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Apologies, *Nylon Tape Wounds www.daddario.com/DADProductFamily.Page?ActiveID=3768&familyid=20 Not sure on the prices but worth an investigation BSB

[quote name='grayn' timestamp='1369544045' post='2090279'] Cheers BSB. My 2 nearest Dawsons are Leeds and Manchester. And they couldn't bre more opposite. The Mancs branch are, as you say, very half arsed and pretty ignorant of their stock. Leeds however, are really on the ball and helpful. The Woody did have a lot of finger marks but they cleaned that up and to my surprise, the bass was set up really well already. Thumbs up to the Leeds Dawsons and to Epiphone, for this rather tasty bass. [/quote] I've heard the Manc store is pretty decent? The new Liverpool one looks awesome My 'used to be local' Dawson's where Liverpool and Chester, being based on the Wirral at the time. The Liverpool store staff where very pleasant and still are but majority of the basses they had in stock didn't fulfill my needs. However Chester did but staff where hard to get hold of to get instruments down (I'm very polite ) and even then, the set ups where very poor it wasn't worth my time, the Woody I did try was ok by all means but being practically B Stock I'd rather have one new and preferably long scale Anyhow, off subject, how are you finding it now a few days on? I know quite a few people with shorties change to flat wounds. On the Gibson forum GSG said he got some D'addario's for his SG bass and said it sounded immense- different bass I know but strings can make a world of difference BSB

Lovely bass, I did try one in Dawson's, Chester, a while back. Really good instrument and value for money. However, my only reasons for not investing was that it could have done with a real set up and a clean (Dawsons and their half arsed attitude) and being a big lad, this wouldn't have looked so great on me :-/ This is a really under estimated bass, the quality is really incredible from the woods for sound, the hardware, electronics all the way to the binding used is just worth every penny. Being a Gibson player I never appreciate Epiphone's but this was a game changer. Hope you enjoy this beauty BSB

In my local we have the exact one here too. We've been discussing about if these instruments are coming in from China/Korea/Indonesia this good, where's the next "low budget copies" will come from. I do admit, I think Ernie Ball have probably supplied them well to make these instruments so good but how long before other companies too? Considering this bass but not my colour :-/ BSB

[quote name='Painy' timestamp='1368308765' post='2075652'] Errrrrrrr..... Guess not then! [/quote] Aha! Welcome to the forum BSB

The red one is my preference but too glittery for me too :-/ BSB

[quote name='BetaFunk' timestamp='1368039264' post='2072459'] ......and why does it share it's name with a Horse, 60s Muscle Car and a WW2 Airplane? [/quote] .…… because Leo Fender loved sports cars? Lol BSB

I'm the same. I was looking to invest in one, a very desirable bass of the Fender Jazz range but disappointed to find they're now MIM and and fore the same pricing. Will keep an eye on this thread BSB

the neck ... it's massive 0_0 As far as quality: its built well and some "ok" hardware but ive not had the chance to plug one in but being an active bass, i'd expect it to be better than the classic Epi' T'bird. BSB

www.thomann.de/gb/prs_gary_grainger_privat_stock.htm :-/ BSB

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' timestamp='1367613518' post='2067684'] Thanks my friend, but the old one is too dear to me, and I'd never let it go. Cheers. I'm not the only one who likes it, this chap also loved it and he is normally not a fan of basses with more than one pickup [URL=http://s144.photobucket.com/user/xt660/media/Dave%20Swift/IMG_3372_zpsba62baca.jpg.html][IMG]http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r200/xt660/Dave%20Swift/IMG_3372_zpsba62baca.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [/quote] Doesn't suit him as much as it would with me, he'd look cool sticking to his single pick ups I think the Gary Grainger would look good with your collection too, going further up in the world, it'll only be a matter of time. Just let me know when you'll be rehoming it All digs and pokes aside, this is a rather stunning bass (with a matching price tag!) are you really considering it? BSB

Not on the 2006 modle, no, these will be stock American Standard pickups, not sure if they're available to purchase anymore or at least I couldn't find on the site. Your local Fender dealership may be able to find old stock for you or order new parts in but otherwise I'd suggest something like a Seymour Duncan Classic Stack STKJ1/2 but to get as close to that "stock" tone. Wishing you all the best, BSB

[quote name='Green Alsatian' timestamp='1367609159' post='2067627'] I've bought two basses from Musik Productive and found their service to be good as Thomann's. [/quote] fair point, i only tend to purchase from stores within the UK, so any problems can be solved either face to face or sending/receiving stuff sooner just my morals, everyones different BSB

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' timestamp='1367583460' post='2067207'] Your comments? [/quote] Dear Mr Wazoo. If you invest in one of these, can i buy your old one? BSB

[quote name='geofio' timestamp='1367365311' post='2064857'] any make of bass can be bad, as well as good!!!! bad basses by design for me would be the likes of thunderbird and other gibson basses, it is all down to your own taste. a lot of guys hate Rickenbacker's i love them. i think it is what you are used to. you know as soon as you pick a bass up if it is right for you. enjoy !!! [/quote] "bad basses by design" i can see your point. Like you say, all comes down to taste. I may own 2 but i'm no 'fan boy' by all means but i wouldn't say "sh*t" as an overall statement. Sh*t basses for me, Encore and Marlin, although good and cheap enough for beginners. f*** me, never known shoddy built instruments like that before, especially the Marlin's. BSB

Black or white if available Pretty sure Thomann have them at that price too. not really heard of Musik-Pro before so no sure what they're like :-/ BSB

They're probably nice guitars for the novelty value but i doubt they sound all that well without a good amp/EQ. may get one if i come in to some money BSB

[quote name='Machines' timestamp='1367505061' post='2066092'] They are excellent. Very under rated and amazing value for money. I'd take mine over a US Fender any day. [/quote] Played one in my local and damn, very versatile basses. Like the comment quoted, although made in Indonesia they play like American Fenders. BSB

[quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1366142862' post='2048970'] £1699 is what I'd seen...was marked as 'estimated' though... So cheaper than the guitars. How that works, I don't know. [/quote] Personally, I'll be surprised if these are "Custom Shop" at all. There's not a lot of them that says much more than "USA Standard". I'd like to try one but I won't purchase one, even if I had the cash spare. BSB

Tone: yes. Appearance: not really me. Price: if they accept moths, I have a wallet full BSB