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Here's a little video I made yesterday of my new (to me) '71P. It was recorded with a crappy camera mic, but It's a good indication of how clearly the TKS 112 'speaks'. http://youtu.be/BEyjx9sUyYQ

[quote name='M@23' timestamp='1395092312' post='2398672'] Sounds mega. What strings are you using? Both sets sound really nice. [/quote] Cheers! The rounds are... I dunno, actually. They came with the bass. They have coloured ball ends. D'addarios? The flats are old La Bella FLs...

Had a bit of time this morning, so I made a video... I've recorded and gigged her a lot over the last couple of weeks. She growls! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEyjx9sUyYQ

[quote name='permafunk' timestamp='1394891143' post='2396348'] Am I being unreasonably paranoid? [/quote] Since you ask... yes you are.

Nice gig... I LOVE Uncle Tupelo. Have a blast!

This one has been discussed before. I am / was interested in this, but comms isn't the seller's strong point. FWIW, it looks all present and correct IMO.

Try these.... http://www.newmooninsurance.com/musical/index.php

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1394389250' post='2390921'] They are what they are. Deal with it. [/quote] No need to be so dismissive...?

Any excuse to post this again - my new (old) 1971... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/231110-nbd-1971-precision/"]Full story here.[/url]

Start the ball rolling now re: remortgaging your home, and it'll be on the shelves by the time the funds come through.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1393529376' post='2381573'] So... I'm asking everyone... how does the STM900 compare with an all-valve amp? Does it cut the mustard? [/quote] IMO.. no.

Absolutely. When I play a Jazz, I sound like me... playing a Jazz. When I play a Rick, I sound like me... playing a Rick. When I play with rounds, I sound like me... playing rounds.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1394185601' post='2388782'] they seem a lot more affordable in the US, though. [/quote] Don't get me started on MESA's UK pricing. *hyperventilates*

Seriously - more of you should consider a used Walkabout. No fancy-pants digital 3DPM™ Power Management or Active Power Management™. No hi-pass filtering. No squeezing 900w out of a power module nearer 300w. Just old-fashioned analogue power from a lump of iron and some valves, with all the loveliness and ballsy mids that comes with it, in a reasonably-sized package. (Usual disclaimer applies - this is all IMO)

The official colour is LPB - it's just aged so it looks a bit like Sherwood Green.

It was loud, and had a big bottom end, but unfortunately - in common with my experience with other micro heads I've used, especially those that use the B&O ICEPower module - it had no 'backbone'. IMO, of course. The MESA Walkabout gives me the tube experience, coupled with the heft, in a lightweight package.

Great band - I'm glad Christine's with 'em again. Strangely though, on the last tour Mick had a shadow drummer sitting just out of sight behind him, doubling his parts. Very odd.

Give 'em a good rub down with an old cotton t-shirt.

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1393921151' post='2385729'] I though from the title that this thread was about Michael's new bass? [/quote] So did I. I'm quite gutted...

PM The Bass Doc on here. He'll make one to your spec for a very reasonable price.

[quote name='skej21' timestamp='1393874795' post='2385401'] Yup! [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/221870-fender-75-ri-refinish/page__hl__howard__fromsearch__1"]http://basschat.co.u...__fromsearch__1[/url] [/quote] Yum! Looks great.. I'm sure he can do the aged LPB too...

[quote name='skej21' timestamp='1393873729' post='2385376'] This probably isn't going to help the GAS but Howard refinished my jazz bass (natural) in LPB with a matching headstock for a VERY good price and did an amazing job. Get it done!! [/quote] Have you got any pics?

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1393873359' post='2385369'] Lovely, nice old dark tort guard and a Lollar PUP (although a couple of trays would offset the need for a new PUP if the present one sounds to your liking) and you've got a winner there. Refin I'm not so sure about, but hey, it's your bass You must try a Yammie Precision one day as well mate [/quote] I'll see how I feel about the pups after a few gigs. I like 'em so far.... I could just tippex four dots on each. Colour-wise... this is winning:

[quote name='njr911' timestamp='1393837144' post='2384724']How much is a stripped early 70's P ?[/quote] It varies... [quote name='hamfist' timestamp='1393830330' post='2384671']Is that alder ? Oh, and as everyone is throwing in their personal ideas for the finish, I say, leave it natural. Can't beat seeing the real wood IMO.[/quote] It is, but it's a fairly interesting bit. As for the colour.. as it happens, my dad has a '72 Strat in exactly the same colour with a rosewood board and a white guard. I'm still set on a refin if I'm keeping her, though... Here's some more pics!