niceguyhomer Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Swiped off my tutor, It's Mexican but with a Wizard Thumper, new pots, a set of TI flats it sounds better than any P I've owned (4). A new pickguard and bridge cover were added for effect and I'm pretty well pleased with the end result. Suffice to say, it'll get many outings methinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeward2004 Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Really classy Alan, very workmanlike yet it smacks of "serious business" - very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Nimrod Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Beautiful... I've always thought a bridge cover really finishes off a 'P' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Great pictures again Homer! The Bass looks the business too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulfinger Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Tasty! Nothing beats a P for soul stuff. Did you get to hear the bass before the mods? I´m wondering how much difference better electronics can make in a MIM bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeh Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 You got the thumper sorted then? I've played this and it is a stunning P. Sounded HUGE. I think when I get my next P, I'll be sticking a Thumper in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted February 17, 2008 Author Share Posted February 17, 2008 [quote name='Soulfinger' post='141793' date='Feb 17 2008, 08:47 AM']Tasty! Did you get to hear the bass before the mods? I´m wondering how much difference better electronics can make in a MIM bass.[/quote] I did about 3 or 4 gigs with the standard pup and it sounded fine. But then the Thumper went in and wow - what a difference. Louder, punchier and brighter with a real 'openness' to the sound. I would recommend this pup for every P bass and the guy at Wizard is a pleasure to deal with. [quote name='mikeh' post='141794' date='Feb 17 2008, 08:53 AM']You got the thumper sorted then? I've played this and it is a stunning P. Sounded HUGE. I think when I get my next P, I'll be sticking a Thumper in it.[/quote] I did Mike - The guy at Wizard sent me a replacement before I sent the first one back. Im really pleased with it now except I'll have to take the flats off if I want to gig with it 'cos the others don't like the sound. Sheesh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulfinger Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 [quote name='niceguyhomer' post='141810' date='Feb 17 2008, 10:48 AM']I did about 3 or 4 gigs with the standard pup and it sounded fine. But then the Thumper went in and wow - what a difference. Louder, punchier and brighter with a real 'openness' to the sound.[/quote] Cheers for that! [quote name='niceguyhomer' post='141810' date='Feb 17 2008, 10:48 AM']I'll have to take the flats off if I want to gig with it 'cos the others don't like the sound. Sheesh [/quote] Oh my. What´s their problem? Too much thump and not enough highs? You could always try a set of D´Addario Chromes for a brighter sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted February 17, 2008 Author Share Posted February 17, 2008 In any other soul band they'd be fine but I'm responsible for a lot of the melody as well as the low end in our four piece band so I need a more articulate, brighter sound that I can't quite get with flats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 VERY nice! Especially with the bridge cover... Aren't the 'Thumpers' more mid-rangey/brighter than normal P pickups? I thought for a more trad soul sound/flats you'd want the Wizard 'Trad' pickups? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted February 18, 2008 Author Share Posted February 18, 2008 [quote name='cetera' post='142357' date='Feb 18 2008, 11:25 AM']VERY nice! Especially with the bridge cover... Aren't the 'Thumpers' more mid-rangey/brighter than normal P pickups? I thought for a more trad soul sound/flats you'd want the Wizard 'Trad' pickups?[/quote] The Thumper's exactly what I need ie; bright and punchy but I can still get a trad sound if I roll the tone off so best of both really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeward2004 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 So does this mean you're sticking with the Precision/Jazz combo now Al? Have you still got those lovely Lakkies? Im so out of touch i need a gear update! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted February 18, 2008 Author Share Posted February 18, 2008 Hi Luke, at the moment I have this P, my Lakland Darryl Jones and a Bongo 5HS. The DJ is my main gigging bass - it hits the spot and looks cool too - even on an old ugly fat tw*t like me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 That's a very nice looking P you have there Alan. A Thumper arrived for me today for my new 'project'. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 [quote name='GreeneKing' post='142638' date='Feb 18 2008, 06:20 PM']That's a very nice looking P you have there Alan. A Thumper arrived for me today for my new 'project'. Peter[/quote] Thanks Peter, you'll love the Thumper - it's a revelation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 The Thumper won't be passive but going through one of Alan's (ACG) new pre amps with a low pass filter and a treble boost. I think it may be the 1st of it's type i.e. P bass single pickup. So a bit of an experiment really. We'll see how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Nice Al, very nice. Have you tried Thomastik flats? Nice bright click to them, not at all woolly like some flats I've tried, they were magic on that Lakland JO4 I had from Mike. Can you believe I'm on the brink of buying another Marcus Jazz? After selling the one I had from you, and regretting it about 5 minutes later. If I don't get it, a Lakland DJ4 might be next on the hitlist, haven't decided yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 [quote name='Rayman' post='144746' date='Feb 21 2008, 10:30 PM']Nice Al, very nice. Have you tried Thomastik flats? Nice bright click to them, not at all woolly like some flats I've tried, they were magic on that Lakland JO4 I had from Mike. Can you believe I'm on the brink of buying another Marcus Jazz? After selling the one I had from you, and regretting it about 5 minutes later. If I don't get it, a Lakland DJ4 might be next on the hitlist, haven't decided yet.[/quote] Hello mate, they are TI flats I've got on it and I love 'em to bits but the others don't like the sound of flats. They're a funny bunch - I'm trading my Epi 212 cab for two Bergantino 112s today and they're up in arms about it. After all, Berg cabs are crap aren't they Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 [quote name='David Nimrod' post='141683' date='Feb 16 2008, 07:50 PM']Beautiful... I've always thought a bridge cover really finishes off a 'P' [/quote] Well....it finishes your set early should you need to change a string in a hurry. Can't even get the old one off never mind the new one on. None of which matters in this thread though which is about Alan's Precision. Looks well cool to me. Simple,clean lines , a kick too from the Wiz pickup I should think. Been wondering how they would compare to the Dunc QP on mine which I always think is a bit over aggressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 DAVE !! Long time no see mate. Russ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spree Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 is this going to the NW bash? Looks lubberly and I'd love to hear the Thumper up against my P with fralins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 Sure thing spree, it'll be there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I'm bringing my Lakky BG with Villex pups and tone control so I'll be interested for a comparison too. Should be fun Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spree Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 [quote name='GreeneKing' post='145548' date='Feb 23 2008, 12:40 PM']Should be fun [/quote] and thumpy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zapp Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 I'm not usually a P Bass fan but I really like the black body tort combination. Lovely looking Bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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