Marc S

[quote name='LewisK1975' timestamp='1491215797' post='3271220'] Thanks for all the replies guys, all very helpful! Marc, for me it would have to be the RW P neck, although I would really like it if it was a little narrower, like 1.65" instead of 1.75". IIRC your RW P has a slimmed down neck?.... [/quote] Yes, I got my RW P from Daveyboy on this forum - he'd had the neck trimmed a bit, by a luthier, who has done a fantastic job it must be said I don't know how he managed it, but it feels just as good as my RW J and Flea sig necks, and you really can't tell from the feel or the finish that it wasn't always like that. Dave Dearnaley did the routing for me, so it's now a P/J and I must say, that's the option for me! I generally get the level / volume I want, and dial in the tone control as I want it, then add a bit of the J pickup to suit the venue / band / song. I really like it. And I know what you mean about the P pickup cover, for resting your thumb on too! lol It's just the right shape, and in just the right place on a P. So glad I went for my P from Daveyboy, and so glad I got Dave D to P/J my Squier CV P bass too. They're both superb, but now I really must sell one of my Jazzes, like you.... but which one?

[quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1491070281' post='3270341'] Warmoth will make you a P shape body and you can have it routed for two J single coils. Add a P neck and you have a precision feel bass that sounds like a jazz I'm also pretty sure G&L have made or make a bass that's basically precision but has two J single coils in it. [/quote] You could indeed get a Warmoth body routed to your spec, and buy Rumple's Limelight neck? http://basschat.co.uk/topic/302501-limelight-jazzprecision-neck/page__p__3271193__hl__neck__fromsearch__1#entry3271193 Or get Mark at Limelight to do you a custom bass? Alternatively of course, you could put one of your Fender Roadworn necks on the Warmoth body? Out of interest, which of your Roadworn necks do you actually prefer? The P, the J, or the Flea sig J? I can't decide - I really like all the Fender RW necks - which is why I can't decide which one I really ought to sell (tho I'm not going to part with the P)

[quote name='kodiakblair' timestamp='1491094880' post='3270512'] I bought this Kinsman for £33 from Amazon. Discontinued now but eBay will have them. Need to hit it helluva hard to dislodge the DB. [url="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003BNHJFW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1"]https://www.amazon.c...0?ie=UTF8&psc=1[/url] [/quote] I also have one of these. At first, the metal seemed a bit "lightweight" to me, and it didn't seem to be the sturdiest construction. But I've had it several years now, and it has worked really well - no sign of any accidents yet - and it did get bumped into by a singer, on a very packed stage - but no sign of it being displaced from the stand. Inexpensive, but effective IMO

[quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1490999593' post='3269836'] Yes. I am exactly the opposite. I love all of mine. So when I realise I have too many and that I should sell some, I pick them up to sell them and realise they are the best thing ever and I would be mad to sell them, so I don't! Would love to cut down to 5 though [/quote] This could also describe me! I've owned many more basses, and I've gone around in (an almost complete) circle. But what I have now, I really love each & every bass. I really must sell one or two, just to get down to sensible numbers There are a couple I don't play very much, but when I do, I simply can't bear to part with them. Several of these I know I'd find hard to buy again if I later decided I'd made a mistake in selling them..... I really must sell a couple (at least) but I rack my brains as to which ones, and I really can't come up with an answer lol If you feel you dislike all your current basses - perhaps it's time for a re-think. What are the specs / details you like about each bass? What do you dislike about each one? - Maybe you need to sell a few, to fund a custom build? A bass that has all the positive features of your current instruments, and hopefully, none of the negative elements

[quote name='njbillbass' timestamp='1486414889' post='3231638'] ......I really like how the KK sounds in this setting. And yeah, I know...I'm not a salsa player...I'm not sure why the baby bass gets pigeon-holed for that type of music, but I use it on all kinds of material.... [/quote] Hi Bill, and others I'm tempted by a KK myself. I too wonder why it gets pigeon-holed for salsa, as surely, it's suitable for other genres of music too? Just bumping this thread, as that's a good question - anyone here installed additional pickups to a KK baby bass? Has anyone fitted a slap pickup or rockabilly duo pickup to one of these? I'm thinking a J-tone pickup is cheap and easy to fit.... Also, just wondering whether it would be easy to change the bridge on one of these - for an adjustable type? Anyone done that? Be great to hear your thoughts on this

Hi there, I'm really sorry to hear you are in a bit of a financial pickle And of course, really sorry you have to let your bass go, especially as you've gelled with it One thought though - is there any way you could afford a real cheapie bass? - Just so's you've got something to dabble with, and keep your hand in, whilst you hopefully become more sorted financially? I've seen a couple of really kind gestures on this forum, where people literally give a bass away, to someone who can't afford one... Perhaps this is something we could sort out? A couple of "community basses" which get donated to players until they're able to afford their own? Once that happens, they then pass it on to another deserving player? - Just a thought As others have said "it's just a piece of wood" - well, no it isn't lol, but the sentiment that it IS replaceable in future is what's meant Most of all, best of luck to you bubinga5 - hope you're able to continue playing, and hope most of all you sort your finances out...

Welcome to BC Rich (see what I did there?) I'm sure you'll find lots of advice on basses, amp gear and effects on here Sadly, you probably won't find your drummer though Join in with discussions - but beware of the marketplace - it's my main source of GAS

Good suggestion. I really like the look of those HB short scale basses. They look great value for money, and cheap enough for projects...

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1490312491' post='3264300'] IMO, it's our responsibility as individual musician to resolve boredom not the vands. We play songs that a I dreaded playing that are now songs I look forward to playing. If your bored with a song, figure out a way to make your part fun and one that you can commit to. Blue [/quote] Yes indeed As I said before; ask the drummer if there are any tracks he'd like to play. But also ask if there's anything you, or the other band members could do to make the songs more fun and/or more challenging for all of you.... Something that amuses me, as Blue says, there were songs I either didn't like or dreaded playing - but these have (mostly) become songs I now enjoy playing.... Is your drummer still with the band?

[quote name='Rumple' timestamp='1490714708' post='3267324'] My recently acquired Yamaha BBVIIs I'll try and get a better pic of it up at some point if anyone is interested! [attachment=241850:IMG_20170328_160728.jpg] [/quote] Yes, I'm definitely interested in it Rumple. Looks a nice bass More pics please. I hadn't realised there were many options in 32" scale....

Only just spotted this thread. Interesting read - Thanks for sharing I had a TC 250-208, which I now wish I'd never sold! It was a handy, compact, lightweight little combo Wish I'd tried this conversion on it now!

The TC is really compact too though - it's smaller than it looks in the photos! lol I sold mine sometime back, as I had that, plus a few cabs and heads (for different options / bands / venues / DB etc) But now I wish I really hadn't sold it - as it really was a nice little combo, and powerful for its diminutive size...

I had the same fears. I had a TCBG250 208, and found that was loud enough for small gigs 200W as it is, and 250W with extension cab. Really small, compact and lightweight too I now sometimes use a Markabass Traveller 2x10, cos I do like Markbass gear. The traveller cab is very light for a 2x10, and of course, you can use it with a small, lightweight head (then of course, you need to carry the head and leads etc - so more stuff to lug about) Depending on venue, and how heavily the drummer plays, and what other instruments are in the mix.... you may struggle with 100W Saw a Gypsy Jazz band where the DB player used an 802 a short while back. He was plenty loud enough, but then they didn't have a drummer... Yes, those Fender Rumble 100's are incredibly light. EDIT: I don't know how the 802 compares with the Rumble, in terms of volume? The Rumble 500 seems a nice combo - but it is considerably heavier.... Let us know what you opt for

It would be very interesting to know what strings he uses, and what he thinks re the construction of a Cello, and how it stands up to being set up as a DB. Also, did he need to do any mods to the bridge? Will a Cello bridge be sturdy enough? I'm really interested in this