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I'd say Gibson BUT I always recommend playing one first and deciding for yourself. After all it's the difference between a <£300 bass or £1,100 one. Either way, your after a real nice bass

I know for definite that they feel better for me and for me that's something that is important as sound can be changed via modifications and amps.

[quote name='AttitudeCastle' timestamp='1319649171' post='1416895'] Haha yes indeed! And you too Though why would you be interested in my Mum? She's a hag! [/quote] Because my mum never loved me :'( lol [quote name='Bankai' timestamp='1319649711' post='1416902']In response to the mention of Custom Shop Thunderbirds, I contacted Gibson a few months ago looking to get a slightly different finish, nothing difficult or fancy. The official response from them was that the Gibson Custom Shop won't do basses. At all. Ever.[/quote] That sucks, wasn't that long ago they had a custom shop bass, was it? P's me off as they hardly make that many basses anyway in comparrison to guitars and most probably and circulate in the states, yet, after looking on Musicians Friend, they'll make explorer basses n' all? *deep sigh* ("(-.-)

http://basschat.co.uk/topic/155692-spear-5-string-singlecut/ Hope this helps but you'd have to be quick as its stirring interest

Welcome to bass chat! Princess Orys Thanks for the story, it's really nice and detailed other than your evil cousin I'm joking, it's logical really. I have to say, i have seen that Spear on the 'For sale' part of this forum with some nice detailed pics, no more than £250 if I remember correctly. Seems really nice and a steal for the price. Ibanez basses, does your friend play guitar? I cannot say a nice word about these, higher end models are fine but the budget range I think you would have to try for yourself if your picky like myself. If you are really after a Pbass and your sticking to a budget, try a Squier "vintage modern", "artists" and "classic vibe' range for sure. They might not be anything near your old bass and nothing like a real high quality Fender but Squiers quality over the last few years has improved so much, they're worth every penny! There is also a brand called, Bass Collection who have been awarded Best bass under £1,000 and have created quite a buzz, I'd advise you check them out. All the best with your search and I hope you enjoy the site.

Taken from the current Fender US Deluxe Jazz specs: ____________________________________________ Accessories Case Gig Bags: Molded rectangular SKB® case Included Accessories: Cable, Strap, Strap Locks Strap Locks: Schaller® Strap Lock System ____________________________________________ so, it seems like they still do, but they always say that they can change any specs, any time and who's to say the shops have no input on this? I know once when I've looked into buying Fenders, Instore, they have tried to sell me the gig bag! Lol, not saying its all stores but this was in my home town of Liverpool

[quote name='AttitudeCastle' timestamp='1319564576' post='1415887'] But thank you for your words, maybe it's because i'm having a bad week i'm being a grouch if you find a nice example of a Gibbo Custom Shop T'bird (the older ones especially i've found) are mighty basses, though the older generation necks never suited me, and the newer ones sound too different to my ears to be as appealing, maybe one day i'll find the correct cross over era one for me![/quote] Lol I know of TROLLs, it's ok, I just mistaken you for one but maybe we were both abit of a grouch? Water under the bridge anyway, you seem a cool guy I believe that you have to keep searching and trying different models until you find the one for you, after all, every piece of wood is different. I have tried a few of the standard selection and I can see what you mean by the necks, they do collect abit of grime and sweat but ive never experienced this as they're pretty clean and out of the box condition, my own I look after and clean often. I agree some epi's could kick the sh*t outa the Gibson versions but I look towards the foreseeable future and think which I'd be happier with and which is going to last, hence a few gibsons in my arsenal and my eye out for a custom shop. I think they should have brought back the Studio basses instead of the short scale, which seem to be sitting on the shelves collecting dust! Anyone make much of these shorter scales?

[quote name='q_of_doom' timestamp='1319533697' post='1415172']Interesting. The one posted looks like a stripped-down version of the Fender Lotto Bass that had two mudbuckers. The Lotto cost over $ 6 000 if I recall correctly, hence the name. http://bassoutpost.com/index.php?topic=2112.0[/quote] Your my hero, been looking for that for aaaaaages! Did see it origionally on musicians friend but never seen it since. Looks great though, you would have to win the Lotto to purchase it though ^_^ lol bad pun I know

That Pbass is sh#t hot!

Quite a rare colour to find but wouldn't surprise me if theyll bring it out in the next year or two like they did with the firebird.

Looks amazing (Y)

Much love for the Warwicks- German made only

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' timestamp='1319363608' post='1412990'] I bet they are mexicans.[/quote] It wouldn't surprise me and still charge us the same price for the MIJ version. I noticed the 70's Pbass is same price as the Jbass over the pond, yet they're £200+ more over here. THANK YOU FENDER UK/EU!!!

Never been a fan of B-E-A-D tuning on a four string, yes I had my days of it too . Always fancied a 5 string and tuning it E-A-D-G-C tuning, I think a certain Mr V Wooten does so??? Hope whatever you do, works best for you

Seen thm but never played one, nice all the same and a niiiiice vintage look

[quote name='ZMech' timestamp='1319455377' post='1414190']Think I prefer the finish my mate just gave his stagg: [/quote] +1 Much prefer this to the warwicks anyday complements to your friend

I didn't know fender put strap locks on thier basses. How long ago was this or what series?