Cat Burrito

I think everyone is different. Personally I love a P-bass and I've used one for a variety of different genres. Ultimately though the rule is there are no rules and people should use whatever they like.

My mis-spent youth included The Ex-Boyfriends* & I'm sure we played with you a handful of times. Great days with Paul & Bluefire records. We used to love playing The Maltings.



*I was about to add that I used to be the bass player but bearing in mind where we are, this would be really quite dumb!?!

[quote name='Linus27' post='656522' date='Nov 16 2009, 10:48 PM']Playing Guidford Festival around 1999

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Were you in Inter? I think I played with you! Musically speaking!!

Not mine but [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ibanez-70s-Style-Bass-Guitar-Hook-Macca-Lemmy-Squire_W0QQitemZ140360355578QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item20ae210efa"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ibanez-70s-Style-Bas...=item20ae210efa[/url]

I was on EBay and saw this before I saw Mr.Foxen's link!

Chris - try rotosound trubass nylon strings. A fair bit cheaper than mucking about with pickups & the most double bass sounding tone you'll ever get on a bass guitar. If you play with fingers they really are very upright-y.

I came to it at 36yrs old & the best tool / piece of advice I had was get a powerball. Really worthwhile in building strength & stamina. I really should get a couple of lessons too but touchwood no issues at present.

I love it. I had one of the early reissues on a CIJ tele but these were much greener than the 70s ones. I'd love an original 70s P-bass if I could afford one. I know they are not to everyone's tastes but my view has always been "I'm the one who is playing it!". The tele is long gone but it served me well.

Incidentally there were some great pics of these on Basschat when I did a search for them the other week.

The bottom two pics appear to be a different P-bass!?

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='655014' date='Nov 15 2009, 09:53 AM']The Squier Classic Vibe 50's Precision & the Fender '51/Sting all have a tree trunk of a neck that's surprisingly comfortable to play. Also, the new MIM Classic Series 50's Precision (the ones with the small/tall tuners & gold anodised guard) has a lovely thick neck profile.[/quote]


Beaten me to it, although it's worth pointing out that the standard 57RI is shallower than the 51 which feels like a Louisville Slugger by comparison. It put me off initially but since I have been playing an upright the 51ri feels like heaven

Are you rebuilding that bass around the original nut?

We played last night at The Betsey Trotwood in London. Completely acoustic! No mics, nothing. No chatting in that crowd! I thought we were good and I got the biggest cheer when the band was introduced. The bass player from the headline band was better than me but then I've only been on the upright a few months. My second gig since I started battling cancer so I can only look at it as a complete success. Tired today mind!

No 2, No 4, No 3, No 1. That order. They all seem fair to excellent.

I mix both and tend to play with a pick on the rockier numbers, fingers on the softer songs. I have to say there is some excellent advice here. Fair play to you for wanting to stretch yourself as a player.

I experiment too - sometimes what I think will be a plectrum tune works out better vice versa.

Keep practicing and it'll all sound good

Five years whilst away from this site and I managed to go years without before I had the web. I'm back on these pages now so it's a good year for the shopkeeper!

Those 51 P-basses are great. I have one and all I did was put a SD Antiquity pup in it. It's my favourite. Cosmetically I flipped the pickguard and put ashtrays on it but it's really solid. Just a great bass. I saw yours advertised and thought it was a steal of a price. Loving all 3 though

An all original 1973 Fender Precision bass would do me.

Look beyond the audition. It's often overlooked. They want someone who fits in because you'll all be locked in rehearsal rooms, gigging together and maybe recording. I think an ability to slot right in is as important as being able to play. And remember you are are also auditioning them to a point (probably best you don't actually say this though!).

I did a 110 mile round trip for years and it only stopped because the singer split. Distance is less of an issue if the group is right for you. Now I have less than a 3 mile round trip but I'm less busy. Happy with it though

[quote name='xgsjx' post='651691' date='Nov 11 2009, 03:20 PM']Best thing to do is start your own band.[/quote]

I completely agree. I've auditioned for a couple of bands in the last 3 years and joined them both but the other groups I've done over the years have mainly been formed or co-founded by me. There's less mucking about and I get things my way. Also if someone isn't up for it (or if they are) I've always made a point of telling them promptly and politely.

I don't think it's bass players as geoffbyrne would no doubt agree. I'd even add promoters, studios etc. It's human nature for some and yes, it can be a pain!

I was dragged to a Motley Crue gig but I can't think of any silver lining :snob: My wife enjoyed it at least

The seller must be kicking himself - good deal (for you!)

It's all subject to tastes & it depends what your band is like. I play with a quiet band who dabble in folk & bluegrass so a 100w combo is hardly being pushed. My drummer uses brushes a lot too. If I played in a hard rock band with a powerhouse drummer I'd probably push for more wattage. It also depends on your budget.

[quote name='basshead56' post='649862' date='Nov 9 2009, 05:25 PM']Nice looking bass, but pretty sure this isnt a Precision Lyte- i've owned 2 (still have one)
The 80's CIJ lyte's would have a matching painted heatstock (typically)-the word LYTE in scroll being clearly visible.
The pickup config would be P&J with active preamp (four knobs)
and the body is roughly 3/4 the size of a standard precison.
The later Japanese and much later American made Lyte Deluxe models would have p and humbucking pup configs.


What this is, IMO, is a CIJ Precison Special (same series as the famous jazz specials from the same period)
Cheers
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Thanks for this. Ironically I thought it was a Special until I googled and stumbled across the Lyte. Should've stuck with my instincts. It reminds me of Duff McKagan's bass from the early G 'n' R days (but not white!). Anyhow, post modified to reflect your update. Ta

A friend of mine (always a bad start to a For Sale thread but he's probably the one mate I'd plug for) is offering a Fender Precision Special in black for sale. It's the Japan legendary E series and is in good nick. This would put it between 1984-7 for a year of manufactor. I played it today and it was a good example - I'm more of a 70s guy so this is a bit too 80s for my tastes but I figured someone here might be interested. Nice and light with a good neck and a good overall feel to it. It comes with a fitted hard case.

Money wise £400 seems to be the going rate for these basses. As a minimum I'd describe it as a future classic. I'm off work this week so anyone is welcome to come and try it (I'm in Thatcham, Berkshire). I'd rather not do Paypal as any sales through BC I'd prefer to donate to the site rather than "the man". I will post UK recorded at a push but prefer dealing face to face with people - check my feedback - as it is through a third party so I'd like to be certain everyone is 100% happy. Thanks for looking. Oh and no trades I'm afraid. Cheers

NOW SOLD!

Does she realise she's raised the bar now? That'll go nicely with your wedding bass & your honeymoon bass!