Chris Horton Posted November 24, 2012 Author Share Posted November 24, 2012 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1353689717' post='1877547'] An addition to my original 'Precisions' post: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/116578-precisions/page__view__findpost__p__1572223"]http://basschat.co.u...ost__p__1572223[/url] [b]PICKGUARD UPDATE: [/b] [b]*NEW!* NOW MORE MINTY! GUARANTEED TO INCREASE THE SIZE OF YOUR TESTICLES!*[/b] The Bass Doc has made me a brand new mint pickguard which is much more 'minty' than the rather... [i]subtle[/i] original, and is much more in keeping with my (fairly crap) Photoshop mock-up... this is the colour scheme I had in mind! Thanks, Uncle! * May not increase the size of your testicles. The size of your testicles can go up or down. [color=#ffffff].[/color] [/quote] My testicles stayed exactly the same size when I looked at the picture .................... Your bass looks very classy though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 [quote name='Chris Horton' timestamp='1353746105' post='1877968'] My testicles stayed exactly the same size when I looked at the picture... Your bass looks very classy though [/quote] Ha, ha, ha! Well that's a bit disappointing, but you have excellent taste, Chris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1353689717' post='1877547'] * May not increase the size of your testicles. The size of your testicles can go up or down. [color=#ffffff].[/color] [/quote] Ooh nice. Fortunately I wore suitably baggy clothing just in case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 (edited) [quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1353759274' post='1878138'] Ooh nice. Fortunately I wore suitably baggy clothing just in case [/quote] And..? Edited November 24, 2012 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 I felt no change but that's likely down to my lack of testicles. The bass does look very nice though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike 110 Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 [quote name='deaver' timestamp='1351786340' post='1855401'] Time for me to play 2001 US Standard in Sky Blue, one of a number I've had off Clarky over the years My 1986 MIJ to follow when I get time... [/quote]I'm not one for maple boards usually but that is beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_S Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Guaranteed not to be to all tastes, but I've just got this one the way I like it, so thought I'd share... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guybrush threepwood Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 [quote name='Ed_S' timestamp='1354437696' post='1885857'] Guaranteed not to be to all tastes, but I've just got this one the way I like it, so thought I'd share... [/quote] I'm not usually a fan of the Badass, but here it really works! I think it's the Delano pups with blocks and binding that do it; it looks badass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG3 Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 [quote name='Ed_S' timestamp='1354437696' post='1885857'] Guaranteed not to be to all tastes, but I've just got this one the way I like it, so thought I'd share... [/quote] lovely, what model is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 (edited) MIA P strung with Elixirs in standard, and Squier CV P strung with Chromes 1/2 step down. [IMG]http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a407/ImaginaryEvil/IMG_4323.jpg[/IMG] Edited December 2, 2012 by Evil Undead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Congrats on the Squier, they`re darn fine basses, and not just for the money, just darn fine basses. Must take a pic of my two Precisions soon..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_S Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 [quote name='guybrush threepwood' timestamp='1354441540' post='1885893'] I'm not usually a fan of the Badass, but here it really works! I think it's the Delano pups with blocks and binding that do it; it looks badass! [/quote] Yeah, I'm really happy with how it's turned out! It's nothing I'd do to my MIA standard, but as it's already a bit of a 'marmite' bass given the relative popularity of black blocks on maple, I thought sod it - go for something a bit different. After all, I get more funny looks than it ever will [quote name='S9_S12_Bass' timestamp='1354477118' post='1886469'] lovely, what model is that? [/quote] Thanks! It's a 'Classic' series 70s from a year or so ago.. one of [url="http://www.fender.com/en-GB/products/70s-precision-bass"]these[/url] as it was when it was stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG3 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 It is lovely, the blocks on the neck I think finish it off! Is it a poly finish and how does it play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_S Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 [quote name='S9_S12_Bass' timestamp='1354520832' post='1886810'] It is lovely, the blocks on the neck I think finish it off! Is it a poly finish and how does it play? [/quote] I'm pleased somebody else appreciates it - thank you Yeah, it's poly - quite thick compared to the current MIA standards but well applied. The neck is poly glossed, too, but likewise well done. It's taken a bit of getting right (the stock BBOT bridge was terrible - looked like it'd been hewn from the sheet metal with an old pair of false teeth, the stock pickup was fine but uninspiring and there wasn't a single shred of shielding under the guard or in the cavities) but it's always been worth doing because it plays as clear as a bell and with the Pro-Steels on it, it really does have that 'piano tone' they rave about on the pack. The BAii is just a really solid and easily adjustable bridge (no illusions about difference in sound) and the Delano looks great and sounds good and lively. Overall, it looks apt for my heavy metal exploits and has a tone that goes from quite expressive with fingers to quite capable of knocking nails in when picked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guybrush threepwood Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Ed_S' timestamp='1354560400' post='1887396'] The neck is poly glossed, too, but likewise well done.[/quote] A little trick that works well on poly necks involves a scouring pad... Especially on basses with thick poly (CIJ and MIJ Fenders tend to be the culprits ). Anywho, I use one of the sponges with the green scourer attached (when clean and dry), and rub it up and down the back of the neck a little bit. It takes the sheen off the top layer of poly, and IMO makes for a much more comfy neck, with a satin feel. When your hands are sweaty / cold they don't stick to it like they can with a gloss finish. Edited December 3, 2012 by guybrush threepwood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickytheafghan Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Just bought one of these. Yeah. That'l do nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 [quote name='nickytheafghan' timestamp='1354908559' post='1891985'] Just bought one of these. Yeah. That'l do nicely. [/quote] Like it, enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 My latest P Bass. [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/httpwwwflickrcomphotosgmac190/8252687492/"][/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/httpwwwflickrcomphotosgmac190/8252687492/"]037[/url] by [url="http://www.flickr.com/people/httpwwwflickrcomphotosgmac190/"]gem5819[/url], on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 My latest P Bass acquisition. It's a Fender Custom Shop 55 P Bass. Typically superb Custom Shop construction and plays wonderfully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Horton Posted December 8, 2012 Author Share Posted December 8, 2012 [quote name='Old Horse Murphy' timestamp='1354994379' post='1892834'] My latest P Bass acquisition. It's a Fender Custom Shop 55 P Bass. Typically superb Custom Shop construction and plays wonderfully. [/quote] Very nice !! Was this the bass that Si was recently selling ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 [quote name='Old Horse Murphy' timestamp='1354994379' post='1892834'] My latest P Bass acquisition. It's a Fender Custom Shop 55 P Bass. Typically superb Custom Shop construction and plays wonderfully. [/quote] Ooh that's a cracker Nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 I've posted pics of this bass on this thread before, but hopefully these'll look better [IMG]http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk120/hjbryant/IMGP1883_zps6f7cc0f0.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk120/hjbryant/IMGP1874_zpsbb1d5b62.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk120/hjbryant/IMGP1864_zps3a7f3afb.jpg[/IMG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumbo Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Here's my trusty steed. 1974, all original, well loved. My favourite bass I've ever owned, we've been together for 7 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Couple of new pics from me My basses on my extremely gaudy sofa. [IMG]http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a407/ImaginaryEvil/Snapbucket/CDE31C9A.jpg[/IMG] And a weird perspective, making the Squier look much bigger than the Fender! It's not, they're exactly the same size. [IMG]http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a407/ImaginaryEvil/Snapbucket/65196E0F.jpg[/IMG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Vincent Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Dig out the basses on the sofa thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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