SH73 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 This bass feels and sounds like a beast. Most people say it's heavy with chunky neck. I went to a music store and tested one today,played IM riffs with ease. My fingers aren't long and had no issues. The only disadvantage is that I was unable to buy it as we are expecting a baby, and already own four guitars and two amps. The bass looks, feels and sounds great. Not a WH fan but the FC crest would not bother me at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 I played one a while back. It simply is one of the best p basses I have ever played. The sig/ livery bears no relation to the playability, but I simply won't endorse any kind of football club The sparkly blue model they're entry did had the same level of playability, and no extraneous logo. All I need to do now is find the cash!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Got one of these coming tomorrow! Hearing these things is making the wait even worse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 I much prefer the old blue one IMO I think the West Ham logo on the front of the new one looks really cheap and tacky but might be OK for a football fan? I wonder if the new logo will get punters mouthing off at the player of this bass? because we all know football talk and beer=trouble lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 [quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1443782188' post='2877621'] I much prefer the old blue one IMO I think the West Ham logo on the front of the new one looks really cheap and tacky but might be OK for a football fan? I wonder if the new logo will get punters mouthing off at the player of this bass? because we all know football talk and beer=trouble lol [/quote] That's a good point, I didn't think of that when I ordered. My family has got some history with West Ham anyway, so that's not too bad and if I took it out live it would be for that reason! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 I've got one of the the Blue sparkle ones from 2009. Was actually one of the first to come into the UK...Bloody Marvelous! I've also put the new spb-4 pickup in mine (comes standard on the white one now) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 [quote name='LewisK1975' timestamp='1443784589' post='2877641'] I've got one of the the Blue sparkle ones from 2009. Was actually one of the first to come into the UK...Bloody Marvelous! I've also put the new spb-4 pickup in mine (comes standard on the white one now) [/quote] The SPB-4 is a lovely pickup. Really, really, really nice dynamically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaky Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 (edited) Got one too and I love it. I'm not interested in football so the white west ham logo doesn't bother me. It plays really well and I think it looks great. It's a signature bass that gets you as close as possible to Steves own axe. That's why Fender released it with the West Ham badge on it so its identical to Steves favourite bass! Edited October 2, 2015 by deaky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 [quote name='deaky' timestamp='1443794940' post='2877772'] Got one too and I love it. I'm not interested in football so the white west ham logo doesn't bother me. It plays really well and I think it looks great. It's a signature bass that gets you as close as possible to Steves own axe. That's why Fender released it with the West Ham badge on it so its identical to Steves favourite bass! [/quote] Is that the bass that was refinished quite a few times? Not up to date on our Arry's history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epic576 Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 If memory serves the WH Olympic white is refinish 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaky Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Yes I think it's on its 4th refin. Fender have even used maple as the body for the bass just like Steves which was used back in the 70s by Fender. That's what adds the weight to the bass. It's got a wonderful thick neck and for anyone dubious about the Made in Mexico Fenders the fit and finish of this bass is excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Brilliant, some good info here. Will report back on the bass tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epic576 Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 I just don't understand that the MIJ model had a tinted neck and fretboard but this MIM model just has a tinted headstock, Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 It does? I've never noticed it. But I don't seem to pick up little details like that. Maybe it's a cost thing, I don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerster135 Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 [quote name='deaky' timestamp='1443806652' post='2877916'] Fender have even used maple as the body for the bass just like Steves which was used back in the 70s by Fender. [/quote] Pretty sure Fender only used ash and the odd bit of alder for body wood in the 70s, never come across a maple - bodied P or J from that decade... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaky Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 (edited) Apparently Fender had a supply problem sometime in the 70s therefore big leaf maple was used instead. Edited October 3, 2015 by deaky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Had mine for the last few hours, seems lovely enough. Will take it to practice in a couple of days and then make the thread. It's heavy though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Yes the old blue one was bloody heavy and that put me off buying one which is a great shame as I really wanted one at the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Yeah, it's A LOT heavier than I was expecting. I should have asked about weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH73 Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share Posted October 13, 2015 [quote name='Fisheth' timestamp='1443900318' post='2878639'] Yeah, it's A LOT heavier than I was expecting. I should have asked about weight. [/quote] I am jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 My 2010 blue one is about to become my main bass again. A nice wide strap and the weight is no problem. Of course swapping the chrome plate for an anodised gold one saves about 300g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 I've got one of these too. It's mega and has a fab neck. The headstock tint is basically recreating the 70's look. They had a supply of decals that curled up if they sprayed poly laquer on them, so they used nitro only, for the face of the headstock. This turns yellow over time leaving the poly on the neck still clear. Plus I'm a hammers fan and an 'Arry fan too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Update cafter a couple of shows the Arry is staying for sure. Awesome bass, awesome tome and awesome neck. It's Fat wth a capital F. It needs to go on a vegan diet however, but I'm getting used to it. Great basses though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Update cafter a couple of shows the Arry is staying for sure. Awesome bass, awesome tome and awesome neck. It's Fat wth a capital F. It needs to go on a vegan diet however, but I'm getting used to it. Great basses though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaky Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Hi Fisheth Are you using the Steve Harris flats on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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