Mrbigstuff

That’s still probably more than what was paid for it new. As with everything the prices have shot up recently. Luckily bass bros tend to be more reasonable with their prices, I guess to shift items quickly.

I’m sure you know what was meant. There were so many produced and many modified to different degrees, making it very tricky to pick up on all the anomalies. It’s not like cars where everything (baring scrapes and small accidents) is normally documented and therefore traceable.

Short scale in general are in vogue and this way players can have the usability and vintage Fender sound in one. @ped’s sounds ace even if modified! This topic only became a problem when the replies were aggressive. Otherwise it’s a good discussion to have on Fender basses golden era.

Not sure why this needed a separate thread to the vintage fender one, but no it doesn’t appear that any records were kept and therefore everything is a best guess approach.

It’s a top notch design made in small numbers to a very high standard. Of course the name increases demand, that’s the point of having the license.

Haha love that idea! Unfortunately it won’t be me….. or will it 🤔🤣

Cash can also expire if not used 😂 if you win a bass in a competition you’ve bought a ticket to or had to do something in exchange for a chance (SBL or bassbro competitions) then that’s still a purchase, just like using loyalty points. But if anyone wants to half arse the challenge then it’s no skin off my nose.

I was going to suggest garage or shed but it might get a damp smell instead! Depends which is worse I guess 😂

So what he has sent you is correct for what you will perform then? Being a different key to an original track is common in many covers gigs depending on instruments or vocal ranges.

How would I in the UK, know about your repair shop or memoire? Not seen your ads either, do you sell as many as those UK retailers mentioned?

If I was given the music you had, I wouldn’t detune at all. Could be that the arrangement you’re playing is in a different key to the original. Or the arranger has royally cocked up…

All looks to be standard tuning to me. just follow the tab and you’ll be fine.

Simply put, there is evidence of them taking apart many instruments and building knowledge, whereas we have to take your word for it. Not that your input on here isn’t appreciated, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be challenged. In regards to meeting someone qualifying them as the only source of truth… people’s anecdotes of their past isn’t always accurate.

That guy is such a good musician! Hopefully they have a really good design idea because I think Jones’ craftsmanship deserves something aesthetically pleasing.

Exactly, nowt to do with Andertons. Their end of the bargain works fine.

Well yes but if those batteries didn’t work you would take it up with the company that made/ sold the batteries not the place you bought the toy from. The app was downloaded from another retailer. Is it called play store or something on android?

I went a month without playing electric guitar and absolutely sucked at it! Slowly getting back a bit but only play it once or twice a week so not putting too much pressure on it.

I reckon they will be putting more effort into comms with their solicitor than with the manufacturer. I agree that what they have sold is working and the part that you are supposed to supply is not, albeit at the fault of the manufacturer.

There was a red 5 at the bass gallery recently for £1500 which I think is about right. Unfortunately I couldn’t justify it!

Practice costs nothing 😉

Yes I remember hearing that at the time people thought the 60s fender finish was poor quality and cracked or wore too quickly, hence why in the latter years of the 70s the coating was so thick. But then rather than wear it just chipped which is far worse IMO.

Were they given, or were purchases made from this retailer prior in order to build points and purchase other items using those points? That would be purposeful and therefore not a gift. For example if I use a credit card provider in order to build points to swap for air miles, I wouldn’t consider that a gift. I’ve purposefully made those purchases with that card to get the reward.

Interesting strategy calling loyalty points a gift. I would argue they’re a form of payment and go against the ethos of the challenge.

Maybe it’s because my evening plans were ruined by car failure but I am shocked that you would encourage each other into buying cables that aren’t replacing broken cables or removing liability where a salesman encourages a purchase! No wonder you’re all in this group 😂

The neck pocket is completely painted, is that common for this era? I’m used to seeing the bare wood mark where it was held by a stick/rod.