Telebass Posted February 5, 2015 Posted February 5, 2015 (edited) And sounds pretty good, too. However, the improvement is less than I imagined it might be. The original pickup is not a ceramic bar; it has magnet slugs, so may be alnico. Measures 9k dc resistance compared to 10.1k for the Fender. As a side comment, the electrics in this were beautiful, shielded cavity, good soldering. Impressive. Edited February 6, 2015 by Telebass Quote
xroads Posted February 5, 2015 Posted February 5, 2015 [quote name='Telebass' timestamp='1423124471' post='2680937'] And sounds pretty good, too. However, the improvement is less than I imagined it might be. The original pickup is not a ceramic bar; it has magnet slugs, so may be alnico. Measures 9k dc resistance compared to 10.1k for the Fender. As a side comment, the electrics in this were beautiful, shielded cavity, hood soldering. Impressive. [/quote] This has been reported before, by people who have even replaced the PU by a Nordstrand. Those stock PUs seem to be pretty decent. Quote
NJE Posted February 5, 2015 Posted February 5, 2015 I just bought the same bass and was considering fitting a Nordstrand P5 pickup. I read a lot on talkbass and people there are reporting much of the same when changing the pickup on this bass, its slightly better/different but certainly not the massive change people expected. I still might go for a Nordy and a new wiring harness when I have some more cash. Quote
Telebass Posted February 6, 2015 Author Posted February 6, 2015 [quote name='jassbass' timestamp='1423129219' post='2681016'] Is it squire vm p5? [/quote] yup Quote
jassbass Posted February 6, 2015 Posted February 6, 2015 Do was it decent with stock pups? Thanks Quote
jassbass Posted February 6, 2015 Posted February 6, 2015 I don't really need one but so tempted to get one Quote
NJE Posted February 6, 2015 Posted February 6, 2015 [quote name='jassbass' timestamp='1423226357' post='2682433'] I don't really need one but so tempted to get one [/quote] I have had one just over 2 weeks now, and I have to say it is one of the most enjoyable and playable basses I have ever owned. I wont even say it is good for the money, it is just a great bass. I would say it is easily as good as my old classic vibe precision and it cost a lot less. In fact it is better than my old 2013 American standard Jazz. I just cant believe they can make good basses for so little money, I enjoy playing it more than any of the more expensive basses I have owned, plus it is very light. Quote
jassbass Posted February 6, 2015 Posted February 6, 2015 [quote name='NJE' timestamp='1423230702' post='2682536'] What color fid you get? Dv247 have them at £222 I have had one just over 2 weeks now, and I have to say it is one of the most enjoyable and playable basses I have ever owned. I wont even say it is good for the money, it is just a great bass. I would say it is easily as good as my old classic vibe precision and it cost a lot less. In fact it is better than my old 2013 American standard Jazz. I just cant believe they can make good basses for so little money, I enjoy playing it more than any of the more expensive basses I have owned, plus it is very light. [/quote] Quote
NJE Posted February 6, 2015 Posted February 6, 2015 I got the white one as I am a sucker for white and tort, I was almost swayed by the red one as well though. I bought mine from Gear4Music, they were superb and it was free shipping I think. I know Thomas are super cheap but I presume they add a chunk for uk delivery. Quote
Telebass Posted February 6, 2015 Author Posted February 6, 2015 I paid 246 in GAK. Price has dropped since. Quote
jassbass Posted February 6, 2015 Posted February 6, 2015 Only place less than £246 is dv247 but the white one is £246 ish Quote
GrammeFriday Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 [quote name='NJE' timestamp='1423230702' post='2682536'] ... , plus it is very light. [/quote] Glad to hear you're enjoying it! I've heard from quite a few sources that these are light basses, but also that they tend to have a bit of neck dive as a result. Is this something you've noticed with yours? Quote
lee650 Posted February 8, 2015 Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) I've had mine a couple of months and I love it, Im playing it much more than my other basses (it's got a lovely neck) I've been tempted to get a Nordstrand pickup but there's nothing really wrong with the stock. maybe a new wiring loom and i love the idea of getting a gold anodised pick guard made by the bass doc as mines the sunburst the only thing I did do was put on some La Bella low tension flats and has schaller straplocks. Edited February 8, 2015 by lee650 Quote
fretmeister Posted February 8, 2015 Posted February 8, 2015 [quote name='NJE' timestamp='1423244306' post='2682778'] I got the white one as I am a sucker for white and tort, I was almost swayed by the red one as well though. I bought mine from Gear4Music, they were superb and it was free shipping I think. I know Thomas are super cheap but I presume they add a chunk for uk delivery. [/quote] Free delivery over £150 / €199 I think. Quote
yorks5stringer Posted February 8, 2015 Posted February 8, 2015 I got one of these last year and I'm loving the simplicity of it. Mine has had flats added too. Quote
Telebass Posted February 9, 2015 Author Posted February 9, 2015 [quote name='lee650' timestamp='1423357679' post='2683972'] I've had mine a couple of months and I love it, Im playing it much more than my other basses (it's got a lovely neck) I've been tempted to get a Nordstrand pickup but there's nothing really wrong with the stock. maybe a new wiring loom and i love the idea of getting a gold anodised pick guard made by the bass doc as mines the sunburst the only thing I did do was put on some La Bella low tension flats and has schaller straplocks. [/quote] Same here, except Chromes. Didn't see a need to mess with the electrics. In fact, my advice to others would be to leave it stock. It's simply a very good bass in its own right. Quote
NJE Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 [quote name='GrammeFriday' timestamp='1423310496' post='2683343'] Glad to hear you're enjoying it! I've heard from quite a few sources that these are light basses, but also that they tend to have a bit of neck dive as a result. Is this something you've noticed with yours? [/quote] They are a mixed bag reading on talkbass, some have come in over 9lbs apparently but I would say mine is just over 8lbs. When i am sitting down there is some neck dive but I come to expect that with a lot of light fender instruments, even my old american standard Jazz 4 had some dive when on my knee. With the squier it is minimal and on the strap it isnt an issue, I use a nice wide Mono strap and it doesnt move unless I want it to. Quote
jassbass Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 Please some one say bad things about these p 5ers so I don't go and order one.I don't need one but argh Quote
miles'tone Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 Absolutely love mine as I have endlessly stated in other threads The neck is fantastic. Never really been into red basses before but the CAR on mine is gorgeous. Quote
ras52 Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 STOP THIS NOW. This is like eating a meal of baked beans and sprouts washed down with cabbage water. Quote
xilddx Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 [quote name='ras52' timestamp='1423500525' post='2685573'] STOP THIS NOW. This is like eating a meal of baked beans and sprouts washed down with cabbage water. [/quote] I feel the same! I really want one now. I can't really spare the cash, but want to inject some real low end into my London Zulu gig, been playing them songs too long on a 4er. Quote
ras52 Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 [quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1423501419' post='2685588'] I feel the same! I really want one now. I can't really spare the cash, but want to inject some real low end into my London Zulu gig, been playing them songs too long on a 4er. [/quote] I just need to pull my finger out and get some of my previous BC-inspired purchases on the marketplace (Retrovibe, Sue Ryder, the usual suspects...) Quote
xilddx Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 [quote name='ras52' timestamp='1423502164' post='2685603'] I just need to pull my finger out and get some of my previous BC-inspired purchases on the marketplace (Retrovibe, Sue Ryder, the usual suspects...) [/quote] I might put my Japan Fender Power Jazz up for a swap for a 5er. Threads like this are a bloody nightmare. Quote
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