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"Marco, Merrick, Terry Lee....Gary Tibbs & Yours Truly" The genius of Ant Rrap.......!!

My first ever bass was a Sunn Mustang P-bass copy. Looked bad, played even worse, and was the weight of a small horse. Being my first, I didn't know how bad it was until I bought another bass.....I thought it was normal! I remember a friend having it passed to him at the time - he was sitting on a bed - I passed it over - the weight caught him umprepared and it sent him (and the bass) flying backwards!

I love the Roxy stuff up to their break in '75, not so keen on the 3 later records...but there were some good tracks - like SOS. Just don't get me started on Ferry and that son of his.......

I just use mine as they are!

I bought a CV-P at the start of the year, after reading glowing reports on numerous sites (including some some good info from Mr. Wazoo above!) I've owned a couple of other P's in the past, but loving my Ric, never thought I'd have another. Big mistake! Compared to all others I've played, I love it. Forget the headstock - I've found a P bass that feels great and sounds superb. Love it so much I bought a CV Jazz a couple of weeks back. Equally amazed. I used to have a Geddy Jazz, and TBH, I actually prefer the CV. I think in the colours available, they actually look better than anything a normal Fender can offer. I'm proud to play it, and tell people it cost about 1/6 of a Ric! Don't know how they do it, but to me, the basses do seem to have a vibe of their own, feel very playable and comfy out of the box. Yes, they have gone up, but they are still cheaper than the MIM's and others. Not saying they are for everyone, but they seem to be selling in huge quantities worldwide. I WILL resist the 50's P........!!

I love my Squiers because they are Squiers.......because they're not Fenders! If it is what it is, appreciate it for what it is.

Classic Vibe.....!!!

Going through the same thing myself at the mo. Band splintered last year, leaving me and the guitarist. I worked my bits off getting new people in, even 2 replacement drummers. Only one to book any gigs has been me! I got us in the paper, on the radio, really put the effort in. Now we're at the stage when we are regularly being referred to as the guitarists 'group', even though their effort has been nil! We had a big band meeting a few months back - the drummer, who I don't really care for, made a point of taking minutes (!) - trouble is, everything that was decided, they all ignored! I could go on all day, we've all been throught this. Currently getting ready to advertise to get something new on the go - just want reliable people! Worse thing is, our guitarist is unemployed....but gets up everyday about 3pm, and then complains that by that time it's too late to ring any venues.....! I ad to cancel gigs before when I booked them (all were free), only to be told 'oh yeah...can't do that after all....'GRRRRR!!!

[quote name='munkonthehill' post='1116377' date='Feb 5 2011, 11:41 AM']and people from Scotland cant play hot soul/funk??? Is that because we all wait to chase a passing haggis or wait for electricity to get here!!![/quote] LOL! I've just never heard any band from outside the US play that stuff like it should be played. In fact, I would rate AWB above many US acts of that genre. They certainly nailed the funk, and totally had the soul as well. BTW, let me know when you eventually get the electric on and I might pop back up!

+1. I bought the Fiesta Red CV-P about a month ago, and have since added the CV 60's Jazz to my basses. Did sell another bass in the meantime, though. Both are amazing. I bought the P as a back-up bass to my Ric, one to drag around and take the strain. However, it has far succeeded my expectations.....these are seriously good basses. I thought before I bought it that I'd be a bit of a snob about the headstock. Not at all. I'm totally proud to say I'm playing a Squier, and it costs less than £300. I originally looked at the Highway 1 Precision. Now I've got a cracking Precision and a cracking Jazz for less than the price of one H1....result!

They re-issued their albums a couple of years back, really nicely packaged. I'd never heard them all properly (only previously had a compilation as the albums were out of print). Snapped them all up, really love them. Hard to believe they came from Scotland - to my ears they were (are) one seriously hot soul/funk outfit. Fully intend to catch them next time around.

[b][u]In - [/u][/b] Squier CV 60's Precision Squier CV 60's Jazz (last week!) [b][u]Out - [/u][/b] 2010 Rickenbacker 4003 Mapleglow Never going anywhere - my beloved Jetglow 4003! I think 3 is enough for now......

Watched it yesterday, and I loved it. Great insight into a great man. What a change to actually see a band that actually mean it, and live to do what they love. I really want to catch them next tour...I've been a fan for 20+ years, but haven't caught them live sine Wurzel left. I really think Lemmy's right when he says the current line-up is their best. Live footage makes them seem like a powerhouse! I'd really go get the new album, 'The World Is Yours' sharpish. It's fantastic!

I've had my Classic Vibe Precision for a few weeks now, and it plays lovely. However, I'm sure the action has got a little higher around the 12th fret than before. It's really low at the other end of the fretboard, but I'm sure has gone up a bit around the 12th! Whole thing seems a bit more rigid too, but I'm not sure if just imagining that! Question is, does this sound like a tension issue? Something that a small turn of the truss rod would cure? Trouble is, I've never touched a truss rod in my life, and the whole thing fills me with dread....is it a quick fix even I could do? Or will it throw out the complete set-up, as I go off crying to my local luthier with a blank cheque???

I've owned 4 4003's over the years, so I do like them quite a bit! However, they don't all play the same. They vary a lot in feel and neck shape (especially around the first fret). Get one you like and you'll love it. Get one your 50/50 on, and it'll hit you every time you pick it up. Both in feel, and the £1500+ you've spent on it! I have one now - a Jetglow 2009. It's by far the best I've played - but both pickups have needed a re-wire. I recently sold a 2010 which felt soooo different, I really couldn't get on with it. Also, the QC. In my 4003 experience, this is extremely variable. As I mentioned, pickup problems in my bass. The 2010 had issues with the bridge saddles (there was something about this on Rickresource). As much as I love Rics, you'd have thought after 40+ years making the 4001/03 they'd be able to produce them properly by now! Do your research (try Rickresource....but beware....very, very censored if you even mention anything anti-Ric), try as many as you can (easier said then done), and then part with the cash. Or just stick with what you've got. I use mine now for recording, rehearsal and the odd gig. I use the Squier CV everywhere else. Got a bit fed up of protecting a (on today's prices) £1700+ bass from spilled pints. But it is my pride and joy. I've found one that's a keeper for me. Hope this helps!

Got it today. That's Sunday PM sorted after a few cold ones.......! There's a 2nd disc with 200+ minutes of extras....think I'll do that in a separate setting!

Reasons I bought a P - Steve Hanley (ex-The Fall, now The Lovers) .....and of course JJ Burnel!

Lemmy the Movie is finally out on DVD! Amazon are doing it for £9.99 at the moment. Ordered mine and it's on the way, and it's apparently fantastic. It must be, it's Lemmy isn't it? Apologies if this has already been mentioned....!

Love the tone of stainless rounds on the P, so I can ignore the rumour.....and keep my strings AND my frets!

That's great to hear. Must be a scare story put out by Squier haters! I think it sounds fab with stainless steel's on them, and I'd rather stick to them. Looks like I will, as no-one has yet to say don't!

I read somewhere online about the frets on the Classic Vibe Squires. Don't know if this is true, but being the lower vintage style, stainless steel strings will just eat them up, and it'll need a re-fret within 12 months. This can't be right, surely (don't call me Shirley, etc....!) I know SS aren't great for Rics (always used Flats or Nickels on my 4003), but I'd have thought they be fine on the CV's, as I think my CV-P has come fitted with them! Any experiences?

I saw them live in '96 on the EMG tour (supported by Catatonia!) and Nicky played the Jazz throughout. They only played 'Faster' from THB, I felt a bit let-down! I used to own the 1st 2 albums, but was still totally blown away by THB. I remember to this day putting it on, just being thrilled about such music being made in my lifetime....a new release sounding this good! Just a shame what happened next, including all the records they've made since.....

[quote name='Paul S' post='1096114' date='Jan 20 2011, 10:36 AM']Another endorsement for OBBM. You could tow a truck with the speak cables I got from him and he is an absolute gent to deal with.[/quote] +1 from me too. Bought a guitar lead and speakon cable last Christmas. As has been said here, I also A/B'd against my old leads. The difference was astounding. 1 year on, leads all still working and sounding perfect. Buy and you will totally not regret - and great service too!

[quote name='nash' post='1101005' date='Jan 24 2011, 04:43 PM']P bass and James did the bass. i remember Nicky saying he only played the Ric and Thunderbirds live because they look cool. although he did use a white P bass for a lot of THB tour. you can hear the difference in bass playing on the records. the later stuff is Nicky. THB is one of my all time favourites. also that bass Nicky uses now is horrible[/quote] Interesting....I never knew that JDB played any bass on the records. Def could be a P bass on parts of the record...although I think riffs like 'Archives Of Pain' are totally Ric. Then again, all depends how things are mixed. I was always unsure about the bass sound on 'Kicker Conspiracy' by The Fall - sounds quite Ric-like. I actually had some e-mail correspondence with bassist Steve Hanley who confirmed it was his trusty Precision. But I'm sure tracks like 'Mausoleum' are Ric.