wateroftyne

My quest for a PJ has just taken a bit of a radical left-turn (for me, anyway). It arrives on Thursday, and I'll post pics when it lands. It's an itch I've had for a while, and the urge to scratch it has become unbearable. That's all I'm sayin'. *whistles*

Greg Reeves. Also played on Neil's 'After the Gold Rush'... then went mad and disappeared.

...and the 15-year-old bass player. Awesome. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Kg0v0Er8Ak

[quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1325456587' post='1483400'] True, although fender GBI will still fix it (at a cost) but the chances of something breaking are slim unless you are careless and or stupid. [/quote] ...or unlucky.

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1325456168' post='1483396'] Yeah, I've warned him about this. No doubt its just easier to get it from the UK. [/quote] I tell a lie... I did buy an Acoustic Image Focus from Bob Gollihur a few years back, after first checking I'd be supported in the event of any problems. I save hundreds over the UK price (this is when the exchange rate was favourable, though) and, when it did go wrong, Acoustic Image were as good as their word. In those circumstances, I'd buy again.

[quote name='gareth' timestamp='1325455363' post='1483382'] [url="http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channelsPortalWebApp/channelsPortalWebApp.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=pageTravel_ShowContent&id=HMCE_CL_000014&propertyType=document#P25_2199"]http://customs.hmrc....cument#P25_2199[/url] [/quote] What's this link pointing at...?

I haven't, and probably never will because if it goes wrong, it's black market and you're on your own.

[quote name='gareth' timestamp='1325448180' post='1483289'] vat/duty are not charged on the shipping cost [/quote] They are...

My thoughts on the P-Retro are that it won't get the back-pickup J-honk I'm looking for. It looks like a great bit'o'kit, though...

Yeah! [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ne1lkEEmRCI"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ne1lkEEmRCI[/url]

Yip.. exactly the same boat as me! We do seem to follow each other around. ha ha. Can't live without the P thump, but occasionally needs to honk away on the back pup. The Jazz neck pup just isn't quite there, although the split-coil Fralins in mine come close... I *really* fancy the new Deluxe P ([url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/163477-mia-fender-deluxe-precision-2011-and-sadowsky-metro-pj-tinkerin"]see here for my brief flirtation[/url]), or a custom build. I even considered an [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/163508-overwater-pj-on-gumtree"]Overwater PJ[/url]... I've no idea where I'll end up. We'll see...!

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1325343465' post='1482327'] Oh you buggers!! Look at what I just posted below this topic in the same forum! Si [/quote] Ha :-)

Hi all I'm on the hunt for a PJ, and BC's own 'The Bass Doc' (or Howard, as Mrs. Doc calls him on Sundays) has very kindly loaned me his back-up PJ so I have a tinker while I consider my options. He's well known for his lovely custom assemblies, and this is no exception. Medium-light, resonant, lively pickups (80's RI P and a DiMarzio J) and a set-up to die for. He's even letting me gig it tonight. Here it is... hot or what?

[quote name='zbigniew' timestamp='1325335903' post='1482210'] Sweet! I'm sooo keen on those HotRod P's - I now have great envy of you z [/quote] Yiiip... you lucky duck!

Thanks again to Ped and the mods for doing a sterling (Stingray?) job. All the best for 2012! WoT x

£2000 is definitely realistic for a private sale. Yep, there's diamonds and dogs in that era and the ratio of dogs to diamonds increases from about '74 onwards. Make sure you try before you buy.. most 34" basses (not just Fenders) are susceptible to the dead spot, but IME it has to be pretty severe to be noticable whilst gigging or recording. Don't get too hung up looking for a Sadowsky-like neck pocket - you could be looking for a while. Just make sure it feels stable. Check for fretwear - the frets on bound necks can be replaced, but it's time-consuming and expensive. And, be aware of the weight if it's something that bothers you. Some 70s Jazzes are heavier than a bus. (Incidentally, as for Fender vs. Boutique, to be blunt.. you won't have much of a problem with resale if you go Fender. If you buy a new boutique bass, make sure you're prepared and able to take a hit when you sell it.)

[quote name='leroybasslines' timestamp='1325259029' post='1481434'] Hey @wateroftyne, anything you can find out would be great! Especially regarding quality and possibility of customisation (I'd love a neck with no inlays). [/quote] I've just spoken to Gaz.. he's rushed off his feet at the moment, but going to give me some more info ASAP.

Mavis Staples - Live at the Hideout. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=450KPbNi8Ew"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=450KPbNi8Ew[/url]

[quote name='Geddys nose' timestamp='1325194620' post='1480905'] I'd go for this amazing value for what you get- [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Overwater-Fusion-Elite-hand-made-4-String-Electric-Bass-/220922511882?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item337002020a"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item337002020a[/url] I'd upgrade to the new Preamp and you have a lot of bass for so little. [/quote] Ah.. that's not really my kinda thing...

...just realised it's his birthday, so I might not get any sense out of him for a day or so. :-)

[quote name='leroybasslines' timestamp='1325189539' post='1480808'] They look excellent value for money! Trouble is, when a company like this only has an eBay store and doesn't say much about their product I get suspicious! How come they're so cheap? Where are they made? Can they do custom requests, etc? I'd be delighted if someone has dealt with Seco Guitars before and could recommend them...especially for fifty quid! [/quote] He's a mate of mine, so I can vouch that the necks do exist! I'll have a chat with him about it and see what I can find out...

I lack the additional £1500 needed to make this happen....

I'm still sitting on my hands...

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1325157738' post='1480299'] So what you are saying is you want him to buy it and post it to you? [/quote] Heh. It's worth adding that if any BC'er does want this, I'll be happy to keep it safe until they're able to collect it. (That's a genuine offer.. not a joke!)

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1325157665' post='1480295'] The only think I can offer is that Wot is a trad Fender guy ( probably) ...so how will this sit on gigs..? [/quote] Got it in one, matey....