Chiliwailer

Wahey, looks like Guitar Guitar finally sold that 2013 Proto. proves there's something for everyone.

[quote name='EliasMooseblaster' timestamp='1428664726' post='2743518'] At the risk of giving myself GAS...did they ever run mid-60s style "slab" bodies as an option? I see that Slab66 are doing a decent line in Precision clones based on this design. I'm also surprised that they don't offer a few more adventurous options with pickup configurations - a couple of years ago, I honestly thought the Blacktop series might have been a sign of more exciting things to come. Why not have an option for three single coils, like a Stratocaster? Or a great big mudbucker up against the neck like Mel Schacher's heavily customised Jazz bass? I'm sure they wouldn't sell in the same numbers as US Std Ps and Js, but surely that's the point of the Custom Shop - to produce a smaller number of more unusual instruments! (OK, I think I've managed to post this without getting bad GAS. Quite fancy a Cadbury's Flake now though, godammit Steve...) [/quote] I've never seen a regular team built slab version, only the master built that Coda ordered and has ended up on the for sale section on this site. Coda reckon it took 3 years to deliver. That would be a cool Ltd Ed, it's a shame they dont appear to be doing the seasonal Ltd Ed's anymore. The regular P's and J's sell really well and consistently, year after year and pretty much no matter what they put out because it's always a variation of a classic that'll appeal to most people who are obviously buying them. Coda's stock turn around in the last few years has been pretty good, especially considering the price they carry. I guess retailers are cautious of buying in More experimental models that are going to tie up a lot of their cash flow and could hang around longer. I think guitar guitar still have the quite dodgy 2013 Proto Bass, though others like it still sold so who am I to point?! Your ideas and Discreet's Jazz idea are pretty cool, but no doubt people would find something to moan about those too and they most likely would not sell in high numbers anyway like the the majority of basses CS output each year, give or take the odd one which would be a marmite bass for sure.

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1428613130' post='2743158'] Mmm, Modulus Flea ...... [/quote] Mmmm purple flake....

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1428612893' post='2743152'] Agreed, hope all's well mate, we must have that beer some day, although I've no doubt basses/cash would change hands at the same time! Chris [/quote] I'd love that beer mate. But you're not having my Modulus Flea and I'm not doing time for robbery to get the 55 back

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1428612021' post='2743132'] Yes, the '55 is something else. Other Precision is a Pino. '55 with rounds, Pino with flats, Ampeg B-15 for recording/small gigs, V4-B for bigger gigs. 4001FL for some variety. I find myself curiously content [/quote] Nice CS combo, different strings and pickups, ash & maple and then an alder & rosewood, ideal really. Wouldn't say no to the other bits of kit either My mate came round with his 64 CS P Bass which is rosewood & alder and his 59 CS P Bass which is ash & maple, such a great combo too, I love the tonal differences and the way they compliment. They are both 2014 models and the dogs bollocks, amazing quality. Content is a word I've been using a lot recently these days, it's not a bad place too be is it?

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1428611352' post='2743113'] Waddya mean wait? [/quote] Pissed myself!

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1428611156' post='2743106'] I have two recent CS Precisions and they're both outstanding, as good as any pre-CBS I've owned. [/quote] ....grrrr....thanks for the reminder pal, that 55 Relic is insanely good. Glad you're loving it What's the other one?

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1428611087' post='2743101'] I'm up for Fender producing it as my sig bass. Now then, I just need to get famous... [/quote] And then sit back and wait for the barrage of abuse from Basschat... !

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1428609861' post='2743081'] How about an Aged Olympic White Jazz body with twin Precision pickups, an Aguilar OPB-3 circuit and a one-piece maple Precision neck with black 3-ply pickguard and black blocks and a 70s TV logo? THUMP, CRASH, BOOM, ROAR!! [/quote] Haha! That'd be one hell of a signature bass too. Sounds like a monster, nice

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1428608697' post='2743056'] They never seem to give people what they actually [i]want[/i], instead churning out half-baked ideas like this 'postmodern' P/J abomination. [/quote] What would you like to see?

[quote name='Drax' timestamp='1428602012' post='2742952'] I'd like a CS bass builder, with all the custom options and colours, so you could tick all the spec and see it built on the screen. They have this on the 'American Vintage' site but only a few variations. [/quote] Id liked to see more modern varieties, like a USA std but with lightweight wood options and 1/4 sawn necks. Relics and vintage reissues have their place, but there has been just so much of it. Obviously that's what people want, they sell in their masses, but a different modern option would be cool too. They are getting there with the new postmodern at least. P's and Jazzes are great basses, if it's all about not reinventing the wheel then more options of a proven great bass would be nice. This all just in my opinion etc etc etc

[quote name='Drax' timestamp='1428602012' post='2742952'] I'd like a CS bass builder, with all the custom options and colours, so you could tick all the spec and see it built on the screen. They have this on the 'American Vintage' site but only a few variations. [/quote] Nice, like that.

[quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1428601487' post='2742944'] Genuine question, no confrontation intended at all: What would you release for the CS 2016 line if you had control? [/quote] [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1428601786' post='2742947'] I wouldn't. I'd return the CS to what it was originally. A bespoke custom shop. At the moment, it's just glorified production-line stuff with fancy marketing and case candy. [/quote] Walked into that one.....

Always such a pleasure to be in touch with Greg, another fun, friendly and enjoyable transaction.

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1428601339' post='2742943'] Nah, not at all. If you want repetitive, look at the bizarre tat they're constantly churning out while their fortunes wane. They're fiddling while Rome burns. And the tune they're playing is terrible. I'm a Fender fan, but they're killing the brand. [/quote] Genuine question, no confrontation intended at all: What would you release for the CS 2016 line if you had control?

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1428600943' post='2742935'] Why post on an internet forum if people's opinions bother you? [/quote] You're way off the mark. If I was bothered I'd be more confrontational, my last comment was actually to attempt to inject some fun into a topic that has been derailed from a 'you may want to check this out' type post and into a boring and repetitive anti Fender one. I'm not bothered about people disliking Fender. I've said it feels like Bassbitch at times. Does that bother you? Edited for sepellgn

[quote name='Drax' timestamp='1428600714' post='2742929'] Sorry Chili. Cards on the table here, I do love Fender - main bass a vintage J and I'm currently gassing for a P (maybe even with a J neck!). Bitching too easy though, esp for the CS marketing crap they always trot out. [/quote] I'm not saying your wrong Drax, I wouldn't disagree with any of the arguments, and you make a fair point. But the bitching is so obvious and repetitive.

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1428600329' post='2742922'] Damned if I do, etc. [/quote] Ok, so if it's hesding in that direction, how about a Fenderbitch section? I'll start it off with 'there hasn't been a real Fender since Jan 1965 so we've all been duped, discuss....'

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1428600164' post='2742918'] Sorry, you're right. The Journeyman P is a winner, and I'm sure it'll be worth every penny of its £2500-ish. [/quote] Bassbitch it is then. Confirmed.

Is this Basschat or Bassbitch?

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1428579250' post='2742566'] OK well after much deliberation and after an initial swing to class D power amp and pedals, I've gone ahead and ordered a mini rectifier and two matching mini rec 112 cabs (got a great price from GAK as a side note). so hopefully I now have the tone I want in a portable format I'll pop some pics up when it all arrives. [/quote] Oooh, that looks a job very done Sir!

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1428581892' post='2742637'] Where's the new stuff? All I can see is a bunch of J and P basses... [/quote] If it ain't broke, don't fix it

[quote name='Drax' timestamp='1428581251' post='2742615'] What does 'New Old Stock' really mean ? [/quote] A term used in various industries for something that is genuinely old, made years ago, but never been used so in perfect condition. Now refer to Discreets earlier post as they are not, at all, NOS in reality...

[quote name='EliasMooseblaster' timestamp='1428580644' post='2742602'] Erm...it's a good-looking enough bass, I guess (though I agree about the white!), but I'm at a loss for what qualifies it as "Postmodern." [/quote] Yeah, i had to look that one up. I wouldn guess it's something about it being a classic design yet updated and a departure from modernism - which could be a reference to the amount of Relics out there?!!