yorick Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 As said, CIJ 62 reissue. I've "upgraded" mine with Quarter Pounders and a Badass III Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I'm going to take delivery of a Lakland Bob Glaub in the next week or so hopefully. Excited to see how that stacks up against others I've played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I have a lovely CIJ 62 - Only thing I've had done is get the silly long saddle screws cut down so I don't get stabbed in the hand. And put some GHS pressure wounds on it for a good mix of grit and thump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 (edited) I have to say, I thoroughly enjoyed my Sue Ryder P bass - less warmth and more punch. The Bravewood Telebass I owned was nice, but I prefer a split pickup tone...I don't like artificial relic'ing either. Edited February 13, 2013 by Schnozzalee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I have found *my* ultimate P-Bass - modded to suit me exactly. It is pretty much my ultimate bass, full-stop, and I am exceedingly happy about it. I bought a battered, scruffy old 90s MIJ but extremely lightweight bass from gjones on here. Black/Black/Maple. Fitted with a tinted Mighty Mite Jazz neck. I traded the tinted neck for a clear finish MM neck. Fitted (after much experimentation) Wizard Trad pup. Fitted a P-retro. Fitted a Hipshot Detuner. Fitted a Hipshot A Style bridge. It now looks exactly how I want a P-bass to look, sounds exactly how I want a P-bass to sound, plays like a dream AND it is lightweight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jebri Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Lakland Bob Glaub USA or Celinder P Classic no question in terms of passive instruments! http://basschat.co.uk/topic/197139-fsft-lakland-usa-bob-glaub-4-lake-placid-blue/page__hl__lakland+celinder__fromsearch__1 JC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhm Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 A bacchus p-classic (handmade in Japan) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I'm surprised not many have mentioned the JVs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumbo Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I love my 74 Fender P, but if was looking to get another P bass then Lakland would have my full attention Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougal Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I had a trans-white one of these with a maple neck: It was my ultimate P: I'm not sure it fits within the rules of the game though: J pup and active electronics...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I'm surprised that no one has mentioned Sandberg yet. Great basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenBasses Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 My vote is for a Shuker jj Burnell Signature p bass. If it's ballsy enough for the stranglers then it's good for anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shobaleader One Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Dingwall Super P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazWills Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 [quote name='cocco' timestamp='1360879893' post='1977949'] I'm surprised not many have mentioned the JVs [/quote] for me, they're really good basses, but i don't think they compare to a high spec fender, or say a mike lull or lakland. I have two JV's and they're great, but the 2011 US fender precision i got recently is a better bass in my opinion. I've not tried one of the very early fender decal JV's though. if money was no object at all, i'd get a fender custom shop P and be done with it, though saying that the new AV63 precision looks amazing (sonic blue!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashborygirl Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 Well the 3 that really intrigue me are the Dingwall Super P, the Xotic XP & the Lull. I don't see much mentioned about Mike Lull but what I do see suggests he makes a very special bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Warmoth body and neck (select weight/woods/dimensions to suit), Hipshot Ultralites, Schaller 3D bridge, John East P-Retro, Wizard Thumper, DR Low Riders. Done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budbear Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 [quote name='Ashborygirl' timestamp='1361703770' post='1989371'] Well the 3 that really intrigue me are the Dingwall Super P, the Xotic XP & the Lull. I don't see much mentioned about Mike Lull but what I do see suggests he makes a very special bass. [/quote] Indeed he does. Here's mine with a jazz width neck: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I have just got my hands on a Squier Silver Series precision - it arrived yesterday - and straight out of the case it is immediately promoted up the order. Weighs in at about 8.5lbs, 40mm nut width but shallow neck - extremely comfy. But the tone! That woody growl is present in buckets, more so than other precisions I have played incl. a USA Standard I had for some weeks. I don't know why it is so different from my 90s MIJ Fender (which is also nice but got some serious pimping to get there) - ostensibly they would be much the same? Anyway, it is the nicest P-bass I have played, ticks all my boxes and apart from a quick clean and set up later today I won't have touch it. Bought it for £200 - an absolute bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Lord Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 American Standard Precision from around the turn of the century .... sort of 1999 to 2001. In any colour you like, just so long ......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep Thought Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 [quote name='ZenBasses' timestamp='1360950074' post='1978931'] My vote is for a Shuker jj Burnell Signature p bass. If it's ballsy enough for the stranglers then it's good for anything. [/quote] Have to agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 [quote name='ZenBasses' timestamp='1360950074' post='1978931'] My vote is for a Shuker jj Burnell Signature p bass. If it's ballsy enough for the stranglers then it's good for anything. [/quote] I would love to try one of these . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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