Doctor J

Can you use them for other things, though, non-musical, yeah?

Interesting to see covers outnumbering originals, I wouldn't have expected that.

[quote name='thunderbird13' post='985894' date='Oct 12 2010, 04:34 PM']I'm currently in 2 bands - one original ,one pure covers . Can I vote twice [/quote] Yes, yes you can

[quote]is also possible that the string tree is slightly redirecting the string a little towards the nut[/quote] Isn't that what it's suppose to do? If the truss rod really is off-centre I'd take pictures with the strings off and a ruler measuring to each side of the neck. He calls it a "cosmetic issue" but that's just crap workmanship which is not on for that kind of money.

Just curious to see what everyone's gig is, seems to be a lot of covers and tribute players on the forums. What say you?

Though if it's pissing you off, send it back. Just don't count on the next one being flaw-free either, given that the necks and bodies are CNC'd you'd expect the same tolerance issues to be on every example.

For a long time I only had my ESP J and I was very happy so it would be that one. I'd be upset having nine empty spaces in the Bassdrobe though.

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[url="http://mixonline.com/recording/interviews/audio_mars_volta/"]http://mixonline.com/recording/interviews/audio_mars_volta/[/url] [quote]For the bass, we had Flea play a beautiful '64 Fender Precision P bass through an SVT bass head and 8×10 cabinet. I used a Neumann FET 47 on the cabinet and a Demeter DI. I compressed with LA-2As on both channels. It was a slightly different sound for Flea, but he is such a talented musician that he fit in perfectly. The bass needed to be full and present, because, essentially, the bass was the foundation of every track[/quote] So probably alder body, maple neck and rosewood board. Regarding the J pickup, no shouldn't have any effect when you solo the P rock fury.

You could buy a Matsumoku era Aria SB for 350, easy. I don't get these at all.

Not a lot, to be honest. Generally poorly routed, overly heavy and chances are you're going to have to butcher your neck or the body to convert three bolt system to four or vice-versa. A refin will affect the value for sure, but since it's just the body you're not exactly dealing with an all-original specimen anyway, but there's no hard and fast rules when it comes to the value of old Fenders, seemingly anything goes. Honestly, I don't want to poo-poo on your parade but I'm mystified why anyone would actively seek out a body from that era. I used to have a 70's J and the pickup routes were frankly embarassing, I would also recommend you test whatever neck you're planning on using for neck pocket fit before you purchase, too, don't buy yourself a problem.

I would expect the MIJ to be a much better instrument, but I know not to expect the price to always reflect this.

Nets? What are nets? You shouldn't listen to your cousin Eric, putting a left handed neck on your bass will not increase the string tension in any way shape or form. A higher gauge of string will, however. As for rust, these days people will pay more for a brand new bass already with rust. Don't worry about it.

How much was the item you traded?

It's nice alright, but it looks more like a JJ Burnel sig

Nice! I've never seen another white one! I'm getting a little emotional here The mint scratchplate really sets it off, much nicer effect than a plain white one. Regarding Fender Japan, I think the ESP headstock is a little thicker than any Fender I've played, USA or Japanese, also the curve on the underside of the head is slightly different to Fender, but very close otherwise. I played an 800 series in a shop here, would have been 89 or 90, I had just started playing so wasn't really in a position to take it all in. What I remember of it was that it was ash bodied (I think), trans purple, gold hardware but otherwise not too different from the 400 I would buy a little later.

Yeah, the J looks like a Yamaha. Not sure about the P, cream covers, but it didn't look like a DiMarzio.

[quote name='fede162162' post='975463' date='Oct 2 2010, 10:03 PM']Great instrument, I had a Sadowsky before this ESP, the Sad is a wonderful axe, but it hasn't got the vintage grunt and vibe the ESP 400 has![/quote] Same here. Every time I reached for a J bass, it was the ESP, so I moved the (albeit excellent) Sadowsky on.

P being for Philo, of course There's a music expo on in Dublin at the moment, incorporating an exhiition of Phil Lynott artifacts including his main P bass. Nice.

[quote name='Doctor J' post='974143' date='Oct 1 2010, 03:09 PM']I've had a 400 Series for almost 20 years now[/quote] [quote name='Linus27' post='974560' date='Oct 1 2010, 08:10 PM']I have had one for 21 years[/quote] You just couldn't let it lie

I've had a 400 Series for almost 20 years now, what you have certainly isn't on my one, just a standard tone control in every way. Sounds like a mod to me. Have you had a look at the pot, see if there's any extra electronic gadgetry there? Oh, excellent choice of instrument, btw

Bacchus Woodline J [url="http://www.deviser.co.jp/modules/products/index.php?content_id=113"]http://www.deviser.co.jp/modules/products/...?content_id=113[/url] Only downside is you'd probably have to order it straight from Japan but should be do-able with your budget.

Found myself in this position a few years ago, tried out a lot of different P's, ended up getting a Bacchus Woodline P Classic. Search over, permanently. There are obvious brands and there are other things to consider, I mean, for the price of a Nash or a vintage Fender you could get a P built and relic'd to your satisfaction by any of the fantastic luthiers there in the UK. I don't buy into the vintage schtick at all and I'd wager that your chances of getting the bass you're looking for are far better if you take that route than if you take a gamble on something old on ebay, for example.

Try Dean Markley SR2000, used them for a long time with an Ibanez with mono bridges, silk wound at the top, started just after the nut. Great string too.

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