backwater Posted July 27, 2019 Posted July 27, 2019 (edited) I had a Squier Musicmaster Bass that I bought new in 1998 and regretted selling. In recent years I've had standard scale basses, a couple of precisions and a Steinberger but decided I wanted to go back to short scale as it's more comfortable for me. After a search around I got it down to wanting a Squier Mikey Way (pretty rare) or a Squier Jaguar SS. However, wandering gumtree I picked up a Fender Mustang PJ locally which has filled that gap. A little more expensive than the squiers would have been but it was a good deal. Not convinced by the colour - it's Sonic Blue but it has more of a blue-tinted white than an actual blue. Andy 😎 Edited July 27, 2019 by backwater Quote
PaulFenderJazz Posted August 2, 2019 Posted August 2, 2019 On 27/07/2019 at 10:51, backwater said: I had a Squier Musicmaster Bass that I bought new in 1998 and regretted selling. In recent years I've had standard scale basses, a couple of precisions and a Steinberger but decided I wanted to go back to short scale as it's more comfortable for me. After a search around I got it down to wanting a Squier Mikey Way (pretty rare) or a Squier Jaguar SS. However, wandering gumtree I picked up a Fender Mustang PJ locally which has filled that gap. A little more expensive than the squiers would have been but it was a good deal. Not convinced by the colour - it's Sonic Blue but it has more of a blue-tinted white than an actual blue. Andy 😎 These are great guitars! The colour is actually less an issue (I have a sonic blue one as well) than the pick guard: I changed mine to a pearlood one, it’s really changed the look of the guitar. This is mine: I actually think a more contrasty guard, eg black, would look even better! 2 Quote
EssentialTension Posted August 5, 2019 Posted August 5, 2019 (edited) On 02/08/2019 at 07:28, PaulFenderJazz said: These are great guitars! The colour is actually less an issue (I have a sonic blue one as well) than the pick guard: I changed mine to a pearlood one, it’s really changed the look of the guitar. This is mine: I actually think a more contrasty guard, eg black, would look even better! The sonic blue does appear slightly sonic green to my eye but I have added a black pearl pickguard. I’ll post a pic when I am home. Edited August 5, 2019 by EssentialTension 1 Quote
Stub Mandrel Posted August 5, 2019 Posted August 5, 2019 Talking to the chap in the shop where I bought my Jaguar SS he says they have never had a bass that flies off the racks faster - every time they have one it goes straight away. Our guitarist bought one for his daughter before I got mine. I bet in 20-25 years there will be those who speak of them in hushed tones and those who say 'I can't see what the fuss is about they were only entry level basses', but I reckon they are probably the most instrument you can get for your money at the moment. Quote
Newfoundfreedom Posted August 6, 2019 Posted August 6, 2019 15 hours ago, Stub Mandrel said: Talking to the chap in the shop where I bought my Jaguar SS he says they have never had a bass that flies off the racks faster - every time they have one it goes straight away. Our guitarist bought one for his daughter before I got mine. I bet in 20-25 years there will be those who speak of them in hushed tones and those who say 'I can't see what the fuss is about they were only entry level basses', but I reckon they are probably the most instrument you can get for your money at the moment. I agree. They're pretty superb for the money. But I still think the Gretsch Junior Jet 2 is better. Quote
EssentialTension Posted August 21, 2019 Posted August 21, 2019 (edited) On 05/08/2019 at 13:40, EssentialTension said: ... I have added a black pearl pickguard. I’ll post a pic when I am home. Finally got back from Spain ... Edited August 21, 2019 by EssentialTension 3 Quote
Sibob Posted August 21, 2019 Posted August 21, 2019 My Serek Midwestern that arrived a couple of months ago: 30", B90 pickup, dummy coil under the scratch plate. Very very cool bass! Si 4 Quote
Clarky Posted August 21, 2019 Posted August 21, 2019 16 minutes ago, Sibob said: My Serek Midwestern that arrived a couple of months ago: 30", B90 pickup, dummy coil under the scratch plate. Very very cool bass! Si ooh thats lovely. I drooled for ages over the TV yellow version of this model that was at BassDirect around a year back. Funds were not forthcoming at that point so I missed it, boo! Quote
Stub Mandrel Posted August 22, 2019 Posted August 22, 2019 16 hours ago, EssentialTension said: Finally got back from Spain ... Black Pearl? Two Phil Lynott tribute basses in two days? Quote
EssentialTension Posted August 22, 2019 Posted August 22, 2019 4 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said: Black Pearl? Two Phil Lynott tribute basses in two days? How is it a Lynott tribute? I don't know much about him and certainly don't wish to tribute him. Didn't he play a black Precision with a mirror pickguard? Quote
Stub Mandrel Posted August 22, 2019 Posted August 22, 2019 (edited) 17 minutes ago, EssentialTension said: How is it a Lynott tribute? I don't know much about him and certainly don't wish to tribute him. Didn't he play a black Precision with a mirror pickguard? Hah! Me getting my brain in a knot - it was Yellow Pearl not Black Pearl! Edited August 22, 2019 by Stub Mandrel Quote
EssentialTension Posted August 22, 2019 Posted August 22, 2019 10 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said: Yellow Pearl not Black Pearl Gotcha. Quote
EssentialTension Posted August 22, 2019 Posted August 22, 2019 I got a Supro 2042P Huntington bass, two pickup version, in natural mahogany with a piezo under the bridge. Here's Dood's review of the single pickup version, followed by a review of the two pickup model. 2 Quote
Clarky Posted August 23, 2019 Posted August 23, 2019 Michael League demo'ing the same model as yours, Essential Tension 1 Quote
Frank Blank Posted August 23, 2019 Posted August 23, 2019 41 minutes ago, Clarky said: Michael League demo'ing the same model as yours, Essential Tension Turn everything else down and that bass up ffs. Quote
EssentialTension Posted August 23, 2019 Posted August 23, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, Clarky said: Michael League demo'ing the same model as yours, Essential Tension I have to admit he makes it sound better than i do. In fact, all the demos sound better than me, but the bass is very nice. Edited August 23, 2019 by EssentialTension Quote
EssentialTension Posted August 23, 2019 Posted August 23, 2019 I'm trying to go shorter and lighter ... Supro Huntington = 8.5lbs = not too bad Fender Mustang = 6.9lbs = nice Hofner Club = 4.9lbs = ecstasy 1 Quote
EssentialTension Posted September 12, 2019 Posted September 12, 2019 3 hours ago, roger said: Nice. Quote
roger Posted September 12, 2019 Posted September 12, 2019 Thank you, only picked up Tuesday (flats on the way)👍 Quote
LeftyP Posted October 18, 2019 Posted October 18, 2019 I'm sure I've posted pics of my bass on other threads of this forum but not the Short Scale department where it belongs! It's an Italia Maranello Cavo bass strung with La Bella flat wounds. Although short scale, it takes La Bella's medium scale strings perfectly. With a semi-hollow mahogany body it is fairly light at a smidge over 7lb (which is why I bought it), and I've been playing it for coming up a year next month. You don't see many around but I like the way it feels and it sounds good too - even with me playing it! 1 Quote
pete.young Posted October 19, 2019 Posted October 19, 2019 On 12/09/2019 at 16:56, roger said: Hey Roger, that looks great in sunburst and is pretty rare. Glad you found one! 2 Quote
roger Posted October 20, 2019 Posted October 20, 2019 Hey thanks pete, I’m really pleased with it, so comfortable to play👍 Quote
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