Marc S

Way back when I first played (long before online ordering etc!) the only bass strings I ever saw regularly in music shops, were Rotosound Sometimes a shop would have 2 different gauges, or 2 different varieties of Rotosound bass string. Oddly enough, I don't think I ever noticed a lack of consistency back then Perhaps I wasn't so critical back then? Perhaps my ears were not trained enough to notice dead spots, despite being younger? Or was it that I used to get my bass set up regularly, rather than doing it myself? But overall, I think there are more brands / makes of string available now, and more readily available - which is a good thing. Also, I can now afford to try a few different string types now & again It's a shame that Rotosound don't seem to be as good as my memory tells me they once were, as every bassist I knew seemed to use them Mind you, back in the day, I used to break strings more often - perhaps they weren't so good back then? Or was it just my playing?

I've had similar issues in the past, and it has always been down to a set-up issue - and changing brand of strings has helped too Like Meddle, I found a couple of times that Rotosound (swing) strings sounded quite dead. Although more often than not, it seemed to be the G, rather than the E

Looks like you got a good buy there umcoo. I have something of a liking for those old, MIJ 70's / early 80's basses Just wondering whether the pots are actually duff - or whether it's just a bodge job with the wiring of those switches I think a complete new wiring loom would be a good idea - but definitely keep the original pickup - see if it's working, and see how it sounds A while back, I put a new neck on an old MIJ 70's / 80's bass (i couldn't tell what brand it was - someone had removed the logo on the old, broken neck) Anyhow, the wiring needed a tweak, the pots needed cleaning - but the pickup sounded superb.... wish I'd kept it now Good luck with this restoration project

It's not an "error" as such fleabag - but looking at too many basses for sale is unhealthy for your wallet

Paddy just saw this and thought of your thread..... I'm still not clear as to whether these are still being made - but there are still quite a few around This one on eBay is brand new, and the same price as the one in your link!! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Squier-Classic-Vibe-Precision-Bass-70s-MN-Black/332711356237?epid=2255395978&hash=item4d7724674d:g:MRcAAOSw-a1bB~jC

I too blame BC for many many things! Especially moments of similar madness / cashflow in the "wrong" direction But hey, Marylin is absolutely lovely, and I'm sure will bring you many hours of happiness As Happy Jack says above - "what's age got to do with it?" And he's absolutely bang on correct, of course. (EDIT: Yes Mrs Happy Jack - it does happen! lol) In fact, the younger me could not possibly have afforded half of the gear I now own Happy NBD to you Mr Staggering on - enjoy

Hope you can get a neck to fit that Sire. I've not played one, but I hear those Sires are good basses And I agree with other replies - I wouldn't go for that trade Perhaps someone on here has a more suitable trade? Might be worth putting your Sire in the for sale / trade section, saying you'd be open for a trade, for a fretted bass - give it a try Or else, you could try offering the neck in trade for a fretted one? Whatever you opt for - best of luck with it

"Too easy"? - what are we bassists like? Manufacturers make things a bit easier for us, and we have to go and make our own lives difficult again! lol I prefer a Jazz profile neck myself - but then I also like some Precision necks. I don't like ones that are wide, as well as being very chunky / deep Oddly enough though Lozz, I know what you mean. I had a really nice AVRI 70's Jazz (with the bullet trussrod adjustment at the headstock) And it looked and sounded gorgeous - but the neck was thinner than any other Jazz I'd owned or played at that time, and for some reason, I didn't quite like it as much as I thought I would.... In the end, I got offered slightly more than I'd paid for it - so I sold it.

As Subsonic Simpleton says, it can take a while for new strings to settle Yanto has a point here too - maybe try a different E string, and see if that makes a difference I'm sure someone on here will have something 2nd hand knocking around - perhaps place a wanted ad for one? In the meantime, keep playing the bass as it is, and I think I would chat to your Luthier, to see if he / she is willing to try another re-positioning of the soundpost Good luck with it

Now I've mentioned it, you will shortly have "chunk-jazz-GAS" - I'm sure of it I have seen a couple of examples where BC'ers have swapped a Jazz neck for a chunkier P neck, and sold the P with Jazz neck which is its' by-product........

I've not come across one Lewis. I did have a US Jazz, which I think was early 90's? That had a Jazz width (type) nut - but it felt just a tad wider than usual Also, it was noticeably thicker / "deeper" than any other Jazz neck I've come across..... Are you thinking of getting a Jazz with a P neck mate? Not more GAS again, surely? I'm sure I saw someone on here, who had Mark build him a Limelight Jazz, with P neck, as he preferred chunkier necks..... Just in case you have got "chunky-jazz GAS"

Oh no.... double GAS now! lol

It may be that they are still being produced - though online searches show fewer places stocking them than there were a few months ago. Yes, I had a 50's CV P bass and it was amazing. Only a need to thin the herd made me sell it - it really was a superb bass Since replying to this thread, I must admit, I've been looking at the 70's CV Precision longingly.... again They do look lovely, in black with black plate, maple neck and blocks & binding mmmm...... You have fuelled my GAS for one again Paddy! Lol

I'm not sure whether those models are still made. That's the 70's version. I know the earlier models aren't made any more (the 50's / 60's versions in Fiesta Red and LPB) - these were discontinued quite some time back They only made the Classic 70's version in Black (though I did see a white one for sale on eBay, and the seller claimed it was a rare version) with its' blocks & binding, I've always fancied one myself.... I did play one in a shop in Bristol, ages ago, and really liked it - as I've liked all the Classic Vibe basses I've owned and played This 70's version still seems to be available in shops - though it may be that production has been discontinued, and what you see in shops and online is simply old, unsold stock That price does seem a tad high for a 2nd hand one, given that these were retailing around £400 brand new - then again, it's still an amazing quality bass for the money If they have stopped making them, maybe the price will creep up? If you want a great quality P bass, and don't want to pay Fender prices, then the CV range are superb

Yes, I'd go for a Squier Vintage Modified Jazz. Having owned both a Fretless Jazz, and Fretless P - I like the flexibility you get with 2 J pickups The Squier VM Fretless Jazz is excellent value for money, well built and just generally a really nice bass. I sold mine, and got myself a MIJ Fretless Jazz The MIJ is lovely, but actually not that much of an improvement on the Squier! Must admit, I'm sorry I sold my VMJ too - it was lovely The VM Precision is a nice bass too. I also once picked up a "Vintage" brand Fretless Jazz, and that was surprisingly good for the money Getting any of these second-hand, you won't be losing much (if any) cash, should you decide to upgrade or sell on, if you decide fretless is not for you Good luck with your search

Welcome aboard You're lucky to have found an already gigging, busy band - hope that continues ..... of course, you know there's no going back, don't you