dmz Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 Will definitely be looking out for the book. Given the interest in these basses I'm surprised Fender never did a re-issue. You'd probably have to go down the Fender CS or Bravewood route now to get a new version of one. One day perhaps...... Quote
doctor_of_the_bass Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 Funnily enough, I was only reading about these rarities today in that particular copy of Bassist mag - featuring an article by John Ludlow and Big Baz - nice to see my mate Ken Achard (ex PV main man) on the cover of the new book with his extremely rare slab P with rosewood board! Quote
EssentialTension Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 Looks like Fender are doing a custom shop reissue of the '66 slab P: [url="http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product?sku=620948&CJAID=10451188&CJPID=3353204"]http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/pr...p;CJPID=3353204[/url] Only $3779.99. Quote
Stacker Posted October 13, 2009 Posted October 13, 2009 I'd forgotten about these things! Never been a big P-bass fan although have previosuly owned two. Chandler Guitars did a slim, single bound slab-bodied version of this fella back in the mid '80s which fell into my hands but the neck was f'd so i didn't buy it. Didn't Ibanez do one, too, back in the late .70s? Quote
Cat Burrito Posted October 13, 2009 Posted October 13, 2009 An older thread revived... I discovered this book by accident on Amazon and it's great fun. What he don't know ain't worth knowing! Quote
xilddx Posted October 13, 2009 Posted October 13, 2009 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='387414' date='Jan 21 2009, 01:41 PM']Well, I'm looking forward to it, so that's one copy sold! If you want to raise your eyebrows at a book with minority appeal, may I suggest this? [/quote] That is far from a minority interest book, dude. I know we eat sh*t in this country and know bugger all about food, but there are many gardners out there who grow tomatoes and are looking for real flavour, rather than that watery tasteless rubbish they call Money Maker, which so many people seem to grow. SunGold and Marmande are two of my favourites. Sorry to go so off topic, Let's get back to discussing interesting turnip years. Skank, you totally cracked me up there Quote
steve-soar Posted October 13, 2009 Posted October 13, 2009 [quote name='EssentialTension' post='623641' date='Oct 12 2009, 12:16 AM']Looks like Fender are doing a custom shop reissue of the '66 slab P: [url="http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product?sku=620948&CJAID=10451188&CJPID=3353204"]http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/pr...p;CJPID=3353204[/url] Only $3779.99. [/quote]Hellloooo. [url="http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product?sku=581326"]http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product?sku=581326[/url] Quote
EssentialTension Posted October 13, 2009 Posted October 13, 2009 [quote name='steve-soar' post='624930' date='Oct 13 2009, 01:21 PM']Hellloooo. [url="http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product?sku=581326"]http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product?sku=581326[/url][/quote] I saw that one too but at the price I didn't like to mention it. Quote
GreeneKing Posted October 13, 2009 Posted October 13, 2009 (edited) [quote name='acidbass' post='391116' date='Jan 25 2009, 07:59 PM']Wow, that ex-Entwistle bass looks AMAZING! It could have been the only one out of 3 that he had that didn't have the extra tone control added. Where is it now?[/quote] Is it only me that, undoubted rarity value aside, thinks it looks 'okay'? Fascinating tale and I'd love to hear more about your trip Stateside Doc. Edited October 13, 2009 by GreeneKing Quote
bigthumb Posted October 13, 2009 Posted October 13, 2009 [quote name='GreeneKing' post='625207' date='Oct 13 2009, 04:46 PM']Is it only me that, undoubted rarity value aside, thinks it looks 'okay'?[/quote] Okay? just okay? ....... I mean just - okay....? really, just okay? Peter, well really! :snob: Quote
GreeneKing Posted October 13, 2009 Posted October 13, 2009 Well, it's a bit old, a bit worn, and a bit scratched. If the absolutely identical bass had Cort written on the headstock and was 5 yrs old it'd not fetch a comment in a month of Sundays I accept the interesting storyline behind these basses and without a doubt I love the tone of my P but reality vs fantasy? That's just me though, you lot can swoon away - hehe Quote
EssentialTension Posted October 13, 2009 Posted October 13, 2009 [quote name='GreeneKing' post='625238' date='Oct 13 2009, 05:11 PM']Well, it's a bit old, a bit worn, and a bit scratched. If the absolutely identical bass had Cort written on the headstock and was 5 yrs old it'd not fetch a comment in a month of Sundays I accept the interesting storyline behind these basses and without a doubt I love the tone of my P but reality vs fantasy? That's just me though, you lot can swoon away - hehe[/quote] I agree. It's not about the looks at all. It is about the history. Quote
EssentialTension Posted October 13, 2009 Posted October 13, 2009 (edited) Ace Kefford plays a 66 slab P with the Move - and sings and dances pretty well too: Edited October 13, 2009 by EssentialTension Quote
EssentialTension Posted October 13, 2009 Posted October 13, 2009 [quote name='nash' post='625249' date='Oct 13 2009, 05:26 PM']dear fender japan, '66 slab? thanx nash[/quote] As long as they could reproduce the sound of the '66 too that would be a seller I'm sure. Quote
The Bass Doc Posted October 14, 2009 Author Posted October 14, 2009 (edited) [quote name='headofire' post='623995' date='Oct 12 2009, 02:14 PM']that you howard? i recognised you in the picture... ha ha its graeme ross how are you?[/quote] Hi Graeme, I've just checked the picture again and yes it's me. I've just come out of hospital after an operation for prostrate cancer and I'm feeling not too bad - hope to gig on Saturday but may have to play sitting down. Howard. Edited October 14, 2009 by The Bass Doc Quote
acidbass Posted October 14, 2009 Posted October 14, 2009 [quote name='EssentialTension' post='625383' date='Oct 13 2009, 07:29 PM']Ace Kefford plays a 66 slab P with the Move - and sings and dances pretty well too: [/quote] One of my favourite Youtube videos. What an excellent bassist and band! Quote
xilddx Posted October 14, 2009 Posted October 14, 2009 [quote name='The Bass Doc' post='625875' date='Oct 14 2009, 12:01 PM']Hi Graeme, I've just checked the picture again and yes it's me. I've just come out of hospital after an operation for prostrate cancer and I'm feeling not too bad - hope to gig on Saturday but may have to play sitting down. Howard.[/quote] Hope you get well soon Doctor. Quote
The Bass Doc Posted October 14, 2009 Author Posted October 14, 2009 [quote name='silddx' post='626301' date='Oct 14 2009, 07:27 PM']Hope you get well soon Doctor.[/quote] Thanks for that - I've just had the equivalent of a fret-stoning, so on we go - 'Bop till yer drop'. Quote
warwickhunt Posted October 14, 2009 Posted October 14, 2009 [quote name='The Bass Doc' post='626304' date='Oct 14 2009, 07:31 PM']Thanks for that - I've just had the equivalent of a fret-stoning, so on we go - 'Bop till yer drop'.[/quote] Oooof don't even joke! I'll add my best wishes to you getting back to 'Rocking' fit asap Howie. Quote
steve-soar Posted October 14, 2009 Posted October 14, 2009 [quote name='The Bass Doc' post='626304' date='Oct 14 2009, 07:31 PM']Thanks for that - I've just had the equivalent of a fret-stoning, so on we go - 'Bop till yer drop'.[/quote]Fret-stoning and a bit of routing, I fancy. Stay superbad Doc, all the best. Steve. Quote
beerdragon Posted October 14, 2009 Posted October 14, 2009 [quote name='acidbass' post='626252' date='Oct 14 2009, 06:14 PM']One of my favourite Youtube videos. What an excellent bassist and band![/quote] Well, Mimes and dances, good sound though. Quote
EssentialTension Posted October 14, 2009 Posted October 14, 2009 [quote name='beerdragon' post='626328' date='Oct 14 2009, 08:00 PM']Well, Mimes and dances, good sound though.[/quote] The sound is not live from the show but it was a live show. Quote
EssentialTension Posted October 14, 2009 Posted October 14, 2009 [quote name='The Bass Doc' post='625875' date='Oct 14 2009, 12:01 PM']Hi Graeme, I've just checked the picture again and yes it's me. I've just come out of hospital after an operation for prostrate cancer and I'm feeling not too bad - hope to gig on Saturday but may have to play sitting down. Howard.[/quote] Get well soon Doc. Quote
EssentialTension Posted February 24, 2010 Posted February 24, 2010 And now the custom shop reissue at $3,779.99 has a pic: Quote
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