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Precisely the above

I imagine the world sleeping now to it... Warwick would build one for you mate, they would build me a 12ver if i wanted (they may well have done one before, or at least an 8)

@Al Krow ‘it’s true my old bean, you caught me at a weak moment mixing my high pass and high cut terminology up, fairy muff, however you did only baulk at a 12 String once I explained (and you retained the info in your over 40s mind) what 3 courses of strings were, and then proceed to tell me that any octaver which was your flavour at the time would do a better job than an actual tuned string. Not sure the band with on he new fab web site would cope with listing all your faux pas.....

@kodiakblair I should have written it better you are right, but honestly you can tell @Al Krow anything, he’ll probably believe it and then repeat it as gospel, or he’ll quote you and change bits to suit himself

If it speaks to you, it speaks to you 40 years or 40 seconds old, but the key is the set up, and probably newer instruments are easier to set up well for the average luthier/bassists who do their own

Yep agreed, however I thought the point of the thread was to open the field of play, not just to say, meh, they are over 10 years old so there is no point looking at them, otherwise it’s a thread saying I would like to buy a new yammy 5 string PJ, is that ok with everyone?! Things like Peary, Vigier, or T bird, or Steniberger that have the pickups at about the sweet spot, will give you a neck through with a near P bass sound, so maybe don’t limit the search to split coils in the neck, but if you want a P bass sound, you need a P bass, and the P bass is a bolt on be it 3 bolts, micro tilts, 6 bolts etc. Accessible rod, neck off for truss adjustments etc. Some of the modern made basses are doing that as a retro thing like the Olinto P bass by Mas Hino (its beautiful BTW) to stay true to the origins. But like AC/DC you like a fat bottomed girl (Bass I am talking) and that bulbous Yammy BBP girl will be yours

@Al Krow you are not mis quoting me again are you, or changing what I said......

Just because they are not in production, does not mean they are nor in circulation, but it’s whatever floats your boat

Back on topic Peavey Unity Peavey Dyna bass Peavey Sarzo Pedulla Rapture most Alembics If you are not stuck on a split coil then there are loads like Vigier, Gibson thunderbirds, Steinberger etc Someone else’s turn to burp the baby

Awesome she has a BF, is it way better than your Vanderkley? To Quote Bas those that get bespoke basses are posh rock stars with more money than sense, and the re sale value is no good. Apparently Basses are just for Xmas...... i May need to hold onto that quote, Bas has never been one to go back on an opinion...

Bas, don’t you normally play bass? How come you are singing in this one? Have you got someone who is so terrible looking they have to wear shades playing bass in your place?

@Osiris is @Al Krow talking about Candy Slam!??!

I would say bring your singer, but I reckon it would get me in trouble with the Mrs...... ooooo I could Dep on a track, then that could count as my regular gig.....

Fender Cabronita P bass has a baseball bat neck, but it’s nice to play. if a G&L neck heel fits the bass body for for a #6 neck, again this is a biggun but very comfortable to play, more so than their #12 which was slimmer and supposed to be their PJ

@Al Krow i’m not over 40 yet buddy, you do have me on that old chap, but the bass does go with your shades, just the shades don’t go with you! i love a shaped bass me

@Al Krow get that mocking bird then!

@dannybuoy our mate @Al Krow reckons they don’t nail a P sound. Maybe a nailed on P sound means a bolt on neck..........

@Al Krow do you ever do your own searches...?! BC Rich Mockingbird - now that definitely is not a boring Fender P shape bass that you hate

This is worth a look mate You can chose between silicone and Germanium clipping stages

Aside from other suggestions Ulyate pick ups Hauessel pick ups Joe Barden These are all great ones to have a listen to and try

I had the full cabronita, pick up is not ‘rubbish’ (although it is of course subjective) but it is quiet and a lower output. if you really drive it with a Preamp you will get a good sound. Failing that it’s a rout, but you will be spending the cost of the bass to get it up to spec

Aside from what people have said, and the obvious get a P bass, you may get closer with a pick up change. Delano’s are quite HiFi sounding. Sandberg’s own pups are more vintage, Haüssel which they also use have more oomph and more mid range push. Ulyate pick ups, Joe Barden or Lindy Fralin’s are 3 other great makes aside from the usual bandits which may give you what you need. Dropping them in is a darn site better than routing a bass. if you like Sandberg’s (and I do) then look out for a passive VS4, great bass

@thegummyon sweetwater in the US they are retailing at about $1100. I haven’t found any info on their proprietary pick ups yet

I completely agree with you in that. has anyone else got some knowledge on the Schecter range? I think my 90s rock fetish would be satiated with these easily