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Hi, I have recently bought a Fender P bass. It sounded lovely which is why I bought it but the action was a little high. I tried to adjust it by fiddling with the bridge and that helped, but still was a bit high so I took it to a guy I know, he makes guitars for a living. He's had a look and reckons the neck is more or less knackered! He's straightened it out as best he can, but it appears the neck is slightly twisted, so one side plays good, but the other is not so good. Also the machine-heads are on the way out also. Quite a story of woe. However I thought I might get a replacement neck and tuners, maybe change the bridge. I didn't spend a fortune on the bass in the first place (£300), so don't want to spend too much doing it up and have seen this website where I could get everything I need for less than £200. Do you think this would be worth doing? [url="http://www.axesrus.com/axecart.htm"]http://www.axesrus.com/axecart.htm[/url]

Just an update my post, I found a key that fits and have adjusted the saddles as best I can. The action is still a little high to be honest, but the strings are as low as I can get them without any fret buzz. Thanks to all who replied.

Just bought another bass, a nice Fender, not sure what it is exactly, but I the body (neck is newer) is pretty old, early 60's I think. Anyway the bridge is quite tatty and I'm considering swapping it out for a Badass11. Just can't find one here in the UK. Tried google, tried Bass Centre, they are out of stock. There seems to be shortage of them. Can anyone suggest where I might be able to get hold of one, preferably on-line. Many thanks

[quote name='lemmywinks' post='1149393' date='Mar 4 2011, 12:38 PM']Should be a standard 1/16 for a BBOT i think. I think some bridges require different sizes though. I just buy the massive sets, cheap enough and you've got everything covered.[/quote] Just bought a set of allen keys from Amazon, both metric and imperial, so hopefully one of those will fit. If not I'm considering fitting a Badass 11 bridge anyway.

I have just acquired a nice sounding Fender P, but the action is a little too high for me. I'm fairly new to bass and so need all the help I can get. I understand that I need to adjust the bolts on the bridge to lower the strings, but I'm blowed if I have an allen key that fits! Most are too big and I have one that is too small, so the problem is, what looks like a fairly straightforward job now becomes a little more complicated and frustrating. So, do you know if I can purchase a key to fit, does anyone have a spare? Help!

[quote name='lettsguitars' post='1141470' date='Feb 25 2011, 04:53 PM']apparently k +6 digits is japan '90 '91 and body serial 6 digits beginning 25 is mid 60's![/quote] Yeah, that's what I thought with neck, just not sure about the body. The asking price is £330. Worth it?

I have been offered a black Fender Precision. It's a bitsa I think with the neck being made in Japan and a serial number K037444. The body I'm not sure about. It is a bit battered and has a serial number, I think 258837. It sounds lovely though the action is a little high. Anyone got any ideas what this is and what it might be worth?

[quote name='99ster' post='1096407' date='Jan 20 2011, 02:45 PM'][url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=108136"]Full story is here[/url][/quote] Ah thanks for the link. Very interesting.

Didn't know Bob Dylan played bass.

Ok, just one thing to make clear, I'm not a label snob, not fussed that my bass is a Squier, but interested to know if the HW1 had a Squier label, would it be better than my CV? Would I be trading up or just going sideways?

I currently play a Squier CV 60's P. I like this bass. I have not had much experience of playing other basses but have lately gassed for a Fender, for no other reason than it's a Fender! I like the look of the HW1 and it's within a reasonable budget for me. I know you will say I should get out and play one to make up my own mind and I will do that, but I am interested to have your opinions. Is the HW1 a good upgrade, or should I stick with what I have?

I'm happy with my gear, but I am hankering after a Fender P. Maybe a honey blond Highway One.

Not battling to a gig, but to work! I'm on the graveyard shift tonight, until 6am tomorrow. Will then have to battle my way home again no doubt.

I have a bass big muff fuzz thingy which I never use. Bought it when I first took up playing bass because I thought that was the thing to do. I know better now, but I hang on to it because you never know!

[quote name='KevB' post='1058742' date='Dec 14 2010, 05:16 PM']When they dropped the L from the name and got rid of Noddy, then started doing lounge jazz I really lost respect for them I'm afraid... [/quote] Lol. that took me a second or two to work out!! I like Sade, I like her music, limited or not and she looks good too. What's not to like?

Just bought one of these and I have to say I am a bit disappointed. It does what it's supposed to I guess, that is, amplify your guitar without actually using an amp, but the build quality is pants and mine hisses quite a lot. I will use it for practise where I can't use an amp, I was thinking of buying an acoustic bass for practise, so I suppose it's potentially saved me some money, but I think there must be a better piece of kit out there than this.

Four for me, not sure I would know what to do do with five, let alone six!

[quote name='silddx' post='1027208' date='Nov 17 2010, 07:20 PM']There's no Olympic White so I can't play.[/quote] +1

P bass for me. I bought a jazz for the way it looked, but play a P for the way it sounds.

A good source of tab is [url="http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/"]http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/[/url] Just type in either name of the song or artist you want and there is usually 2 or 3 tabs for it. Often a bass tab, but be aware these tabs are not necessarily correct. You will have to use your own jugement as to how it sounds when you play it.

[quote name='lojo' post='1005030' date='Oct 29 2010, 12:24 PM']Cant wait for your next question Enjoy playing, I have met very few players who are happy with their current ability, reader or not[/quote] Ha, no more questions from me. Think I have stirred up more worms than you could shake a stick at already!!

Gentlemen, I think this thread has got a little out of control. I never intended it to become a slanging match between those that think reading is good and those that don't. I merely asked if it was essential to read to play in a band. Just a pub rock and blues band. I think somewhere in there there was talk of horns and stuff!! The answer to my question I take it is no, not essential, but useful. I am relatively inexperienced as a bass player and have a lot to learn, but I am looking forward to that process however far it takes me.

[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='1004477' date='Oct 28 2010, 10:25 PM']Incidentally I don't think I've ever read a tab either, it looks like a crap way of describing music.[/quote] That's as maybe, but it's the only way I can play music at the moment and I get a lot of enjoyment out of it. Hopefully in time I will discover other ways.

[quote name='XB26354' post='1004464' date='Oct 28 2010, 10:16 PM']Replying to the OP? I don't know. Do you need to read music?[/quote] I don't think so. Being able to play along in sync with the rest of the band and enjoying the vibe seems to be more important.