Cairobill

First off, I'm a precision novice but recent sessions using a great 1977 P has me thinking about adding a P style bass to my gear. I have an awesome jazz neck that I am going to get a body made to match and I'm considering going the P/J route with a precision body. I'm hoping for a bass that combines the thump of a P with the tonal colour (when needed) of mixing in some bridge pickup. Anyone know of the pitfalls of such a design or have any recommendations for pickup matching and pickup suggestions to get a good growly, thumpy P tone? Body wood will be alder and the neck is a maple board. The neck has some heft to it and a good heavy tone to it. Cheers! Nick

I think people who criticise rock and pop bassists have difficulty understanding the meaning of the word genre. Colin Greenwood is a walking textbook of pop/rock style and plays what is right for each song that he records, down to a specific string, bass and amp. To criticise him for not playing like a fusion player (or Mick from Supergrass who was half of one of the most dynamic rhythm sections of the britpop era) is nonsensical. I would expect that most chopmeister bassists would produce ersatz mushy session drivel if ever called upon to play in any of the bands mentioned in this thread. It's simply not a genre they understand. Also, just because something sounds easy doesn't mean it is.

Ah, Rickenbackers...8)

Great to hear, I'm going to pick up one of these cabs then get an amp to drive it. The question is which one....probably best to go with the one it was designed for...hmmm

Are you using the Trace V4 to drive it? I'm in the position of picking up a matamp 4X10 and am wondering what amp would best match it. I'm wondering whether a GT200 is a good route or would that be too much? Cheers Nick

It's a sign of the times. Used to be that touring was there to support album sales. Now it's the only real source of income, hence the hikes. To think of all the amazing bands I saw for a tenner back in the day...wowsa...

Yes, there were particular characters on talkbass mouthing off about the moral/legal intricacies of the situation that would easily qualify for the appellation 'cockmaster'. Quite amusing...

DR hibeams recommended in this parish. Amazing strings.

ireal looks great!

i saw you play that bass (before the body refit) at Southampton University many years ago with Stump. It sounded fantastic. Your approach to bass playing was like no one else and I liked that a lot. I seem to remember we had a drunken conversation in the bar afterwards too!