Recent content by billywade

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    I want to know if my Fender is really a fender

    It's true that the bass has been butchered somewhat but I'd bet most on here would be all over that deal for $500 any day of the week. If the amp is a '67 there's $500 right there. The neck and tuners are probably close to another grand and the neck plate is prob. over $100 by itself. You did...
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    Straplocks?

    Here's the Grolsch in action. Pretty much the same as the rubber washer.
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    Straplocks?

    Yes it's a double looper with a reverse (flip flop) switch.
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    Straplocks?

    Out of the traditional two I prefer Dunlop. I use them like this It brings the strap in closer to the bass like a strap shoud be and it allows you to use a strap that is not lock equipped. Downfalls include having to keep up with the lock and it looks kinda goofy.
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    Massive Pawnshop Score : '74 Jazz Bass $ 64.64 out the door

    I live in Victoria and go to Corpus every week or so. I've stopped in this pawn shop 15 or so times (the one by HEB right?) and have never seen a deal there anywhere close to this one. In fact I can't actually remember buying anything there. Proud for you. If I'd seen it first it would have...