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[quote name='Ou7shined' post='1216354' date='May 1 2011, 09:35 AM']Sheesh. The gall of some folk eh.[/quote] Can a seller demand that you cover the fees?

Linky! [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HARTKE-HX-410-HYDRIVE-CAB-/110681310198?pt=UK_MusicalInstr_Amplifiers_RL&hash=item19c51ec3f6"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HARTKE-HX-410-HYDRIV...=item19c51ec3f6[/url]

Its suddenly changed to a fancy black 5 stringer. Looks very nice too but still expensive.

Didn't the '76s have plastic knobs?

Stroof! I wish I hung onto my pre Ernie!

Oh yes, like that!

I have seen Precisions from this era in this state before. I owned a '78 (IIRC) in a lot better condition which I sold for about the same price to somebody here a couple of years ago. Also the case is worth a few quid too. Sellers reputation aside, I'd put my neck out and say that its not been reliced. If so £800 is a wee bit of a bargain, maybe?

For the money you're looking to spend you'll be getting good gear. Let your ears decide so try as much as possible. The stuff in my signature is there after years of trying out different gear. I've owned more amp/cab combinations that I care to mention but I believe what I've got now is the best for me. Although you may think it stinks!

I've just had a very strange look from my house mate whilst playing along to that! Like that bass.

[quote name='uke' post='1208768' date='Apr 22 2011, 11:24 PM']Jeez O When will this nonsense end ? [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vintage-Fender-Stratocaster-Telcaster-Jazz-Bass-Jaguar-/300549980284?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item45fa2cc07c"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vintage-Fender-Strat...=item45fa2cc07c[/url][/quote] Oh God! They just look bloody dreadful.

I have no idea who Justin Bieber is but a paid gig is a paid gig!

[quote name='acidbass' post='1206248' date='Apr 20 2011, 06:44 PM']I'd love a 1987 Warwick Streamer! [/quote] I love mine but its sadly way off my birth year! I did have a '73 Precision and I wish I still did.

I dont know anything really about them although having a quick look at the Warwick page they look ok. I'm a little surprised that the Thumb has a maple neck and not Ovangkol. The corvette dose! I would hazard a guess that the build quality would be very good but I bet you'll pay for it! And then theres the 'Artist Series'...

[quote name='tauzero' post='1204051' date='Apr 18 2011, 07:59 PM']Bassists are too stupid to play anything with more than four strings.[/quote] God knows I am!

Another big +1 for the Genz Neox. For its size its quite remarkable and easily handles the venues I play. The sound is so tight and focused and not what I would expect from a 2x12. When I was in the market for a new cab I tried it against a Berg 2x12 (which IMO didn't sound half as good) and two Berg 4x10's both Neo and non Neo. I thought that the non Neo Berg sounded better being crisper and tighter and pretty much like the Neox.

Newly acquired 1990 Streamer Stage I

[quote name='thumbo' post='1181185' date='Mar 29 2011, 06:59 PM'][/quote] The black hardware look good, I quite like that.

I'd be buggered if I'd ever spend 1K on a new Precision! Hang out for a S/H Japanese one and save yourself a lot of money.

[quote name='thumbo' post='1198444' date='Apr 13 2011, 05:22 PM']Shocking! I'm a bit out of the loop with the value of vintage Warwicks. How much "should" this have gone for? It looks like it's fallen short for lack of accurate title, decent description and collection only.[/quote] I think the advert really let it down presuming that the bass was in good condition. The BIN was £800 which alone would be a pretty good price for one of these. I paid more for mine but worth every penny!

£670!

I remember you telling me about this. Looking forward to your review.

I'd like to think that I'm a good customer of Marks what with buying basses, amps, cabs and various other bits and bobs. On every occasion I've been more than happy with the service I have received. Under no circumstance would I believe that mark would have sold a bass knowing that there was such an issue with it. I don't doubt the claims made by Alex as I'm no expert on '80s Precisions (I've had quite a few '70s). I did view the bass quickly and it seemed ok to me. But like I said I'm no expert. I really hope that the issue is quickly resolved for Alex with the minimal damage to Bassdirect's, and Marks great reputation.

[quote name='molan' post='1192462' date='Apr 8 2011, 12:33 AM'][/quote] Damn GAS! Anyhow the Thumb and Streamer are great basses. Both very different but both very usable and I'm pretty hard pushed to decide what one to use when gigging, I love them both.