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  1. 3below
    And the winner is? - not really serious, just so many great basses. I appreciate wood finish as well.
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    As per @hubrad Start with the dimensions, not all pickups (many great options mentioned above) are available in the required dimensions. Just to make for more fun some Yamahas have 'non regular' pickups, e.g. my BB300 has P bass style pickups, split coils but not the P bass shape.
  3. 3below
    Snap Just had to check my G&L sb1 of the same era was still in the case. The wear on the back is virtually identical, as is the case on other sb1s that have appeared here. Great bass, super build quality. p bass on steroids, does it all, I have kept mine for about 30 years now. GLWTS. Whoever buys will not be disappointed.
  4. 3below
    Outstanding amp. Valves, 'Big Iron', vintage Peavey build quality and 'real human size' components that can be repaired (in the highly unlikely event). What is not to like?
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    Followed the link, what a great bass, sadly, despite being not that far down the A483 from you I am right handed for bass (left for cricket, tennis, golf, football etc - go figure). Ebay / Paypal is a bit ferocious for their % cut in my view (and they have enough money). I have bought many basses and other stuff from BC, prices typically lower than Ebay but no fees for the seller and we (BCers) benefit. I would start here, YMMV.
  6. 3below
    With any short scale, watch out for neck dive, try before you buy if you can in these times.
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    Approaching 62 I now find short scale basses are my weapon of choice, this despite about 48 yrs bass playing on long scale and DB. The Sire looks excellent, just looking for righty version now. Other basses that might figure: Gibson SG (at the right price), Chowny, Ibanez - Artcore, Talmann - bonkers cheap for the quality. My biased choice of strings: Ti flats or Labella 760FL in short scale versions. Get the deep thumpy thing going. TIs good for 'twangy' as well.
  8. 3below
    That must be a 'gig' above? I think I remember them, used to do them myself pre-covid-19.
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    Came very close to doing the same
  10. 3below
    Blue Ric 4001 for many years (late 70s - early 80s) in a celidh band. In the same era an Eko fretless acoustic bass in blues-rock band. I do have an aversion to pointy headstocks though
  11. 3below
    Can you post a pic of the Clifton extension. I have a Cifton mini bass and find the extension is a bit on the small side.
  12. 3below
    Where did the very nice Ash body (blank?) come from? It is quite a thing
  13. 3below
    Ouch Possibly a good furniture restorer if a suitable luthier is not available. Some dings you can take out yourself, others not so. I have fixed some really well, the last one I sorted was not a good result.
  14. 3below
    I have a Fender super 60 valve combo, 1x12" open back. Makes great bass tones for recording, obviously can't do any great volume though.
  15. 3below
    Total bargain / giveaway for a USA bass. What is not to like Can sympathise withe narrow string spacing, same effect stuffed me with an otherwise excellent corvette RB 5er.
  16. 3below
    Never used TB for a purchase so no view, some USA members are on BC. Have imported guitar parts and experienced the duty & VAT effect once. Try this https://www.simplyduty.com/import-calculator/
  17. 3below
    Thanks for reply, having many years of web development and systems management I fully understand and appreciate the underlying maintenance issues. Far too easy to implement a trivial fix, forget to document it and get bitten back later. Not that I would ever have done that. Ever...😁😁
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    Following a recent post by @Dad3353 concerning the 'Report post' link I actually took notice of the link (a testament to BC civility / mods, I have never felt the need yet). The link has poor contrast and to my mind is not obvious. Slight change to the CSS might be in order?
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    pmd
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    Is that a customised bass with the action adjusted to 'a gnat's chuff' and a carefully crafted bridge to enhance the inherent woodiness of the bass? or is it Leo's pickup test bed? We should be told! In seriousness I have owned my 1985 ish SB1 since about 1990, the build quality and tuning stability are outstanding. Then we get to the MFD, think P bass on steroids through to vintage and all points in between. Someone needs Ped's SB1, you will not be disappointed, early G&Ls are hidden bargains at the moment, You also get the smooth headstock which I think is the dog's b*ll*X.
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    BF Big One followed by BF Dubster ( MORE bottom end and I use flats) since about 2010 . Both cabs have been great with a range of amps. Current setup is Sansamp Leeds (or sometimes VT Deluxe) > QSC GX7 > BF Dubster. I like plenty of low end, like to get the floor and walls moving in the building Happy BF user here. You have the added advantage of BF one month trial period if you buy new.
  22. 3below
    Body wood grain is really good I like it.
  23. 3below
    Gorgeous looking top (and back), the blue stain is just so well done. As per @silverfoxnik GLWTS.
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    I bought my Fender in 1977, sunburst. Antigua finish came out a little later, at the time I thought the Antigua finish was the dog's boll***, stunning looking, regretted my sunburst but couldn't afford to change. This one is stunning and unlike so many of them, the finish is intact. Quality of my 1977 P bass was 100% spot on.
  25. 3below
    Thank you
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