pobrien_ie

I really like the look of the Precisions. No mention of a nitro finish in the specs though. The 57 and 62 seem to be taken off the site which is a shame IMO. They've hardly stopped them after 30 years have they?

I fully agree. I've been playing bass for over 14 years, and I've learnt more in my short time on BC. Biggest achievement was to start to learn to read notation. I've no reason whatsover to learn except for my own personal development. Can safely say I wouldn't have bothered but for the discussions I've seen here. While I don't agree with everything that's said here, BC never seems to descend into the slagging matches that you see elsewhere.

..oh....apart from me putting it here that is!

[quote name='bremen' timestamp='1357734741' post='1927381'] I predict that every bass nominated on the 'ugliest' thread will, eventually, also get a mention here, and vice-versa. [/quote] ..but surely this won't make it here [IMG]http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh504/pobrien_ie/Ugly%20Bass/Warwick_zps76af1a22.jpg[/IMG]

Yeah I'm sold on them as well - converted about 6/7 months ago. You can get them for pretty cheap from the US too!

It should be the 1-5/8" (41.3mm) nut width with a 7.25 radius. It's a pretty comfortable neck IMO.

Oh and if it helps the bass was the standard (basswood bodied) 57RI.

[quote name='BigAlonBass' timestamp='1357601068' post='1925354'] It seems like a fairly common addition, whatever it is. There's even a neck for sale on here with the same letters at the end of the number. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/194662-fender-jap-57-ri-maple-neck-fender-tuners/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/194662-fender-jap-57-ri-maple-neck-fender-tuners/[/url] [/quote] That's actually my old neck. I read somewhere that DGF were initials but that seems a bit far fetched.

[quote name='lettsguitars' timestamp='1357557892' post='1924300'] That's what I reckon. Poets and musicians need struggle to write their best material. Money ruins everything. Unless they can find a way to police the internet properly very soon, noone will be paying for music or video within a couple of generations. [/quote] I don't know if I'd agree with that. Surely a much larger percentage of people are paying for downloading music than in the days of Napster. I would have thought that recent high profile cases would further scare people to go the legal route. Also the likes of Netflix are making legal downloading of movies and tv programmes much more common place. Personally I couldn't really be bothered downloading music via the likes of itunes etc. I might be a bit old fashioned, but I still generally opt for the cd which will force me to listen to the whole album. Most of the bands I like, such as Pearl Jam, provide most of their stuff on their own website. Interestingly enough, I recall Pearl Jam as being one of the few bands who had no issue with Napster, Metallica being one of the main opponents of Napster. I think that says it all. When your music is art the financial side of things is less important.

[quote name='joeystrange' timestamp='1357402723' post='1922177'] Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl. [/quote] +1 to this.

Sorry to all the Macca fans, but the Hofner Violin Bass and all it's imitators are pretty ugly IMO.

Great performance! Lot's more included with the Standing in the Shadows of Motown book. A great read for anyone with even a passing interest in Jamerson / The Funk Brothers / Motown.

Sorry to hear that, but I know what you mean. Hope you get around to it at some point.

Thanks Gary! Not gigged it yet. I'm currently retired (due to wife, small kids, job(s) and phd study), so it might not see proper action for a good while yet! It sounds and feels just right for me, so very happy with it. How's your next project going?

RIP - The Rocker

This one was put on hold for a while after I had a bit of a change of heart in the direction I was going. I had the chance to buy a Road Worn P Bass recently, so I decided to use the neck, pickguard and tuners for this project. It's a little bit more period correct (1.75" nut width) than the MIJ neck I was going to use. Anyway, it turned out to be one of the most comfortable necks I've ever played. I know it's a cliche, but they really do have a great 'worn-in' feel. Not to everyone's taste, definitely the stupid cigarette burn , but I like a light bit of aging. Everything else is as above; Highway One body with nitro finish, '57 repro capacitor, cloth wiring etc. The only thing I need to replace is the nut (see pic!). After a bit of a mishap with La Bella flats I ended up breaking the nut at the G string. It's now strung with Chromes It's sounds great, at least to me. It's a nice addition to my recent '62 project, which thanks to the road worn body, is also currently getting a facelift. [IMG]http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh504/pobrien_ie/57%20P%20Bass/571_zpsbad65871.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh504/pobrien_ie/57%20P%20Bass/572_zps1590852b.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh504/pobrien_ie/57%20P%20Bass/573_zps540c60b2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh504/pobrien_ie/57%20P%20Bass/574_zps8be08f24.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh504/pobrien_ie/57%20P%20Bass/575_zpsba658531.jpg[/IMG]

I actually have the sheet music in tab (and notation I think) from Guitar World's Bass magazine if that's any help. I could scan and forward to you. I think it even gives the left hand fingering for the main bridge part.

Cool. I ask as I have Chromes on one bass and La Bellas on another, and although I prefer the sound of the La Bellas I actually find them stiffer/harder to play! I've only had them on a couple of weeks, so maybe I'll get used to them yet. I definitely agree with you on the Rotosounds...they don't do it for me on this comparison.

Best comparison video I've seen yet. Thanks for posting. As a matter of interest, which set do you prefer?

[quote name='witterth' timestamp='1356862306' post='1914311'] Thank you guys and all that is good advice (Im trying it out now) any decent you tube links? ( I know its cheating!!) [/quote] Try basscamera.com. I saw it before, and while I don't think it's 100%, it's a good start. Will you be playing with a horn section or guitars? Important to make sure you're all playing the same bit. Although not necessary to learn completely, for me, the last chorus is where it get's really hair!

[quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1356767518' post='1913320'] I'd try all 3 and buy which played and sounded the best. This is what I did when I bought my last P which was a 50s MIM, Roadworn, Lakland Bob Glaub shoot out. The Roadworn won, great basses. FWIW there's one just appeared in the FS section http://basschat.co.uk/topic/195214-fender-mexican-roadworn-precision-fiesta-red/ you could a whole lot worse than get one of these (provided you don't care about the whole relic thing). [/quote] +1 I don't think you'd go far wrong with one of these. They just feel right!

I think it's important to establish the difference between a "basic" player who serves the band/song. IMO a bad bass player is one who doesn't end up on the recorded track and is only in the band because of their look (Sid Vicious) or because bass doesn't matter to the band (Guigsy). Either way each to their own. Generally those "basic" players are the ones I prefer to listen to in bands. They play in the studio and live. I can't think of any band that I really like that has a "virtuoso" player, and they're all the better because of it.

Nut width should be easily found online if a bass is standard, but this isn't always the case. To take one example, Fender MIJ nut widths on reissue P Basses can be different from year to year or depending on model type (which with Fender isn't always obvious). To me at least, nut width is hugely important so I think definitely a fair question to ask. Then when it comes to weight, even two basses in the same range can have different weights, so again an important consideration.

That's what I was lead to believe, but earlier this year they quoted me for a Fender 62 AV P Bass and again for a different Fender a couple of months back. I know the likes of Musician's Friend don't ship new Fenders internationally, so maybe Sweetwater had to toe the line too.

Great performance! +1 about the Precisions....two P Basses are better than one! From the first song at least I thought you took care of the twang and the other guy the thud. Anyway, interesting approach to the low end!