NancyJohnson Posted June 25, 2019 Posted June 25, 2019 Any owners on here? I have some gigs upcoming and I've been asked to play a Fender (shudder), so I'd like an honest opinion of the Hoppus bass. I'd prefer a black one, but at a push pink. I really don't want to play a Precision or Jazz...this just seems like a happy medium. Quote
NancyJohnson Posted June 25, 2019 Author Posted June 25, 2019 (edited) I think it's more about keeping it traditional...it wasn't a direct, 'Oh you need to get a Fender,' it was more like, 'Have you got a Precision?' I've got my old Aria P-bass, but have an on/off hankering for a Hoppus and now just seems an opportune moment to investigate further! [Edit] Thanks for the kind words about my gear too Warren; I just figure a £5K bass is a bit overkill too! Edited June 25, 2019 by NancyJohnson 1 Quote
ribbetingfrog Posted June 25, 2019 Posted June 25, 2019 Keenly watching this thread as i’ve Always fancied a Mark Hoppus p bass. Quote
Lozz196 Posted June 25, 2019 Posted June 25, 2019 When we did a blind Precision shootout at the Herts Bass Bash a few years back a Hoppus was the runaway winner. It beat a 50s, 60s, 2x70s plus US Precisions among others. 2 Quote
ambient Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 A lot of band leaders/show MDs specify Fender basses. I guess it’s an instrument they’re familiar with. Quote
BigRedX Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 If someone asked me to use a Fender Bass I'd turn up with a Coronado or a Bass VI. Or perhaps buy that Alien Ant Farm custom shop model that turns up on eBay every so often. Quote
NancyJohnson Posted June 26, 2019 Author Posted June 26, 2019 1 hour ago, BigRedX said: If someone asked me to use a Fender Bass I'd turn up with a Coronado or a Bass VI. Or perhaps buy that Alien Ant Farm custom shop model that turns up on eBay every so often. It's a four piece London punky band, the individual members are pretty well established (I can't say any more on this front right now)...I've known the guitarist for years and he's Gibson, through and through. Les Pauls, Juniors and Junior DCs. I guess I'm hoping there's a possibility that this might go onto something else elsewhere too, so I need to play things straightish. A couple of years back, I did a gig with the Johnsons and I was approached by a dishevelled guy who said I was a brilliant player (aaw, shucks, thanks) and asked where I lived and whether I was open to other projects. A bloke from another band on the bill asked me whether I knew who the guy was and told me it was Bill Carter from The Screaming Blue Messiahs. 1 Quote
BigRedX Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 32 minutes ago, NancyJohnson said: It's a four piece London punky band, the individual members are pretty well established (I can't say any more on this front right now)...I've known the guitarist for years and he's Gibson, through and through. Les Pauls, Juniors and Junior DCs. I guess I'm hoping there's a possibility that this might go onto something else elsewhere too, so I need to play things straightish. A couple of years back, I did a gig with the Johnsons and I was approached by a dishevelled guy who said I was a brilliant player (aaw, shucks, thanks) and asked where I lived and whether I was open to other projects. A bloke from another band on the bill asked me whether I knew who the guy was and told me it was Bill Carter from The Screaming Blue Messiahs. I that case, if it was me I'd buy the cheapest Fender Precision Bass that I could get on with and, if the project took off, look at getting something that still looks the part but is more comfortable to play (how about a Mike Lull JT4?). Although TBH from the description of the band surely one of your Thunderbirds should fit right in? 1 Quote
Lozz196 Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 35 minutes ago, NancyJohnson said: It's a four piece London punky band, the individual members are pretty well established (I can't say any more on this front right now)...I've known the guitarist for years and he's Gibson, through and through. Les Pauls, Juniors and Junior DCs. I guess I'm hoping there's a possibility that this might go onto something else elsewhere too, so I need to play things straightish. Sounds like a great opportunity, will keep my fingers crossed for you Quote
NancyJohnson Posted June 26, 2019 Author Posted June 26, 2019 3 hours ago, BigRedX said: Although TBH from the description of the band surely one of your Thunderbirds should fit right in? All the Gibsons went to assist in paying for the Lulls. I have a Hamer FBIV I could use I guess... Quote
BigRedX Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 1 hour ago, NancyJohnson said: All the Gibsons went to assist in paying for the Lulls. I have a Hamer FBIV I could use I guess... By which I meant one of your T-Bird shaped basses. On the other hand just buy a Lull JT4. You know you want to. 😉 Quote
Cuzzie Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 (edited) Pretty sure there is a half decent JV Squier 82-83 for sale on here or on the Facebook selling pages which will look the part, and be quality Edited June 26, 2019 by Cuzzie Quote
Cuzzie Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 25 minutes ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said: I reckon something like this would look pretty cool for a ‘not quite a Precision/Jazz’ type look.... Phenomenal bass 1 Quote
Cuzzie Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F303197485440 this would be very interesting (sorry slightly not fender...) 1 Quote
Jazzmaster62 Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 A Bacchus for £229? No idea if this is a MIJ version or just a scam. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bacchus-WJB-330R-LPB-Universe-Series-Electric-Jazz-Bass-Japan-EMS/163696853626?epid=27028563108&hash=item261d17c27a:g:J1kAAOSw95lbJKwJ Quote
AndyTravis Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 36 minutes ago, Jazzmaster62 said: A Bacchus for £229? No idea if this is a MIJ version or just a scam. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bacchus-WJB-330R-LPB-Universe-Series-Electric-Jazz-Bass-Japan-EMS/163696853626?epid=27028563108&hash=item261d17c27a:g:J1kAAOSw95lbJKwJ Universe series are Indonesian made (I think) Quote
Slappindabass Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 43 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Universe series are Indonesian made (I think) Yup Quote
Jazzmaster62 Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 Ah, probably same factory as VM/CV range. Quote
TheRev Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 I've never owned or even played one, but every time I've been faced with one when I'm doing sound engineering I've always been very impressed by the sound. If I was ever in the market for a P bass it would top of my list. Quote
kyuuga Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 On 25/06/2019 at 21:16, NancyJohnson said: Any owners on here? I have some gigs upcoming and I've been asked to play a Fender (shudder), so I'd like an honest opinion of the Hoppus bass. I'd prefer a black one, but at a push pink. I really don't want to play a Precision or Jazz...this just seems like a happy medium. I don't know why you think it's a "happy medium". The MH signature bass is pretty much just a P-Bass...with a Jazz Bass body. Nothing else. It's still a Precision, with a typical Precision sound (on steroids). NOW, with that being said, I do think the MH basses are great. I had one that I regret selling. There's 2 versions though: the older one (2001-2005) with the normal P pickup and the newer one (2005-2011?) with the reverse P pickup. Both sound pretty much the same tbh...maybe the reverse P has a bit more lows and less highs but not too much of a difference. From owning and playing one here's what I can tell you: they sound flipping AMAZING with a pick and some overdrive. Classic punk/rock tone, really crispy and will cut through any mix easily. But...they're kinda a one-trick pony. With no tone knob and that Quarter-Pounder pickup (which you could replace but then what's the purpose of buying a MH bass...) it really always sounds agressive and clanky. It's not very good for playing fingerstyle imo, unless you're playing agressive à la Steve Harris (it'd probably be the perfect bass for him come to think of it...). So that's pretty much my take. KILLER tone with a pick especially in punk/rock/metal songs, pretty bland on everything else. I mean it could do the job...but it's certainly not the best for sure. Oh yeah it sounds kinda good for slapping as well...but to be fair a P-Bass really hasn't got the best slap sound - it's not bad, just I feel like the Stingray and the Jazz would do much better. Quote
NancyJohnson Posted June 26, 2019 Author Posted June 26, 2019 The happy medium being it's neither a P or J. I'm actually warming to Jaguar basses now too. Quote
AndyTravis Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 I always liked the mk2 in blonde. Nice looking bass Quote
Cuzzie Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 7 hours ago, NancyJohnson said: The happy medium being it's neither a P or J. I'm actually warming to Jaguar basses now too. Jap JJ Jag or the PJ Jag? Quote
NancyJohnson Posted June 27, 2019 Author Posted June 27, 2019 10 minutes ago, Cuzzie said: Jap JJ Jag or the PJ Jag? A while back I was rehearsing somewhere and i happened upon someone using what I believe was a US one...with all the switches. It looked really nice. Did some investigating last night, and yikes, Jags do seem to come in a lot of derivatives; probably just a PJ though...none of the switching options though, I'd never use them. Quote
Cuzzie Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 Yep that wiring is a nightmare - building a JJ one for my brother after refurbishing a body, and there is no way I am doing all the wiring! Found a decent work around though to get some functionality and not change the looks too much Quote
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