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I'm only joking, check the smilies Mind you - the head is the wrong shape & the lettering upside down but don't let that put you off

Looks like a copy where's John Hall when you need him?

Apologies then - [s]my mistake![/s] Edit: Although not actually a mistake - it was a question not a statement

I have used a piece of Butyl pond liner, actually a sample piece (sent out free by manufacturers for the asking) rolled up like a cigar or sausage to fit under the strings.

Serial number too! That checks out on guitardater as pukka! Blatant rip off, how can these not be pulled like Ric's?

[quote name='nick' timestamp='1334220919' post='1612598'] Think I'll always prefer flats myself, but I do keep one bass strung with roundwounds - DR Nickel Lo-Riders, which I find in tone & tension to be a good halfway house. Going from a flats perspective, for a more contemporary tone, I like [b][color=#000000][size=5]Sadowsky black label flats[/size][/color][/b]. Great feel, lot of presence & mids... I've had a set on my Shergold for over a month now, they've just settled in - not thumpy oldschool, more in the vein of TI's but with sensible tension - georgeous strings. [/quote] ^^ Aren't Sadowsky strings re-badged GHS? My favourite long time have been GHS Precision Flats, got them on my 'best P's. Just trying TI Jazz Flats, first time I've had a new set, they're certainly lovely tension & soft/flexible but a bit on the bright side - even, dare I say a bit tinny - I'm sure they'll improve with use & when the neck has settled & been tweaked Cheerz, John

Sold some strings to Andrew, great communication, instant payment, a gent & a real pleasure to deal with, highly recommended Cheerz, John

[url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/173094-1979-precision-bassdoes-this-look-legit/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/173094-1979-precision-bassdoes-this-look-legit/[/url]

Thought I'd let you know - they do fit - JUST JF344s arrived today, good service from Stringbusters (again), fitted through body on to my '51P with just enough clearance, about 3mm from the nut to the silk on E string. They easily fitted through the bridge & body, no problem going over the bridge, they're so much more pliable than some I could mention. Of course they're a bit smaller gauge than I'm used to so they feel a bit 'girlie' at first but might need a 1/4 turn off the truss rod, when the neck settles, it's a bit too flat at the moment They do suit the '51 well though, I pondered fitting them on my '62 but the're more suited to the B neck & not the C I reckon. [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/kjon51/Fender%2051%20Precision%20Bass/110420121332-1.jpg[/IMG] Cheerz, John

Sold a Hipshot bridge to Mr.F, great communication & payment, a real gent & pleasure to deal with, highly recommended Cheerz, John

I sold some strings to Gavin, great communication & payment etc. a real pleasure to deal with. Highly recommended to all Cheerz, John

Welcome to the machine, yes it's nice here how's Malaysia? Cheerz, John

If the OP is looking for a '79 - [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Precision-Bass-1979-Vintage-Beautiful-grain-/220992558787?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item33742ed6c3#ht_500wt_950"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Precision-Bass-1979-Vintage-Beautiful-grain-/220992558787?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item33742ed6c3#ht_500wt_950[/url] a bit closer to home!

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1333985597' post='1609192'] No mention in the description of the various cracks in the neck and body. And er... the neck isn't a great fit. [b][color=#ff0000]What's that in the neck pocket there... glue? Filler?[/color][/b] I would err on the side of caution, to say the least... Oop... beaten to it. Hi, John! [/quote] Cougar piss I told you Hi Mark!

Not that cheap IMO, if you want it from USA at the BIN it's going to cost just under £800 all in. It looks genuine to me, the brass bits might put some people off & will perhaps drop the price a little, I bet he doesn't get the US$895 he's after. Edit: The crack in the neck pocket G side would put me off more than anything else, oh! apart from the Cougar piss running down the neck & the damaged strap pin holes. Nothing wrong with the decal IMO.

Then I looked at sellers other items - & thought wow he's sprayed them both from the same can only joking I think [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gibson-Les-Paul-Signature-Bass-made-1975-Gold-top-Orig-Case-great-condition-/270953009179?pt=Guitar&hash=item3f160ed01b#ht_1798wt_934"]http://www.ebay.co.u...b#ht_1798wt_934[/url] Woops! Look what else is on ebay [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SHORELINE-GOLD-Graceys-Guitar-Finish-Paint-Aerosol-Spray-Can-NITRO-Project-/170700902406#ht_2893wt_700"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SHORELINE-GOLD-Graceys-Guitar-Finish-Paint-Aerosol-Spray-Can-NITRO-Project-/170700902406#ht_2893wt_700[/url]

In our corner shop t'other day & a guy asked me if I was Ken Whaley (one of Man's many bass players), which was nice & reminded me of this, huge sound [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5wdyyjci0o[/media]

That is well lush I'd love that more than Norm's Jazz

I bought a Tort from this guy & it fitted my Fender Mexican P very nicely, so for £12.95 I'd say they're fine/good deal/bargain. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PRECISION-BASS-SCRATCH-PLATE-Pick-Guard-USA-Mex-P-Bass-fit-8-Colours-/200740664991?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&var=&hash=item746d8a21c4#ht_1655wt_754"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PRECISION-BASS-SCRATCH-PLATE-Pick-Guard-USA-Mex-P-Bass-fit-8-Colours-/200740664991?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&var=&hash=item746d8a21c4#ht_1655wt_754[/url] I got a custom made for my '51 P from 'The Bass Doc' as discreet above has said, if you want perfection - send Howard a PM, if you just want a scratch plate try the ebay link, they fit MiM's fine IMO, if yours is not a Fender - I dunno, sometimes the routing is different. Cheerz, john