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[quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1403853277' post='2487016'] Jeans, Next, Gucci. They are of no importance to ME. I have bought many Fenders in the last 39 years. They do not currently provide a reasonably priced bass in the specifications I would like. Somebody else does. Yes I would like it with Fender on the top because it is a homage to one of their earlier instruments that I adore. Can't afford real or custom shop. I am not buying it to make a profit, I'm buying it for Me to gig. The aesthetics are for ME. Most luthier built instruments you will lose money on. That isn't an issue for me. I would have bought this instrument from Peterbuilt except they do not put Fender logos on. I really don't give a monkey's wang about anybody else's thought's about how shallow I am. [/quote] Karl, will you please get off the fence mate. + several btw

Undisputed champ so far is the lady from Haim.

How long do strings last unopened in their packaging out of interest?

Pete just acquired my Ymaha RY8. Super smooth transaction, real gent, deal with confidence.

I think in some ways the older 'traditional' brands that have not really moved with the times and/or their customers should take a good hard look at this. While [u]I [u]do [/u]not in any way[/u] endorse passing off (i.e. selling something as a Fender that isn't a Fender), the 'tribute' thing is different and Limelight very clearly say exactly what you are buying etc. How much more money could the likes of Fender have made if they had:[list] [*]spotted and acted on a clear opportunity; [*]not taken the p*$$ on pricing; and [*]done something about the uneven QA (not part of this thread but worth saying). [/list] It may be that the Limelight flame burns brightly and dies, but there is clearly a demand for this type of thing out there. If Fender don't pick it up others will.

My YOB bass would be north of $20,000 so out of my league, therefore I probably fall into the first category. Not played one yet, but have been in discussion about price and spec. I'm not a massive Fender fan, but there is no doubting the iconic nature of designs so I guess that would be my motivation.

My CD just landed too, really enjoying what I've heard so far.

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1403612750' post='2484441'] Next rehearsal, get him to build and strip down his kit to a timer and see where he's going wrong and/or needs help. Hope this helps [/quote] Yeah, work study. We can then time all drummers and get a benchmark set up time for any piece of kit.

Great charity Sue Ryder, I do stuff for them in my spare time. Well done for trying.

Just sold a passive harness to Chris. Plenty of comms, quick payment, excellent to deal with. Many thanks.

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1402825274' post='2476999'] Time for someone to start a separate waistcoat lunge shot thread methinks. [/quote] This should be legal requirement for bcers.