Mrbigstuff

If I change stings they are well passed their due date, as it’s the one thing I’m very lazy on. Therefore the bin is the only option.

In general western music it’s relatively simple: learn the 12 keys, chords/ chord tones and scales. Best way to practice this is across 12 keys, ascending and descending in different patterns, speeding up when you’re playing the right notes consistently. Lines are made up of chord tones, passing tones and chromatics, so once you get to grip with the above it’s possible to analyse anything.

I do get that, but my dad loves playing along to the Beatles whereas I don’t like their music. If he had tried to encourage me to learn their songs instead of Nirvana/ RHCP I don’t think would have enjoyed the instrument at all. I find Scott and Ian very engaging in their YT vids but I can see why others would be put off. luckily they have a free trial, so you have zero commitment unless your son wants to continue.

Luckily you can do both simultaneously. Having said that I had bad technique in my plucking hand for about 6 years, but was able to change it fairly quickly.

Just because you didn’t get on with SBL doesn’t mean he wouldn’t? Pros and cons to everything. Find a really good local teacher and it could be inspiring. Or waste money on one not worthwhile, and he loses interest. Some online content could be inspiring and others dull. I like to use books, but I’ve already been through years of lessons over scales, techniques ect.

The neck dive might be a repercussion of the 24 frets because my standard V5 5 string doesn’t have any. I agree about the different body shape compared to a P though. I’d prefer a P body with J pickups and a J neck. I think most Sire basses are heavier than some of their equivalents but I guess that’s how they make them so cheap.

A lad I knew at uni had a broken tuner on his Squier jazz and replaced it with a 50p coin! That’s technically not buying gear, as the coin is a credit 😜

My thought was replacement body

Did the JVs come with an A width nut? If not it looks likely a repro to me.

I thought Sire basses were made in Indonesia?

If it is buzzing when unplugged then you can at least rule out electrical issues. It could still be as simple as fret buzz (either not enough relief in the neck or uneven frets), or as has been pointed out, loose hardware. Also worth checking how well the strings sit in the nut.

One reviewer apparently dropped in store. I don’t know how they did that on the planet Zeb

I changed the standard US pickups in my P bass to Lindy Fralins and it significantly improved the sound. Once you make the change you think why didn’t I do it sooner!

What I see in this thread 😂

Nice, there are lots of stingray 5s about so even if you decide the status isn’t right in the long term, you’ll have no problem finding a stingray. Hadn’t heard of Human Base before, not something I’d buy blind.

Ah I forgot about this, I bought two guitar TAB books off here last month. Do they count as gear?

Due to their mass 5 strings become a lot more about user preference compared to 4 strings. There are so many variations that impact the B string; Scale length, string spacing, neck depth, body size, string trees, neck through vs bolt on, angled headstock and the list goes on. I think you’re wise to start off cheaper and work out what you do and don’t like about it to better educate your choices in the future. I had 4 5 strings before going back to basics on a 4, and luckily the Sire V5 ticks a lot of boxes before I can afford a KS.

I don’t regularly check on either but they’re worth a browse at least. I wouldn’t buy vintage at auction. I don’t want to spend thousands and run the risk of buying a fake or something that isn’t quite what it says it is.

For vintage guitars ATB, No Tom, vintage and rare in Bristol, New Kings Road vintage and rare, classic and cool guitars, Charlie Chandler posts stuff on FB. For odds and sods I know of We Buy Any Guitar in Ashton under Lyne, guitar village in Surrey, promenade music in Morcombe. Guitar Guitar have shops dotted around too.

What sort of guitars are you looking to browse? There’s loads in the UK that are smaller than those you’ve mentioned but specialise in specific areas.

Was the Vigier modded to be invisible?

No, but looks legit. Not many P basses had blocks and binding. When did they transition to truss rod access at the headstock end?

Try calling some of the shops in Denmark street to see if they would buy them from you. Wunjo would be a good starter. You would get less money than selling privately but at least it would be guaranteed.