munkonthehill Posted January 28, 2012 Author Posted January 28, 2012 [quote name='billyapple' timestamp='1327746776' post='1516064'] PM Johnston... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/user/8911-johnston/"]http://basschat.co.u.../8911-johnston/[/url] He's got a Vintage White one, seems like a nice bloke to me, should be able to help. [/quote] Your assumptions were bang on. Johnston got a pic to me and his views within minutes. Quote
Billy Apple Posted January 28, 2012 Posted January 28, 2012 [quote name='Johnston' timestamp='1327748086' post='1516103'] It's only a front to lull you into a false sense of security before I break out the Chianti [/quote] Sounds great.. I'll have a pint of that, then Quote
munkonthehill Posted January 30, 2012 Author Posted January 30, 2012 Does anyone have a pic of their vintage white MD bass with a black scratchplate on it? Quote
MarkG3 Posted January 30, 2012 Posted January 30, 2012 [attachment=98700:IMG_0959.jpg] This was one of my Dirnt basses but I sold it last year Quote
munkonthehill Posted January 30, 2012 Author Posted January 30, 2012 thats exactly what I wanted to see. Thanks for that. Did it detract the yellowish tint away from the bass? That original white PG really shows it as yellow. Quote
MarkG3 Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 (edited) That's alright! I didn't think it did, I actually think it made the bass look ten times better than the white one! Edited January 31, 2012 by S9_S12_Bass Quote
Billy Apple Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 [quote name='S9_S12_Bass' timestamp='1327959300' post='1519619'] [attachment=98700:IMG_0959.jpg] This was one of my Dirnt basses but I sold it last year [/quote] I think this looks very cool. Tre Cool?.. No, hang on, he's the drummer Quote
spongebob Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 My work colleague is the spitting image of a cross between Tre Cool and Jeremy Kyle! Quote
munkonthehill Posted January 31, 2012 Author Posted January 31, 2012 I agree it looks better. I am now in the hunt for one. Is that from a 51r or was it specially made for the MD bass? Quote
Billy Apple Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 [quote name='spongebob' timestamp='1328011469' post='1520193'] My work colleague is the spitting image of a cross between Tre Cool and Jeremy Kyle! [/quote] TreKyle... I like it on me toast I'll get my Kote.. Quote
MarkG3 Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 (edited) [quote name='munkonthehill' timestamp='1328026427' post='1520513'] I agree it looks better. I am now in the hunt for one. Is that from a 51r or was it specially made for the MD bass? [/quote] I think it may of been for a 51 but this was about 5 years ago, I got it on eBay and I think it was actually listed as a Dirnt scratchplate - I just assumed it was from a 51 but I could be wrong... Just googled and didn't see any obvious options so check out eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/B-W-B-pickguard-fits-Mike-Dirnt-Signature-Fender-P-bass-/250977885691 just found that? Although postage is a tad high... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Fender-Pickguard-51-P-Bass-MATTE-BLACK-/390145959130 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-51-RI-Fender-P-Bass-PICKGUARD-Precision-Black-/280807702744 Edited January 31, 2012 by S9_S12_Bass Quote
uncle psychosis Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 I'd always assumed these were a one trick pony but it appears not. What sets these apart from a "normal" precision? Quote
munkonthehill Posted January 31, 2012 Author Posted January 31, 2012 dunno what sets it aside from other P-basses. Not even sure it does apart from cosmetically. Im sure there will be a few P-bass enthusiasts ready to chip in soon enough though Quote
munkonthehill Posted January 31, 2012 Author Posted January 31, 2012 A wee update,,,,I have stuck up a thread for a black scratchplate. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/166796-black-fender-51r-or-mike-dirnt-scratchplatepickguard/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/166796-black-fender-51r-or-mike-dirnt-scratchplatepickguard/[/url] Quote
MarkG3 Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 I found the pickup to be really good, much better than the stock one in my USA standard precision. I haven't played on a 51 so I don't know how similar the body's are in terms of contour etc. The bridge is a badass 2 which again imo is better than most stock Fender MIM and USA. It is just a nice solid bass, something that feels like its quality and wouldn't break from just looking at it lol. Quote
Lozz196 Posted February 1, 2012 Posted February 1, 2012 (edited) I had both one of these, and a 51 Reissue. Both were quality basses, the only real difference being the sound - the 51 having the traditional single coil pickup, and a maple neck, which always seems to make the sound a bit more "zingy" to me in the upper mid area. In terms of build quality, both were excellent. A luthier I know rubbished the fact that its stated that the pickup in the MD is a Custom Shop 59, but then why do so many people rate this pickup? It certainly sounds different to tthe pickups in US Standards. Edited February 1, 2012 by Lozz196 Quote
Billy Apple Posted February 1, 2012 Posted February 1, 2012 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1328080112' post='1521362'] I had both one of tthe only real difference being the sound - the 51 having the traditional single coil pickup, and a maple neck, which always seems to make the sound a bit more "zingy" to me in the upper mid area. In terms of build quality, both were excellent. A luthier I know rubbished the fact that its stated that the pickup in the MD is a Custom Shop 59, but then why do so many people rate this pickup? It certainly sounds different to tthe pickups in US Standards. [/quote] Agreed. So much so, that I've been wanting to calm mine down a little, but at the moment is strung with stainless rounds. Might get flats a la Johnston Quote
munkonthehill Posted February 3, 2012 Author Posted February 3, 2012 Well I had my new MD bass at rehearsals tonight. The bass feels great and sounds amazing. Its very lively and not really what i was expecting from a P-bass. The tone pot really is fantastic. The variation in sound it provides could easily be mistaken for some kind of active circuit. I easily went from 25 miles by Edwyn Star, to the sweet child of mine riff and nailed the tones no problem. My new band has a gig lined up on the 25th of this month and we are just finalising our setlist. My singer, the 2 guitarists and drummer hit me with a bombshell. They clearly stated I have to LEAVE my Rickenbacker at home and I must use the MD!!! Quote
jezzaboy Posted February 4, 2012 Posted February 4, 2012 Where is the gig Steven? A Ric replaced by a Mick? Whatever next! Have you any pics or have I missed them? Jez Quote
munkonthehill Posted February 4, 2012 Author Posted February 4, 2012 The gig is in greenock a wee place called the lorretto club. We are booked for the 25th. I ain't stuck any picks up as yet however I'm hoping a few pics will be posted during this Moffat bassbash Quote
munkonthehill Posted February 5, 2012 Author Posted February 5, 2012 Nah, I think I will allow this one to stick around for a little while hahaha I kinda want a sunburst one though!!! Quote
munkonthehill Posted February 25, 2012 Author Posted February 25, 2012 A wee pic of the said MD Bass Quote
munkonthehill Posted February 25, 2012 Author Posted February 25, 2012 I think its just a really bad way of making it looked aged. Its terrible to call this vintage white seeing its bloody light yellow!!! However I am now past this issue and love the bass for what it is.. I think I may prefer the sunburst colour scheme but im really happy with the sound so I can live with the Canary under my arm hahaha Quote
Billy Apple Posted February 25, 2012 Posted February 25, 2012 Spot on. I think the contrast with the rosewood, white and vintage custard looks ace Quote
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