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I have that exact same bass. It's not Custom Shop. It's an honest example of a reissue. I would certainly pay £1000 for that bass as it's in pretty good condition. The reissues are a cut above the standard stuff of the same period.

Here's one for the Rick fans. Or perhaps not...... [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140565134253&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#vi-desc"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...EWAX:IT#vi-desc[/url]

I've just watched B.B. King's set on iplayer. I thought it was superb. This man is 85 years old and still playing and singing like the master he is. BTW the bass player was using a Yamaha TRB.

I would be wary of the split in the back of the neck. It could be an overtightened truss rod.

Congratulations Matt that Guild looks superb. Also nice to see my old Gibson sneaking in to the side of one of your photos.

Was the strap button on the back of early Fenders not meant to be used to position the bass in a more upright position to help those making the transition from upright to electric bass?

Thanks for the comments chaps!

My son who is really a Jazz player wanted a Precision but wanted it fitted with a Jazz neck. I've therefore put this bass together in shell pink which is a finish I rather like. The neck is a mighty mite Jazz neck with precision decal fitted. The pickup is a Fender 62 vintage. Tuners are hipshot. The body is from a Squier. Hope you like it.

What a nice gesture Pete. You're a top man. Shame I don't live nearer.

[quote name='Graham56' post='1251179' date='May 31 2011, 10:29 AM']...and not a slap in sight! If my local church had been like this when I was growing up I might have stayed with it. But dour Scottish Presbyterianism had a slightly different effect. Cheers Graham[/quote] I work in the Church of Scotland which is presbyterian as is the Free Church of Scotland. The two branches shouldn't be confused. I would also say that there are plenty of very lively CofS congregations with good music being played. It's perhaps not very fair to damn Scottish presbyterianism as a whole. One persons experience can be vastly different from another's.

Thanks for the apologies. I'm pretty sure it's been on before. However, it's great to be reacquainted with a great clip. Many thanks!

Iwould go for a comfort strap. I think the bass gallery in camden stock them.

As a Christian who is employed full-time by the church I just want to say how much I have appreciated the way in which everybody has approached this thread.

[quote name='Colledge' post='1242485' date='May 23 2011, 11:58 PM']i've never been in a church except for a couple of weddings. i hope to keep it that way.[/quote] Was it really necessary to post this? You're not adding anything to the flow of the thread. You're just being nasty.

That's just outstanding!

Been a Blues and R&B fan for most of my life. I don't get the appreciation of Seasick Steve. I think it's fashionable to like him.

If this auction has been reported and is obviously trying to work a flanker then why hasn't ebay pulled it?

[quote name='Maverick' post='1222686' date='May 6 2011, 10:34 PM']Indeed, but that can be a fairly costly type of mistake to make on eBay.[/quote] Agreed!

[quote name='girya32' post='1221670' date='May 5 2011, 10:17 PM']whyohwhyohwhy does he say Lakeland when Lakland is painted on the head?[/quote] The seller has maybe got mixed up as Lakland is pronounced Lakeland.

Soulive are excellent. See them if you have the chance!

I enjoyed that!

[quote name='BassBod' post='1217745' date='May 2 2011, 05:00 PM']I'd always suggest a Hiscox over a full flight case - the case will take a battering, and show it..but the bass will be well protected. Much lighter and generally easier to carry about, especially at airports.[/quote] The Hiscox cases are great. I would echo the recommendation to give one a go. Good price, travels well and the guys at Hiscox are superb to deal with.