simon1964

[quote name='MB1' timestamp='1328220288' post='1524128'] MB1. ...Not originally fretless! [/quote] That's what I thought too. The think the bass is genuine. Fender certainly made a series in the 80s with that logo and headstock, but I've never seen a fretless one.

[quote name='Who's Who' timestamp='1319935403' post='1420393'] The blue colour's name you mention was called exactly that, Blueburst. [/quote] They also did the rather oddly named "blueboy" finish as a recent colour of teh year. A very cool looking pale blue - but still not as cool as black

Got to be Jetglow. Preferrably with black pickguard and Trussrod cover

I can't comment on the BTC control, but I've got a P-retro I bought used on here, but have never got round to fitting, and would be happy to let go cheap. PM if you're interested!

[quote name='neilb' timestamp='1327840954' post='1517434'] The stock may carry a 72 SN, but probably not fitted to the body till some time later. It wasn't uncommon. [/quote] Normally I'd agree, but the odd thing here is that the serial number is on the back of the three bolt neck plate, which Fender weren't making in 1972. But it I a 72 SN. So puzzling, but I suspect just a quirk in the serial number used - Fender Serial Numbers are notoriously inconsistent.

Yep - apparently the ripped cones helped! Assuming you're not up for that, a Precision, played with a pick near the bridge, ought to get you close, especially with some tweaking of your Ashdown Lomenzo to give some crunchiness short of fuzz. Cracking song by the way!

I think it is a 405. I used to own one, and they'er cracking basses for the money.

Not described as an ATK, and no -bids at present. Looks like a potentially good deal for someone. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ibanez-Bass-4-String-/140684613683?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item20c174d833"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ibanez-Bass-4-String-/140684613683?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item20c174d833[/url]

Bought a P-retro from Gareth. Good price and quick delivery! Thanks!

This is a good thread covering the five day one-to-one course as well: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/15736-5-day-shuker-course/page__hl__lwtait"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/15736-5-day-shuker-course/page__hl__lwtait[/url] and I've played the said Taitycaster, and its excellent!

[quote name='blackmn90' timestamp='1326797640' post='1501979'] PMT took over a few of the sound control's who's staff i found were always a bit stiff until you get to know them [/quote] I think this is a good point. I think the ones's cited above in the "good category" are part of the original PMT chain (Birmingham, Northampton). They took over several of the old Sound Control Stores a few years back (certainly Leeds and Norwich, probably Bristol?). Sound Control were never as user friendly in my experience...

I can't speak for their online service, but I have regularly used their Birmingham store, and in my experience customer service is first rate.

I sold my L2500 tribby on here for £425 about a year ago. Wish I'd kept it - you won't get a better 5 string for that sort of money.

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1325837020' post='1488403'] Quality bassist, some really inventive lines. [/quote] +1 to that. I heard "Pump it Up" for the first time in years recently. What a bassline!

I started on piano, and am still reasonably competent on piano and keys. I can strum away on guitar, but strictly rhythm. My lead playing is hopeless! And I also have a trombone, but I haven't really played in about 20 years!

Again, definitely try both. I can't get on with Jazz necks at all - they feel too narrow at the nut to me. As someone has said above, the Rickenbacker neck doesn't have the normal taper, and people tend to either love it or hate it. Also the profile is very different over the years. Rics are pretty quirky all round, and RhysP's experience is not unusual - lots of people like the look and tone, but don't get on with them. I love mine, but they're a very different playing experience to a Fender. On the scale length, you probably won't notice the shorter length, save that IMO the string tension is slightly less on a Ric. Tone wise, I actually think the Ric has more versatility than people often think. The neck pickup solo'd can actually sound quite like a thumpy P tone - not what you'd associate with a Ric at all.