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[quote name='GЯДИК' post='1374580' date='Sep 15 2011, 03:58 PM']As long as it's structurally sound I don't care about it to be honest. Between the bridge and the pickup there's a raised section where I assume the body pieces join. The finish isn't broken, it's just a perfectly straight, very slightly raised section parallel to the strings. I've circled the area where it is but you can't see it on the pic. Kinda lame on the QC but as long as it doesn't move I don't mind [/quote] Not a bridge ground wire from the pick up cavity is it?

I tried in the sunlight couldn't capture the colours at all

In sunlight the colours on my American Vintage '62 P bass are outstanding, especially the outer colour & I would love to know what Fender call the colours? In contrast to the MiM sunburst P, nothing like! I don't think my camera skills will capture the difference though

Try a Skjold

I'm sure I've seen that before - recently, it stands out because of the way the burst 'fits' up onto the upper horn - which I find a little strange looking Cheerz, John

[quote name='dc2009' post='1371298' date='Sep 13 2011, 12:30 AM']and set up 'just so,'[/quote] You're missing the point - IMV - no bass is going to leave the factory "set up just so"! USA Custom shop or China, there's no way anybody, factory worker or luthier is going to spend the time it takes or have the patience & anyway, how is the guy on finals doing the setup going to know how the customer wants it set up? What's right for me won't be right for the next bloke for sure. When I get a new bass I'd say it takes from 2 days to a week to get it set up 'just so' & even then nothing is final. It can/does take some time for the whole to stabilize to the enviroment it's in, then as soon as you change strings, adjust truss rod etc. it need more time to settle. That to me is where the playability comes from, getting any bass 'set up' to play as well as it possibly can.

If you're just looking for a polish? I can recommend something rather good & where to get it!

[quote name='tony_m' post='1370731' date='Sep 12 2011, 04:50 PM']Don't think this has been mentioned before, apologies if my Search skills have let me down! [url="http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Rush-Geddy-Lee-Signed-Fender-Jazz-Bass-used-on-2010-leg-of-Time-Machine-Tour/220849332902?ssPageName=WDVW&rd=1&ih=012&category=53276&cmd=ViewItem"]Rush Geddy Lee Signed Fender Jazz Bass used on 2010 leg of Time Machine Tour[/url] on eBay Canada. Not me, no affiliation etc. Happy Bidding! [/quote] I think they must've put the comma in the wrong place £635 I could live with

[quote name='LemonCello' post='1370088' date='Sep 12 2011, 08:34 AM']Cheers guys, Very interesting. Yes my mistake. It was a NOS '64 at Coda that I was looking at. I guess at the end of the day, it's all down to how the bass feels in your hands. I'm in no hurry to part with that sort of cash without careful consideration. I wonder also (long term) if an early 70's Fender would appreciate in value quicker than a custom shop example? I'm also wondering whether to start looking at more versatile basses as although my Precisions are all slightly different, they do the same thing essentially albeit very well. So, is it another P as a player and investment or something completely different? I used to be indecisive but I'm not so sure anymore! LC[/quote] PM incoming

[quote name='LemonCello' post='1369643' date='Sep 11 2011, 06:22 PM']I have a little trip planned to Coda Music in October to check out their custom shop stuff. Just wondering whether anyone would like to comment on what they see as the differences between these and the standard stuff? 1. Does the custom shop range justify the premium in terms of playability and build quality? 2. Not keen on the closet classic (blocks on a P bass is not right), but am liking their NOS '62 P in sunburst, but why is the relic version of the same bass £400 more? 3. I've heard good things about the Pino - what would you do? Cheers, LC[/quote] Build quality? The American Vintage reissue models & the NOS are made by the same builders in the same workshop - 'the custom shop'. Not a lot of difference IMV. In my mind playability is all down to the individual bass & it's setup, nothing is ever coming out of the factory with maximum 'playability', it's all in the setup! I haven't seen a NOS '62? If you mean the NOS '64 P-bass advertised at Coda, I was tempted, seriously thought about it - but it is nearly £2K! I've had the American Vintage '57 for almost a year & honestly it knocks spots of everything else I've tried, including a Pino that was in GAK - which I found a bit lifeless, certainly didn't live up to expectation. Now I've just got a AV '62, because I felt it would be a perfect partner to the '57s Ash/Maple & it is exactly what I hoped for, the Alder/Rosewood give it a subtle difference, depth of tone. Personally I wouldn't pay the premium for the rusty metalwork on the Pino, the relicing of the body isn't severe enough to bother me but the final straw was that to me it didn't feel quite right, honestly my '57 played a lot better & so now does my new '62. Hope you take all above as only my opinion & experience - nothing beats trying for yourself. Trouble is I only play flats, when you go to a bass shop - how many P's can you try with flats on? One - the Pino! No chance to compare anything. What would I do? What I have just done - buy from a USA retailer who ships to UK, at a bargain price & save a tidy packet The Fender UK dealers 'fixed prices' are just crazy. Cheerz, John

Vince drove down South to try a P-bass (or 2) & is going home a very happy man Thanks for making the journey Vince, it was great to meet you & Holly, a real pleasure to deal with you, I'm glad you enjoyed the visit & you're going home with a great bass. Highly recommended to all with no hesitation, Cheerz, John

Steve is great, he bought one of my Jazz bass wiring kits, great comms, instant payment, no problems here, a real pleasure to deal with. Glad you're pleased with the kit Steve Cheerz, John

Welcome to the snotty end of Bexhill I'm sure they'd love it if you all turn up in mankinis.

[quote name='SlackAlice' post='1365627' date='Sep 7 2011, 07:17 PM'][attachment=88905:bass.JPG] Thought I'd share my P bass.....it's a Squier but I love it....especially now I've put flats on it. Angie[/quote] V cool, the pearl sets it off a treat & flats! Well you just have to Cheerz, John

I'm a grumpy old bastard who has realised after all this time that it's just not worth the hassle of going to a music shop. My local shop has been going 50 years, I first went there when I was about 14, so 46 years ago, went to same school as the guy that runs it, even played a few gigs together many moons ago, first name terms? You're avin a giraffe, treated like something he's trodden in every time - no more. Next nearest shop - Eastbourne, been going to them since they opened I suppose, 1 or 2 of the staff remember/recognise me but - still treated like dog doo! Next down the road - Brighton, never much joy in there either, I've phoned to enquire about a bass, gone down next day & it's sitting in the rack covered in snot & shyte! I mean wouldn't you make an effort if you knew a customer was coming to look at a £650 bass? Bollox - (Mr.T voice) - I ain't going to no music shop fool! Thanks to the internet, I can order online with confidence, get what i want when I want it & know it's going to be bright & shiny new.

Cheers Angie & Gary, it's bl00dy luverly I'll get some more pics up soon.

Ordered on the 1st September - here on the 7th - all the way across the states, over the water & down the bumpy road, arrived safe & sound this morning. Kaz just said -"You're like a dog with 2 dicks now" - yep

[quote name='KingBollock' post='1364879' date='Sep 7 2011, 06:11 AM']I've only just put them on, but I'm surprised at how sticky they feel.[/quote] Surgical Spirits or Isopropyl Alchohol on a cotton wool pad or cotton rag rubbed along each string leaves them lovely & clean, squeaky clean! Cheerz, John

[quote name='walbassist' post='1364294' date='Sep 6 2011, 05:10 PM']Didn't realise you can buy direct from Ashdown![/quote] Technically I didn't 'buy direct' but as it was the 1st out the door & the cab was custom built & it saved a very long journey up to the retailer then back down the country to me & not to mention I was hassling them just a bit

[quote name='walbassist' post='1364214' date='Sep 6 2011, 04:04 PM']That's funny, as when I asked the same question they weren't willing to help! [/quote] Perhaps it helped that I'd just bought the Little Bastard + cab from them or perhaps you spoke to the wrong guy

[quote name='malcolm.mcintyre' post='1363746' date='Sep 6 2011, 08:29 AM']Well the Microcube is a LOT cheaper than the PJ Briefcase, and the briefcase only does 1 hour on its battery, so I think I might go for the budget option. When you advise head-height, can it go on a mic stand?[/quote] I wouldn't I think you'll need Mike to stand & hold it