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[quote name='Skol303' post='1341878' date='Aug 16 2011, 01:43 PM']You're obviously not geeky enough for that particular gag...unlike me! [/quote] Errr - Thanks, I think

[quote name='gapiro' post='1341809' date='Aug 16 2011, 12:54 PM']I've been toying with making some bass related t shirts on zazzle/cafepress etc, just for a laugh and to excercise my graphic design on the pc. Anyway, Kinda stuck for ideas currently! Anyone able to help? [url="http://www.zazzle.co.uk/bassmerchandise*"]Check out what I already have here :[/url][/quote] I love the bumper sticker - but not £4 much i don't that's a hell of a lot for overheads BTW "All your bass are belong to me" ain't exactly good grammar is it! Ideas - yeah make 'em big & sell 'em cheap Cheerz, John

Sound like it needs looking at by someone in the know, or at least with a meter for starters. If you were closer I'd have a look Not much chance of fixing it without seeing what's going on I'm afraid. Cheerz, John

Very tasty & deliciously different

[quote name='Vibrating G String' post='1340534' date='Aug 15 2011, 11:53 AM']Is there any way to tell by listening? [/quote] Maybe & you would think so - but I don't have/never have had neither another USA or a Mex standard pickup to compare to

[quote name='risingson' post='1339224' date='Aug 13 2011, 11:43 PM']Pino Palladino said "as you get older your tone knob creeps down and your right hand goes further up the neck".[/quote] Did he really say that? He's only bloody right you know

[quote name='gary mac' post='1340282' date='Aug 15 2011, 07:35 AM']Sorry John, can't remember and I haven't got the bass to hand at the moment. I can borrow it from my daughter at some point to check but not for a day or so.[/quote] No worries mate, I've clicked on one from above 'guitars_electric' so I'll find out soon enough Cheerz, John

Cheerz Gary - that's good to know, there seems to be some difference in the hole placing nearest the volume control, was that the area you had differences?

As in the title - I've got hold of a MiM P-bass that the owner before the one I bought it from, told him that it's got a USA pick up fitted. I haven't opened it up yet but is there any way of telling? Cheerz, John

There's a lot of plates on ebay, some look as if they will & some look like they won't fit a 13 hole MiM P-bass, (2007/8 standard). There must be loads of P-bass owners here who've been down this road - so any ideas what fits & what don't? - please! [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200641236321&var=500025735434&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT"]These [/url]look promising I know I can pay a lot & get a 'quality' one but don't want to spend a lot Cheerz, John

I've just swapped some strings around, LaBella's original 1954 oldies onto my '51 P Ri & GHS black nylons onto Frank Bello bass. The LaBella's which I thought would compliment the '51 actually feel a bit 'heavy' for it, the truss rod took almost a full turn of tightening, I was beginning to wonder if these Jap re-issues are as well built as the originals but it's settled down ok now. The black nylons certainly look tasty on the black jazz & TBH are more suited to my more 'sweet' jazzy moments By far the best flats I find are the GHS 3050 Precision Flats, 55 G up to 105 E, but lighter & slightly less tension than the LaBella's, to me they're 'just right' on my '57 AV. I've picked up a MiM P-bass fitted with Ernie Balls roundwound & although I never stick with them, they have a novelty twangy sound that soon gets on my nerves & they have to go! More GHS strings on order Cheerz, John

[quote name='TheBear' post='1338430' date='Aug 13 2011, 08:52 AM']Hi, I got the chance to get my hands on a Custom shop Pino Palladino Precision Bass. I still did not fully recover from the sound I heard To keep it short: I want one, but my bank position are not willing to concur. I was wondering if they were other P-Bass in the Fender catalog delivering the same sound that the PP custom. thanks, Chris[/quote] You'll get close by fitting TI flats on any decent P-bass with Alder body & Rosewood board, but the nearest I reckon would be a '62 American Vintage, basically same model as the PP, just a tad cheaper The pick up in the PP is a special wind I believe, apart from that? I think the sound you like is mostly down to the strings. Cheerz, John

[quote name='sk8' post='1337915' date='Aug 12 2011, 05:11 PM']Got it! Not had chance to fire it up! [/quote] Cooorrrrrrrrrrrrr!

Welcome aboard matey great photo's - you just need an amp now - or do you plug it into the washing mashine? Rush like?

Sound like you've got something dangerously wrong! I'd suggest you're not going to live long enough to fix it if you're waiting for 'beyond the computer' diagnosis. Do yourself a favour & get someone qualified in electricals to sort if for you - QUICK!

I've had dealings with David - ebay ID 'croffets' & I'd say he's a genuine good guy, not out to rip anyone off As above mentioned checkout his feedback!

Yep - as Musky says [url="http://www.classicguitarboxes.com/thumb_rests.php"]Guy Lewis[/url] makes very good stuff & it's worth every penny, so much better than a moulded plastic T/R. I've had Maple, Rosewood & Ebony ones from Guy - they're top quality. Here's a Maple on my '51-P Cheerz, John

Me thinks you worry too much I would get a big enough box, assuming you don't have a flight case & wrap the whole amp in bubble or foam to fill around it. Also assuming you know who will be handling it & they know it's a delicate bit of kit

Where has this £5000 price tag come from? There's a link in the OP shows it at under 3000 euros so £2600ish (in Germany at least). Not everybodies cup of tea then

[quote name='bassman2790' post='1329130' date='Aug 5 2011, 07:26 PM']Is there such a thing? Is there a particular bass that I could buy now, and use as a bass, not lock it away in a glass cabinet, that will hold it's value or even increase in value over the next ten years?[/quote] How about one of these? [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=149356"]Only 30 made/to be made![/url]already light reliced so no worries about using it, but looked after - who knows the value in 10 years

[attachment=86397:2011LtdCabroBass.jpg] Really like the look & description of this - but if they're only making 30 - what's the chances of even seeing one [url="http://www.musik-schmidt.de/gb-Fender-Custom-Shop-LTD-Relic-La-Cabronita-Porrazo-Precision-Bass-BLK.html"]<3k Euros![/url]

Try [url="http://www.terrapinisland.com/chitzenitza/index.php?main_page=contact_us"]Terrapin[/url] the MM isn't on their list - but send them a email request & you will hopefully get a 100% scale PDF you can print. Cheerz, John

[quote name='walbassist' post='1326731' date='Aug 4 2011, 12:11 PM']Guy at Ashdown said they only made 20 of the 2x12s. I think there are more of the 1x12s around though.[/quote] When I ordered my LB (October 09 IIRC) there were no special 'low wattage' cabs planned, then they offered me a 212 to which I replied "surely a 112 would be fine" so they made a 'special 112' just for me so I have 112 serial #1 too, they of course went on to make a few more since then Cheerz, John Edit: [attachment=86259:Custom_C...n_112_LB.jpg] Finished 112 cab in Ashdown's workshop [attachment=86260:31_03_10_1104.jpg] Rear panel serial# 1