jezzaboy

When the guitarist starts playing "All day and all the night" by the Kinks, don`t start playing "You really got me" also by the Kinks. Not that I have ever done this you understand.....

And this is the reason they invented Jazz.... [size=4] [/size]

[quote name='muddyman1' timestamp='1378068792' post='2195549'] aren't they rather pricey? I'm happy to spend but 50s models are silly money in my researching experience... [/quote] The Classic 50`s P bass is a 57ish replica made in Mexico and a very fine bass by all accounts. Really, there are lots of nice Fender models at various price points. If you are looking for vintage models, use the search function or contact someone like Ricks fine 52 who knows his stuff. (As do others)

If you get one then get Medium scale strings due to the string thru bridge.

Buy a post 2008 P or J from here s/h for around 650 to 750. As for J or P, only you will be able to choose. Also, if you get a P and don`t like it, someone on here will swap you for a Jazz or the other way round.

Never heard of him/her/it.

I blame those bloomin drummers and their cymbals!

[quote name='Coilte' timestamp='1377947717' post='2193923'] They are available to non drinkers too. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.Xgrolsch+washers&_nkw=grolsch+washers&_sacat=0&_from=R40"]http://www.ebay.co.u...cat=0&_from=R40[/url] [/quote] And the shop name on the first listing is BIGGER JUGS! What more could an imature guy ask for!

Rather strange. If you read the description on GG web site, it says that the bridge pickup is in the mid 70`s position, closer to the bridge. Not only is it expensive but the pup is in the wrong place for a 72 It might be a typo? [url="http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/bass_guitars_detail.asp?stock=13082910051016"]http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/bass_guitars_detail.asp?stock=13082910051016[/url]

Bedders from Madness is playing one of these live. Don`t know if it`s stock but I wouldn`t change anything until you give it a full pelt blast!

My P and Yamaha usually stay in tune very well, just the occasional tweak but my Mustang needs a bit more attention.

Im pretty sure the Jap re issues have no extra routing under the pickgaurd but they may be out of your budget.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1377808467' post='2192289'] Why has it got a pearl pickguard..? [/quote] Because his No 1, $200 72 has a pearl one fitted. I think he changed it for the start of the Time Machine tour. That price is bloomin shocking. They are really taking the mick with this one.

I like Geddy but Fender make me laugh sometimes. Geddys 72 Jazz bass? With an after market bridge, re wound pups by some luthier and replacement neck and pickgaurd. Apart from that, all 72 Jazz

Have you got a crash helmet and a suit of armour handy? Oh, and a fire extinguisher? I have had a Mag 300 for 10 years and had no problem with it. Use the search function as there is lots of opinions on Ashdown on here, some good, some bad.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1377717703' post='2190876'] BDI-21 - £26. [/quote] The cheapest but most handy bit of kit you can own. I use mine for a bit of bass boost when the banjo player decides to go all widdily widdily. Used it on a open mic night last week right into the desk and it performed perfectly.

Howard made me a scratch plate for my Pawn Shop Mustang. The fit is perfect and is so much better looking, imo, to the white one that it comes with. Excuse the fingerprints. Ta Howard! [attachment=142545:SAM_0687.JPG]

A quick search on the bay and you find 20 pat test stickers for £1.49 postage free.

Personally I think that the most amazing thing about them in the 70`s was Hamish`s hair do! Great band.

Thats it. The Pewter or black, is a 2012 model. As well as the extra knob (ooh er!) the newer model has a squared off pickup casing instead of the casing following the radius of the neck in the older version. Nice bit of kit the 2012 model.

Been to that party. Active Ibanez, GL with more tonal options than you can shake a stick at (I think there are 42 possible sounds available?) plus lots more and am now back to 2 passive basses with vol/tone and a Yam that is wired straight to the jack bypassing all controls. I just use the amp eq and volume and in the future may do this with the Fenders.

Go for it. It`s only some bits of wood and metal. If you love the bass and have no intention of selling, what are you worried about?

Don`t fret Mel, I have owned a lot of Ibby`s in the past and they are well made and reliable. Unless it has been well abused, you will have no problems.

[quote name='Low End Bee' timestamp='1377002657' post='2182021'] That must have stretched the curly lead a bit... [/quote] Aye, but think of the accoustics

Nice. Always fancied a Sandberg.