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[center] [i][size=5][font=comic sans ms,cursive][b] Congrats to the new mods & admins,[/b][/font][/size][/i] And for those who didn't get picked for the task here is my violin concert in Dm Actually the non elected ones should consider themselves lucky to be able to continue to freely roam the pages of BC at their chosen time and convenience, without ever thinking of it as a job or a task. Rest assured when you've got that on the back of your mind as a task, you become less interested and soon enough tedium begins to settle in.[/center] [center]And I know a song about that![/center]

I've got one of these coming from the land of Thomann's [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NAFq4JjSz0"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NAFq4JjSz0[/url]

Mighty mite necks will do a whole maple neck & f/board The correct model is MM2909 for the jazz all maple size on this link: [url="http://www.mightymite.com/Necks.html"]http://www.mightymite.com/Necks.html[/url] and there's this very good seller on eBay from whom I've bought my replacement neck for my CV 60 Fiesta Red that sells them with a Fender logo on this link: [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lic-by-Fender-70s-Maple-Jazz-Bass-Neck-MM2909-/330776184898?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item4d03cc0842"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lic-by-Fender-70s-Maple-Jazz-Bass-Neck-MM2909-/330776184898?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item4d03cc0842[/url]

Tune each open string to a decent tuner! That's all.

[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1344403143' post='1763889'] What are these like in terms of feel? I'm after something that's not as bumpy/rough as a regular round wound, yet more modern sounding than flats. [/quote] I've got to say I've had them a month now on my P bass and they'ew luvvly! The feel of them is no different to ordinary roundwound strings, I myself was dreading the possibility that they might have been coarse to the touch as their "coated" strings are but these are perfect in feel, now the sound of them is different from any other strings you've ever tried, they are definately focused to the mids and perhaps they boast a much defined presence, but to be honest my passive Fender American Standard needed exactly that! So it suits me perfectly. I'd say give them a go, and rest assuresd you will not have to worry about the feel of them but you'll have to decide if the sound is what you are after becasue they certainly are a departure from ordinary strings.

Another pic of them

Looking good!

If you guys have ever tried the other Squier with that similar Fender bucker in the neck then you'll know that sounds the bo**cks, it's a very deep Jack Bruce tone, I can only imagine that coupled with a Seymour Duncan Jazz pickup in the bridge position, this bass should give a decent spectrum of sounds. My only gripe is the headstock, I would have loved a 70's style bold lettering saying [i][b]TELECASTER BASS[/b][/i] but this only says Squier by Fender, a bit bland.

[quote name='Johnston' timestamp='1344331454' post='1762783'] Very tempted. Anyone seen a price or release date yet? [/quote] They've only just been announced yesterday on the Fender Newsletter, I bet it will probably sell for around £300-£350

You could probably get away with nagging for a discount based on the fact that you couldn't help but notice a few scratches in the finish here and there maybe the old... shop soiled discount NOS? who knows...

[url="http://www.fender.com/en-GB/products/search.php/?partno=0325212507"]http://www.fender.com/en-GB/products/search.php/?partno=0325212507[/url] Squier is very proud to introduce its new Telecaster Bass Special, which presents an exciting new sonic and stylish twist on a long-familiar design. Its time-honored body and headstock shape are well balanced by a comfortable medium scale length (32") that will appeal to bassists and guitarists alike. Remarkable tonal versatility comes from its large chrome-covered Fender®-designed Wide Range humbucking neck pickup, Duncan Designed™ JB-102B single-coil Jazz Bass® bridge pickup, and three-way blade switching (both pickups together and each pickup individually). Other distinctive features include black "barrel" switch tip, knurled chrome control knobs, vintage style bridge with four chrome saddles, vintage-style tuners and strap buttons, and single-ply pickguard (white on Black model, black on Vintage Blonde model).

Guitar Guitar in Epsom has a very decent stock not shy of at least 100 basses on display and decent amps too

VERY nice!! Congrats!!!!

Are you saying I can't wear any "gear"

not my cuppa. pass

I must say, if I were to get another EBMM I would go for a Big Al 5 SSS, it was by far the most fun of all of them which I had. (If only they were a bit lighter)

[quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1343496551' post='1751472'] I believe the winky eye in Petes post means it is not meant to be taken seriously. [/quote] True that, but he is nonetheless a wind up merchant! <== Smiley in place

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1343459213' post='1751011'] How can they be Marmite when it took you ages to find out you dont like them and that they are so bad? Thats the whole point of the Marmite arguement you either love them or hate it, not love it for ages,buy loads,rave about it then change your mind and tell everyone not to buy it. [/quote] [b][size=6]Hey Pete, WAIT a f***ing minute before you misunderstand my sentence!![/size][/b] [size=4]That is not my opinion of them, I said that is the general opinion some people like them some don't. Personally I did like them a lot but I came across something that gave me greater satisfaction, easier playability and more "me" sound, [size=5][b]lighter weight[/b][/size] and yes weight is an issue. For me the search continues, I wasn't born with brand loyalty of any kind, the day I find something better yet things might change again in my stable.[/size]

Dude, it's your money and YOU are buying the bass not me, nor the rest of us. Having owned a few EBMM all I can say is that they are a bit marmite, you either love them or loath them so go try one and see if it's better than the bass you already have.

[quote name='Chris Horton' timestamp='1343065688' post='1744687'] I really like the look of these, If i had one ,I don't think that I would ever remember what all the buttons do [/quote] It is incredibly easy and intuitive, you'd have to be pretty thick not to understand it as each button is an on/off pickup switch, it's up to you which one you decided to have on, and what combination, there is only one hidden setting and that is with all the pickup buttons off the bridge h/bucker is in series. And the very last button is an active bypass switch means you double all your combinations in both active or passive.

Just a quick update to confirm that these Cobalt strings are very good actually, they stay in tune pretty well despite our constantly shifting weather and humidity levels. They don't have a quick wear-off phase and as I've mentioned before they feel just as normal roundwounds would, without any unpleasant coarsness. They have pronounced mid voice but the overall balance in tone from string to string is very even and I recommend them on a passive bass like a Fender Precision they do add more punch and presence. Try them, you won't be disappointed.

The one in the pic, however is not the Reflex but the 2009 Limited edition 25th Anniversary MusicMan which then became the reflex without the figured maple top which was available in flame and quilted maple. This is what EBMM had on their website when it was available: Model: Music Man 25th Anniversary 5 String Bass Description: A quarter century of passion and excellence culminate as Ernie Ball celebrates 25 years with Music Man! New for 2009, the Music Man 25th Anniversary bass features a lightweight body, dramatic styling, and state-of-the-art electronics not found on any other instrument. The epitome of form and function, this new anniversary bass offers a wide array of distinctive sounds. Utilizing a cutting edge push button system, you can combine active, passive, series and parallel modes creating endless tonal combinations like never before. Our Music Man design team has engineered optimal contours, weight and balance, making this instrument very comfortable to play. The 25th anniversary bass exhibits a classic bolt-on design, with an ash body, mahogany tone block, bound premium maple top, which together provide maximum resonance and massive low end. Available with single humbucking (H), dual humbucking (HH) and humbucking-single coil-single coil (HSS) options. Size: 12-7/8" wide, 1-3/4" thick, 43-7/8" long (32.7 cm wide, 4.5 cm thick, 111.4 cm long) Weight: 9 lbs, 1 oz (4.10 kg) - varies slightly Body Wood: Ash with bookmatched maple top and mahogany Tone Block Body Finish: High gloss polyester Body Bindings: Binding - Cream Bridge: Standard - Music Man® chrome plated, hardened steel bridge plate with stainless steel saddles Scale Length: 34" (86.4 cm) Neck Radius: 11" (27.9 cm) Headstock Size: Only 8" (20.3 cm) long Frets: 22 - High profile, wide Neck Width: 1-3/4" (44.5 mm) at nut 2-13/16" (71.4 mm) at last fret Neck Wood: Select maple neck Fingerboard: Fretted - maple or rosewood; Fretless - Pau Ferro with or without inlaid fretlines Fret Markers: Mother of Pearl dots Neck Finish: Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend Neck Colors: Matching painted headstock Tuning Machines: Custom Music Man, with tapered string posts Truss Rod: Adjustable - no component or string removal Neck Attachment: 5 bolts - perfect alignment with no shifting; Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets Electronic Shielding: Graphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum control cover Controls: Passive preamp: 500kohm volume and 250kohm tone - .047µF tone capacitor; Active preamp: 4-band EQ – 25kohm volume, treble, high-mid, low-mid, bass Switching: Single Pickup – 2-way push button active/passive selector, 2-way push button series/parallel selector; Dual Pickup – 2 x 2-way push button pickup selector, 2-way push button active/passive selector, 2-way push button series/parallel selector; Triple Pickup - 3 x 2-way push button pickup selector, 2-way push button active/passive selector Pickups: Standard - Single Humbucking with ceramic magnets; Optional - Dual Humbucking with ceramic magnets; Optional - Humbucking/Single coil/Single coil with ceramic magnets (Humbucker) and Neodymium magnets (Single coils) Left Handed: No Strings: 46w-65w-80w-100w-130w (Regular Slinky Bass #2836)

Well the Cobalt strings arrived this morning and they are on the American Standard P Bass, nice, I must say so far so good I liked them, and yes they have the same feel as ordinary roundwounds so there is no extra coarse sensation to them, the sound is definately different than the standard nickel strings and they have a pronounced mid punch. As I said they are just fresh on the bass I will wait a couple of weeks of playing to see if they really represent an improvement. But they should really go down in price because at £29 a set they are quite dear.

[quote name='iiipopes' timestamp='1342706073' post='1739655'] Typical. Forgive the rant: Switchcraft. Now and forever. Simple is best. I have the plain ordinary simple Switchcraft jacks and plugs on my instruments and cords, and have for decades. Never a failure, never a bad connection. The cords have gone bad, and I've salvaged the plugs to put on new cords. [/quote] I know some bloke that works in an old guitar shop in London, he has run an old 1965 mitsubishi car from new, regularly serviced, he claims it's never once gone wrong on him, he does all his own services on the car, oil change, filters, pads, cam belt, what not you name it. The car still looks like when he bought it new. He claims his car is still a gTi killer so one day I met him at the lights on Roehampton lane with my single cilinder Yamaha XT660X Supermoto. I said to him g'wan then show me how good that car is. By the time I was in 4th gear I was 700 yards away and when I got to the next set of lights they went red/green twice before he got there to take the shame. There is a moral in that story.

Thanks for the links guys, well I have now read all the reviews and realized most of the negative ones come from guitarists rather than bass players, I feel perhaps the mid boost of these strings might suit bass players better than guitarists. I have also listened to to those before and after soundclips and I do like the diffrerence they make which might just add that extra oomph to my passive Fender P Bass, and as slong as the strings don't feel to different to the touch, who knows, maybe I might probably like them. I'll let you all know what I think of them.