discreet Posted February 8, 2018 Author Posted February 8, 2018 10 minutes ago, Grangur said: The body on these is basswood, of course. Are they really light weight? Just wondering, as some lightweight bodies can leave the necks a bit heavy by comparison. No, they're not lightweight. Coming from my 7-1/2lb Jazz bitsa this PB seems like a boat anchor, but the total weight is just under 9lbs - so not ridiculous. There's no neck dive brought on by a light body, that's for sure. 1 Quote
yorks5stringer Posted February 8, 2018 Posted February 8, 2018 Nice job, I see you have a Herrick pickup, I have the alnico version on mine and found it quite 'bassy' so changed the stock HB capacitor to a 0.2 from Monstertone along with a treble bleed kit too. I stopped at the new capacitor however, as it gave the highs quite a lift. I also got a lightly used set of La Bella Deep Talkin flats and prefer them to the Fender flats on my real Telebass. My HB weighs in at 9.47lbs, and here's a picture of mine 2 1 Quote
discreet Posted February 8, 2018 Author Posted February 8, 2018 4 minutes ago, yorks5stringer said: ...here's a picture of mine. Good job, loving the blue refin. If this were Talkbass we'd probably start some sort of half-assed, geeky PB-50 modding club... 1 Quote
yorks5stringer Posted February 8, 2018 Posted February 8, 2018 I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member....! 3 Quote
Jus Lukin Posted February 8, 2018 Posted February 8, 2018 (edited) - Edited February 25, 2022 by Jus Lukin 1 1 Quote
discreet Posted February 8, 2018 Author Posted February 8, 2018 2 minutes ago, Jus Lukin said: I can't find straightforward shots of mine, but here are a couple of it in action. Nice! I considered 50s-type ashtrays. They look good, but I didn't want to fit a spiffy bridge and pickup, then cover them up! Quote
yorks5stringer Posted February 8, 2018 Posted February 8, 2018 Are they Fender covers or could you get copies? Just realised I have put a Telecaster Bass decal on mine and it's actually a 51 P Bass. Well at least no-one can accuse me of trying to hoodwink a buyer.... Quote
Jus Lukin Posted February 8, 2018 Posted February 8, 2018 (edited) - Edited February 25, 2022 by Jus Lukin 1 Quote
kodiakblair Posted February 8, 2018 Posted February 8, 2018 Always great to see a PB-50 post That's a particularly fine job you've done Mark.The whole thing looks bang on. Still one of my favourite basses though I'd like to try the Squier effort,just so I can experience the pine "tonewood" Not a slur as I'don't subscribe to the tonewood idea. Regarding the weight of PB-50s none of the 3 I've owned weighed more than 9.5lb 1 Quote
CameronJ Posted February 8, 2018 Posted February 8, 2018 That colour is truly glorious. Really nice job all round, sir! 1 1 Quote
Donnyboy Posted February 9, 2018 Posted February 9, 2018 I'll join this wee club - here's my effort 3 Quote
discreet Posted February 9, 2018 Author Posted February 9, 2018 42 minutes ago, Donnyboy said: I'll join this wee club - here's my effort. Nice. Like the neck work particularly. Quote
Jus Lukin Posted February 9, 2018 Posted February 9, 2018 (edited) - Edited February 25, 2022 by Jus Lukin 1 Quote
discreet Posted February 9, 2018 Author Posted February 9, 2018 (edited) Just recorded a quick noodle...sounds a lot like a P Bass! And loving the neo pickup, it has a little growl when pushed! I like the Fender flats too, but I can't help but think I'd prefer La Bellas. Only one way to find out, I suppose... Listen loud with headphones, decent monitors, yadda yadda. Edited February 9, 2018 by discreet 2 2 Quote
Bigwan Posted February 9, 2018 Posted February 9, 2018 6 minutes ago, discreet said: Only one way to find out, I suppose... FIGHT! Quote
Sibob Posted February 9, 2018 Posted February 9, 2018 14 minutes ago, discreet said: Just recorded a quick noodle...sounds a lot like a P Bass! And loving the neo pickup, it has a little growl when pushed! I like the Fender flats too, but I can't help but think I'd prefer La Bellas. Only one way to find out, I suppose... Listen loud with headphones, decent monitors, yadda yadda. That sounds really very good!! Si 1 Quote
howdenspur Posted February 9, 2018 Posted February 9, 2018 54 minutes ago, discreet said: Just recorded a quick noodle...sounds a lot like a P Bass! And loving the neo pickup, it has a little growl when pushed! I like the Fender flats too, but I can't help but think I'd prefer La Bellas. Only one way to find out, I suppose... Listen loud with headphones, decent monitors, yadda yadda. That sounds - and looks - awesome! Thanks, I've now got a form of GAS I wasn't expecting... 1 Quote
discreet Posted February 9, 2018 Author Posted February 9, 2018 14 minutes ago, howdenspur said: Thanks, I've now got a form of GAS I wasn't expecting... It made you want to fart..? Quote
uk_lefty Posted February 9, 2018 Posted February 9, 2018 4 hours ago, Donnyboy said: I'll join this wee club - here's my effort Great stuff! Thinking of getting my band name in Fender type font, where did you get that? Quote
discreet Posted February 9, 2018 Author Posted February 9, 2018 (edited) 50 minutes ago, uk_lefty said: Thinking of getting my band name in Fender type font, where did you get that? There's a guy on TB does them if you have no joy. Edited February 9, 2018 by discreet 2 Quote
Donnyboy Posted February 9, 2018 Posted February 9, 2018 11 minutes ago, uk_lefty said: Great stuff! Thinking of getting my band name in Fender type font, where did you get that? I got mine from Rothko & Frost - https://www.rothkoandfrost.com/ The decals are pretty delicate to apply ,and I managed to make a bit of a mess of the serial number, but I do like them - good luck . Rothko & Frost were very helpful in providing advice - I also got the neck tint sprays from them & they helped me out ( again) when I made a bit of an derrière at my first attempt at spraying - I went a bit heavy handed & had to do a bit of a rub down. Cheers 2 Quote
howdenspur Posted February 9, 2018 Posted February 9, 2018 39 minutes ago, discreet said: It made you want to fart..? Certainly not! No, that was the cauliflower soup. Now I'm picturing a "Farter" decal in 50s script. Quote
Groove Harder Posted February 9, 2018 Posted February 9, 2018 Just a question out of curiosity. Would the pickguard from a Classic Vibe be compatible with the PB-50? Don't have any of the basses but just curious. Quote
discreet Posted February 9, 2018 Author Posted February 9, 2018 17 minutes ago, Groove Harder said: Just a question out of curiosity. Would the pickguard from a Classic Vibe be compatible with the PB-50? Don't have any of the basses but just curious. Doubt it very much. I have a couple of 50s guards from Fender-shaped basses and they don't fit a PB-50. I just paint the stock guard. Quote
DarkHeart Posted February 9, 2018 Posted February 9, 2018 Cracking that, I had one but couldn`t get on with the chunky neck, great value basses though. 1 Quote
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