Jonesy

You're right, I'm sorry. Maybe for my penance I should buy a new P bass?

Charcoal frost - phwoar! Puts head in hands and repeats - '2 p basses is enough, 2 p basses is enough, 2 p basses is enough'

Really cool! Enjoy your new purchase. I'd hate to think how much a string change sets you back. Hopefully you like the sound of worn in rounds 😃

Ultimately if you're not happy with it, then chatting about it with the band is the best thing to do, just to get everything out in the open. See where the land lies and go from there. Personally I think if it's done well and with the best intentions then it's cultural appreciation rather than appropriation, which is a fantastic thing. Life is a shared experience and it'd be a terrible shame if we didn't learn from and grow with the people we meet and the cultures we come into contact with. If you wrote a song that became globally renowned, would you ever hold the view point that it shouldn't be performed by a band based on where they live or the colour of their skin?

Ah, you're in for a treat!

Don't know if it beats Sabbath, but it comes bloody close...

Jeeze, the length some people will go to. Sounds like you made the right call not worrying about contacting him about it. To go to that extreme then he either has serious issues, or is a little shit not worth knowing.

Fake your own death? If they're all sound then I'm sure they'll understand if you just have an (reasonably) honest chat with them, but I'd lean more towards it being an issue with you rather than saying 'you lot are going nowhere, I'm off'. It sounds like gigs aren't on the cards? So you're under no obligation to play x amount of upcoming shows and sticking around for too long but, I'd offer to stick at it for a month or 2 until they find a replacement just to keep it civil.

You'd hate seeing me play a Thunderbird then. I'm far too many stone past being able to call myself stocky 😂 I really want to like the JC, but I think the body is a bit too cumbersome for me. This is the 2nd one I've had and 2nd one of sold for that reason. Maybe the 3rd will be different.......? I know what you mean. This shaped tuners on a bas designed before 1980 don't look right to me...

Very nice, those are both lovely. Unfortunately my PB Jack Casady will likely be out the door to make way for the bird. I think the Babicz is what I'd go for if replacing the bridge. I'm just not sure if putting a £140 bridge on a £300 bass makes much sense. Feels kinda like a boy racer putting a spoiler on a Micra.

Ah, nice! That's exactly the sort of thing I was thinking of. Did you have e any issues with height when fitting it?

Good shout, I was wondering about replacing the single saddle but didn't think about buying from AliExpress. Cheers for that!

Well, you're partially to blame for me asking this question. Your NBD thread for your thunderbird reminded me how much I miss my Classic Pro. I have eBay alerts setup and occasionally get a bite, but I thought I'd check Reverb....there's one up in Chester and it just so happens I'm up near Blackpool next week. If all goes to plan, I should be picking it up while up there. It has one missing original saddle that has been replaced by a brass one and I just got wondering if there was a cheap replacement bridge that would drop in just so everything matches. I don't mind the 3 point bridge tbh. Sure, it's not as easy as a BBOT, but it does the job and it's not exactly rocket science to work with. I'm more curious if there was a cheap alternative that I was missing. Actually, I'm glad you replied to this first as I have a potential bone to pick with you. I'm also looking at a Vintage Pro and tempted, but keep on telling myself I don't need 2 Thunderbirds. I should stay away from NBD threads 😂

Just to resurrect an old thread...... Is it just Babicz and Hipshot that make a replacement for the 3 point bridge? I'm just looking around and am surprised there isn't a generic drop in or Wilkinson don't make one seeing as it's a much maligned piece of equipment. I'm about to ask a stupid question, but here goes........is it possible to buy something like this and drop it in? https://northwestguitars.co.uk/collections/bass-bridges/products/4-string-bass-guitar-bridge-dual-load-bb404 I know it won't be a straight drop in and will need new holes drilling, but what else would I need to think about besides...... - Getting the string spacing as close to the original. Is there a 'safe' amount of leeway to give here? I think the 3 point has something like a 17.7mm string spacing, would a bridge with 18mm be OK? - The height of the bridge. Would any 'generic' bridge like the above need a plate underneath it like the Babicz? Or will there be enough headroom to raise the saddles to get the action OK?

Bassists have an area on stage to move about on that's roughly shoulders width. You stay in that area and look slightly bored whilst playing. Anyone who moves out of their area, or looks remotely excited whilst playing, should have their epaulettes stripped and be excommunicated from the bass players union.