Reviewer	Frankie J
Experience	2
Review date	January 24 2002
Manufacturer	Vintage
Model	V904EB
Price	£160
Item owned for	6 months to 1 year

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Bass type	4 string fretted
Neck join	Bolt-On
Neck construction	Malpe
Fingerboard	Rosewood, 24 fret
Body	Hardwood, one piece
Finish	Laminate electric blue
Pickups	P style center, jazz at bridge
Hardware	Black
Electronics	Active P pickup, passive jazz

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I got this at a cheap price because it was ex-demo (is normally around £50 more) and turned out to be alot better than anything at a similar price new. The neck is slim, fast and well finished, and the body flawless. The look of guitar makes it stand out from all the nasty p-bass rip offs that flood the "budget" end of the market, as does the tone, which is smooth and deep right the way from the open E to the G on the 24th. The active pickup is a bit of a bonus at this price- seriously recomended. So much better than sqiures, and even holds it own against a bass costing three times as much, the one let down is the bolts on the neck- a touch rough, but feels solid, and is out of sight.

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Construction	90%
(I've had no problems, but the bolts are a little rough at the neck)
Appearance	95%
(Goergeous, stands out)
Playability	98%
(Plays like a dream)
Sound	90%
Customer Service	75%
(I've not yet needed it)
Value	100%
(A bargin at full price)
Overall	100%
(She's my baby, no one believes how cheap she was)

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