dave_bass5

Im looking at getting one of the above but cant get to try one out. Im sure it will fit my needs but id like to know how far apart the strings are spaced at the bridge. I had a Fender 5P a few years ago and still regret selling that. Im trying to get back in to 5 strings on the cheap, so not expecting too much but the VM does look like the closest ill get without selling one of my kids. Not interested in anything that isnt a passive P bass. I'd also probably think about putting a MIA 5 string bridge on it at some point (i like the look of them, thats all), but i dont intend to mess about with it too much at first. Cheers for any info.

[quote name='funkle' timestamp='1378400991' post='2199804'] [FYI, I did stick on my Squier CV Jazz neck onto the Squier CV 60's P - and I thought the tone lost something. [/quote] This was not my experience when i did it, but maybe i wasnt really listening out for it. I had the necks reversed for well over a year before putting the Lakland neck on it. I

Ive had a Lakland JO jazz neck on my CVP for almost two years. Best thing i ever did. Before that i just swapped my two Squier CV necks over as i dont use the Jazz much. The CV necks also have vintage frets, and i feel this makes them a bit faster for me, as i dont need to press down as much.

Cheers guys. The stack knob idea is appealing, and one I had considered. To be honest I don't really use tone knobs much, although I do need to have one. Keeping the CV body seems like the least hassle. Its not that I hate it, I'm just not over the moon with the colour. I can certainly live with it. Who knows when a loaded PJ body that is the right price, in the right colour will come up, and I definitely want to keep using my Fralin and Gotoh bridge, so I'd end up with bits I'd have to try and re sell, even if I put the CV back to stock.

I had but I really like the Squier neck, especially as it has vintage style frets. At the moment I love everything about my bass other than the colour (not really an issue though).

Has anyone done this to a Squier CV bass? After playing both a 5 string and a PJ at the last gig, I've just realised how much I'd love a PJ again. The thing is I really don't want to get rid of my CVP, but don't mind getting it routed for a Jazz pup. I had my old Lakland DJ5 converted but I didn't think it worked well. Then again, I didn't really get on with that bass, tone wise, before or after (now gutted I sold it of course) I'm wondering what control options would be best to go for. I'm well aware of the standard vol, vol, tone, but how about vol, mix, tone, or ? I'd rather not use any switches but maybe there is a combination I haven't thought off. Ill be keeping it passive, and I'd like to keep the knobs to no more than 3. I already have a Fralin P in it, and definitely can't stretch to a Fralin Jazz, so does anyone have a suggestion for what might work well? I'm almost tempted to put a Wizard 74 in it but I'd rather not spilt the set I already have. I expect I'll get the Gallery to do the work, it's a bit beyond me, but I'd lie to go in with a firm idea of what I'm after. Cheers.

[quote name='Gust0o' timestamp='1377551204' post='2188824'] Guys, can I make the appeal - if you do feel their are genuine issues with the way business is being conducted on BC, then please do flag to the moderating team. I'll admit, we can't help the prices people might set for their items - but if they're trying to bypass the payment gateway; if you're unsure of the provenance of the item; or if it looks like they're a commercial seller or a scammer, please do get it reported. [/quote] As I said in my post, no rules were broken, and this was well before the payment system came in, It just didn't feel like a "close knit comunity" type of thing to do. I've seen more than one of my old basses or cabs go for a bit more money on here, but I know I undersold them or that the reail price had gone up, and they were passed on with full disclosure and links back to my threads. I'm cool with that, and I know the sellers were genuine players who just wanted to move the basses on. I just dont feel comfortable with the other way of selling, the buy it and relist it without full disclosure, and at a higher price, by members how only join to buy and sell. It's just my way of thinking though, I'm a fussy and paranoid bugger sometimes.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1377535818' post='2188581'] But not on Basschat, obviously. [/quote] No, there aren't many stupid people on here ;-)

I dont have a really issue with them buying and selling, but i would expect them to contribute to our community rather than just come her to make a profit. This is the reason ive always thought members should rack up some posts before being allowed to sell things (sorry, i know thats off topic)

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1377519687' post='2188360'] hmmm... Sold some stuff on here quite a while back and the guy told me that was the best offer he could make. I let them go for a reduced price (£400) and I thought he would be happy with the kit. A few weeks later they surfaced here with a hundred pound mark up...and I see he lists quite a bit of stuff. I wouldn't call him a dealer but I would think he does 'deal'.... Would I sell to him again... lets just say I would rather not... but that is just my perception of the place, here. Has it left a nasty taste..?? [/quote] A similar thing happened to me. The guy said he had already owned a the same bass I was selling, but still asked where it was made. I thought that strange but so what, I got a sale. Checking this guy out it seemed he had a lot of sales on here but no community posts. Months later it was on here for more money being sold by a different member (with. Very low post count IIR), with no indication of its history, not even when I posted a light hearted post in the thread. That was totally ignored. It wasnt even mentioned that it was already secondhand. It had a couple of issues when I sold it, and I was up front about that, I'd also ripped it apart at some point to change pups and electrics etc. The new owner was well aware of its history, they got in touch with me, so it's all good, but to me it's obvious the are some people treating our once safe place as a cheaper, and less legal alternative to eBay etc, with no real beinifit to this community. it was at this point I felt BC was not the place it used to be. I'm careful now to who I sell things to. I am a good hearted person, and will let things go a bit cheaper to help others, but I will always check posting history now, and if I think it's just some one buying and selling they can look elsewhere for a bargain. They are doing nothing wrong of course, I just won't sell to some one I feel is just in it for the money.

I dont mind if someone wants to make a profit out of buying and selling gear on here, but i do feel its a bit underhanded to avoid and/or lie about an item to do it. Ive seen it done (with gear that ive sold on here).

Is it safe to come out of hiding yet? Honest Guv' i got 'em from Cash Converters last week lol. I did find the ABZ really eaay to play, no issue with the frets at all. It felt strange having the 5th string and that did get confusing a few times (I really buggered up the Start of the Jam's Start), but on the whole it was a very enjoyable experience. The Ibanez on the other hand was much more "me". My usual bass is a P and as much as i liked the ABZ i didnt feel comfortable with the tone as much as with the Ibanez. For me the tone was spot on. Its been a while since i had a PJ but i felt this combo is definitely the tone i should be using more. Im now on the lookout for one myself. Fran also took some great shots of us (sorry there wasnt much to work with) So a big thanks from all of us for coming along and enduring a social club on a Sat even. [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/davebass5/9588984985/][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/davebass5/9588984985/]Blowup[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/davebass5/]Dave Pearce (London)[/url], on Flickr [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/davebass5/9588986999/][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/davebass5/9588986999/]Blowup[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/davebass5/]Dave Pearce (London)[/url], on Flickr and yeah, i dont smile much.

I've not strayed too far from Fender like basses over the years. Ive had Fenders, 5 strings, Laklands, a SUB and SBMM Ray 34, but I always seem to come back to a simple 4 string. I'm more than happy playing my Squier CVP these days.. I've even tried to buy a new bass or two over the past few years but never found the need for it (in the past I never needed an excuse). I had the real pleasure of Playing a Dingwall ABZ last night at my gig (cheers again Fran). Wonderful bass in all ways, but it wasn't until the second set and I switched to a Frans Ibenez Roadster II, which is a 4 string PJ that I really felt at home, and this just confirmed that for me, anything other than a P type bass is just not needed.

[quote name='jaydentaku' timestamp='1377260013' post='2185432'] You are missing the point. It is not a question of doing something a PC can't, its is a question of how it does it and with what rate of sucess and reliability. [/quote] Yep, and i see no reason in this day and age to suggest a PC cant be used as a DAW without any issues, unless you have figures to prove otherwise. Im not slating Macs, but it was the same argument years ago in the print and design industry, and now PC are in the majority if our customers are anything to go by (we only have one, a G5 just in case, had 4 10 years ago). But anyway, im not going to argue until im blue in the face, my opinion is just that, mine. Im sure the OP will make his own mind up.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1377259245' post='2185413'] I suppose the big deal is that Logic is only available for the Mac and Pro Tools generally approve any current Mac without issues. [/quote] This is the main reason i see Macs being used for. I'd love to see what a Mac can do that a PC cant, and for less money. Seeing as anyone who recommends a PC has already been branded a Fan boy, in a derogatory way (without any back up, as usual) , i cant see this ending in a good way. Then again, it is Friday.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1377194314' post='2184688'] That's racist, isn't it..? [/quote] No, not unless you say it twice ;-)

An ugly bass is an ugly bass, no matter how well its looked after (IMO)

That it would never be stolen from a gig, no matter how often it was left out at the end of the night at a Pikey festival.

I expet my 74's will even more rare now, not that they are going anyway either.

[quote name='MoJo' timestamp='1377020631' post='2182339'] It's always such a shame when someone like Andy retires without someone to pass it all on to. All that knowledge and experience, all gone [/quote] Andy's magic live on in our basses, we are the privileged ones :-)

Mustang Sally In all seriousness ive never seen an empty dance floor when this is played (CD or band). We have a load (20+) of those master mix DJ albums on our iPod, and these cover almost any occasion. They aren't the ones where tracks lead in to each other, just compilations of different genres, like Party, 70's, 80's party, one hit wonders, Irish, pub, football, indie, Northern soul etc. Well worth having a look at, even if you dont buy them.

I do feel that Rush have been very "samey" for the past decade. As much as i like them they seem to have stuck with a formula that, to me, is wearing a bit thin. Great musicians though, but i wouldn't pay to go and see them any more.

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1376661295' post='2177573'] There's an obvious reply to this, but I'm not going to say it. [/quote] No, i wont say it either ;-)

Is that Clarky on violin at 1min 44 sec? :-)

Yes, it was uploaded almost 3 years ago. i bet he is really good by now Cant stand the first bit though. I cant understand why bass players feel the need to do that, other than to impress non bass players. He definitely has a talent though.