miles'tone

I've been checking out some nice wooden pickguards online but most companies who make them either just have stock shapes and/or they are over in the states. Anyone know of anyone on these shores who may do custom wood guards? It's for my Squier VM P5 so I expect to send my existing guard to be used as a template. Cheeoz.

Hey I really like that! Aesthetically it really works. It shouldn't really but it does! Cool the MM pup is a little further north than on a Stingray. Would love to hear all the different tones available (hint hint )

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1415524251' post='2601050'] I gleaned from an interview with Joe Dart that it's some random cheap entry-level bass with a ceramic MM pup and TI flats, he didn't mention active or passive. It inspired me to buy Hamfist's modified Westone Thunder with P and MM pickups, which is now also wearing TIs and can get similar sounds! [/quote] Nice!

[quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1415381681' post='2599832'] It's a tone that, with the rest of the band, sounds to die for, certainly my favourite JE tone. I was very surprised what it sounded like isolated. [/quote] Not really a big JE fan usually but to me that sounds superb in isolation. Bass with baaalls!

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1415303492' post='2599095'] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKg_3kyIhHc [/quote] Oh my god, how righteous is that bass tone! Fantastic I wonder what kind of bass that is, a bitsa Stingray-a-like or a custom build? What a band!

[quote name='KevB' timestamp='1415280757' post='2598705'] I still like this design personally. Lightweight, strong and still folds fairly compact. I get my trace combo and SWR extension cab on together no problem. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sack-Truck-Aluminium-Lightweight-Folding-Hand-Cart-Foldable-Trolley-Barrow-/191307497080#ht_4406wt_1305"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sack-Truck-Aluminium-Lightweight-Folding-Hand-Cart-Foldable-Trolley-Barrow-/191307497080#ht_4406wt_1305[/url] [/quote] Just what I was looking for! Thanks \m/

[quote name='Gomez68' timestamp='1415224666' post='2598231'] Haha that's brilliant ! I know iv been looking about and thinking of getting a decent amp /cab in the new year ! I can feel the force it's strong on this site I will have to use Jedi mind tricks not to fall under it's spell! Thanks for the explanation of the acronym !! [/quote] Resistance is futile Welcome to Basschat!

I priced up buying a new '62ri Pbass directly from Japan last year. It worked out just over £800 all in to get it to my door. I didn't go for it. Don't know if that helps at all but there you go.

Sold Greg an Ashdown combo earlier this evening. We met up at a services on the M4, both diligently braving the traffic and the weather! Great easy deal, great meeting Greg! We had a good chinwag - Lovely chap. Deal with confidence, this guy is what Basschat is all about. Many thanks again Greg

[quote name='Raslee' timestamp='1415134305' post='2597152'] Sit back, close your eyes and enjoy the groove: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbRk4apS6jA [/quote] Niiice!

The one song that has shaped my 2014 and the groove that has inspired me, after discovering the band here on BC, is: THE ENTRANCE BAND - FINE FLOW - DALLAS TX: http://youtu.be/1w95c6g0UNk They also released a cool instrumental version: The Entrance Band-Fine Flow (Instrumental): http://youtu.be/GIlojfL2vIM

Nah, keep it as it is and just scroll through. It's not hard and you can sometimes find some nice surprises that way.

Thanks for taking the time to record this little test, I really enjoyed listening to it I think both basses sound fantastic but it sounds like bass #1 is easier for you to play so I'm guessing that one is the Pino. I'm VERY happy to be wrong though!

The V4 I used to own had the nicest feeling P neck, rock solid. An added plus over Squier is that the V4 has a full length headstock so it can wear true large vintage spec (like a Fender) tuners whereas the Squiers have a stubbier headstock so you need smaller bodied tuners.

Interesting! Never thought about this before but yes, you're right. My first favourite band (at age 7 funnily enough) was The Police quickly joined by Madness. Both used Precision basses. I didn't pick up a bass until 1991, then spent 20 years avoiding P basses because I wanted to be 'different' to the masses. Now, having come full circle as you do, I only play a P bass (happiness at last!) and not too strangely have always found it in my nature to create reggae and ska influenced bass lines quite easily! Now doctor, let me tell you about my mother..

[quote name='Bassnut62' timestamp='1414873001' post='2594301'] +1 for Paul Jackson. I met him backstage at a Headhunters gig and asked him how he gets that tone. he just showed me his fingers; there were huge deep welts through his callouses. He said I hit those f***ers as hard as hell! [/quote] Further proof that it IS all in the fingers

Definitely keep the '55, it sounds like it's a very special one. I get the feeling you would regret selling that one the most. Lull's are excellent basses and also very light in weight by all accounts..

Scott Thunes. A very resonant and woody sounding '65 Precision + Sublime talent and killer pick technique = Tone that freaks me out every time. Frank Zappa - Keep it Greasy (live): http://youtu.be/ly79mkffp7M Have I got close? Only in my dreams!

Here it is, used to be my profile pic on here. The neck that you can't see looks the same as yours.

Nice find! I've always wanted one too. I bought a Charvel Surfcaster semi acoustic in 1993, my first 'proper' bass. I still have it and would never part with it, in fact I played my first ever gig on it! Playing my Surfcaster unplugged has such an amazing tone, it has been my life's mission in a way to find an electric that sounds like it but amplified (the eq on my bass never came close unfortunately). I always wondered if an electric Surfcaster would be it. Really well made and designed basses (the fixed unadjustable rosewood bridge on mine is still pretty much in perfect intonation 21 years later!), mine is a joy to play. Congratulations on a great find and well done! I hate you for reminding me that I need one.

I have a Hipshot A in aluminium here waiting to go on my VM P bass. I'm hoping that it won't make any difference to the tone of my bass as I like it just the way it is and don't want to bugger up a good thing. BUT, I am hoping it will make a noticeable difference to the weight of my bass as I'm trying to shave off as much weight as possible (bad back, got lightweight tuners and knobs already on). Anyone know the weight difference at all or will it be just an unnecessary faff?

Cool, I wasn't aware of this.. That's my tonight sorted then! Cheers for the heads up

[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1414362391' post='2588701'] I think they have too much choice. How would one ever decide? Some people think as much choice as possible is fantastic, but it isn't, because it's daunting and off-putting for customers. Just look at their Strat range. Absolutely endless. 15 pages of Strats on their website. In what volume are they selling each and every version to justify 15 pages worth of product variations? Maybe that's where they're going wrong - too much choice. Too much invested in slight variations of the same product. If I had any persuasion within Fender, I'd be looking to cull a few lines and consolidate the range. As it is, their variations are a bit mad. Sometimes you see a colour you like, but it's not available on the guitar you like. I presume that's most a cost-saving measure. I would think if the range was consolidated that they could offer all their guitars in all finishes (and do some limited-production "special" finishes to peak the interests of the hardcore fans). Those are just my thoughts on it. I don't really know of any brand where expanding the range (beyond a certain point) expands the profits. In fact, one of the biggest companies in the world only offers a few variations of each product, and they have millions in cash reserves - Apple. [/quote] Random observation: This reminds me of Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares. He'd show up at some failing restaurant to troubleshoot and get them back on track, turn them into a little goldmine. Usually the restaurant was overstretching themselves with too many choices on the menu, therefore spending a fortune on stock, customer relations not so great, etc.. Ramsey would always slash the menu down to a handful of dishes and concentrate on doing those dishes incredibly well. Cue excellent word of mouth, reputation restored, everyone happy..kerching!! Should've given Gordon the job instead of fu**ing Bono.