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I'm afraid I'm going with the flow here - no great for me either! Having spent the last 18 months gigging most weekends, I began the year a bit miffed with the whole thing. Band politics, car vandalised twice at gigs in '10, etc. Band was going nowhere - so in February I chucked it in. Wanted a small break to get back into playing again, rather than just going through the motions. Took 3 months away from bands. Enjoyed it! Eventually joined a covers band....still with them now. Have also recently joined an originals band which is proving great fun. Gig-wise, I've managed a couple so far, and one more to come for sure. Both bands looking for a busier 2012. TBH, I started the year wanting to be more satisfied musically than racking up gig numbers than I have in recent times, so I call that a success. Other side wasn't so good, with job problems and a bit of sadness in the family. I lost my dog in February, and that kind of set the tone for the year for me, I really miss my pal. Biggest thing in my playing was my conversion to Fender. After a good few year playing Rics, I finally got to see the Precision light. Rics all gone, and two P's in their place....so at least I've finally found my bass voice, and my true tone!

+1 - my favorite neck I've had on any bass, ever, and it sounds massive. It's the same neck size as on the Road Worn - I think!

The Dolphin music site shows what's discounted as well, with prices. Some good savings there!

Mike Dirnt sig bass anyone? Love the 50's look of these, just worried about the versatility compared to a standard P....bit too 'punk' if I get a big playing funk or something!

Thanks all! It is a very nice bass, and TBH, the quality is not, to my hands, any different than my 50's P! As for the neck, it probably is thicker than x bass, but from playing the 50's, anything else feels too small now! Oh...and Tom....I'll make sure I keep it well looked after and you a shout when the time comes!

I've had a couple of CV's before, the 60's P and Jazz - loved them, but had to make space so sold 'em on. Being down to just one bass recently - the MIM 50's P - I needed a backup, and hell, just wanted another similar-ish bass that wasn't a direct copy! I did a bit of reading, and plumped for the 50's P in Butterscotch. It's a lovely looking bass, and has come out the box really well put together, as one has come to expect from the CV's. I did read in places about the pickup power - mine is very good indeed, bags of tone and power. Maybe I got lucky! In short, it's a great bit of kit, and just over £300. Looking at the Tele basses (which it's pretty similar to), there is a bit of a price gap! I'm surprised Fender only make this bass in the CV range. I know there's the 60th Anniversary P, but that's almost 2k, and not single coil pups. Ever since I saw Billy Cox with one, it's a bass I've always wanted....the fact it's in the CV is just a bonus! I'll try to post some pics, but it's just standard, and that's how it'll stay! If you're in the market for one, go ahead, you won't regret it.

Item number: 390359120708 No relation or affiliation to me! Looking at the prices of the Tele basses for sale (purely for interest's sake) and came across this, as seen in the 'Don't Look Back In Anger' video. I tried to paste the direct link, but it was huge! You can search for the item number, or just look for Fender Telecaster Bass and it'll show up, with loads of pictures. It's pricey, but there are others pricier!!

I've just started his book, 'Riding Shotgun' as suggested above. Really enjoying the read - he comes across like a good guy, as well as a great player! I've dug out some mid-70's stuff on YT, and he seems to be playing his (I read somewhere) a '55 Precision. What a tone!

Probably already known, but I read this morning online that Gerry Mcavoy has left Nine Below Zero. His last gig will be in December around the time he turns 60. I'm quite new to his playing - really getting into Rory Gallagher over the recent months. I find Gerry's playing really inspirational, and perfectly fitting the songs. I'm aware he uses a Stingray now, but also in the past a couple of Precisions. I'm currently digging his tone on 'Live In Europe' - any idea what bass he used on that? His tone just slays everything in it's path! Anyone else a fan of the great man?

Great article and pics - cool!

I'm a big fan of the Mahavishnu Orchestra - I think John Mclaughlin is a true great. His latest album (To The One) is superb, BTW! Anyway, both of the MO's bassists, Rick Laird and Ralphe Armstrong are pretty ace in my book. I did some digging recently on Mr. Armstrong, and found a great interview here - [url="http://www.forbassplayersonly.com/Interviews/Armstrong.html"]http://www.forbassplayersonly.com/Interviews/Armstrong.html[/url] The Jaco story is great....I never knew he was after the job as well! Nice to see Ralphe still going strong. There's loads of stuff on Youtube, but here's his red P-bass he mentions in action - [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOFzVYh-v_A"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOFzVYh-v_A[/url] Between Ralphe and Rick.....just both amazing players!

[quote name='Spike Vincent' timestamp='1318512406' post='1403132'] Here's me hoping this was about Caz Campbell.I have studied her in depth,but never really looked at her bass. [/quote]

Leave? +1000!! I left my last band earlier this year with nothing to go to. First time I'd ever done such a thing with nothing in place. Best thing I ever did....the band was stressful, getting nowhere (ie people not turning up, etc.) I'd started to hate the idea of even wasting my time being involved with it. Sloppy too! Had 12 weeks with a gap. Didn't rush, just got back into playing at home, jamming with decent records, etc. Actually made me want to get back out there, on my terms. Forward fast 5 months to today, still in the early days of a (so far) fun band. Look forward to meeting and playing, and now planning the diary for gigs and stuff. I've learnt one thing this year - if it starts to go sour, I'm out. And I wouldn't wait as long as last time either, trying to hope things will improve after the latest band chat. It didn't, and 9/10 wouldn't again!

Looks great - how's the tone vs. a 'standard' J?

Thanks Dave for a very enjoyable transaction! A true gent in the BC world - enjoy the Ged.

I'd love to hear the jazz and how it compares to a standard , say MIM or CV....if the tone would be very different, or just a turbo jazz on steroids!

I think they look quite good, and at £400, that's not bad if the build quality is any good!

I love AWB. They re-issued all of their albums a couple of years ago, and I've got them all! [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiDn_YpZwIA"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiDn_YpZwIA[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr4pJT0sYRY"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr4pJT0sYRY[/url] You could paste these all day long - just a great band. I'd love to see them, I had no idea they were in Brighton recently. Other day I was listening to 'Warmer Communications' - great laid back feel. They are so tight, it's unreal!

I've been doing this for the band recently. I just jammed it straight through...I learnt it from the crappy speaker in the laptop via youtube! Apparently it is a little more complex, so I too would be interested in how it should be played properly!

Must admit, I'm not much into the carving either - but it is Lemmy's, which immediately makes it cool!

Lovely basses, Mr. Wazoo.....those new Fenders look the biz!

I played Rics for a good few years - didn't really click with the Fenders....probably considered them a bit obvious if I'm honest. Bad move. Owned a Ged Jazz a few years ago, had to let it go but loved it....that was the start of the slide! Since then, all the regular Ric problems got me looking elsewhere....bass collection now consists of just two, both Fenders (one Ged, one P). They cover all the spectrum I need. My live sound has improved 1000000% (actually cut right through now, top and bottom), and I reckon these were just built for the job. What more do you need? What I really like is the range of sounds - even from the P - you can play classic Motown right through a down 'n' dirty JJ Burnel. The Jazz goes from Ged...to well, Jazz and beyond though a million stops. Millions of records and artists tell the story after all!

+1. I only ever buy from Stringbusters and Stringsdirect. Both firms offer excellent service....good service breeds customer loyalty, and I would never go anywhere else!