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The basses are carbon fibre too.

You can easily get a short extension cable made.

Most people opt for a high C because it means all your shapes (scales etc) remain the same.

I'm not sure who Camden Guitars are, but they consistently mark their prices up to double what they should probably be. My TRB6 is in MUCH better nick than that one.

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1484440731' post='3215551'] I know the myths will probably never die, but Fender since 2008 is not the Fender of old. I have an Am Std Jazz V which is a very decent bass. IMO worth every penny. I just tried out a new Am Pro Jazz V and it was a cracker. It felt good to play and the pickups sounded very good. An excellent sounding 34" 5 string bass. The problem Fender have with the new range is that people don't equate them with expensive instruments. The complaint is Fenders cost too much, but these are far better basses so why should they cost peanuts. [/quote] Post-2008 Fenders are a lot better than they used to be for sure, I actually really rate the Japanese ones in particular. I wasn't suggesting they should cost peanuts, but I would certainly argue that for the same money you get more from most of the other super-Jazz makers. For the price of a Custom Shop Fender you are looking at a Sadowsky Metro, a Mike Lull, a USA Lakland or an Xotic. For the price of a Masterbuilt you are looking at a Sadowsky NYC etc. The Fenders are good, but IMO they're not in the same league in terms of craftsmanship, wood quality, features etc. Tone is of course subjective.

Looks like £219 to me, definitely a copy. https://geek.wish.com/m/c/56d8e83f52ebf016955b3a34?force_native_view=1&app_deep_link=Z2VlazovL2MvNTZkOGU4M2Y1MmViZjAxNjk1NWIzYTM0

[quote name='prowla' timestamp='1484348824' post='3214949'] I don't particularly get the 3rd-party super-Fenders; I think they should get a bit of imagination and do their own thing. [/quote] They're for people who like the Fender style but actually want a really good one.

[quote name='chickenjames' timestamp='1484346966' post='3214933'] thanks guys, this is really helpful. Currently I'm favouring the NOS US Ps. I've played the one in Hickies and it's niiiiiiiice. I do appreciate that there are some great basses on here, and I hope I'm not offending anyone by preferring new if I can get it. Is there anywhere in the south that has stock of the MIM 50s P? I'd quite like to get my hands on one. [/quote] Not offending at all - we just suggested it since you explicitly mentioned secondhand in your OP (:

It makes a good DI and preamp box for recording. I have a few useful profiles such as the REDDI one which sounds great going direct.

Cheers guys. Yes, she's an absolute beauty and amazing to play but I can't cope with new instruments... just to scared to play them!

I have a fantastic, lightweight Japanese Fender FSR Classic 60s Precision up for sale at the minute that is within your budget. It's in the For Sale section. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/295819-2015-fender-fsr-classic-60s-lacquer-precision-olympic-white/page__pid__3211938#entry3211938

I thought that might be the case. Is cutting from a template difficult?

Hello, I may be able to get some limited access to a CO2 laser cutter... is cutting a tort pickguard possible, or am I going to end up setting myself on fire? Thanks!

Well I have a pair of Dingwalls (a Super P5 and a Super J5), and I much prefer the string length to the Combustion I had before both in terms of playability (small hands) and tone (the G really sings at 32", and the B is still tighter than a Fender at 35"). Here's a clip I did of my Super J a couple nights ago (guest starring my Egyptian Mau, Chloë). https://www.facebook.com/JohannTingMusic/videos/10155003439092932/ Would really like to try one of the Maruszczyks. If he can make a six string fanned fret, then I'm REALLY interested.

Well I didn't know they made these! Anyone tried one? http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/MARUSZCZYK_Elwood_4p_Multiscale_white.html