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Two minutes actually. As burpster says this bass is built in Mexico. However, don't let that put you off. The classic series basses are getting great reviews and are superb value for the money. If it is USA that you want then you're not far off the price of a good used Highway 1.

I would definitely come to hear you. I really liked your stuff. Just don't get lashed before a gig.

Hi Jono. I stay In Ralston in the east end of the town with a big dog tied onto the Gretsch.

[quote name='BigRedX' post='174070' date='Apr 10 2008, 06:24 PM']That looks totally cool! What do all the knobs and switches do?[/quote] Thanks. The two switches on the top horn are a pickup selector and a three-way tone. The knob on the bottom horn is a master volume. The two knobs to the rear are for pickup volume. The switch behind them is a stand-by switch basically for switching the bass on and off.

Well done! Enjoy your trip.

[quote name='paul, the' post='173998' date='Apr 10 2008, 04:20 PM']Lucky bugger. I'd like to hear that! scale?[/quote] 34" And it sounds good as well!

I have just acquired this rather nice Gretsch G6072.

No need to apologise David.

'Touche' finn. BTW. The clock is great!

[quote name='finnbass' post='169469' date='Apr 3 2008, 09:47 PM']The word 'tosspot' springs to mind.... And I don't mean Elvis.... [/quote] The word 'child' comes to mind.

Always happy to agree to differ. Just don't step on my blue suede shoes.

Jazz = entertaining/exciting/worth listening to/enjoyable/worth a damn

BBC is right. Just let me add: Elvis performing = excitement. Jazz performance = ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.

I emailed the seller last week to point out the S1 pic not fitting the description of a new American Standard. They said they would check it out. Nothing happened, draw your own conclusions! Whatever bass comes your way you have purchased an MIA P bass. Can't be bad eh?

I know what you mean Luke. I recently had the same feeling about my Stingray. I liked the bass. I played it now and again, but somehow my P basses are the ones that get constantly played. I put the Stingray in the 'for sale' section and it now resides with a fellow basschatter who absolutely loves it. We get kind of attached to our basses but sometimes they just have to be passd on to someone else. The mere fact that you have raised the question means that you are probably ready to sell. All the best with your decision.

Excellent advice spider.

I must admit that I am perfectly happy with the Fender stock pups on my two precisions. I wonder sometimes if it is 'fashionable' to change pups? Whatever you do always keep the originals should you sell the bass on. BTW nick that is a slightly disturbing avatar. Mind you I suppose it gives you somewhere to keep your digestive biscuit between bites!

Nah! Too busy for my liking.

Great post. Many thanks.

Congrats on the Scout purchase WOT. I am actually on my second scout after my first one never managed to get rid of the gremlins that constantly beset it. The nice people at Mesa however exchanged it for the new model with the one jack socket and passive/active toggle switch instead of the two jack sockets. It's a great combo with the ability to fulfil so many roles.

Preparation is the key here. If bands are given precise instructions regading time etc and things like backline are discussed well beforehand then there should be no excuses apart from unforeseen circumstances spoiling the arrangements. Sloppy and lazy promoters produce badly run and frustrating gigs. So, bands and promoters both need to get their acts in order for the thing to work right. If the gig has been well organised beforehand then I would have no problem with telling a lazy band to sling their hook. If this was done more often then perhaps the offenders may get their act in order.

I would also thoroughly endorse the suggestion of Jimmy Moon. Jimmy changed a standard fretted fingerboard on my son's Jazz for an ebony fretless. The job was absolutely superb. Jimmy's website is: [url="http://www.moonguitars.co.uk/moonhome.html"]http://www.moonguitars.co.uk/moonhome.html[/url]

A very nice pair of basses Chris, congratulations! I have a Fullerton 83 standard precision in ivory. It's a really well built bass in superb all-original condition. BTW are you going to be selling your 74 with the rosewood board?

I should add to my earlier post that I have found a good few assistants in shops very helpful although the stock in the shop and the inability to order with confidence has tied their hands. Many are sympathetic and complain about their own shops policy. One even told me that he does a good deal of his shopping on the internet because he can not only get the goods he wants but he can get them cheaper even with his staff discount. I wonder if the accountants are driving the stock lists of stores? There are probably/hopefully good answers to these problems. Unfortunately the ordinary customer doesn't know them. There is however no excuse for rude and disinterested shop assistants unless the customer has given them similar treatment.

Good music shops are definitely a thing of the past. After saving my pennies I was on the look out for a top end Precision Bass. All I have been met with is "we don't have anything in stock nor are we likely to get anything. We can order for you but it will take goodness knows how long". At this moment in time there is also apparently only one custom shop precision coming into the country from the states in the whole of april according to Fender UK. Even the internet shops are advertising basses they don't have in stock. So if you want a standard instrument then all may be well as long as stocks last. However, if you want something a bit special the shops seems to be too scared to stock anything high end anymore. I should say I am referring to Fender basses. I also notice a distinct lack of good used basses these days in guitar stores. Whose fault is it? The customer, the store, or ebay? Or am I just looking in the wrong places?