Chiliwailer

Lovely

[quote name='bassrockbob' timestamp='1502383369' post='3351140'] The Pass Certificate is date-stamped, definitely 2015. However the Assembly / Tune / Test card is hand-written, with no date on it. Strictly speaking there's nothing to associate the Pass Cert with the guitar, it was just in the case with the tools and documentation. [/quote] Quite often guitar shops give out the wrong cases, if it's the right case for the series of bass....if you know what I mean?!

Mint for me. I like it on the new Fenders. Though dark tort would be good, I like the Spitfire dark ones.

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1501826623' post='3347555'] Who said you could post a pic of me in my teens!!! [/quote] They do say everyone has a twin out there...didn't realise it crossed species though Do you also now have a shine where there was once plenty?

I don't look like this, but my hair once did :-0

[quote name='william' timestamp='1501659998' post='3346216'] My question is, what are the differences between the 2?? Is there any difference sound wise, how does the low, mids and highs compare.. [/quote] You'll find some sound clips of 60's and 70's basses here http://www.andybaxterbass.com/guitars.php?pc=1&cat=1

My experience is that the Lollar, SD and Bare Knuckles that I tried were all good but very similar. The one that stood out for me, and really transformed the bass was a Fralin. Of course, it does depend on taste and the bass it's going in.

[quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1501234147' post='3343439'] The most difficult thing is definitely getting started. I find once you've got just any old thing down, the fleshing out process takes on a life of its own, that's why the picture is so useful, it gives that certain nudge. [/quote] Definitely agree with that. This past month I only had one opportunity to switch on my laptop to record, and I bombed when I did. Even if I had more time, I seriously doubt I could have conjured anything up for this picture as the versatility in me just isn't there. So that said, I really enjoyed listening to what everyone else had done this month, some great ideas and musicality

[quote name='GuyR' timestamp='1500672636' post='3339599'] Lovely. The precision is immaculate. Is it 65/66? [/quote] Cheers, it's a 66.

49 years between them, but a good match as they are great in very different ways. (Usual P & J differences aside )

Awesome track, nice one Lowdown

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1498581456' post='3325686'] Yes, I know; if my contributions could be of a higher quality I'd keep a few more votes; don't rub it in, chaps. I'm painfully aware, but the standard of the other entries mounts from month to month, and I just can't keep up (but I'm trying; very trying... ). [/quote] There has been some great quality for sure, but what I love about this is that some people take it very seriously and others just have fun. I've only done the past 3 months and each have had different levels of quality / care and attention, it's just the taking part that's fun for me. I'll never be able to take making music on my own seriously (talent and desire that is). Anyway, I always look forward to your entries as they have a genuine honesty about them

[quote name='WILD FROG SHOT' timestamp='1497982151' post='3321800'] Thank you very much! Have been listening to a fair amount of Floyd recently. [/quote] I was hearing some Mogwai there, nice one

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1497883177' post='3321087'] And if it will ever be played? [/quote] Very suprisingly, there's two guys in London that I know of who currently do still use them live. People just assume they are replicas. But yeah, too many ended up in hedge fund syndicates. BTW, in early 2000's I recall a music shop owner offering a local muso £60k for his 59 LP that had a repaired broken headstock. The muso was living in a run down council flat and often struggled to pay bills, yet he acknowledged that even though he could almost buy a property of his own he'd rather have the guitar. I've only played one 59LP, it was lush, but not THAT lush

A 59 LP is considered the holy grail of LP's due to the neck profile that year. If they have a detailed and pronounced flame top then the price goes even sillier. The LP was discontinued in 1960 until around 1968 I think, so the only years for a 'modern' spec LP is 1957-1960 as they had P90's before then (amongst other things). Therefore less of them around means very rich people pay high. They were about that price in 2007 before the Downturn, they then went as 'low' (haha) as £125k. Wonder if they will actually sell at those prices you've seen today?

From what you've said, Music Man, Overwater and Alembic spring to mind first, though replacing that Aria sounds hard given the love you seem to have for it. This bass is lovely, and Andy is a great guy http://basschat.co.uk/topic/302878-alembic-rogue-4-string-excellent-condition/page__fromsearch__1 There are cheaper Alembic models too though. Checking out Bass Direct and The Gallery websites would be good. Better still, Mark at Bass Direct would have his views.

[quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1497722099' post='3320273'] Are the cobalts brighter than Fender flats? [/quote] Yes, and they are also a very different string in their own right. The treble strings can be quite zingy like rounds, but the bass strings still have a smoother thing going on. I'm a big fan of the Fender flats too.

Ernie Ball Cobalt flats, that'll sort it They seem like a happy medium and I love them on my Jazz Bass, very versatile.

[quote name='Jazzneck' timestamp='1497716509' post='3320234'] I took your advice - thank you - and I'm now banging out country blues with a slide on this : [attachment=247478:s-l1600 (1).jpg] [/quote] Loving the vibe of that one, the soundhole ring and tail piece have some real character. So pleased to hear that you're playing something

+ 1 for Fender flats being a great intro. I'd go for the lightest gauges so you can get used to the tension, so try the 9050L. The Ernie Ball Cobalts flats are also great if you want something that kind of blends rounds with flats. I don't agree with only rounds for funk, depends on the funk and your style. Bernard Edwards had flats on his Stingray, Flea has flats on his Jazz Bass which you'll hear on a few albums.

[quote name='Atomic dustbin' timestamp='1497075818' post='3315652'] Don't fight the feeling Chili. You know you need a Stingray😃 [/quote] Ain't that the truth Got a lovely pre EB Sabre, but a Ray would be nice too. One day I'll have one again....

This is not helping my Stingray GAS at all.....

You'd need to 'black light' the neck and head to look for signs in the lacquer (logo change?), and check for marks in the neck pocket and heal (that show where they may have been previously attached). The rest is speculation.

[quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1496593396' post='3312534'] Why is that piano playing itself? https://soundcloud.com/mornats/broken-keys [/quote] Damn, that's haunting! Love what you did there

[quote name='BassAgent' timestamp='1496160004' post='3309220'] Thanks a lot! I took the PG and neck off. Unfortunately, due to unknown causes (I suspect the bit wonky refin) the neck stamp is impossible to read. It does have the name "X. Armenta" on the neck. The pots indicate the 18th week of '71, so does the serial. So I guess it's not a '72. [/quote] Some of the stamps can be hard to read, especially on the lighter coloured ones. Some weren't stamped at all. 1971 seems a good guess. (The only other thing to date is the pickup, but I personally wouldn't take it out unless you really needed to). Congrats, it just gained a year!