name='JamesBass' timestamp='1404955166' post='2497336'] Hi Col, Personally I'd ask the bloke what he's smoking! £2K for a 90s TBird is HUGE money! Not even 70s Ps are going for that much in good condition! I'd steer well clear personally. It's not mint, it's not the colour you prefer and it's up for huge money! [/quote] I'm definitely thinking he's on something...

Hi all, There's a bloke up the road with an early 90's Gibson Thunderbird for sale. I've got him interested in a part exchange with some cash his way but he seems to think $4K NZD (2000 pounds) is what it's worth?! A new one is about $2700 (1350 quid) and this one isn't 100% original and has quite the number of scuffs. Also if i'm honest - never been a fan of the sunburst ones - much prefer the Ebony models. But looks arent everything - i prefer a bass sounds good rather than look good Now i have numerous 70's basses, some in mint condition, some are 'mojo'd' to hell, but I've never paid anything like 2 grand for any of them and they are considerably older and all bar one are in closer-to-original-condition. My questions then are - have I been lucky up to now? or is 2 grand a bit ambitious to say the least for a 90's Tbird? Cheers Col

I've got a semi... Dean Stylist 'Cabbie' with Gretsch Blacktop filtertrons [sharedmedia=core:attachments:165232] [sharedmedia=core:attachments:165231]

[quote name='skidder652003' timestamp='1403039479' post='2479226'] so im thinking G n T with slimline is sugar free right? [/quote] If only...

Modified Post. Now with pics

Sorry was a link fro my phone. Was just about to repost it but EssentialTension's beaten me to it (above). It's a great site I used in Ireland to pick up some great bits & pieces of gear over the years

I have one. And I adore it!!! Took about 8 years to find one that didnt cost the world. Ebay, here abd a bunch of other places- then found one in the second hand section of the music ahop in my new home town on the other side of the world. And in typical fashion, the exact same one pops up for sale down the road from where I used to live back home! Anyway, here it ishttp://touch.adverts.ie/electric-basses/danelectro-ds2/5232232

I've ended up getting a set of Gretsch Blacktop pickups (the same ones that come in the Electromatic basses out at the moment). The rings are wider than the current stock pickups but approx the same length. The pickups themselves are smaller than the stock ones. I don't have time to fiddle with the soldering iron or any potential routing that may be required as I'm flat out with work and home renovations so have turned it over to a tech mate of mine. He reckons it should be a fairly easy replacement job so should have it tomorrow (all going well) Will post pics/results ASAP

I love mine. 2006 CIJ Hot Rod Red with matching headstock. Lovely passive tone with everything cranked and both pups engaged. Active does buzz a fair bit but there is a simple solution - copper tape the crap out of it and shield the pickguard! I generally prefer the passive tone but there is something nice about the active one too and I usually don't dig active Fenders (my 90's American Deluxe Precision sounds amazing too though!). The Jag really does cut through in active mode without sacrificing that thundery Jazz style goodness! I have no idea what the pickup spacing style is though. I had a Squier VM Jaguar for a bit and I honestly can't believe I sold it - I miss it terribly! It was my favourite bass to gig with - perfect tone every time from the stock PJ pickups. Gutted it went but couldn't justify two Jags - I'm no Prescott (but I am becoming a fat b*st*rd)! I can't wait to hear what the new American Standard Jags will be like!!!

Hi guys, Just looking at tidying up my board a bit - have a PT1 coming my way on Monday. At the moment I use a VT Bass Deluxe, TC Polytune, Boss RC2 Looper, Markbass Super Synth all powered by a T-Rex Fuel Tank Jnr. I'm also wanting to add an EHX Qballs and Steel&Leather or an MXR compressor Anyway, it's currently set up as follows: Bass Guitar - TC Polytune - VT bass (input 1) - Markbass SS in effect send and return of VT Output of VT Bass - Boss RC Loop - Front input of amp. I have opted to use the front end of the amp as I generally prefer the VT as a preamp - it suits every rig I plug into and sounds huge every time! (especially useful in venues where the backline is provided or i can't use my own and I'm presented with a sub-par combo that's seen better days!) I am probably going to place the Qballs in the VT's effects loop with the Super Synth, but where should I place the compressor and loop station? After VT and before the amp as it is now? Cheers Colin

I REALLY want one! I've been in touch with them on FB to see who is supplying them here in New Zealand. Waiting for a reply from their Aussie supplier... May just have to get the folks to get one from Thomann and get them to chuck it in with the rest of my stuff when they send it out here

I'm definitely gonna be asking the nearest Warwick dealer about it. I think it looks awesome!

I'm excited, to say the least! http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/namm-2014-bootsy-collins-space-bass-from-warwicks-artist-line-592000/

fugly az bro...

Where's it made? Is it a USA or a Vietnampeg? Seriously great price there!!! If it's USA made it may hold its value better over time than the newer ones, at least in the eyes of Ampeg fan-boys and purists Still the best tone money can buy I reckon! Wait, we're supposed to be talking you out of it... um, Heavy b*st*rds, don't self-bias unlike a Super Bassman 300 They don't have wifi or gps

Black with bridge ashtray cover!!!

I guess they look a bit like the old blueline b2 &.b3 combos form late 80's/90's. Still, given the iconic looks of the SVT and portaflex stuff, you'd have thought they might have made these a bit more 'Ampeg' looking Fender's taken the Rumble and made look like an actual Fender amp, why can't Ampeg do the same with their entry level models...

[quote name='stingraybassman' timestamp='1400572732' post='2454963'] Loving that!! The neck looks very playable! [/quote] Cheers. It really is a beautiful neck. Very comfortable. It feels nicely worn in too. I really love this bass. Proper vintage tone and feel. Not too heavy either. It's got LaBella flats on it at the moment and it absolutely sings!

Wont be allowed to play it in posh clubs then, even with a flash blazer I reckon you should be able to get it in pre-slashed as an option too, keep the pretend punks happy...

Spotted these last night. [url="http://www.ampeg.com/products/bassamp/splash.html"]http://www.ampeg.com...amp/splash.html[/url] Don't know if they look as nice as the the previous incarnations. but the wedge design is cool I guess. Also, finally the option to add an extension cab if required! Interested to see how they'll compare to the new Fender Rumble offerings.