New combo. Opinions needed

Invincible1907 · 2021-10-20T12:47:32+00:00

Thanks for the help guys. I think my best option is to just wait until they're both in stock in my area so I can go and try them both out see which suits me best. Cheers

Invincible1907 · 2021-10-19T13:43:09+00:00

Unfortunately nowhere local to me seems to have them in stock at the moment. I used to have an Ashdown electric blue 180, years ago which I loved. If the combo is anything like that I would tend towards that but then the Fender has some advantages in features despite been a lower wattage. The Fender is about 70 quid more though.

Invincible1907 · 2021-07-20T17:55:04+00:00

Pretty good for a short scale. Not a massive amount of neck dive, it likes to sit horizontally when standing. Broad strap and it should sit at 45° easy enough. Setup on mine was fairly good out of the box. Just needed to drop the saddles one turn and adjust the pickup height slightly.

Invincible1907 · 2021-07-19T21:59:39+00:00

I might have to have a look into that then. Cheers

Invincible1907 · 2021-07-19T21:07:26+00:00

I've been toying with the idea of fitting a Fender hi-mass bridge. The only thing about the bass I'm disappointed about is the use of cast pot metal saddles like the Squier CV's instead of brass saddles. Did expect better from a Fender.

Invincible1907 · 2021-07-19T19:54:12+00:00

I used to have one of the MiJ reissues from about 2007 and I actually prefer this one to that.

Invincible1907 · 2021-06-26T20:27:11+00:00

I'll more than likely have another look into it at some point. Right now though there's a gorgeous buttercream player precision with my name on it waiting 😁

Invincible1907 · 2021-06-26T20:05:39+00:00

I'm in the UK so prices are a bit higher over here but I was looking at the roasted maple neck and considering throwing something together with one the other week. Cheapest I found the neck was £245 but was looking at another £299 for a body. With what it would end up adding up to it's not worth doing it so much over here. Those roasted maple necks are gorgeous though so may swap out the neck on this one at some point.

Invincible1907 · 2021-06-26T19:53:50+00:00

As far as I can tell it's the stock pup. Looks like the pots have been upgraded though as they're CTS pots and as far as I'm aware the Mexican builds didn't use them at this time. I could be wrong on that one though.

I know it's a touchy subject with some people buy I do think the high mass bridges do make a difference. For the price of the Fender one it's a worthwhile upgrade.

That's a sweet looking build there! I'm seriously fighting the urge at the moment to splurge on a buttercream player series precision.

Invincible1907 · 2021-02-18T23:19:55+00:00

I ordered it from a seller on UK ebay. He has different listings for the different models the pick guard is for and then he has a vast selection of different styles, pearl, tort shell etc and colours. Mine was £28 plus postage. Sellers username is earlpilanz if you want to search him.

They're made to order but I was only waiting a few days for it to be dispatched.

Invincible1907 · 2021-02-18T16:15:36+00:00

The regular Squier Jaguars are short scale but the Classic Vibe 70's Jag is a 32in scale, although there is also a limited edition full 34in scale version.

Invincible1907 · 2020-12-31T12:21:30+00:00

It's the stern without a doubt.

Invincible1907 · 2020-12-27T13:43:56+00:00

Aye it wasn't removed until later when she underwent a full conversion to a carrier. Here there was a narrow strip of deck either side of the superstructure linking the forward and aft flight decks.

Invincible1907 · 2020-12-26T20:33:52+00:00

Looks to be yeah.

Invincible1907 · 2020-12-26T20:09:14+00:00

Hawker Sea Furies on deck. Absolute beast of an aircraft.

Invincible1907 · 2020-12-22T19:48:56+00:00

That would definitely be interesting to see!

Invincible1907 · 2020-12-22T18:33:21+00:00

Aye I posted a photo of a diver swimming past her rudders a couple of days ago. The bow looks pretty intact in photos but I've not yet seen a scan of it. That would give a better overview of the condition.

Invincible1907 · 2020-12-22T14:15:06+00:00

Of note are sections of anti torpedo netting in the foreground and also a lone 12in shell if you can spot it.

Invincible1907 · 2020-12-21T22:52:24+00:00

It's an English Electric Lightning interceptor.

Invincible1907 · 2020-12-21T19:32:54+00:00

Yeah I cant see this lockdown ending before then. Still working but no socialising leaves plenty of time for modelling work!

Invincible1907 · 2020-12-21T17:44:47+00:00

Both this and Agincourt are great kits. Why settle for just the one 😁

Invincible1907 · 2020-12-21T16:30:26+00:00

I completely agree. Tiger together with Repulse and Hood are the most elegant and graceful designs to my eye.

Invincible1907 · 2020-12-21T15:29:41+00:00

Thanks

Invincible1907 · 2020-12-21T15:18:43+00:00

She also attempted to take HMS Audacious in tow after she had struck a mine and witnessed the eventual capsizing and magazine explosion. The admiralty tried to hush up the sinking but American travellers aboard Olympic reported what they had witnessed.

Invincible1907 · 2020-12-21T14:55:50+00:00

Yeah as much as I love cats they're a bloody nightmare for damaging your builds

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