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[quote name='merello' post='1089594' date='Jan 14 2011, 05:57 PM'] I fink dis is luvverly![/quote] wer av u bin? We've had this out already

Yes it's very pretty but could be better - without the Jazz Pup & Jazz neck - it'd be beautiful

Lovely - if only we could go back there & buy a truck load! Thanks for sharing

[quote name='alanbass1' post='1086920' date='Jan 12 2011, 05:01 PM']That's a rediculous price, especially as Coda are charging a few quid more for their Custom Shop 58 and 59 P Basses[/quote] That [url="http://www.coda-music.com/product_info.php?cPath=27_247&products_id=8011"]Custom Shop '58[/url] is awesome for that money

GAK have some good deals [url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/fender-american-vintage-62-precision-bass-3-colour-sunburst/15810"]How much?[/url]

[quote name='Max Normal' post='1084368' date='Jan 10 2011, 03:40 PM']Ok, thanks guys. New question then: Can anybody tell me using the distance from the 20th fret centre to the centre of the pickup?[/quote] Answer = 216mm on my Frank Bello sig, P/J configuration. Edit: 8 1/2" in old money

Thanks again guys for above - I now need to find a large portion of listening time! Cheerz, John

Wow! Many thanks to y'all for so many suggestions I know it's a BIG question but there's some good ideas, familiar names & indeed a few I've not heard of there to get me listening. Cheerz, John

I play by ear, I hear a tune I like & generally speaking have a bass line going before 1/2 way through, not bragging - that's just how I play - there's a hell of a lot I can't do - that's for sure. My lady loves me playing, often when I ask her what should I play, she suggests a tune/song & we'll get it on youtube then take it from there. Just lately I've been saying a lot "that's a boring bass line, nothing to keep me interested", so then she suggested I should play more jazz perhaps! Now I've always sat on the side with jazz, never got into at all but nothing against, so now I'm thinking - BUT where to start? I mean artists to investigate rather than individual tracks, but hey - Polite suggestions for easy listening please & ta. Cheerz, John

[quote name='4 Strings' post='1081689' date='Jan 8 2011, 12:12 AM'][color="#0000FF"][size=4]Its a bit of a journey to find an MZ serial no.[/size][/color] thanks[/quote] Do you mean it has a MZ serial number? If so then it is Mexican.

[quote name='chilievans' post='1082231' date='Jan 8 2011, 03:50 PM']AM i right in thinking that if I change my tone pot from 250 ohms to a lesser or greater ohms it will result in a change of sound from my bass?[/quote] I think you mean 250 Kohms, that K is a bit important like & it depends on your wiring but in a word 'NotaLot'

I could listen to his playing (for a while) if he wasn't wearing that stupid cap & if he turned that crap backing 'music' off

Go for it! I've got better gear now than I hever had - even dreamt of in my younger days, treat yourself while you can, it adds to the pleasure of playing & keeps the interest. As said above it's a good idea to hang onto a workhorse, you never know what might come along when least expected. Cheerz, John

Oscar bought my Trace Eliott combo, great communication, instant payment = perfect transaction & a real pleasure to deal with. I hope the boxer does you good service, it's a great little amp. Cheerz, John.

[quote name='jaybass 70' post='1077605' date='Jan 4 2011, 06:04 PM']Kiogon is first ,, on the way ,,[/quote] It arrived today thanks Jay, I'll get me readin ed on as soon as, then next stop adledman I believe! Cheerz, John

Yeah I saw that earlier on the Fender site, didn't realise it was that new My first thoughts were - why a split pickup & why the big head? Then I thought no, that make's it a bit different different so why not! If I knew - "Every P Bass built in 2011 will be outfitted with the anniversary neck plate as well" I might have waited to buy my '57 American Vintage Never mind, another one on the wish list Cheerz, John

[quote name='Blademan_98' post='1073303' date='Dec 30 2010, 11:51 PM']I'm a bit skint now, but if you still have it at the end of January I may well be interested Brian[/quote] TE combo sold now Brian. Cheerz, John

^^^ What he said ^^^

[quote name='The Burpster' post='1076043' date='Jan 3 2011, 07:40 AM']or..... [b]Fenders are for sheep![/b] [color="#696969"][size=1]small pint, I apologise in advance if in anyway I offend any Fender owners in the making of this comment. The comment is made in the interests of a comedy moment and in no way undermines Fender, their products, agents or players in anyway. It does not imply that Fenders or their subsidieries are in anyway inferior to any other Fender product or to undermine any Fender employees, agents or palyers. It is not intended to undermine sheep thier owners or agents in anyway, and no sheep or Fender basses were harmed during the making of this comment. [/size][/color][/quote] BAAAH!

[quote name='aceuggy' post='1075462' date='Jan 2 2011, 04:52 PM']I currently play a Squier CV 60's P. I like this bass. I have not had much experience of playing other basses but have lately gassed for a Fender, for no other reason than it's a Fender! I like the look of the HW1 and it's within a reasonable budget for me. I know you will say I should get out and play one to make up my own mind and I will do that, but I am interested to have your opinions. Is the HW1 a good upgrade, or should I stick with what I have?[/quote] If it's a Fender you want & it's in your budget, you like the look, I'd say go get it - Now - before you have to pay another 2.5p per pound! The HW1's I've tried have been very good straight out the box, every thing you'll ever need in a P bass really. My only dislikes are the reliced & the satin finish models, the whole reliced thing on a new bass I will never understand, the satin - well OK I could easily live with it I think they're good at that price & yes indeed a step up from your Squier, (however good it is - it'll never be a proper Fender) - It's a definite GO FOR IT from me. Cheerz, John Edit: When I say "(however good it is - it'll never be a proper Fender)", I was trying to agree with what I think you already have in your mind, not knocking Squier for being any less a bass. Yes there are many 'badge snobs' about, me included probably, but it's just part of our individuality.