wateroftyne Posted September 24, 2017 Posted September 24, 2017 Hey gang I (very) recently sold my ol' faithful '71P, with the intention of buying / restoring something a lightweight 60s P. But... this popped up on my radar and I made the mistake of having a go on it. It's light (8.5lbs-ish), lively, and blimmin' lovely. And that rosewood... yum! Pickups are replacements from '76, and the bridge isn't original. Apart from that, it's as-is... It seems to be richer growlier than my warm, round '71. Lots of variation with the tone, though. Quote
Geek99 Posted September 24, 2017 Posted September 24, 2017 I have, in the words of the fast show, just come Quote
Highfox Posted September 24, 2017 Posted September 24, 2017 Very nice. Classic! I also recently swapped out a 69/70 P I had, but kept my 72/73 as it sounded better and also seemed to have more variation in tone as you mention. Quote
wateroftyne Posted September 24, 2017 Author Posted September 24, 2017 Cheers! Here's how it sounds with a pick... :-) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFjwK34t1ZA Quote
Geek99 Posted September 24, 2017 Posted September 24, 2017 Totally rubbish relic job though - who did it ? Stevie wonder? Quote
JapanAxe Posted September 24, 2017 Posted September 24, 2017 And The Chain sounds at least as good as the original recording! Quote
miles'tone Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 Damn, that's a beauty! Sounds amazing, congrats! Quote
ead Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 Lovely bass. Weirdly the board looks really like the one on my '66P. Quote
ezbass Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 [quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1506273754' post='3377517'] I have, in the words of the fast show, just come [/quote] And in the words of that program's jazz club - nice. Quote
wateroftyne Posted September 25, 2017 Author Posted September 25, 2017 [quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1506281059' post='3377597'] Totally rubbish relic job though - who did it ? Stevie wonder? [/quote] I wish. ;-) Quote
Steve Browning Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 That is exactly what a bass guitar should look like. I think I may be suffering from something but that is pretty much my favourite sight. Quote
Bass_Guardian Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 Giving me major Vintage P bass GAS Quote
wateroftyne Posted September 25, 2017 Author Posted September 25, 2017 A bit'o'flatwound noodling today... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBLILhJMRKs Quote
dmccombe7 Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 WOT - Out of curiosity would you get the finish on the back redone or leave as is. Love the look of the bass. If i was buying a P bass that would be the one for me too. Sounds fantastic. Dave Quote
wateroftyne Posted September 25, 2017 Author Posted September 25, 2017 I'm actually - SHOCK HORROR - considering getting it refinned Oly, but if not I'd be happy leaving it as-is. Quote
Conan Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 (edited) Lovely sunburst on the "new" one. Your '71 had faded to pretty much 2T hadn't it? That is a strong, deep 3T. Sounds Ok too... You need to get your sig updated mind... Edited September 25, 2017 by Conan Quote
wateroftyne Posted September 25, 2017 Author Posted September 25, 2017 [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1506348737' post='3378083'] Lovely sunburst on the "new" one. Your '71 had faded to pretty much 2T hadn't it? That is a strong, deep 3T. Sounds Ok too... You need to get your sig updated mind... [/quote] Yep - mine had no red on the front, apart from a bit under where the ashtray sat. And... whoops. You're right :-) Quote
miles'tone Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 Proper good 'burst on that, nice thin band of red. Tortastic too! Quote
mcnach Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 Not a fan of sunburst, but that one has got something and it sounds YUMMY... Quote
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