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[quote name='Dr.Dave' timestamp='1332782677' post='1593062'] Do you use it?? [/quote] Yes I use it & I have one in the same position on each of my P's (give or take a mm) it makes for easy transition arse! If I play pick, (notalot) I'm mostly down by the bridge, palm muting, so not in the way at all.

If you want a cheap P-bass? - I've just been down town to 'crack convertors' & seen a Encore P - Fiesta Red & Tort plate, £59 - looks a lot better than you'd think for 'pocket money' From the same importers (JHS) as Vintage I believe If I weren't such a self confessed 'badge snob' I'd have bought it

I don't know where you've been looking at Mexican P's that are so bad? I've had 2 both bought blind second hand, a 2003 & a 2008 that were both superb, not just for me but the guys I sold them on to were also well impressed. As long as the build quality is good - there's a whole lot of improvement in playability that comes from a proper set up. That applies equally to a £2000 bass though, not a criticism of Fender Mexican Japanese or USA. IMO you just won't find a new bass in a shop that is set up to how it's right for you, unless you're exceedingly lucky, it's very personal & once you bond with a instrument - then you can start 'getting it right' I know I have the time, inclination, experience & patience that some may not, but I'm constantly tweaking my basses until I'm happy that it's set up as well as it can be - FOR ME! If I sell a bass I always offer to set it up for the buyer, especially if they don't like the strings that I do, then I'll change strings (at their cost & choice) & set it up. If I was dealing with a shop I would hope for the same service!!! Cheerz, John

Excellent post Laurance - looks like customer care at it's best!

Sargent Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band - into a <10 minute medley

Another straightforward deal with Steve, great comms, instant payment, no problems at all, a real pleasure to deal with Cheerz, John

^^ Very true

Oh no! I wouldn't like that at all, I reckon the Fender 'vintage style' frets make all the difference - seriously - hope you get it sorted. Welcome to the machine BTW Cheerz, John

It's not interesting it's just plain WRONG IMO

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1332436329' post='1588406'] Anybody got a pic of the new Jade Pearl Metallic finish? I'm thinking British Racing Green. Would look great with a black plate and maple neck methinks. [/quote] Viva Colours? [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/kjon51/viva-colours.jpg[/IMG]

Viva colour?[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/kjon51/viva-colours.jpg[/IMG]

Sold? For £651! [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220973486991?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220973486991?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649[/url]

Errr - a link would be handy

The MTD looks a delightful bargain! All together seems a very very capable setup, congrats

So about £680 including shipping + 3.7% duty + VAT 20% + handling charge approx £12.

[quote name='solo4652' timestamp='1332274840' post='1586021'] More photos: [url="http://s1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/solo4652/"]http://s1206.photobu...bb442/solo4652/[/url] [/quote] Looks right enough, I'd guess £350 if you're lucky - up to £500ish if it's really good & what you want, they're quite often on ebay.

I think we need more than a head shot to form an opinion on, got any more?

[quote name='Doctor J' timestamp='1332270091' post='1585908'] I much prefer them to Schallers, have never had a problem with the screw coming out and have them on most of my basses for years. I have had that strap nut frequently loosen after time on Schallers, however. [/quote] Me too, I've changed Schallers for Jim Dunlops, now on all mine. @steve-bbbThey also make a recessed (in the body) version (as fitted to my Skjold) which takes the same strap fitting & the strap fits right up close to the woodwork.

Don't forget that Rotosound Roundwound's had only just started to make an appearance & everybody who was anybody was giving them a good thrashing Consider that in your search for that sound

[quote name='Jazzneck' timestamp='1332265927' post='1585827'] I have - he lives on the other side of the mirror in our bathroom. Didn't Ace Kefford use one on "Night of Fear"? That has some real growly, aggresive bass..... [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MlHiNrdFh0[/media] [/quote] It's all coming back to me now Long story - when I were a lad, Roy Wood was dating our guitarist's sister & when he used to come down to Hastings (Northiam actually) for a 'session' John (Ace) often used to come with. So in that lovely old cellar where we used to have a smoke & a beer or 12 & play a bit I would sometimes borrow that very bass of John's Thank goodness for youtube!

Corrrr - I haven't had such an expensive day out as that since about 1973 Are the pics ready yet? - - - - Are the pics ready yet? - - - - - Are the pics ready yet? - - - - - - Are the pics ready yet? - - - - - - - Are the pics ready yet?

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1332258556' post='1585694'] The bulky Fender-style neck joint is a completely different matter though! [/quote] If it was that bad - you'd think they would have changed it after 60 years - wouldn't you? Re the slab body - I only play seated & find my MiJ '51P plenty comfortable enough, even though or perhaps because I'm a fat bastard it has a nice 'shelf' for my forearm which suits my finger style up near the neck playing. I don't think I change position noticeably between playing that & the more rounded P's I have.

Has anyone had an answer from the seller yet? I've also sent him a question - "OK so I can buy a brand new MiM P-bass for less than 1/2 what you're asking, what's the deal?" Cheerz, John

Many a fine bass player has run away at the thought of playing that & doing it justice Top marks to you for having a go at it 'snot easy