BassApprentice

I worked in retail recently, specifically watches, so understand the niche/geeky clientele it can bring. I learnt that you have to appreciate those who are truly interested and will invariably just be in to browse and kill time, but at least have a quick chat with them. Yes, it takes you away from other tasks. Yes, it might not be a sale, but at some point it will be if you do the right thing. Timewasters can be annoying, and I can see that being a big problem in guitar shops, but customers keep the doors open.

Think that's a good shout https://www.coololdguitars.shop/products/1997-fender-japan-pb62-62-reissue-precision-bass-ocean-turquoise-metallic

Not to tempt anyone, but the purple one whilst being sold out, does say available on demand...😅 Might be worth a message to see what that means timeframe wise

Not having much luck with basses just now! Hopefully you find a good one soon enough, such a faff having to return them.

I know these things are very much down to specs and materials, but what sort of price range does he sit in? If I were to commission a bass, being able to support a local guy would be handy!

As above - I am big Vulfpeck and all surrounding projects fan, but couldn't stomach those costs. As basic as they are, they do look cool. However, should you find it's not for you I'll politely take my spot at the front of the queue for first dibs 😂

Or here: https://www.billybowmanmusic.co.uk/sx-p-bass-candy-apple-red-3572-p.asp

We're getting truly spoilt for practice tools these days and this could definitely be something to a consider: 5" speaker, 10 watts, bluetooth etc. all for £33.72.... https://www.thomann.co.uk/harley_benton_jamster_bass.htm?glp=1&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA88a5BhDPARIsAFj595jCjrn8fNWCfbtg1J3IYs16HynGWPhzbweEzzX4cyMY9cE73RSkxmEaAtoAEALw_wcB

The lack of colours was the only excuse I had for not seriously contemplating buying one. Now, well yeah - that green is nice. Although knowing Yamaha, you'll only get the 5er in the red and some other colour that isn't available for the 734.

Like Lozz said, think it's 19mm. Only Fender/Squier that is narrower (that I am aware of) was the older Broncos which had 17mm spacing but can fit 19mm happily.

Yes, but which colour of black?

I have only tried a Reverend, so no longer term experience but I do recall the pickups be very square, like you say. If this was me, there would be three options: Take a file/sandpaper and very gradually file the edges of where you play the most to get it to a point where it isn't bothering you. Get a zero-mod style thumb rest Return it and go back to the drawing board. It is a bit unfortunate that the one of the big pros of Reverend is their in-house pickups, so you don't really want to change them out. Hopefully this helps and you find a solution rather than having to return a bass you like 95% of.

I was going to say the same! I have a great bitsa P I put together that doesn't get played, but that green....

Well just think of it as having an "in" for now, or as long as @Ander87 is a sponsored artist 😂

I am sure someone will be along with an actual answer and measurements, but in the meantime I used a Harley Benton neck on a generic P Bass body and it fiit ma very small bit of filing so it would suggest that the necks and pockets are close to standard Fender-type measurements. Others may know better though!

It's good of him to note the date on which he finally lost the last of his marbles on the headstock 😅 Also, the subtle advertising of his likely self-published books is a nice touch.

I'd be impressed if it was, unless the guy you sold it to added an extra string! 😅 The fretboard on your old one looks amazing!

Just had a look through his Instagram - he makes some nice basses! I do like the Fodera shapes - but not their prices 😅

This isn't meant to sound condescending, but have you asked him? I appreciate it lists on his site that its 33-35" but a quick google brought me back to here and this post. Maybe @MacDaddy can advise?

Still no closer to working out what this is - the bottom edge of the body has kind of been stolen/inspired by Dingwall maybe? But the rest of it looks pretty generic. Funny how even with the power of the internet, you still can't answer everything.