Old Horse Murphy Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 (edited) I picked this up yesterday. It’s Charvel 1B from 1987 and considering its age, it’s in super overall condition. I was never brave enough and far too cool to own one of these when they were popular, but now I’m older and no longer give a stinky poo, it’s the perfect time to have one! My poor band may think otherwise. I forgot just how good these bolt on Charvel necks are: it’s incredibly comfortable and I’ve been able to get a seriously low action on it. It also doh said great too and the reverse P pickup is a great variation. Now, where’s my hairspray? Edited September 3, 2018 by Old Horse Murphy 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Haven't seen one of those in a while Nick. Nice one, enjoy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 That looks lovely Nick. Liking the maple neck and reverse p 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted September 1, 2018 Author Share Posted September 1, 2018 Thanks chaps. I’m really impressed with it and it’s a joy to play. I think I’ll gig with it tomorrow night and see how I get on. I’m beginning to see what a number of people say the P bass pickup works well the other way round All I need now is a studded leather strap for it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 You could have someone's eye out with that ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted September 1, 2018 Author Share Posted September 1, 2018 3 minutes ago, Happy Jack said: You could have someone's eye out with that ... Ideal for when our drummer plays up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Great for prodding unruly audiences 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckman67 Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Nice to see a pointy headstock bass in 2018, damm I miss the 80's 😁 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 My old guitarist mate, back in the very early 90's when we were just wee lads had a red Charvelle. I was so jealous with my boring black on black cheap J bass replica. I'm still scarred by the injustice. Give me a pointy headstock any day over a boring standard "Fender" shaped one. I still loathe the J/P bass Jodril Bank sized tuners to this day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbiscuits Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 (edited) I had a black one of these from about 1991-1994 and loved it. I gigged it loads and recorded a demo on it with my band at the time and it was great for the sort of funk/rock we were doing (think Saigon Kick, Extreme etc). Its a bass I've often thought I'd like to have kept. Well done! Edited September 1, 2018 by bassbiscuits 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 That's more 80's than a Betamax player, love it 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 I think the headstock is probably where your hairspray went 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 I bought one of these cheap, when my bass was nicked, back in the late 80s. Same colour too. It had the Jazz pickup as well as the P one. I loved the sound - so punchy. But eventually I managed to save for a Yamaha and the Charvel had to go (too much headstock pointiness). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grenadillabama Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 I have a Jackson Kelley bass with a pointy head. It has a pointy Explorer-style body also. Your bass has a nice bright red color and maple board. I like it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbiscuits Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 8 hours ago, gjones said: I bought one of these cheap, when my bass was nicked, back in the late 80s. Same colour too. It had the Jazz pickup as well as the P one. I loved the sound - so punchy. But eventually I managed to save for a Yamaha and the Charvel had to go (too much headstock pointiness). Same here - I traded in mine for a P bass eventually. After the arrival of grunge the pointy head seemed a bit much. Id happily use it now tho. Was a good bass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 NO! That head just looks wrong on a P. shape body. Sorry not for me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 I think it looks fabulous 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted September 2, 2018 Author Share Posted September 2, 2018 (edited) I gigged it today and it sounded fantastic and is one of the easiest basses I’ve ever played. The neck and action is to die for. I had more comments about this bass than any others I’ve played too: there’s a lot of love for pointy headstocks and it was great to see people remembering back to the 80’s Edited September 2, 2018 by Old Horse Murphy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 I wanted one then and could not afford it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 6 minutes ago, Old Horse Murphy said: I gigged it today and it sounded fantastic and is one of the easiest basses I’ve ever played. The neck and action is to die for. I had more comments about this bass than any others I’ve played too: there’s a lot of love for pointy headstocks and it was great to see people remembering back to the 80’s Now you just need a long black wig to bring back "the look". 😋 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbass6 Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Very cool. I always wanted one of these or a Jackson or, a BC Rich. Ahhhhhh man, got some pointiness GAS now and I just don't need one. Thanks 😂 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Love my pointies 😉 At the last count, there are 4 bc rich, and one Kramer. I bet @cetera could trump that though 😉 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 On 01/09/2018 at 16:07, Old Horse Murphy said: I’m beginning to see what a number of people say the P bass pickup works well the other way round Yup, tighter low E string sound for a more even tone. One of the many reasons I love my Spectors.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 12 minutes ago, dudewheresmybass said: Love my pointies 😉 At the last count, there are 4 bc rich, and one Kramer. I bet @cetera could trump that though 😉 Just.... Jackson Kip Winger, Jackson Thunderbird, Jackson Concert, Kramer Forum 1, Kramer Ferrington, Fernandes Thunderbird & Fernandes PJ50 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Nowt wrong with a pointy headstock in 2018! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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