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[quote name='Big_Stu' post='921277' date='Aug 11 2010, 08:46 AM']That's because way back when, before the corporations got involved, Gibsons were made by craftsmen, Fenders were made by machines for cheaper production & easy repair. It's a natural progression for Fenders to go over to China or Korea to be made by a cheap labour force on machines, while Gibsons craftsmen die out & top dollar is charged by the few that can be bothered to train up to the job. Those that don't knock out the run of the mill Gibsons with flaws, then buyers say they are over-priced. I don't much like Fenders, can you tell? Only because they're too common, too every-day. If they float your boat then fine, but I really don't get the "other" forums that show endless lists of near identical Fenders & they drool over them like they're some grail.[/quote] What a bizarre read! You're suggesting that all fenders pre '65 were made on massive factory production lines?.....what mass-manufacturing technology existed back then in your world? lol. Obviously whilst master craftsmen were holed up in tiny sheds with nowt but rudimentary tools for Gibson? I jest obviously See a good instrument isn't simply about craftsmanship (as whoever designed Gibson headstock joints is well aware ). The fact that you mention that Fenders are "easy to repair", regardless of how they're built, is going to appeal to working musicians!.....back then even more so than now!. Players back then didn't have 10 basses to choose from for a gig...they had one, and a backup if they had a major label deal lol. From a bass point of view, Fenders sounded good, were solid, versatile, looked the part! Gibson's were a bit niche, generally sounded muddy (mudbucker EB-0's anyone). Oh and the Les Paul basses were neck heavy! But hey, if they float your boat! Si

Malcolm....if you fancy selling your pre-eb Stingray....lemme know! Si

Oooo, I like the Coda's Si

[quote name='Earbrass' post='916149' date='Aug 5 2010, 04:21 PM']"Free Wynton Marsalis"? .....[/quote] Who's captured him? HAHAHAHA <etc> Si

What was the sellers Returns policy listed in the advert? Si

He had Tal Wilkenfeld for a while, not sure when though....Has Roscoe Beck played for him? Wikipedia probably knows lol Si

Based on the submissions in the thread currently......I'm re-stating my opinion that NO-ONE cares about a covers band's name! Si

Ibanez.....BLEUUGGGHH that is all . How about the Ibanez ATK's? (think they're called something else now)....basically Ibanez' answer to MM's Si

I tried a Metro at the Bass Gallery in Camden and thought it was ace actually.....having said that it was only in a shop...at a gig is a whole other kettle of balls. I tried a US Sad at a gig and thought it was very very average! Si

Having not read Guy's book on the boards here I can safely stay on my high-horse....... I just hope Tony Levin doesn't find out I read a borrowed copy of Beyond The Bass-Clef I never got on with my stacker I have to say, If I'd kept it, I would have taken it back to Vol/Vol/Tone....but then I sold it! Si

Not to be extra cynical....but does anyway care about the name of a covers band? lol They're all awful....so pick anything and run with it Si (I can say all this because I'm in a very busy covers band with a very generic name....it makes no difference)

Excellent, cheers for that Matski Si

Thanks guys, I can't quite zoom in far enough haha...but I'm sure its all good! Have a date to see it...will let you know how I get on Si

Actually, where would the serial number be located....he's provided me with it, but I can't see it in any of the photos Cheers Si

Yeah I'm happy that it is what it is! No dot at the 21st.....Serial number checks out around 1980/81 (won't remove the neck until I'm there or after purchase). Yeah the strings I use currently (Newtone) go on my two Jazz Bass thru-bodies no problems. We'll see...going to see it asap Si

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='914461' date='Aug 3 2010, 11:46 PM']Looks nice to me. Whats the serial?[/quote] That is pending also! Si

[quote name='bh2' post='914410' date='Aug 3 2010, 10:52 PM']Looks fine to me, bullet, 3 bolt plate, thru body... in much better nick than my 78 was by the looks. Superb! Can I has?[/quote] Me [b]MIGHT[/b] has first Maybe Si

A picture of the back I do have....I'm just waiting for various closeups [url="http://img15.imageshack.us/i/stingrayback.jpg/"][/url] Cheers Si