TheGreek Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 I've posted something in the "Events" thread but recognise that I'll probably get a bigger audience here so... As part of the Herts Bash 2 I'd like to put on a blind test for P basses, testing different brands in different price brackets to see how different they are and whether people can tell the difference. If you're planning on coming to the Herts Bash and own a P Bass please bring it along. Might be helpful if I know in advance what you're bringing so we can prepare some paperwork for those who choose to get involved... Hopefully see you there.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Good idea Mick. It should be interesting, so many variables, string choice, set up, pups etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 Just a reminder for those attending to let us know if you're planning on bringing a P Bass. The more variants the better... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 (edited) Moving this forward..can anybody planning on bringing a P Bass for the test put the following details on this thread in preparation for the day. Name/Brand of bass Country of origin Estimated original cost Fretboard - RW/M/other Strings - flats-v-rounds-v-other and steel-v-nickel (should we also consider brand?) Type of p/ups We may ask for more info later depending... Thanks Edited May 29, 2014 by TheGreek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigd1 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 (edited) What would you be testing for, is the idea to look at good value, great playability,feel or sound ? Or are you looking to test like for like eg. Squire v Yamaha etc. Edited May 30, 2014 by bigd1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 Blind test - can people tell the difference between high end-v- low end, rosewood-v-maple, nickel-v-stainless steel, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkin Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 (edited) [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1401391995' post='2463255'] Moving this forward..can anybody planning on bringing a P Bass for the test put the following details on this thread in preparation for the day. Name/Brand of bass Country of origin Estimated original cost Fretboard - RW/M/other Strings - flats-v-rounds-v-other and steel-v-nickel (should we also consider brand?) Type of p/ups We may ask for more info later depending... Thanks [/quote] I could bring a Westone Thunder 1 along (is this allowed? It's not really a P, but it's like a P) Japan (1982, Matsumoku) RW fretboard Rotosound steel rounds Original single passive split P-style pickup - possibly a Di-Marzio knock-off...not sure. Will there be a prize for the heaviest bass known to man? Edited May 30, 2014 by barkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I'll post the details of my Mexican Fender P in a day or two. Will have to do a bit of research first. Not sure of what the original price would have been. Also don't know what kind of p/ups it has. D'you mean there's more than one sort?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBass Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Looking forward to the results of this! String brand is something many people will want to know about also, well I would want to know anyway aha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacey Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 If someone turns up with a 76-78 maple board USA and plugs it in I think everyone else will just go home to avoid the embarrsment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 (edited) [quote name='spacey' timestamp='1401485153' post='2464223'] If someone turns up with a 76-78 maple board USA and plugs it in I think everyone else will just go home to avoid the embarrassment. [/quote] That would be me, I`m presenting the session, and my trusty black/black/maple `78 is going to make an appearance. Edited May 30, 2014 by Lozz196 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 This sounds like a very interesting little exercise, and it will be fun to find out the results. I was trying to visualise how you would go about the blind test. Would people be led off to a small room one by one and then sat on a stool in front of a camera, Someone (possibly a mod) places a black hood over their head, followed by a version of a P Bass slung around their neck, Then unison screaming demands that they play Moondance? I suppose after relatives have been informed, the resulting outcome would then be posted up on Basschat like one of those terrorist hostage videos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacey Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1401485475' post='2464226'] That would be me, I`m presenting the session, and my trusty black/black/maple `78 is going to make an appearance. [/quote] Set of New Rotosound swing bass, 100w valve head and thats that won then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 [quote name='bigd1' timestamp='1401436665' post='2463513'] Or are you looking to test like for like eg. Squire v Yamaha etc. [/quote] BB2024 owners form an orderly queue please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Rotten Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Name/Brand of bass - Squier P Affinity Country of origin - China Estimated original cost- £120ish new. I bought it second hand for £50 and spent another £120ish on parts. Fretboard - RW/M/other - Rosewood Strings - DR Black Beauties Type of p/ups - Seymour Duncan SPB-3 Quarter Pounders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hertsbass Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 (edited) Name/brand - Fender Precision Country of origin - USA, 2012 Est original cost - £1k (new) Fretboard - Maple Strings - D'Addario Flatwound Chromes P/ups - Custom Shop 60s Neck reshaped to a Jazz profile by Jon Shuker I'll also bring along my 2001 Fender Mustang MIJ reissue. Like a short scale P. Don't know if it'll qualify for the test but it's there if you want it! Edited June 4, 2014 by hertsbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Wazoo Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Are Dingwall Super P basses allowed? if so Dingwall Super P/J 5 string Fiesta Red body / Alder Hand Made in Saskatoon, Canada by Sheldon Dingwall Freetboard Maple with block mop inlays Strings: Dingwall Nickel Pickups Dingwall own Neck: Maple Glockenklang Two band preamp with active / passive switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Would it not be better to keep the variables down to the bare minimum? It would be better as a test if you were actually testing for specific things rather than having a million different P basses all with different components, setups and strings, might not be as much fun as an event though! At the moment every bass is different so nothing is really comparable, the results might not mean a whole much if there is no control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Name/brand - Fender Precision[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Country of origin - Mexico, 2006 (I think)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Est original cost - £350[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Fretboard - Gloss Maple[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Strings - D'Addario ProSteels(.110)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]P/ups - 1/4lb Seymour Duncan[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Bridge : BAII[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Neck replaced by Jon Shuker[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Hehehe yeah it's a bit modded [/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share Posted June 5, 2014 In principle we're looking to compare as many different basses which fit the P bass "model" - obviously they'll all be tested in passive mode (if you're bringing an active P bass) - however we may have to be flexible on the day. For now we're looking at variety to test whether people can/can't tell the difference. I'll discuss it with Lozz who's running the test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 OK, stupid question but how can I tell what sort of p/ups my bass has? They are just the ones that were on there when I got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 [quote name='seashell' timestamp='1401980708' post='2468875']...They are just the ones that were on there when I got it. [/quote] It doesn't matter what they are, as in that case they need changing, as everyone seems to swap out original stuff, whatever it is. Put a set of [[i]insert here whatever's fashionable at the time of reading[/i]...] on it and improve your bass no end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Wazoo Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 (edited) [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1401976611' post='2468835'] In principle we're looking to compare as many different basses which fit the P bass "model" - obviously they'll all be tested in passive mode (if you're bringing an active P bass) - however we may have to be flexible on the day. For now we're looking at variety to test whether people can/can't tell the difference. I'll discuss it with Lozz who's running the test. [/quote] Ok never mind then, I'll pass. Cheers You lot are frettists.... (prejudiced againt fanned frets) so ram it up your ..... I ain't coming. Edited June 5, 2014 by Grand Wazoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Is this a test to see if playing a P-Bass will make you go blind? ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share Posted June 5, 2014 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1401983818' post='2468919'] Is this a test to see if playing a P-Bass will make you go blind? ;-) [/quote] No, that's something that your mother should have warned you about... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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